Editorial on Waterworks Use and Canadian Census Split
A Watford Guide Advocate editorial lauds last Thursday’s pavement washing using hydrants from the waterworks and contrasts towns with and without water systems. It cites Canada’s census showing urban and rural populations nearly balanced, with rural shares high in Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan and Ontario and Quebec having more urban residents. The three Prairie Provinces’ rural population rises to 1,252,753 from 849,042 in 1911.
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Watford Guide
Forest Free Press
Canada
Prince Edward Island
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Quebec
Prairie Provinces
Canada’s 1923 Budget Backed by Fielding Seventeen Budgets
The new budget presented by Finance Minister Fielding on Friday introduces a source tax at the point of supply to aid retailers and small manufacturers. It also lowers sugar duty and reduces the five percent levy on candy and soft drinks, reflecting a historic seventeen budgets by the same minister in Canadian parliamentary history.
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British Commonwealth
Public Conduct Warning From Winchester Press
The Winchester Press warns of reckless public behavior among young men including road speed limits and profane language. It urges teaching restraint and notes laws protect public order with potential legal consequences if warnings fail. The piece emphasizes accountability before a magistrate.
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Winchester Press
Halton Election Race Set for June 25 with Three Starters
Halton voters face a threehorse contest for the Legislature on June 25. Oakville Conservative George Hillmer leads Liberal LeRoy Dale of Georgetown and Progressives nominate Premier Drury. Early betting is light but may rise as campaign speed trials unfold.
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Halton
George Hillmer
Oakville
LeRoy Dale
Georgetown
Drury
Grown Hill
Horus
Milton Reformer
Passing of a Sterling Ontario Journalist
The founder and editor of the Orillia Packet, L Hate, died last week leaving a fifty three year legacy. The Packet will continue under the nephews of the deceased who are experienced newspaper men. Citizens support opening the Hydro Shop for convenient service to 400 to 500 daytime users and evening patrons. The Hydro Shop for Service is widely desired by the community and urged to be considered by the Hydro Electric Commission.
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Acton Free Press
Actwe
Ontario
United Gataria
Ma Encom
H. P. Moore
Galdills
Ausistadt
L. Hate
Orillia Packet
Packet
Hale
Canada
Hydro
Hydro Electric
Hydro Shop
Hydro-Electric Commission
Oakville
W. Netsor Wilkinson
Romaine L. Taylor
Hamilton
Taylor
Record
Newsy Ae
Franx Press
Wilkinson
Halton
Dominion
Toronto
Dominions
Milton. & Sons
Sheriff Beats Claim Over Damaged Car at Wiarton Race
At Wiarton fall fair a horse race incident left Sheriff Jermyn with a damaged sulky and horse injuries after a collision on track. Judge Greig ruled no negligence by the Sheriff and the case deemed fair, with the Agricultural Society facing potential damages.
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Wiarton
Jermyn
Editorial Notes and Provincial Politics Highlights
Editorial notes discuss W H Easterbrook's Liberal nomination in North Wentworth against F C Biggs Minister of Public Works. Comments critique Canada's Senate and race track gambling measures. Articles note Ontario newspaper changes, gold standard progress, municipal grants, and reflections on local opportunity and ambition.
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W. H. Easterbrook
Wentworth
Liberals
North Wentworth
F.C. Biggs
Senate ” of
Canada
Sir Lomer Goyin
Tad learns money lessons from a circus elephant
A boy recounts spending his two dollar bill on doughnuts at a circus. An elephant swallows the bill after grabbing Bam’s money, leaving the boy with only a cent for a postcard. He vows to save his allowance and repay the loss, pleasing his parents.
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Tad
Cid
Ivo
Carelnus
Ted
Sam Ford
Bam
Sam
Ham
Hia
Why They Were Side-Tracked in Frustrated Lives
A reflective piece catalogues wasted effort and failed ambitions. It laments lack of discipline, indecision, and reliance on luck, noting missed chances, inability to convert defeat into victory, and the value of early foundations for future success. It includes a series of pithy, dated style riddles and proverbs.
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Raphdoard
Prohibition Voices From Historical Figures On Alcohol
Fragmentary quotes show opponents and supporters discussing alcohol regulation. Thomas A Edleon and William Tutt express skepticism about drinking and regulation, while Abraham Lincoln is cited warning against tolerating liquor and urging eradication of alcohol’s influence.
We Won One At The Altar And A Home For Them
A Southern city YMCA convention tale turns into a warm night as four college students find shelter with a hospitable elderly couple. The minister explains the revival of faith and the host recalls aiding Northern visitors in 1861 66, ending with shared laughter and a new sense of hope.
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Ptay Nat
Young Men‘s Christian Association
Annak
Ulerg
Wwe
Local Home Goods Sale Item Listings
Two 9 by 6 foot squares offered at 48.50 after regular price 00.00. Also twelve 10 by 6 foot squares with 5 inch sides sale price 5.00 from regular 67.50.
Humorous Tale of Art and Rogues Gallery Ambition
A old time newspaper snippet recalls a man who dreamed of painting a grand ploture for the Louvre and now hangs in the rogues gallery. The text references Usivan and a joint effort, noting his own status in the Sark.
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Louvre
Usivan
Rogues
Huby
All Sark
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