Dominion Parliament to curb race track betting tips
Editorial applauds Hon. Ernest Lapointe for an amendment to the Criminal Code aimed at wiping out handbooks of racing odds and tips. The change would make it an indictable offense to advertise print publish exhibit post or sell any betting tips or similar intelligence tied to horse racing inside or outside Canada. The measure seeks to save thousands of young men from gambling temptations and related evils.
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Dominion
Ernest Lapointe
of Justice
Vancouver
Dominion of Canada
Norfolk County moves to improve neglected rural cemeteries
The Collingwood Bulletin notes Norfolk County Council urged the Department of Public Health to press Reeves of minor municipalities to act on cemetery upkeep. Spring measures aim to locate, assess, and improve rural cemeteries and gather opening dates last burials and brief biographies of notable early residents. Progress reports are due at the March session.
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Ontario
Norfolk County
Norfolk
Collingwood Bulletin
The Burden of Study on Girls and Boys
The article compares boys and girls in school, noting boys focus on study as for self rather than parental approval while girls bear social and domestic distractions. It urges parents to shield girls from interruptions, ensure rest, and balance workloads to ease the mental strain.
Northern Ontario Exports Rise in 1924 and New Newspaper Bill
Exports from Northern Ontario to the United States grew in 1924 with a total rise of about 15.85 million dollars, led by a jump in gold bullion from 9.9 million to 24.69 million and silver bullion to 3.04 million. Nickel matte and ore values also increased, while a Commons bill in Ottawa seeks biannual sworn disclosures of newspaper ownership and editorial control to reveal backers and improve transparency.
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Ontario
United States
North Bay
House of Commons
Ottawa
Qivney
Prohibition Debate and Canadian Debt Figures
Editorial notes discuss temperance in politics and cite Canada’s war debt at about one dollar per person daily. It recalls Canada’s prewar debt interest charges and notes James Graham of Milton as a 19th century publisher with Row & Graham for Halton’s Liberal paper.
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Canada
Dominion
Free Press
James Graham
Milton
Champion
Graham
Row & Graham
Halton
Ontario Leads in Vehicle Use and Canadian Affairs
Canada shows rapid motor traffic growth with Ontario leading in vehicle usage. The House of Commons backed equal divorce rights 109 to 69 amid cross party support. Local notices praise Mayo Yukon weekly and reflect on unemployment and contentment at Milton. W J L Hampshire seeks Ayton postmaster role amid posts for Matthews. McGee centenary memorial gains wide support from public figures.
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Canada
Ontario
House of Commons
Mayo
Yukon
Walkerton Telescope
Ayton
Hampshire
Esquesing
Acton
Matthews
Milton
Thomas D'Arcy
McGee
Garden folly turns city seeds into countryside comedy
Mr Emmet in a country town neglects gardening until a planted seed spree begins after a neighbor inspires him. He and Mrs Emmet sow a chaotic mix of beets cabbages and tomatoes thinking it will amuse them. A late May moonlit inspection reveals a jungle of sprouts and a kitchen garden dream collapses into humorous frustration.
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Mr. Emmet
Anid
Mn Emmet
Hiram Emmet
Hiram
Salx
Mrs. Emmet
Emmet
Substitutes for Wit in China Told by a Reporter
A Chicago Herald Record writer argues Chinese education relies on Confucian morals rather than algebra and calculus. He shares anecdotes from Shangi and Chefoo about doctors named Hanow Gam Bing Euden and a cook named Young Hang Ho, illustrating impressions of Chinese names and humor.
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China
Chicago -Hérald-Record
Shangi
John
Eudon
Hanow
Bumeby
Euden
Young Hang Ho
Melville D. Landon
Quilty Judge Performs Wedding in Courtroom Mishap
In a small town justice of the peace, normally hearing cases, presided over a wedding ceremony by mistake. He faced confusion when asking the bride to take the groom, and then turned to the groom for his defense. The scene mixed judicial duty with nuptial proceedings.
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Tha Juptien
Inquiring Citizen Asks How Many Types Of Typewriters
A reader asks the editor how many kinds of typewriters exist. The editor promises an answer in the next issue, noting the curiosity and potential variety in typewriter models.
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R. Newapyner
Mitn
Town Neighborhood News and Council Notes
Dr Reynolds named Sanitary Inspector for the township. Township Council plans the tall-dope unnt-be tagged and holds its next meeting at Hinbur on March 16 at 10 a.m. Mr Ormie Awrey of Winnipeg on business for the T Eyton Company visited Hillaburg. Mrs FE Walker of Hagoravilt visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Overland. Mrs Knowles of Quebec visits sister Mrs James Binnie. Miss Jean Abbott passed Junior Piano exam at the Toronto Conservatory last week. Mr Charles Speird injured by circular saw at Mr Hu Barebour's. Dangers were lacerated. Mrs Frances Frank received guests at Angladide Main Street Brin from four to six. Mrs J H Gibson and Miss Frank entertained. Mr Myres excited on Monday. horse bolted on Guelph Road, rode into Disciple Church shed. damage noted.
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Reynolds
Torynalne ‘Counett
Hinbur
Ormie Awrey
Winhipeg
T.eyton Company
Mook
Hillaburg
FE Walker
Hagoravilt
Mra. c. Overland
Mra. Knowles
Quebec
James Binnie
Misa Jean
Abbot
Toronto” Conservatory of Munic
Charles ‘Speird
Hu Barebour
Frances Frank
Nglagide
Brin
Grelock
H. Gibson
Mius Frank
Mr. Myres
Horace
Guelph
Erin
Advocate
Milton Events Include Bazaar Lecture and School Commencement
Milton notes a March 17 J Patrick’s bazaar at Knox Church Schoolroom, with Brother T A Hutchinson leaving for Toronto. A Thursday lecture on Beautification of Home Surroundings and a high school commencement with a play and music are planned for March 18. Also listed are Royal Arch Masonry meetings, a preceptory move, and a County Council by law vote April 7 on $18 000 debentures for Oakville bridge construction over Sixteen Mile Creek.
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T.’A
Hutchinson
George Robinson
Toronto
Knox ‘Church
Wil!iscuss
Grand Chapter of
Canada
Royal Arch
Masony
Windsor
St. Clair
Milton
Ex. Comps
M. Mackensie
Shoat
George ‘Galbraith
Graham
Hall S Milton
Hornby - Establahed
Harress
Halton
Court House
Oakville
Toronto and Hamilton
Sixteen Mile Creek
Champion
Georgetown Social Notes and Visits Highlight March Events
Georgetown residents join lectures, church events and a Royal Arch Mason supper. Dr McAndrew and Dr Stuart visit Mayo Brothers Hospital in Rochester. Lectures on the Roman World in early Christianity set for March 10 at the Public Library. A St Patrick’s Day toast and a Wee Women council event planned for March 14. Multiple local arrivals and departures noted including Miss Aileen Moore and Mrs F Marshal family visit. Royal Arch Mason supper of Halton Chapter draws 200 guests from Guelph Toronto Milton Acton and area.
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McAndrew
Georgetown
Stuart
Guelph
Mayo Brothers Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Dale
Tuesaday
Mies Marion’ Gollop
Chicago
Edward Duxbury
London
Eng
Hamilton
Batusday
L. ¥. Reld
Aileen Moore
Matthews
Toronto
F. Marshal
Evalyn
Mooséjaw
Sask
Violet Storey
Caledon
Slater
Mra
C. Ostrander
Halton
Royal Arch Masona
Arena Assembly
Milton
Acton
J. T'Cameron
H. G. Meir
Herald
Mixing Coffees: A Trial With Wheat and Chicory
An account recalls Sir Hiram Maxim’s coffee trials at Lamp Works. He tested Mocha Java and other brews alongside wheat coffee and chicory blends. A secretary tasted the mixtures and proclaimed a blend of chicory and coffee as the best.
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Sir Hirlam Maxim
Hiram
Maxim
Army
Java
Costa Rica
First photograph from Lake Louise landswifted by early explorers
The note describes Herg’s claimed first photograph from Lake Louise in the Rocky Mountains. It mentions Chateau Lake Louise in the foreground with Mount Victoria and a distant Victoria Peak three names tied to the view. The writeup questions the ten mile maintenance of the heights.
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Herg
Lake Louise
Poetiainco Ita
Lake
Louise
Victoria
Mount Victoria
Prompt bound periodicals and ledgers on demand
Account books of all kinds made to order. Periodicals of every description carefully bound. Ruling neatly and promptly done.
Mole Hair Prank Exposes Underground Work in Class
A naturalist professor reveals hair samples from a young creature and plans to study them with a microscope. A quick student swipes the desk pieces, then the professor accuses hidden underground activity, declaring the hairs to be mole hair and the ruse ends.
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Mole Haira
Daughter complains of absent father in humorous quip
A daughter vents to her mother about her father’s frequent absence from home. She notes that other children have their daddies while hers only comes home for a clean collar, reflecting a light family moment.
Why He Didn't Suit
An Oregon man sought to sell a horse described as wind broken and sleek. The owner paraded the horse for inspection and boasted its coat while the buyer, pausing mid puff on a pipe, noted the animal's heaving flanks and added that he did not like the higg? pants.
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Oregon
Notice to Creditors James Markes Estate
Creditors of James Markes late of Rockwood Wellington County are required to send claims to William Harris executor Rockwood after March 14 1925. Harris will distribute assets to those entitled based on claims received. Howitt & Howitt solicitors Guelph acting for the executor dated February 13 1925.
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James Markes
Rockwood
County of
Wellington
William Harris
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