Ontario Death Toll and Housing Bills Highlight Local Legislation
February deaths in Ontario reached 2 568 or 13 7 percent per annum the highest rate on record. A Canadian Pacific Railway excursion carried 876 adults 91 children and 74 carloads of effects. Discussion covered municipal exemptions to manufacturers and a Small Holdings Act style program enabling £240 advances on houses valued at £4 800 to encourage home ownership.
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Provincial Board of Health
Ontario
Canadian Pacific Railway
Aduke
Joseps ‘Chamberlain
Colonies
House of Commons
Free Press Job Printing Department Receives Envelopes
A fragment notes the Free-Press job printing department receiving envelopes. It mentions readiness and preparedness to fulfill orders in Sarnia, though wording is garbled and details are limited.
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FREE
Sarnia
Free line to Quelph sports opening tonight
A fragmented early-20th century snippet reports an opening event featuring Frank Dowler and a display of millinery and dress items. The incompletely legible text hints at a local fashion or sales event with names and venues unclear in the OCR.
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Hamilton
Ark
Frelorers
Parliament Opens in Ottawa Amid Splendor and Stated Prosperity
The March opening of Parliament in Ottawa drew thousands as Lord Minto appeared on Parliament Hill in a glittering ceremony. The Speech from the Throne praised rising trade and immigration while noting an exodus decrease, and discussions covered Treaty negotiations and a Redistribution Bill. House leaders, including Mr Bell and Postmaster-General Malock, highlighted economic gains and postal savings amid ongoing national affairs.
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Ottawa
Avery
Lord Minto
Parliament Hill
Parliament
Senate
TNE Tunonr
Canada
Yukon
Bell
Enat Prince
Eaid
Joint Commission
Martinéan
Montmagny
Malock
A Dyspeptic's Release From Distress
Port Robinson farmers and neighbors discuss Harvey Horton who suffered severe stomach pain and indigestion. Horton credits a mysterious medicine found by a friend, claiming it gave him courage and strength to recover after years of liver and stomach trouble.
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Port Robinson
Harvey’ Horton
Heian Young
Ap ‘Young
We want power
A fragmented plea appears to seek energy or control. The text hints at a desire for power and agency but offers little context or specifics about sources, actors, or consequences.
Council approves finances and thanks Murray on first attendance
The council met Monday in regular session with councillors Reave, Clark, Clarke, Francis, and new member J Av Murray. The finance committee’s sixth report recommended paying several accounts and was adopted. The chair proposed planting trees in the Park and studying removal and replanting in frost. The council also decided to discontinue the morning electric light service for this week due to early sunrise.
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Reave Person
Clark
Clarke
Francis
J. Av Murray
Murray
Higcoofreraa
Jobpaca Electric Co
J, Harvey
P. Moore
Oes General Electric Co
Accra
Thomas Brunt
Beardmore Belting
Gant
A. Murrary
I. Francig
Inspector Deacon advises teachers on three Rs
Public Schools inspector J. Deacon urged teachers to emphasize physical, mental, and moral development, promote regular writing, and avoid careless transcription. He advised thorough drills, abundant practice, and minimizing homework through strong in-class work.
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Aise
Nees
Neighborhood News Notes From Spring Preparations
Local chatter notes early signs of spring and community plans. Geo Knox closes his shopping mill for the season on March 8 19. Residents plan concerts and attend socials. several travel for work and funerals. kinship visits and health updates appear in the week’s local summaries.
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Ike
Geo. Knox
Aotor
Eden Mille
J. Armetrong
Luther
Gee, Cann
James Ramshaw
Lowville
Dr King’s New Life Pills touted with health boosts
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills for brain and body power and energy, price 25 cents at J D McKee, alongside a harsh warning about volcanic eruptions and a report of an acetylene gas machine explosion at Merner Bros store in Waterloo County causing extensive damage.
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Dr. King
J.D. McKee
Zarioh
Waterloo County
Merner ‘Bros
Suiting Stock Update Promises Quality and Price
A local notice urges customers to inspect current stock this month. It promises up to date, guaranteed first class materials and favorable prices on suiting.
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Horn
Duotriunonra
Guelph
BE. Bhuttleworth
C. A
McGazaon
Lawuon
Alexander McGregor
Nasangarove
Bala
Andrew Lawson
Acton
Haairon
Benjam
Robert Hamilton
Wrckwood
J. K. Godden
Charles Henkiata
Gena Hamilton
Lasar
Anpanaon
Tolnte
Haq
Caen Ees McCinisz
Mary Morrow
Joseph McClure
Me Braty
Toronto
Janes Beaty
Q. D
Halton County
Osnada
Bourlington
Caretta
Plang
Thas
Andres
Realdenta
Frank ‘Dowler
Ei Anhoaiens
Jalgual
Ats Wey
the Municipal Council
Inspector Deacon
Halton Spring Assizer
Samuel Derry
Campbellville
Diemlesed
Milton
Derry
Michsal Cei
Plainfield, Inl
Brantford
Ing
Gaa
Cold Rifle Range
Galt
Phas PO Eanasce Nt
Rockwood
George Clarkson
Friands
Istingtons
Geo. . Smith
Mamey- Harrie’. Co
Thursdey
Manoy‘Harris Co
Ohesse
Tr. West
Sonm
Tady’e
Miss ‘Manning
Mise Lee
John Btrachan
Airle
Rose Bertram
Hoya
A. Bolton
Wara
Girh—M. Munro
B. Cummings
K. Bernard
MR. Wannamaker
Tomkins
Masa
Leet Ie
Org
Neighborhood
NEWS
Eexchanges
Ghewsone Gorners
Bismarck
Ron
Backlen
J. D. McKee
Blartha E. Barham
Newville
Prince George Co. Va
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Piercer
Ran Awell
J.C. Hill
John ‘Queen
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J. C. Hill
Murat Halstead
San Franceleco
Maolia
Burinarity
F. T. Barber
Chicago
Sun:Savings and Loan-Co
Toronto, Ont
R. J. McNabb
Lumbor
Shayors
Sayers
Gomtanthy
Dowler
The
Prank Dowler Co
Wyndham St
Henry Carter
Wakefield
Nelson
R. BE. Nelson
CASH
Quelph
Tae An
Aero
William Iamond
Knoxburch
Particulara
McKeague
Bon A
Davidson
A. MclinaGur
Badretary
Board of Managers
Berg
Rockmwood
Tt Ri Station
Rock Bottom
Everton
Geo. J. Thorp
Qumere and
Rook Wood
Anstre
Port Huron
Detroit
Mich
Niagara Falla
Lonereal
Grand Trunk Railway System
Holmes
M. O.dickgon
Paser
Norval
Manitoba
Werhereby
Anrona
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Stearns
Lesa
SFU
Hewece
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