Provincial Move to Expand Firefighting in Towns
An editorial notes the province's plan to allow municipalities and incorporated villages to purchase firefighting apparatus up to twenty thousand dollars without a public vote, with a previous limit of thirty five thousand dollars. The bill, under consideration by the Municipal Committee, would aid towns lacking strong equipment while some areas, like our own, already have adequate fire protection.
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Ontario
Acton
Acton Council weighs 1924 street resurfacing plan
Acton council will decide on a road improvement programme for 1924 with focus on resurfacing Mill and Main Streets. They may reduce general repairs and align work with the Toronto Sarnia Highway project to leverage existing machinery and material.
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Acton Mudicpa
Toronto-Sariia
Acton
Ontario Vindicates Chippewa Power Project Commission Report
The Gregory Commission found charges of irregularities in the Chippewa power project baseless after years of inquiry. It praises engineers F A Gaby and Harry Acres and salutes Sir Adam Beck for guiding Ontario’s public power venture, noting improved electricity access and favorable prices.
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Province of
Ontario
Gregory Commission
Ferguson
Commission
F. A. Gaby
Harry G. Acres
Queenston-Chippawa
I iv
Adam Beck
Pistel
Chippawa
Hydro
Must Pay the Price Lamentations Over Loss of Purity
A Carleton Place Canadian comment laments postwar erosion of morals among girls and rising liberalism in high schools and colleges. It warns critics fear social unrest and warns that those who indulge in risky pleasures will face consequences.
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Carleton Place
No Plebiscite Demand Says Orillia Paper on Ontario Act
The Orillia Packet editorial argues against a plebiscite on the Ontario Temperance Act. It cites opposition from Progressive members and notes no demand for a vote. It asserts public opinion favors allowing the Act to run its course and condemns moderates seeking new votes.
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Orillia Packet
Ontario
Nickle
Editorial Notes on Prohibition Traffic and Welfare Measures
The column discusses Canada restricting U S cattle and animals due to foot and mouth disease, criticizes the Ontario Temperance Act, notes higher Western Ontario fire insurance due to weaker protection, reflects on true success as service and health, and mentions budget tax shifts and rural hydro incentives.
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Canada
United States
Bird Themed Party Features Games And Quizzes
A social event invited guests to imitate birds, name species from songs and clues, identify birds in pictures, and answer bird themed questions. Prizes awarded to top guesser and longest lasting players. activities included feather tossing, spelling aides, question yes no logic, matching partners by bird cards, and a center centerpiece of grapes.
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Grean
Hostean
Ahso
lWwam Slao
Grut Diayer
Emu
Thaalde
Binis
How Trout Change Color Through Habitat and Light
An angler reports brook trout alter color with their environment. White sand yields near white, dark clay or moss yields olive green or nearly black, and different bottom textures can trigger rapid shifts. Experiments show color changes likely due to light on skin pigments rather than muscular effort.
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Izaak Walton
Faherman
Reunion Plea for Tite Kaewassa-July Jubilee
Former Tite Fraen Pressata members reminisce about a 1935 founding jubilee and hint at returning for a July 1926 homecoming. Mitchell Cobban notes interest in a large gathering, urging staff and families to join and promising a memorable welcome.
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Tite Fraen Pressata
Tite Kaewassa
Mitchell Cobban
Adveriaing
Winnibeg Free Preas
Magarding
Huey
Acta
Kenora
George Thurnton
Berrien
Ake
Fairy Lake
Tommy Cameron
Hunday
Tom Moore
Gwimmin
Christian Endeavor
Nelliq
Mitch
North American
Randy
The Executive Gift In Household Management
The text discusses directing labor to maximize achievement and the rare skill of getting others to work well. It notes that good household management mirrors large-scale leadership, outlines three rules for issuing clear orders, considering others’ burdens, and planning systematically, and adds that these skills can be learned.
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Napoleon
ECHOOLBOY HOWLERS Fragment from Educational Review
A fragmented selection from the Educational Review and University Correspondent includes odd notes on Munyan the divertor of Nonconformist religion references to Wigrin's Charus and Pilgrims progress. It parodies historical and religious topics with nonsensical lines on Shakespeare and Pompeii.
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Educational Review
Munyan
Wigrin
Ocean
Charles
Healy
Vatican
William the Conqueror
Clive
Calcutta
Holland
Elizabeth
Coventry
Nothrow
Raleigh
Pompeii
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Perguson
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J. B. Mackenzie
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Norman McLeod
Phobe
J. A. McNiven
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E. J.nelson
Frederick Ethleet Acton, Ontario
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Georgetown
DR. J. Mbell
D. D.S
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Toronto University
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Frederick Street
F. G. Gollop
D.D.S
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R. J. Kerr
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Guelph Business College
Ve D. Aprott
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