Ontario Newspaper Excerpts Cover Liquor, Railways and Education
The page reports on hotel liquor room rules and calls for prohibition, a Trout Creek temperance note with a fatality linked to drink, and Canadian National Railways 1928 earnings with rising net income. It also highlights Ontario Continuation Schools and the Princeton Continuation School magazine showcasing student work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Levis
Diamond Junction
Vermont
Ontario
Educaonal
Globe
American Republic
Purple and Gold
Princeton Continuation School
Crossley
February Workmen's Compensation benefits and accidents
The Workmen's Compensation Board paid 626 148 48 in February total benefits including 102 002 06 for medical aid, down from January 674 776 22 total and 106 300 62 medical aid. February saw 6 040 accidents with 49 fatalities versus January 6 186 accidents and 37 deaths. Mr R B Marley notes more plants operate without lost time accidents, indicating improved safety with proper attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workmen's Compensation Board
R. B. Marley
Industrial Accident Prevention Association
Ontario Hydro public ownership urged by hydro users
A grain of a editorial argues that the $1 million surplus from Hydro rebates strengthens the case for public ownership. It says public funds invested in the power system yield dividends for municipalities and residents, and that democratic ownership protects against private control reentering the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro
Ontario
Press as Friend to the People and Public Servants
A Northern News excerpt argues reporters, by summarizing council debates fairly, keeping to the point and filtering the chaos of sessions, provide a coherent account that serves ratepayers and the community. It warns verbatim transcripts would amuse readers but frustrate officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Ee
Ontario Plans Multi-M Million Highway Contracts
Editorial notes highlight last week's contracts totaling 3 000 000 for highway construction, showing Ontario's push to improve roads for rising motor traffic. The piece praises Southampton choosing public hydro over private power and notes ongoing temperance and civic conduct concerns in society.
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Ontario
Weston residents share Sunday visits and moves
Neighborhood notes report Mr and Mrs Gordon Dickinson of Weston visiting relatives in Toronto with aunt Auntin and Mrs Wingham returning home after visiting Mrs Donagh in Toronto. J Austin and child visit W Lockhart in Toronto. Mr KE Plant of Fergus buys H Granan’s Barker business assets and will begin work Monday. Mrs H Royce and daughter Margaret visit Mrs X McDougall. D A L Conley suffers paralytic stroke and is moved to Lordspattech Hospital. Johnard and John McLaiman family relocate to Waldemarsh. Johnomer buys shop from Ronald Lelich and plans employment in April. Looks Hky Erin to have Johnnia Homer back behind counter.
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Gordon Dickin
Weston
W. Wingham
Mra. Donagh
Toronto
J. Austin
Master Ullly
Myr
W. Lockhart
KE. Plant
Fergua
H. Granan
Barker
Persecufan
KL. Royce
Margaret and
Mury
Evertoh
McDougall
D. AL Conley
Lordspatteeh T Hospital
Johnard
Babe
John Mcla¢iim
Waldemarsh
Ward
C. Pp
Johnomer
Ronald Lelich
Tfurren
Son
Local Happenings highlight visits and minor accidents
Mrs H L CGC Schrelter of Kitchener visited her brother J M Moors while Ottawa guest Mrs Campbell Laidlaw and Toronto’s HH Harrison stayed in the area. A fall on an icy sidewalk injured Mrs Elmer C Thorpington and a horse attached to J Campbell’s wagon died near the Memorial on Guelph Street. Georgetown Curling Club banquet honors the hockey team’s season.
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Guelph General Hospital
T. W. Weir
Toronto
Weir
Katharine Yoxra
G. T. Con
Brooke
and Afra
Alfred Watcon
Herald
Local Council Actions And Community Notes
On motion the clerk will send a 50 bill to Trafalgar Council for Mre brigade attendance at Hornby fire. Town auditors appointed at 9600 including expenses. by law to follow. Rev P Charters of Long Branch spoke at Jude's pulpit. future rector. Rev W G Martin spoke at Lions Banquet at Murray House. First American Tourists seen in town with tents. J R Grinham visited Kingston. Mrs Snipley ill but improving. Miss Martha Jefferis returned from New York. W A Deane and Miss Prances Deane attended funeral of Afra Woods in Toronto.
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Bain and Stansbury
Trafalgar Council
Hornby
T. E. Young& Con
Scott and Byers
P. Charters
Long Branch
Jude's
W. G. Martin
AC P. P
Brantford
Murray House
W. A. Deane
Miss Prances Deane
Mfr
Local Notices From Port Hope Area Holiday Updates
Mr and Afra Pred Watton Sr vacation in Bermuda. H T Poster 12 addresses Trutt growers meetings in Port Hope and Whitbytts. Mr and Sirs J P Stephenton visit Detroit with daughter. Customs Officer Craig monitors mail parcels. Frank Virtue returns from General Hospital convalescing. Mr and Mrs Wm Page Freeman return from Buffalo with daughter Mrs H Palder. Postmaster Vickers Peart injures right hand on a stone slab. Toronto Hamilton Highway reverts to municipal control. Water Street now under same provincial highway rules. Gazette.
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Afra
Pred Watton
Bermuda
H. T
Trutt-growers
Port Hope
Whitbytts
J. P. Stephenton
Detroit
Craig
Frank Virtue
General Hospital
Wm. Page
Freeman
Buffalo
H. Palder
Vickers Peart
Provincial Highways Department
Toronto-Hamilton
Hamilton
Toronto
Water Street
Gazette
Milton News Roundup Reflects Local Shifts and Events
Eight Ford joins Ambereturg branch after moving from here to Anky charge of Walker Stored Limited. Harry Robertson plans rebuild on his destroyed Jiombhy general store site. Meldrim and Mfrs Stark receive a wedding gift shower. Milton’s Refineries Limited takes over the former textile factory property and aims to begin operations May 1. Halton County Council set to meet March 19. John Buck travels to Vancouver. Mrs I Saker visits Milton. local residents pledge best wishes to the newlyweds. Mica Rush, patient at Buffalo City Hospital, continues recovery at home with inflammatory rheumatism. Mr and Mrs Richard Moore mark their fiftieth anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Anky
Amberetburg
Amiltod OH Refineries Limited
Milton
C. P. Ro
Halton
Chumplon
The dangers of temptation and moral balance
The text warns that many men fall when tempted by allurements and gossip, challenging a person to stay upright. It emphasizes the difficulty of maintaining restraint and the influence of surroundings on a young or impressionable individual.
Mountain Trail Leadership Lessons From a Harsh Ascent
A fragmentary reminiscence discusses mountain expedition training and leadership. It argues that real progress comes from learning through danger and responsibility rather than mere instruction. The speaker emphasizes practical drills, teamwork, and guiding others to act with courage and safety.
Knowledge and Will to Learn in Public Life
A reflective piece argues for broad knowledge and informed opinion while criticizing the ease of accepting beliefs. It suggests many avoid hard analysis, preferring the path of least effort, and notes that strong will alone does not guarantee achievement.
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Asenciation
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Quebre Division
Neal
Acton Pree
Free Press
Mill Street
Acton
Gataria
Uni
Adress
Pitones
Aditeciat and Business Oftce
Aza Ay
W. H. Price
Trout Creek
Southampton
Calgary Herald
Hoover
Washington
Commons
Harry Brittain
Harry
Press
Empire Societies
Liquor Commission
Onturis
Georgian Bay
Blind River
Temagumi
Mississauga
Toronto Globe
The
Burlington Customs Office
Harris
Burlington Gazette
the Gazette
Burlington Customs Port
Neighborhood News
Emin
Georgetown
Oakville
Burlington
Htuaton
Hds Koutaght
Preston, Ont
Bingaset
Minin
Roverent
Calber
Fender
Uae
Bere
Welln
Happytobod
Groaliana
Dominion Chartered Schools
King Street
Sarnin
Western Canada
Viyuy Lila Co
Toresign
Bank of Montreal
Canada
L. B. Shorey
Chrysler
Royal Sedan
Windar
Freight Wand
Chrysler Motors
H. A. Coxe
Chrysler and
Plymouth Sales and Service
Phone
Actou
Business, Directory
J. A
Meniven Fhywtelan
Urge Ommles
Realdenca
Avernum
Elgin
Lygal
Harole Nash Parmer
M.A Havriner
Nalletter
Notary Publish
Conveyancer
Elc
Verrvyman Aiock - Acton
FP. J. Sparham Harr
Holleday
Notary Public Theony
Hfrepy
Waptle
Li J. M. Bell, D. Dls
L. D.S. Dental Revgeee Oppick-Mil and
Pradarick Fitrests Mione 30
J. H. Johnson
D.ds
L.D.S. Dwalal
Xeegeea
Butreet
Francis Nunan
Wyndham Street
Guulph
Willams
Card & CO
Guelph, Ontario
H. W. Dawson
P.O. Box
Brampton
Mll-Continent Road
Undareriters
Kelly & Aiken
Orangeville
Owen Sound
Gusigh
Frederick L. Wright
Imperial Life Assurance Co of Canada Pheane Lord - Main St. Acten
Catharine Alann
Mra
John Mann
Erin
Tneir
Teir
Catharine Mann
Joseph Hart
Farner
Optometry
A. D. Savage
Gostph, Ontario
Quah
Warner Chat
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