Not Control But Increase Upon Increase in Quebec Liquor Market
The Montreal Witness highlights surging Quebec Liquor Commission figures with 7 percent rise in spirits and wines, 12 percent in beer, and over 14 percent combined sales. Six year growth in sales and municipalities under government control exceeds 38 percent and 300 percent respectively, signaling strong industry gains despite claimed control.
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Montreal
Quebec
Quebec Liquor Commission
Liquor Commission
Ontario
Local Neighbors Gather for Visits and Council Fire Alarm Plan
Alan Chit of Orilla spent a weekend renewing ties in town. Luke’s by the score 10-17. Gabriel McGrath and family from Niagara Falls visited J. McGrath. The Rev Dr George A Wilson of Vancouver and Rev Wilton recently returned from India were guests on Turlington Avenue. Council decided to buy a siren for a fire alarm, supported by citizens though doubts about current system persist.
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Alan, Chit
Orilla
Luke's
Rcore
Gabriel McGrath Aron
Niagara Falls
Mins J. McCrath
Mcrath
Providence
Jlev
Geo. A. Wilson
Vancouver
de. W. A. Wilton
India
J. G. Wilson
Turlington Avenue
Local notables and illness notes from Milton area
Ex Warden J R Eliott of Milton and John Findley of Toronto were visitors in town this week. Misses Tyndall of Toronto spent Sunday with their brother W H Tyndall. AWC McCullough has been confined for several weeks but is improving. HM G Madthart underwent a operation at Guelph General Hospital on Tuesday and is progressing well. The remains of James Appel Be, who died at Lindsay, were buried in Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown last Friday. W G M Brown, injured in an auto crash last week, has returned home from Toronto hospital and is recovering.
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J. R. Eliott
Milton
John Findley
Toronto
Tyndall
WH Tyndall
McCulloush
Manly
HM. G. Madthart
Guelph General Hospital
James Appelbe
Lindsay
Greenwood Cemetery
Georgetown
Stewarttown
W. G. M. Brown
Herald
Ituberta Michie
Acton
Mion
W. J. H. Richardson
Whitby
Miso MM. Bowes
Mike Mildred Wiseman
N. Brock Paddock
Galt
A EL Fenemore
Jasper Avenue
M. Greyson
Lorie Duff
Panama
Alex Dull
Champion
Rossland Pearen
A. J. Bloane
Stratford
L. W. Brown
Mra. Morgan
Jno. Douglas
Owen Sound
G. A. Hemstreet
Local Visitors and Church Services Highlight Quiet Week
Detroit residents WG Grlitla and Mia Ke visit Toronto figures Mia Ke and Archie Amett mingle with Adler family. Acton visitors W J Heatner Nunn attend Brin tandat Church opening with Mr Baxter and W J Bingham. large congregation, winter closure ended, male quartet arrangements noted.
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WG. Grlitla
Detroit
Ctlyen
Ora
Dog Bandera
John Groth
Toronto
Mia Ke. MeYaloch
W. J. Heatner
Nunn
Acton
W. J. Bingham
W. J. Baxter
Brin Tandat Church
Baxter
Mr. Maxter
Garbage Collection System Proposed for Acton
Spring and summer demand a city wide garbage collection plan. Ferfus council advertises tenders for weekly pickup from homes and businesses and dumps responsibility to the collector. Acton council may imitate this municipal approach or individuals may offer profitable private collection services.
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Acton
Ferfus
Acton Council
Outlook Encouraging For Canada In 1928
A leading Canadian bank reports factories operating at unprecedented activity and full labor, agriculture excellent though early to judge, Thembies and other outputs rising beyond 1927. Wholesale and retail trade show healthy gains with no inflation, hinting at sustained prosperity and optimistic near term prospects.
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Canada
Dominion
Bennett urged to focus on Canada’s prosperity instead of ruin
In Acton last week critics warned of ruin talk sparked by rink by laws. Hon. R. B. Bennett was urged to address the brighter side of Canada’s prosperity, as pessimists and calamity talk were said to hinder progress. Optimists allegedly outnumber doom sayers in politics.
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Acton
R. B. Bennett
Bennett
Canada
Just Kids Safety Club Urges Community Action
Before cars, street ball was tolerated though illegal. today it risks fatal accidents for children. Parents and police must prohibit street games, using legal recourse if needed. The Just Kids Safety Club asks each member to refrain and promote safer play.
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Just Kids Safety Club
Canadian National earnings rise in March quarter
Earnings for March show gross of 21 157 650 against 20 207 062 last year, and net of 4 285 900.04, up from 4 275 718.84. First quarter 1928 gross reaches 59 018 023, with net 10 524 004.18, and operating ratio improving to 82.45 percent from 84.05.
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Bell
Acton Look to Youth for Year Round Park Sports
After ratepayers backed a new closed arena in Acton the town awaits youth action to form baseball softball and hockey programs. If the arena is built in the Park it could become the center for year round athletics attracting younger players and encouraging community support.
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Acton
Canada’s Tangible Wealth Tops 25 Billion in 1925 Survey
Government statistics show Canada’s tangible wealth at 25.67 billion dollars in 1925, about 2,772 dollars per person, with Ontario leading total wealth at 9.9 billion and per capita leaders in the west led by Saskatchewan. Agricultural wealth reaches 7.83 billion, 30.5 percent of the total.
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Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Dominion
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Canada’s 1924 trade total and milling industry highlights
The 12 months ending March 31 1924 saw Canada’s total trade reach 2.359b dollars, up 60.0m from the prior year. Imports for the period totaled 1.109b, an increase of 78.1m. Rumors in the county discuss sheriff and local political figures, plus a note on the flour milling sector producing over 19 million barrels annually valued at more than 141 million with 4294 mills and 58 million in capital.
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Canada
Dominion
Moving Day Notice for Guelph Cartage Co Services
A moving notice extols the Guelph Cartage Co services for household goods. Trained staff load vans carefully to prevent damage and offer rapid, inter day transfer, storage, and moving solutions. Manager Mr Crickell oversees offices at 2 Beiex Street Guelph telephone Guelph 286.
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Crickell
Beiex Street
Guelph
Stars and Stripes Cocktail Sparks Bar Banter
An Englishman in Paris orders a Stars and Stripes cocktail from a list of drinks. The bartender serves a drink with various ingredients arranged to resemble stripes, prompting the Briton to ask about the stars. The bartender replies to drink it and you will see them.
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Paris
Seven Men in a Guter Café Efficiency Plan
A humorous exchange about hiring an efficiency expert. One man advertises for help, joking that the most efficient candidate would remove the other six, implying a sly scheme and comic tone set in a casual café setting.
Oakville Road Collisions and Local Notes Darken Weekend
Several minor and serious incidents fill the Oakville area as two cars collide on the Toronto Hamilton highway east of Oakville injuring occupants, a separate single-vehicle rollover near Oakville leaves William Wass with painful injuries, and local officials report drilling near the Sixteen bridge continuing. Various residents and visitors are noted, including Deputy Reete W Haro appointed Game and Fisheries Warden for Halton, Pool and Dufferin.
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Aured Hughes
New Zealand
Unfe
Vega
Redh
R. Mahony
Reete W
DB. Haro
Port Credit
Ontario
Halton
Pool
Dufferin
Dull
Prisoner Quote Highlights Confusion Over Board Time
A fragment from a prison report notes a prisoner asking about the purpose of ten days and referencing a wrong man and a couple of months of board. The wording suggests a dispute over confinement duration. No clear names, places, or dates are recoverable from the fragment.
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Jasaing Bhow
Brel
Long Distance Telephone Boost Aimed at Local Patrons
A pamphlet praises long distance calling as nearly as fast as local calls. It urges following customers who move away, noting operators can locate distant numbers and connect quickly. The message emphasizes ease of use and rapid connections through long distance service.
Ottawa debates Rideau Hall furnishings cost
The government grappled with a $70,000 furnishings bill for Rideau Hall noting the need for economy. Officials urge householder and landlord to mirror the public thrift prevailing in Canada.
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Ottawa
Rideau Hall
Britain faces sober nation as U S outpaces in industry
Sunderland dispatch reports Britain must compete with a sober United States, which is rapidly rising as a "sober nation." It claims Britain cannot keep up while operating 40,000 public houses and spending 1.5 billion dollars annually on intoxicants. Teetotalism is linked to a 20 percent gain in U S industry speed and accuracy.
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Sunderland
England
Britain
United States
United State
Dantist Hener Graduate of Toronto University
The notice advertises binding and book repair services offered by Wynsham Street Guelph Ont near Williams Store. It mentions binding account books and periodicals, with neat and prompt mounting services. The text references a Toronto University graduate and a residence at Cornar Ll and rederich Street.
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Dantist Hener
Toronto University
Cornar
Rederich Streety
Wynsham
Street - Guelph
Ont
Williams
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Hamilton
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