Canadian Progress Booklets and 1927 Workmen's Claims
Editorial notes a 70 page Dominion government book celebrating Canada's Diamond Jubilee and cites Workmen's Compensation Board figures for 1927. It reports $449,023 total benefits in the month, 5,106 accidents with 19 fatalities, and four month totals about $1.182 million, with several severe accidents and a cautions view on multi-factor injuries.
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Ecu
Doominion
Confederation of Canada
Canadia
Workmen's Compensation Board
R.B. Morley
Industrial Accident Prevention Associations
Pembroke
Niagara Falls
Barrie
Tor
Bootleg Money Said to Swing Liberal Victory
A Brampton Conservator piece and The Globe report allege bootleg funds influenced the last Dominion election. H. Hocken accuses smugglers of backing Liberals amid Prohibition probes, while Currie touts Jubilee amnesty and tax changes. The dialogue lampoons repeal and celebrates, with jibes at brewers and taxes.
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Conservative Women's Club
H. Hocken
M. P
Conservative
Dominion
Liberal Party
Hocken
Rowell
Ontario Conservative
J. A. Currie
Col. Currie
Council Boosts Chamber of Commerce Support
The council praised the Chamber of Commerce at the last session and granted funds to assist its work. The Chamber, a group of active local businessmen, is seen as a vital ally to Acton, with a history of financing and advancing town projects.
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Chamber of Commerce
Acton
Dog bylaw sparks debate on leash rules and taxes
The council considers a spring to fall leash law as in Milton and Georgetown. The Burlington Gazette suggests taxing cats. The piece defends dogs as companions and workers, noting duties, affection, and humor, while contrasting Acton and Georgetown taxes it cites $5.00 versus $2.00.
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Milton
Georgetown
Burlington Gazette
Buss- Lee Wharton
St. Bernard
Lawa
Acton
Editorial Notes on Editors and Government Control
Editorial notes praise editorials while noting liquor permits issue and rumors about Government Control plans. Reports claim farm orders from Canadian suppliers for the Russian Soviet Government, and rising telecommunication and transport developments. A Bell Co pole removal costs Acton about $400 with residents paying half.
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Thess
Seaboard
Neighborhood News from Heamaville and Toronto Visit
A garbled neighborhood note mentions Mr and Mrs Mouse of Heamaville and many Toronto visitors. It lists numerous names and towns including Wellington Lodge events, gatherings with members from various Drevinga areas, and a newly founded lodge by war veterans.
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Mouse
Heamaville
Wink Hunday
Bult
Petes “Hinalal
Aten
Martin Ainlti
Pont Haturday
Toronto
Monere
Gibaon
Geo Glarlok
Wasco Grundy
Pont Thureday
Mawel
Tor- Tanta
T. C
Wawter
G. T. Hoott
Abbot
Wellington
A. M
Tilu Lodgu
Toronti
Georgetown News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Georgetown residents report visitors from Toronto and Milton, with a busy social and civic week. Local figures such as Mr. McKonale and Dr. McQuire Seavey are noted, surgeries progress, patrols discuss dog bylaws, and the town gears up for a May fair and a May 34 event.
Natural born spender spares no expense after windfall
In a Colorado village a coin heir, Afisg Mitheld, suddenly inherits a fortune. Neighbors wonder if the thrifty spinster will indulge in eleven hour opulence as she declares plans to buy a pair of yellow glass beads and other luxuries, despite poverty.
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Colorado
Mias
Burlington notes and obits from a torn Burlington page
Local column reports on a funeral in Inland Maine and a hospital return in Ontario. Mentions Ottawa University student Stephen, a family move prep in a church hall, a fruit grower appeal and a long list of scattered place names including Burlington Ontario and Toronto.
Local Court Delayed Departures And Town Notices
Owing to an unidentified judge, Oakville court sessions were not held Tuesday. Mrs. Withoud Fonlth was moved to Hamilton City Hospital for better care. Wolantimith, a man from W. & David, left for a three week vacation with his wife at New Lin Meard Ontario. The Minkow Margaret and Joe Watt have returned to Colborne Harbour to supervise their home after wintering in Waralltons. HB. Hodper, in charge of the Bronte Baptists, left for Xanbra to continue his work. A foundation in the north side of the middle-road was prepared. A damaged phone line caused a Monday outage. A lightning strike damaged a telephone pole near Kerr Street. The Rev. A. C. and Mr. Alewart of ABEan were visitors. Mr. and Mrs. 7. F. Aaphor and Mervin Armstrong hosted guests. William McDonald of Truog County visited his daughter and Mrs. Gandorgon and Mr. Sanderoom. Mrs. Amit returned to Oakville after wintering with her daughter in Ottawa.
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Ilot
Withoud Fonlth
Jeumilton City
Mich Wolantimith
Amu
W. & David
New Lin
Meard
Ontario
Minkow
Margaret
Joe Wattfald
Uoesgadlon
Colborno
Htrwat
Waralltons
Hodper
Xanbra
Haorth -Alda
Middle-Road
Belpg
Kerr
Arthur “Vandervoort
Toronto
Wéil
Ate Iin Afra
Mervin Armatrong
Rev
A. C
Mrs. Clandadnning
Ottawa
Rocord
Musical mishap at Abby organist recital with inverted piano
A lively account describes a chaotic musical gathering at the Abby with Abby organist Frederick’s playing praised by some and mocked by others. An automatic piano miscue ruins the fugue when the instrument is accidentally played upside down, reversing the composition.
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Oraderick Bridge
al Tweker
Ale
No Man Indispensible Says Labor Has Value
The note asserts no person is indispensable and all work, big or small, matters. It argues that anyone can do tasks others may leave to be completed, emphasizing collective effort over individual necessity. The passage stresses humility and shared labor.
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Ykla
Exalted Madam Jones and Proposal After Burial
A lively exchange recounts a widow describing her grave insult and a suitor who proposed after her husband’s burial. The dialogue highlights social expectations and propriety as the suitor claims no impropriety, while the widow recalls she showed him the door.
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