Ottawa blocks shipping to Cuba and Ontario towns over liquor
Editorial notes Ottawa government orders Customs to halt liquor exports from Chippawa Kingsville and similar Ontario places along Lakes Ontario and Erie. It calls for action against rum running toward Cuba Mexico and neighboring towns and argues for constitutional reform to allow Canada more self direction. It also reports broad approval of a Canada United States anti smuggling treaty ratified by Congress and awaiting Canadian ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Cuba
Mexico
Erie
Department of ‘Customs and Excise
Ottawa
Chippawa
Niagara River
Kingsville
Lake Erie
Sandwich
Manchester Guardian
Guardian
Senate
Lemieux
Atlantic
Canada
Australia
Quebec
Dominion
Movement For Unity and Reform
United States
House
United States Congress
Great Lakes
Desirability of Conserving Our Timber Resources
In a monthly commercial letter on Canada trade the Canadian Bank of Commerce warns that newsprint and pulp wood exports strain forests. First ten months 1924 production 1,122,080 tons versus 732,653 in 1920. September exports include pulp wood cards and wood pulp. Wood products and paper totaled 273,354,778 in exports for the year. Michigan lumber history shows heavy decline after 1910. Emphasizes conserving forest wealth and funding reforestation as 25 percent of exports depend on forest products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian Bank of Commerce
United States
Michigan
Fire Underwriters Pressure Hampers Hanover Waterworks
Hanover has spent 150000 on a waterworks system but the Fire Underwriters Inspector’s report may show protection as unsatisfactory. The town faces costly suggested improvements before any insurance rate reductions. Past towns report excessive and delayed demands from the Underwriters Board, delaying relief to taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Collingwood
Small Town Promise Outshines the Big City
In a Hanover Post reflection, the writer argues that smaller communities offer free living, open spaces, accessible schools and churches, and genuine friendship. As urban populations grow, the small town provides a virtuous, healthier citizenship with less distraction and more personal connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Post
Editorial notes on wheat yield and Canadian pensions
The 1924 wheat yield in Canada is estimated at 262,097,000 bushels from 22,055,710 acres, with higher prices offsetting the smaller output. Commons discussions included merging the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways under public ownership. Canada reports 64,068 pensioners, including 44,069 for wartime disabilities, with dependants at 19,999. Other items note opposition to 4.4 beer bars and relief provided by Ontario Mothers Allowance Board for 4,155 homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
House of Commons
W. D. Euler
North Waterloo
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian National Railways
Dominion
United States
British Isles
Ontario
Report Shows Inmate Numbers Decline and Parole Dynamics
The annual report of the Superintendent of the Canadian Penitentiaries notes a inmate decrease of 261, over ten percent from the prior year, with a strong push to provide more work at fair wages. About half the prisoners were released on parole, and under five percent failed to report to police. The Toronto Board of Trade, led by S B Gundy, seeks closer cooperation with provincial Chambers of Commerce to unify trade policy. The Orillial Newsletter slams Ontario motorists for high taxes while lawmakers debate gasoline tax adjustments and motor license fees. Hon. Mr Biggs favors shifting the gasoline tax to a lower license fee, arguing it fair to those who most use the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Board of Trade
S.B. Gundy
Boards of Trade
Chambers of’ Commerce of Canada
Dominion
Orillial
Ontario
Biggs
Thep
The Man with One Talent on Oak Hill Reading
The doctor converses with wary farmers about road work as a roan mare plunges through mud. Joe Murch, mocked for his intellect, later helps a dying man named John Folsom, while neighbors reflect on faith and prayer in a poor Oak Hill cottage.
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Hurley Amos
Andrew Fowler
Joe
Joe Murch
Mr. March
John
Oak Hill
John Folsom
Who Is the Home Merchant in St Marys Journal
The piece extols the home merchant as a credit provider, money back exchanger, neighbor, and community supporter who visits the sick, sends flowers, and helps churches. It urges local residents to trade locally to boost town prosperity and keep funds from leaving to out of town merchants. The call to loyalty emphasizes the merchant as friend and helper in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marys
Irish taunt—brawny wit in a family tale
Five year old Pat repeats a comic family anecdote about twins Della and Stella to explain why bulls come naturally to an Irishman. The mother and nurse cannot tell the twins apart after a blue and pink ribbon mix up, and Pat laments that his own mother died at seven, confusing identity with his sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Della
Stella
Uou
Vite Pat
Spelling Debate Turns On Bank Press Job
A young BA holder hired to print circulars at a banker's office was found to misspell, contradicting Webster Worchester standards. An audience with the chief followed, revealing the boss's belief that an educated man should spell like a stenographer. John, the apprentice, faced a stern reaction from coworkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
Webster
Pmice
John
An Awful Possibility in a Barber Shop Visit
Breathfessy rushed into the bar ber shop with hat collar and neck tie off and demanded a shave and two hair cuts in fifteen minutes. Fritz, the barber, pondered the request and warned that shaving and cutting hair that fast risks a botched job.
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Old Fritz
Frits
Acton Gazette highlights Acton events and people
Read of mid day music recitals at St Thomas Church Acton Vale, local crime cases at Acton Police Court, hospital staff deaths and community notices. Reports include Acton Baths society events, hospital staff changes, civic meetings, and plans to acquire Gunnersbury Park for public use.
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Acton Gazette
Express
Acton
Middlesex
England
Newa
Wister
Acton Hospital
Thomas Cecil Jupp
Alxteen Am
James Walden
Bt. Margaret’s Terrace
Acton Police Court
Avenue Road
John Paine
Strafford Road
Acton Catholic Church Debt Fund
Harry
Brittain
Acton Baths
Enat Acton
Wilams
East Acton
G.W. R
Horn Lane
Mesasra
John J. Tims
Station Road
Willenden Green
St. Donatan's
Acton Congregational Church
Rav
R. A. Davies
Acton Women's Branch
National
Auioniate Assrociation
Southfeld School
Princess ‘Mary Viscount Lascelles
Miss Smee
Steyne Hall
Jicton
League of Nations Union
Council Chamber
St. Dunstan's Hall
Children's Union
Wendy
Boys’ Life “Brigade
Acton’ Congregational Church
Thomas W. Grace
Cardrons Street
Hammersmith
Institute
Old Oak Road
Morgans (Tailors), Ltd
Broadway
High Street
Brentford
South Acton
Robert Grigg
Albany
Palmeraton Road
Mary Anne Healy
J. Healy
Nelson Place
Stoyne
Fredk. Fox
Avenue ‘Crescent
Gunnersbury Park
Herb ‘Dalton
Norfolk
Boy Scouta
Girl Guides
Boys’ Brigades
Cadeta
Old Achol
Cornelius W. T. Sullivan
Providence Place
Shepherd’s “Bush
George T. Green
Gloucester Road
High “Street
Wallace V. Bull
Acton+lane
Fatal honesty in a railway carriage tale of a debauched doctor
In a distracted train carriage a weary physician describes a ruined practice and poverty after patients abandoned him. A death certificate mishap exposes his professional decline and the era's social pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anottle
Honda
Riddle laden puzzle questions from a historical column
A fragmented trivia piece presents riddles and wordplay riddles about lengthened by cutting, nautical humor, and punny answers. The garbled text includes questions like What is lengthened by being cut at both ends and Why is a dog like a boy at arithmetic, with answers such as A Mitel and Because he put a down three and carrion one. The piece features a stream of punned lines and misread phrases typical of an old print puzzle page.
A Many Aided Problem in Modern Education
A mother debates correct infant care methods with a nursemaid as she questions whether the recommended right side position for a baby after feeding is essential. She wonders if lingering uncertainty requires thorough verification before acting. The dialogue highlights doubts about prescribed parenting guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
National Fertilizers promotes spring gardening supplies
Canadian made National Fertilizers products from Wellana Nurseries offer seeds, stock, poultry materials and a range of perennials shrubs trees and vines. The ad highlights nursery stock and farm supplies from National Brands for farming and farming-related use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mada
Canada
National Fertilizers, Ltd
Weoat
Toronto
Life's Process of Elimination
A brief essay compares life to an orange device that discards the inferior fruit. It argues some quit when faced with hard work or discouragement, while only the bold, undeterred by criticism and failure, survive to stand firm and endure.
The Only Remedy During the Civil War Rations Story
A Confederate officer finds a private foraging persimmons during a wartime shortage. The soldier explains he is trying to draw his stomach to fit his rations, acknowledging the fruit is not yet fit to eat. The scene highlights hardship and improvised sustenance amid scarce supplies.
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Fen Bar
Tronn
Casi
Alwayn
Baby'seo
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
Kigin
Er.j.nelson
Frederick Streee
Acton, Ontario
Harold Nash Parmer
M. A. Barriater
Notary Pualle
Comveyancer
Perryman
Block
H. G. Meir
Barriater
Georgetown, Ont
J. M. Bell
Dantel
Toronto Universalty
Frederick Stresta
Frank Scriven
Coats
Fem Ieee Fla
Bank OF Montreal
Tal
PF. G. Gollop
D.D.S
Bank of Nova Scotia
Prancis Nnian
Wytdkern Street
Guelph
Wiliams Stare
R. J. Kerr
Heal Estate
Guelph Business College
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Mfg
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West
Hamilton & Sons
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