Dominion Premiers Share Native Origins Except Massey
The Farmers Sun notes that apart from Massey of New Zealand every Premier at the Imperial Conference was a native of the country they represent. Baldwin’s parents were English Cosgrave’s Irish Smuts Cape Colony born Warren Newfoundland Mackenzie King Ontario and Stanley Bruce Melbourne. Massey was born in Limavady County Derry and emigrated young.
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Sun
Dominions
Baldwin
Cosgrave
General Smuts
Cape Colony
William Warren
Newfoundland
Mackenzie King
Kitchener
Ontario
Stanley Bruce
Melbourne
New Zealand
Massey
Limavady
Derry
Acton Jubilee and Community Unity Praised by Former Resident
A Toronto native, now a long-time Acton resident, lauds local efforts including Jubilee celebrations, Hallowe'en Carnival, and Armistice Day services. He says these events foster real community spirit, church union, and civic cooperation, noting such progress would have been unlikely twenty years ago. He urges continued support to sustain commendable community activities in Acton.
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Toronto
Acton
Church Union
Ike Acton
Acton Plans Early Nomination for 1924 Council
Acton prepares for nominations next Monday as residents debate future municipal leadership. Voters consider reelecting the current Reeve and Council or seeking changes focusing on fair cemetery care, waterworks, and prudent administration for 1924. Citizens urged to participate and shaping the council’s makeup.
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Acton
Fairview Cemetery
Trade cautiousness contrasts with high race wagering in Ontario
A Toronto press report notes cautious trading amid economic hardship while racing generates heavy bets. Fall Woodbine wagering totals 3,003,262 dollars and Dufferin 2,123,004 for a combined 5,126,356, despite coal prices and unemployment. Spring and fall meet mutuels across Ontario reached 35,890,134 dollars.
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Canada
Nnt
Germany
Toronto
Dufferin
Wooubine
Woodbine
Ontario
Paii
J. T.white
K.C
Ontario _Treasury
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Reducing the County Rate for Highway Overcharge
The Fren Press argues halving the county rate could work if the $10,000 were levied pro rata on Halton municipalities, which it was not. Debentures for road expenditure were not sold. a by-law was repealed and a new one passed for $78,500, reducing more than the overcharged Highway Department amount.
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Fren
Halton
Highway Department
Milton Champion
Reasons for the High Price of Coal
The Boston Companion criticizes wholesale coal dealers for excessive profits while noting the Coal Commission found no proof of retailer profits. It says wholesalers now make two to three times the prewar profit per ton and that coal passes through multiple hands, each taking a cut. The piece urges reform to curb abuses, especially during shortages.
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The
Boston Companion
the Companion
Coal Commission
Commission
United States Backing Allies On German Kaiser Plan
A White House spokesman said the United States would favor any allied conclusions at the Versailles conference to block the ex Kaiser from reestablishing a monarchist government in Germany. The United States joined WWI to oust the Kaiser, and supports enforcing the treaty to prevent a recurrence of such events. The stance implies sympathy with allied actions under the Versailles terms.
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United States
Germany
White House
Kaiser
Too Many Chances Warns Against Careless Habits
A commentary urges restraint to curb accident risk in driving walking and industrial work. It cites a Hamilton foreman with sixty years accident free as proof that careful behavior reduces injuries and costs, contrasting with the widespread danger of the take a chance habit.
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Hamilton
Editorial notes on councillors and town governance
A Sudbury Star reflection notes councillors’ posturing before elections while explaining little about past actions. The Pembroke Standard suggests commissions could govern towns like Acton’s Waterworks and Cemetery, while Port Colborne Citizen argues bankers’ financial advice is undervalued despite its constant usefulness.
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Pembroke
Acton
Little Billy Ho the Blue Hares of Trails and Tenderfoot
Description of Little Billy Ho a small stocky bay horse with china blue eyes and a calm temperament. He helps, reads the pack-train, avoids trouble, stands quietly when others panic, and keeps gear safe while the others strain on muskeg and rough ground. His loyalty and steadiness make him indispensable on the trail.
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Blankey Washburn
Billy
Boone
Lutterifly
Canadians Flock South for Winter Sun on Florida Beaches
A feature note highlights Canadians wintering in Florida while they seek out sun and sand as they travel with the National Railways. In New York a tale of a six thousand dollar salary and a luncheon test reveals how a simple cocktail spark shifts a candidate’s mindset, altering business prospects and perceptions.
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Florida
New York City
Streight
Fier
Thair
Maine
The Press in India Anglo Indian papers a contrast in quality
The article notes India’s large and active press with many daily papers, especially in Lahore. It contrasts high quality Anglo Indian English papers with smaller native language editions, explaining Hindi typing and lithography methods for vernacular print and praising Kipling’s contributions.
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Paparw
Iidia
India
Lahore
The Charm of Winter Spectacle and Family Joys
A lyrical meditation on winter as beauty rather than burden. The piece celebrates snowscapes in New England like blue rivers and diamond forests, and notes how winters knit families through shared, heartwarming pastimes.
When the Kaiser Took Orders and a Pilot’s Stand
A Norwegian pilot refused to bow to the German Emperor’s demand for full speed, arresting the vessel’s progress. The Kaiser, amused and impressed by the pilot’s resolve, later decorated him and named him lifelong pilot in Norwegian waters.
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Norway
Nordhuns
Nordhans
Bearman
Norwegian
Children discuss hygiene after museum visit
A Hogtown school trip to the Art Museum prompts a lesson on observation and hygiene. A boy points to Aphrodite’s head as a notable artifact and, after a mispronounced question, reveals an idea about adenoids.
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Aphrodus
Unn
Pater
The Mount Robson Route Across Canada Feature
A vivid promotion of The Continental Limited train service from Montreal to Vancouver with connections from Toronto. It highlights travel through Northern Ontario lakes, Winnipeg to Saskatoon, Edmonton, and the Canadian Rockies, praising scenery and elevations, and advertising luxury car options and National Way itineraries.
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Canada
Prairie Provinces
Edmonton
National Park
Soenery
Minimus
Natiohal
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Acton Pree Press
Merber Canadian Weekly
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Moore
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Editorial
Sudbury Star
London
England
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Little Billy
Canadian
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Phillipa Brooks
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Achiller
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Landon
Christ
Plato
Virgil
Aphrodite
Henry
Choice Glover Honey
Andrew McPherson
Norval
Chase. Parker
Geinder
D. H. Lindsay
Main
W. D. Talbot
Acton, Ontario
Rexall Lines
Hubsian Oil
Jonthel Goods
Waterman
Ganong
Nera Christman
E. J. Hassard
Rexall Drug Store
Mount Robson
Bank of Montreal
W. J. Red
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
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Elgin Htroat
E. J. Nelson
Vredeiwick Street
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H. G. Meir
Barrieter
Soliciter
Notary Public
Georgetown
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DR. J. M. Bell
D. D.S
LD. S
Toronto Universalty
Corner Mill and Street
F. G. Gollop
D.D.S
L.ds
Dental Burgeon
Francis Nunan
Wyndham Street
Williams
Lodge Directory
Sons OF England
Lodge Woodgreen
A. m. Inc
G. O. Hall
J. Precious
J. Little
W. PL
R. J. Kerr
Real Extate
I J. Kerr
Bower Avenue
Guelph Business College
Bprott
Mona St
J. E. Cheevers
East
Guelph
Montinental
Yreadstone
Dominion
Hamilton & Sons
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