Editorial on Rural Mail Carriers Salaries and Trade
The piece argues rural Ontario mail carriers earn 814.48 yearly, city carriers 1335, noting driving own vehicles and bad roads raise disparity. It also reports Canada's total trade rose to 1,748,330,880 with exports 932,220,443 and imports 802,457,043. Discusses anti gambling bill and Senate readiness, urging preparedness for emergency measures and possible proclamation delays.
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Ontario
George P. Graham
House of Commons
Canada
The Sun Declares Prohibition Stance and Election Views
The United Farmers of Ontario letter asks The Sun’s position on prohibition. The Sun asserts support for prohibition and enforcement to the limit approved by voters. It notes prohibition is not the sole election issue and warns parties would be wary to repeal without a popular vote.
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W._H. Clarke
Fergus
Sun
Mr. Clarke
Toronto
iBrat
Cash System Benefits Merchants Promote Cash Purchases
Merchants across the Province advocate moving to cash dealing, arguing it boosts competition and lowers prices. They claim cash sales allow stores to undercut competitors, prevent long credit terms, and improve efficiency by requiring payment when orders are placed. The push argues credit sales should end.
Ontario Workmen's Compensation Amendments Promised
Amendments introduced by Holt seek to increase support for widows and orphans. Widows would receive 100 percent of the husband's wages, children’s allowances rise from 10 to 15 dollars monthly, with increases after the death of the remaining parent to 20 dollars. A separate provision raises child-only dependents’ payments from 15 to 20 dollars monthly. Waiting period drops from seven to three days.
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Ontario
Holt
Walter Rollo
All-Day Hydro Shop Service Favors Self-Sustaining Run
At a Hydro-Electric Commission meeting held Thursday evening the proposal for all-day service was introduced and debated. Advocates argued it would be desirable and self-sustaining within a month or two with profits above costs, while objections centered on ways and means. The auditor’s town visit confirmed financial health, and opening the Hydro Shop during the day was endorsed as beneficial to users and the Hydro’s interests.
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Hydro-Electric Commission
Hydro Commission
Acton
Hydro
The
Editorial Notes On Prohibition Law And Ontario Politics
Editorials discuss strict punishment in Ontario courts, sugar price speculation in the US, Canada’s growing export role, and a looming Ontario election. Also notes Vancouver grain shipments to Europe and Asia, with April forecasts toward record port movement and price implications.
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Europe
Vancouver
United Kingdom
Echange
Orient
Town and Country Neighbors Report Local Affairs
Town council congratulates Reeve Hillmer on Conservative nomination. Four lots bought to secure earth for new approaches to the bridge. George Japathe tree removal request deferred for a week. Uncle Tom's Cabin reading held for townsfolk. Local residents Joan Sanders and Cleorga Sanders move into old Banderas home. Mrs. F C McLean of Toronto visits. James Sanders returns from Toronto and resumes work with Pourson Construction.
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Paverman
Wold
Reeve Hillmer
Conserva- Aves Fer
Haltoh
Connalor Gibaon
George Japathe
Handall Street
Roeve Hillmer
Anderson
Gydt
Mer
Hillmer
Troon
Tom
Guelph
Abe
Cleorga
Banderas
W. L. Brown
J. P. Bush
F.C. McLean
Toronto
Jamen Sundera
Pourson+ Construction Company
Advocator
Hatton County League revival and town issues noted
A Milton meeting revived Hatton County League rules. Reports mention sewerage planning, a survey plan, local officials, and early return plans. Local incidents include a sheriff’s condition, a house fire, a man attempting suicide, and a hospital transfer. Community topics cover a Chamber of Commerce meeting, hospital visits, typhoid, road petitions, and a new dog by law.
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Hatton County League
Milton
Power & Chiptown
Stc
Wobater
Halton
Mosars
W. J. Cottretlo
F. Chisholm
James
Arthur Goff
Milard
Guelph General Hospital
Schoonel
Community Notes From George Town And Surroundings
Chief Jackson keeps the acrapor busy as streets get attention. Mr John Melvin of Aston visits town. Pettit family returns from the south. Mr Pettit recovering from illness. Tea at the Public Library hosted by St George's Church Auxiliary. Five teams entered the Hott Hall League. two more expected. Maple Leaf Quartetto and Methodist Choir concert praised. Mrs EK Vinloy returned from Detroit and St Catharines. Slaw Margdrer returned from California. Miles May Thompson visits New York. Edward Howman of Whitby visits. Mrs Cameron and Mrs Haitt attend Provincial Women’s Missionary Convention in Windsor. Peanut Growers’ Association promotes peanuts as a staple. planned shelling and packing in one-pound cartons. guidance on usage and pricing.
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Jackson
John Melvin
Aston
M. Pettit
Miss EL Pettit
Pettit
Woman's
St. George's Church
Maple Leaf Quartetto
Galt
Georgetown
EK. Vinloy
Detroit
Bt. Catharines
Slaw Margdrer Rmrey
California
Heitteh Columule
Milas May Thompson
Maple Avenue
Elvire Thompson
New York City
Edward Howman
Whitby
Iisitnd
Cameron
H. L. Haitt
Windsor
Herald
De Morgan and Evelyn Pickering Wed After Playful Courtship
The article recounts the romance of William De Morgan and Evelyn Pickering, detailing their humorous engagements and social mishaps at the pottery, a London church wedding, and a honeymoon that began with a ride to the Isle of Wight. It portrays De Morgan as kind and wary of money pressures, and notes their modest finances and eventual long happiness.
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Harely
de’ Morgan
Evelyn Pickering
Anna M. OW
Stirling
William de Morgan
Cupid
de Morgan
India
Milas
Artiuta
de ‘Morgan
Walter
Evelyn
Thay
London
Iale
Wight
Old Bet Footprint and the Marks We Leave
A reminiscence recounts a Southern city footprint made by Old Bet the elephant and ties it to how people leave lasting impressions. It notes footprints, words, and actions shape others, sometimes enduring beyond memory or time. Each person may influence life in ways unseen, for good or ill.
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Bat
Old Bet
Old Het
Bor
Ember
Asbestos Rock Powers Modern Industry and Heat Insulation
A historical overview explains asbestos as a durable, heat resistant mineral from Quebec. It describes its transformation from a mineral specimen to a vital industrial material, used in insulation, paper, millboard, tape, brakes, and cement. notes fiber strength improvements and processing methods.
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Uae
Quebec
Wikehalen
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