Editorial notes on whiskey and dancing in public life
The Globe laments whiskey chases and argues provinces moved to ban imports but Ottawa delays enforcement. The Milton Champion publishes court convictions from the Ontario Temperance Act, though convicts oppose name disclosure. Dancing in homes and schools draws mixed views as Ayton parents object to children learning steps in public school rooms within the last fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Champion
Ontario
Court House
Toronto
Ayton
Canadian Merchant Shipping Distinctive Gains Steam Vessels
Canada builds a fleet of sixty three steel ships with thirty eight in service. Every vessel bears the Canadian name such as Canadian Beaver and Canadian Victor. The program aims to move freight earnings to Canada and improve the balance of trade while boosting maritime growth and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Reducing Our Big War Debt Promises Great Canadian Development
Canada faces a wartime debt of about 2.127 billion dollars with maturities from August 1, 1921, to December 1, 1937. Even while debt service exceeds 100 million annually, the plan envisions full repayment by 1937. If achieved, seventeen years of payments could unlock vast future development for the Dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
British visitors impressed by Canada and US prohibition success
British journalists and business visitors touring Canada and the United States express surprise at the extent of prohibition and how effectively it is enforced. Sam Hawkes of Birmingham notes broad New York support and belief that prohibition will endure, praising its beneficent influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Canada
Old Land
United States
Sam
Q. C. Hawkes
Birmingham
England
British Glass Manufacturers’ Association
W.perkins Bull
K. c S
Toronto
New York
Mr. Hawkes
Famine in China Mobilizes Canadian Philanthropy
Canadian philanthropists organize appeals to aid famine victims in China urging communities to donate. A Toronto National Club speech cites Near East Relief head Charles Vickery noting Armenia shelters about 500,000 people in need, underscoring the impact of famine funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Canada
Tron
Ameniad Rélief ‘Fund
Charles. Vickery
Near ‘East Relief
National
Lub
Toronto
Armenia
World industry output valued near 120 billion dollars
The text estimates global manufacturing output for the current year at about 120 billion dollars. The United States and Europe each contribute roughly 50 billion, with Canada Japan and India among other nations around 20 billion, totaling the grand figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Canada
Japan
India
Innocent Halloween Prankers Sent to Burwash Farm
Two youths in Brockville were caught taking a horse, driving it around, and abandoning it without protection. County Judge sentenced them to Burwash prison farm for six and eight months. The piece also notes Acton should be called Acton and reports mail contract confusion with Acton West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockville
Burwash
Acton
Hallowe'en
Mexico
Acton West
P.O
Tragedy in the Northland Hunters Strike Fatal Shot
From the northland comes news of another hunting tragedy as a hunter shoots at moving game with fatal consequences. Inexperience and impulsive shots end in loss, a burden of shame for those who believed they were careful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northland
Dong
Prohibition in Grand Rapids Shown Beneficial
A state survey compares Michigan conditions to show the social benefits of prohibition. Grand Rapids, population 137,634, chosen as an average city, is cited as proof its long experience with prohibition since 1918 has reduced drunkenness and improved homes, noting it once had 160 saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Power and Light for the People Hydro-Canada Volume Review
A new history by E. B. Biggar examines Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission's water power governance. It argues for cheap light for all, detailing Niagara development and the projected expansion to serve a large continental population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Water Power Administration
Ydro- “Electric Power Commission of
E. B. Biggar
Toronto
Water Powers of
Niagara
Biggar
Falls
German Propagandists in Bremen English Paper Hailed in Acton
Readers in Acton report a October 10 Bremen English edition of the Europen Press filled with ultra pro German propaganda. The piece attacks British imperial and Entente heroics, calling Versailles a punitive treaty and urging Canada to oppose such sentiment while censoring foreign publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Canada
Bremen
Acton
Germania
Britain
Neediahe
British Empire
Versailles
Preacher’s Wife Origin Collab Tale From Past Observed
A damaged fragment discusses a historic motif of a preacher’s wife detaching from her husband’s collar industry. It notes patience and social duties before the Civil War, then a shift to detached collars and later a rise in factory productions generating steady revenue. The piece mentions Reverend Robert Laule Hlevenson in a closing line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iter Xood Atan
Indy
Tha Doxan
Robert Laule Hlevenson
Primitive coffee making method described in tribal ritual
A fragment describes a ritual where native workers prepare coffee in a communal process. One man roasts beans in a pit, another grinds them with a cumbersome device, and a third handles the ground to brew a steaming drink in small pots. The brew is shared in cups as a crowd drinks throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirala
Hin Sing
Willie
Acton Bookbinder Ad Promises Durable Hymn Books
An Acton advertisement offers binding and repair services for hymn books and other volumes. The terse copy touts handsome substantial covers, prompt work, and contact details for J. F. Kerris, with a focus on domestic bindings and library items.
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Tisitolt
Aw See
United
Itive
Telepnon
Oltler - Herplenen
Uw Ad
Editorial
Thorold
Merchanta Bank
the Merchants Bank
Snc
Bney Ret
Raz
Templstona
King West
M. J.singuard
Henry Ford
Lord Om
Tom Rumley
Boubinesa Shope
Park Ave
Acton Granite Works
J. Nicol
Perryman
Acton, Ont
Business Directory
Ae Medical
Thor, Gray
M. Oy
McGill
Goi
Ottiog—Vredurick
Wirvut
Acta
de A. Bon Iver
Corning Hower Avenue
Elyin-Hercoty
Ouruphicad
Lensderenn
Ont
On. Co
KOEE
Georgetown
Ex-Hoves
Burgeon Grace Hospital
Terania
Harold Nash Farmeh
M.A. Barrlater
Bolleiter
Notary Fablia 3 Convenyancer
Pehryman
Marrijage Liceneea
P. Moore
Anton
FRANC
Nunan Bookbinder
Guelph
Willem
Rod. Kerr
Takio
Arenes
Preas
Mercury Omoe
News
Pargun
Harnusa
Mabure
Bales
J. Kerries
Bower Avanus
J. E. Cheevers
J. E. Carter
D. Alex. Niven
Ontario Land Gurwych
Civinginesr
Burvays
Plann
Styporta
Bertittcatea
Ured
Moi
Bulldai
Municipal Comalla
Drainaxa
McLean
Gouglau
Guelpil
Phono
E. A. James Co., Limited
M. Proctor
B.A
Toronto St
Can
Bridgou
Varomanty
Bawaraga Systemx
Thamaratan
Bohaoln
Public
Halla
Wowie
Litization
Rolly
Montreal
Detroit
Chicago
Parlor Carson
Truma
Grand Trunk
Torntte
Holmes
Diruot
All Kindy
Monumantab
Herdatong
Pipag
K. Cook
Actron
Roy
Hindley Auctioneer
LIV Btpck
Mhromandibh
Erin
R. R
Kenney Bros
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