Canada opens land near Grande Prairie for homesteads
The notice states about 6 000 homesteads or 1 600 acres in Grande Prairie district and Peace River Alberta within the Peace River Block. It describes land formerly forestry reserves near the British Columbia boundary, bounded by Township 81 and the Wapiti River, with additional area to be surveyed and opened for homesteading.
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Canada
Arenas
Grande Prairie
Peace River
Alberta
Beis Frthis
Wapiti River
Mother's Day Observance Encourages Remembrance and Flowers
The article urges honoring mothers on Mother's Day by wearing a white flower to show appreciation for living mothers or to remember those who have passed. It promotes gentle, kind thoughts and fond care, urging readers to make the day sacred in memory or tribute.
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Mother F
John & Philips
Arizona
Commonwealth
Aida
Thors
Five Underwriters Association Inspects Acton Water Pumps
A March inspection report reviewed by the council analyzes water pump deficiencies at the Acton tannery and municipal stations. It notes reliance on Acton Tanning Co. pumps, calls out a gasoline engine not approved for fire service, and records a 33 percent shortfall in capacity while praising overall brigade efficiency and progress toward standards.
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Acton Tanning Co
Acton
Tanning Co
Canada Agricultural Wealth Estimates For 1926
The press reports Canada’s agricultural wealth for 1926 at about 8.03 billion dollars, up 10.35 million from 1927 estimates. Total provincial allocations total 1.73 billion with Ontario 500.8 million, Saskatchewan 492.0 million, Quebec 277.1 million, Alberta 204.0 million, Manitoba 148.9 million, British Columbia 50.7 million, Nova Scotia 40.2 million, New Brunswick 34.3 million, and Prince Edward Island 21.8 million.
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Canada
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Quebec
Alberta
Manitoba
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Acton Fire Loss Record Highlights Sprinkler Benefit
The Fire Underwriters report notes Acton’s fire losses from 1920 to 1028, including a $276,365 year with $276,100 in Beardmore & Co. buildings. Automatic sprinklers now protect properties, and continued care aims to maintain the town’s favorable risk class.
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Acton
Beardmore & Co
Detroiter Police Hold Up Thief Spurs Deterrent Warning
An article notes a Detroit policeman being held up by highwaymen and argues public sympathy aids criminals. It urges youths to reject crime and seek honest work, warning that criminals become outcasts and crime is not a quick path to money.
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Detroit
London
Toronto Port Records Record April Customs Revenues
Gross customs revenue for the port of Toronto in April reached a record 6 011 820 dollars, up 647 830 from a year earlier. Chief collector John H Bertram reported the balance, noting this is the first time a month exceeded the 6 million mark.
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Toronto
John H .Bertram
Robb
Montreal
Canada
Neighbors Visit and Local Happenings Reported
Mr and Mrs J H Edwarda of Tor santo visit town during Tank week as do Mr and Mrs Haine of Toronto for the honor of Mr and Mrs JL Thompson Dr Fred Gallop of Ottawa spent the weekend with his father Dr Gallop Numerous Know Presbyterian Church youths attended the annual Young People’s Rally at OU Paula Church Toronto Mrs Toll and family from Maple Ave left for their new home in Toronto Mrs Comfort Waxel and daughter Margaret visit sister Mrs Herman MacIntosh in Toronto Mr J Mackenstela Windsor attends Workmen’s Accident Prevention Association Building wiring by Gilbert Dinclair and lightning rods installed Mrs YO L Wilson and Mr D L Herbert left Montreal for the old country visiting through May Duchess of Sutherland then Geoffrey Georgetown visit scheduled before end of May
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Edwarda
Torsanto
Mra
Toll
Maple Ave
Toronto
Comfort Weaxel
Margaret
Herman MacIntosh
J. Mackenslama
Windsor
Workmen's Accident Prevention Association
Mackensteg
Clans Four
Gilbert Dinclair
Milton area notes show social shifts and local visits
Local residents report new moves and welcomes as families relocate to Acton and Milton. changes include Mr Arscott buying a butcher business, the Overlands visiting from Toronto, and Mrs Armcolt moving into Washerman’s residence. several residents recover from illness and others pursue jobs with Drenham Construction and local refineries.
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Mra. I
Lyona
Mount Horest
Lorne Overland
Mrr
W. T. Sinclatry
Guelph General Hospital
Burlington Notes and Local Elections Amid Power Outage
The town faced a prolonged outage after a fire at the Head Power House left the area without electrical current from Saturday afternoon until Sunday morning. The finance committee met to review the year’s budget with a proposed 46 mill tax rate likely to be set at the next council meeting. A major by law to grant 77000 for extending the high school and equipment passed with strong support among voters.
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Murley
O. A. G. Guelph
Mar
Min
Spencer
Gon
Alophenson
Alton
New York
Richard Cals
Marty A. Cole
Far Nother
Mia
Ko Roderick
Sochial Street
Hunday Tiaining
Mnance Committee
Council
Tha Clark
Council T
Public Appreciation for Service Inspires Greater Endeavor
A historical speech urges heightened appreciation for public servants. It argues recognition boosts motivation and national progress, noting that acknowledging contributions while workers are present fosters better outcomes and happier communities.
Empire Shopping Week and Temperance Notes Collide with Taxes and Tragedy
Editorials discuss Empire Shopping Week extending year round and a $3,000,000 tax recovery from brewers and distillers. They praise temperance efforts by the W Co T U and Northern Messenger. A Telegram item notes lower costs for drunkenness offenses under Liquor Control Act. A Burlington High School by law passes for $77,000 with new construction to begin. A Fort William father killed his three children and himself, leaving gruesome notes.
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Burlington
Fort William
Powassar 1 Wows Celebrates Twenty Third Year
The Powassar 1 Wows marks its twenty third year of publication under founder Mr J B Luke. The editor Joe is noted for taking the paper north to launch it years ago and the birthday wish expresses hope for continued advancement in the coming year.
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J. B. Luke
Joe
Pruss
The Time to Give Up When You Drop A Thing
A reflection on when to quit studying or sports. It notes students abandon subjects later in life when grades or accidents deter effort. It warns avoidance when facing initial struggle can create a bad habit and urges waiting until success is achieved before quitting.
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Atudenta
Mfe
English Traveler Cries Against Money Obsessed South Africa
A noted Englishman visiting a South African diamond town complains that locals know only money. He says wealth obsession ruins character and that a young man aiming only to be rich is unworthy. He notes money is good in its place but overruns human values.
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Wesaga
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M. A Warrissey
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A.D. Savage
Guslph, Ontario
Frea Pree
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