Entitled to Vote in Ontario and Canada Constitutional Talk
Editorial outlines who qualifies to vote in Ontario and in federal elections, noting residency, age, and British subject status. It also reports on Premier King’s speech about wartime debt, and J S Woodsworth’s constitutional resolution while touching on perpetual care plans for Fairview Cemetery and local civic initiatives in Acton.
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Ontario
J. S. Woodsworth
Winnipeg
Canada
Milworth
Great Britain
Jer King
Pen
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British Capital Returns to Invest in Canada
British capital, scarce in Canada for ten years, signals renewed investments in Canadian securities and industrial ventures. War financing drained funds abroad and limited Canadian gains, but postwar expectations point to renewed British funding for national railways provinces and municipal projects.
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Canada
Dominion
New York
Ontario Temperance Act Vote and Prohibition Faith
The April 1921 Ontario vote showed 540,773 in favor and 373,038 against the Ontario Temperance Act, a 160,835 majority for continuance. Prohibition advocates doubt sentiment has shifted enough to repeal, while temperance foes remain confident prohibition remains the best remedy.
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Uritaria
Parliament approves liquor-carrying treaty with United States
The House of Commons endorsed a resolution concurring in the January 23 1924 convention between King and the U S President on liquor-carrying by ocean-going vessels. The debate focused mainly on diplomatic procedure with Prime Minister King and Mr Meighen trading views.
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House of Commons
United States
United States Senate
Meighen
King
Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
Ontario temperance forces unite for Dominion wide prohibition
A Massey Hall gathering in Toronto shows strong resolve to retain the Ontario Temperance Act. Delegates move to unite temperance groups under one central executive to campaign effectively against liquor traffic. They unanimously back a Dominion wide prohibition plan urging federal and provincial action.
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Temperance
Ontario
Massey Hall
Toronto
Canada
Fair Land
Dominion
Prohibition Federation of Canada
Editorial notes on taxes, prohibition, Senate reform
The Globe and The Springfield Republican weigh tax abolition and narcotics versus whiskey laws. Canada debates Senate reform and reduced taxation while Alberta seed grain gains global demand. Budget talks push for lower taxes and greater economy. franking privilege abolition discussed.
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Springfield Republican
Mrs Squires Farewell Surprise Welcomes Guests in Rockwood
A large crowd gathered at Mr and Mrs A L Squires' Rockwood home for a surprise party before the Squires leave for Georgetown where Mr Squires becomes agent for the Canadian National Hallway Company. The event honored their promotion and included congratulations and best wishes. Mrs Squires received a life membership certificate in the Methodist Church in Rockwood, reflecting her active service.
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Robert Riddock
Pencks
Alta
A. L. Squires
Georgetown
Squires
Canadian National Hallway Company
Cameron
Gualph
Fred Smilth
Squiree
Rockwood
W. al
Methodist Church
Local Business Purchases and Property Transfers Noted
Albert Vikings takes over the trucking business of It H H Proctor on Monday. F L Gables property sale on Hupflington Avenue reported to A J Brennan. Arthur Pearse of Lismore Australia visiting his brother Geo Penrae. Clarke Ayonud with uncle Joseph Rumyard of Birmingham. Dogs killed three ducks at A C Peart home. owners unknown. police investigating. Town Clerk Sykes prepares to leave for England if council approves week's leave. Chief Leo J Brith returns from West Coast and California trip. renews ties in Brandon. Over twenty Harington Women's Institute members visit Atoney Creek and report a very enjoyable time. Rev Albert Carr resigns Riverside Baptist Church Brantford. accepted call to Tilbury Baptist Church.
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Albert Vikings
It H H. Proctor
F. L. Gables
Hupflington Avenue
A. J. Brennan
Arthur Pearse
Lismore
Australia
Geo. Penrae
Clarke Ayonud
Joseph Rumyard
Birmingham
England
Doge
A. C. Peart
Sykes
Leo J. Brith
Brandon
California
Los Angeles
Politias
Harington Women's Institute
Atoney Cresk
Albert Carr
Baptist Church
Riverside Baptist Church
Brantford
Mr. Carr
Tilenburg Baptist Church
Gazatte
Community notes from Bronte and surrounding towns
Local residents plan a banquet and concert in Bronte Community Hall with about two hundred guests. A drama titled The New Country School Mam will be staged in Postville. Several residents leave for trips abroad or away from town, and a charity party with a shamrock theme was held. A stun of social events, farming talks, and church activities fill the week.
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Hugh
Witton
Hyland Ae
Ireland
J. E. Munro
McMurray
England
Murray Williamere
Bronte Masons
Bronte
Postville
Wealey
Hazel Bentley
Earl Albertron
Thalr
Edward C. Ryan
Joh Becker
Loulaville
Kentucky
Deland
Florida
Entity
West Virginia
Dalkyvids
Kerr
Beadding
Judi Isilet
Kingston’ Penitentiary
United States
Wertenge
Canada
Itecord
Standby Cookies: Quick Tea Time Treats From A Lapsed Recipe
A grainy excerpt describes making standby cookies using butter brown sugar eggs and spices. The softened dough is formed into spoonfuls and baked until brown in greased pans. The directions mention cinnamon cloves nutmeg and optional raisins and nuts.
Honest Seeds Controversy Involving Congressman
A congressman sent free seeds to a constituent in a trunked envelope marked Penalty for private use, $300. Days later the guide to nature received a letter noting the payment claim and questioning the tax as private use versus public benefit.
Dreco Health Claim From Thistleton Man S
A Thistletown Ontario man reports rapid relief after using Dreco a tonic made from herbs roots and leaves. He says his fatigue constipation and nervous irritability improved daily and credits the remedy with cleansing the system stimulating organs and purifying blood. Dreco sold in Acton by A T Brown and at druggists generally.
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PF. A. Payne
Thistletown
Ontario
England
Toronto
Norte
Bowela
Kidnoya
Acton
A. T. Brown
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D. Robertson & Co. Limited
Lime and Stone Quarries
Milton, Ont
North American. Life Assurance Co, Fond Ome
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Alfred F. Lagan
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Hamilton
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D.D.S
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Omsea
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Wyndham Street - Guelph, Ont
Wiliams
A. L. Price
Quar II
R. J. Kerr
Salon
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Hower Avenue
Aston
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Norman McLeod
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