Editorial Death of Queen Alexandra
The death of Queen Alexandra on Friday cast gloom over Great Britain and the overseas dominions. The heart attack on Thursday failed to yield recovery, and age likely hindered attempts to prolong her life. The nation bids farewell to a consort whose career was devotion to duty and whose strong rapport with the people defined much of the past half century.
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Alexandra
Great Britain
Edward VII
British Empire
Campaign to Eliminate Tuberculosis In Canada Launched
The National Research Council of Canada launches a national tuberculosis campaign. After six months of planning data has been collected on all branches of tuberculosis inquiry. A Ottawa meeting of prominent researchers and a $30,000 fund support will begin immediate work.
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Canada
National Research of Canada
Ottawa
Ontario Accidents and Tourism Value Updated
Reports show 49 635 accidents in ten months of 1924 and 49 743 in 1925 with fatalities down from 322 to 284. Compensation awards fell from 5 282 908 29 to 4 592 236 85. Tourism adds about 40 million dollars to Ontario economy as open-door policy and advertising expand travel to the province.
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Workmen's Compensation Board
Compensation Board
Ontario
Switzerland
Florida
California
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Tourist Association of Ontario
Toronto
Great Lakes
United States
To-Mo
Energetic Canada immigration policy urged for growth
Speech at Winnipeg argues a science based, energetic policy will reduce taxation, expand settlement depth, and ease railway issues. Advocates say Britain’s stagnation in immigration can be reversed as English observers report Canada offers homes education for children and better prospects.
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Winnipeg
Atlantic
Pacific
Canada
Great Britain
Party Platforms and Leadership in Elections
The article argues parties exist to carry out clear governmental purposes. It cites Salisbury and Gladstone in Britain, notes US platforms drawn by conventions, and Canadian leaders vacillating on policy. It calls for definite policies, courage to announce them, and honesty over evasion. It warns that lacking conviction parties mislead voters and undermine government.
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Lord Salisbury
Mr. Gladstone
United States
Canada
What Makes a Town Unity and Get-together Spirit
An Acton editorial argues that a town is defined not by wealth churches or geography but by the unity of its people. The piece asserts that joint effort and mutual support boost business and social progress, revitalize aging towns, and turn dormant villages into thriving communities.
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Acton
Editorial Notes on Economy and Canadian Industry
The piece compares revenue from tourism with pulp and paper exports from Canada and notes grain and its products exceed all but one export in value. It cites beer and wine consumption in Britain, surveys leaders and editors praising Canada’s economy, and discusses urban rural business dynamics and national goodwill under new municipal leadership.
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Dominion
Canada
Practical thrift for young men and wages security
The article argues that modern industry makes this a young man’s era and stresses thrift as essential. Young men should save more, insure, and establish the habit of thrift early, since working years are shortened and old age security hinges on disciplined saving and prudent money management.
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Lev
New York
Daniel Webster Childhood Shows Strong Man From Humble Roots
The future orator Webster was weak and poor in childhood but grew into a formidable figure through farm work outdoor sports and temperate living. His growth impressed observers, with Thorwaldsen likening him to Jupiter and Carlyle calling him a parliamentary Hercules. His education was a hard fought battle, starting at Dartmouth in 1797 amid poverty and scant books.
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Daniel Webster
London
Sydney’ Smith
Carlyle
Thorwaldsen
Webster
Power
Rome
Hia
Mpa
Dinarhood
Obataclesa
Watt
Pope
Easay
Dartmouth College
Silver wedding ends with claim of stolen Egyptian fleas
An absent minded naturalist, celebrating his silver wedding, drops a wooden box at the reception. The box seems empty but he cries out that he has lost fifty ficas from Egypt, provoking astonishment and a playful warning that guests must return any fleas they take.
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Armturalis#1
Hia
Egypt
Gold Mine Pitch Sparks Investor Interest
A principal stockholder explains mining methods and ore samples to a prospective investor. He cites expert opinions as reassurance. The capitalist concedes potential but notes the venture is currently "in quarts," a playful exchange on ore quantity.
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Exyerta
Caplitalist
Hiram
Hedgehog Variety Forgiveness and Uncomfortable Apologies
A fragment discusses forgiveness and resentment in human relations, comparing responses to apologies to a hedgehog variety. It suggests some accept apologies to magnify the giver’s discomfort and notes prickly, tense feelings that hinder genuine balm for a wounded heart.
Acton Community News Details Voluntary Work and Local Events
In Acton this week events include a large meeting led by Underwood at St Peters about parish unity, praise by the Acton Male Voice Choir at Ealing Palladium, and thanks to Mrs. Cartmel-Robinson for weekly temple flowers. Public notices report finances, hospital bequests, and plans for Armistice Day sales. Local incidents include a dog bite near Osborne Castle and a charity effort for baths extensions and public works.
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Acton
Ealing Palladium
LB. Armitage
Acton Town
Actton Cemetery
Ecyn
St. Peter's
Adton Green
Acton Hospital
Misa L. G. Hunt
Stirling
Colville
Acton Board
London City
Acton Congregational Church Institute
Auppér
Margaret Hyde
Osborne Castle
Acton Public Library
Ae Topping
Avenue
Bedford “Park
Stanley Mence
Orly
Ald
Mra. Mence
British Guiana
Georgetown
Brittain
Acton Hoapital
A. Dawson
The
Vale
Dawson
W. H. Champagna
New Oxford
Bruce
Baims
J. Cartmel-Robinson
St. Michael's
Bedford Park
William Blake
Acton Brotherhood
G. Britton
England
Harry Wyatt
Migs E. O'Dell
F. Markham
Acton Baths
West London Central Sports Association
Ald. Snelling
St. Alban's
Acton Green
Acton Cha
Mount
Winchester-street
East Acton- Jang
Old Oak Common-lane
Hich
Salmon tagged for migration tracking traced across provinces
The Department of Marine and Fisheries marked Atlantic salmon with silver dorsal fin tags to study movement. A marked salmon released at Burna Point Port Maitland Nova Scotia on June 11 reached the Morale River Quebec and died in early July. Travel distance estimated between 1 and 800 miles depending on route.
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Department of Marine and Fisheries
Burna Point
Port Maitland
Yarmouth County
Nova Scotia
Morale River
Quebec
Tap on the Window to Guide a Wayward Boy
A mother recalls watching her son Rodney disobeying rules to go to the beach. He hides at the gate and returns, then finally joins friends after time alone and loneliness. He asks why she did not tap the window to help him, sensing moral guidance in a quiet prompt. This reminiscence from J Macdonald Oxley reflects child conscience and parental care.
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Duother
Nani
Uae
Armerican Siualde Roe Hurt
Rome
Nat Lune
Rodney
Hadney
J. Macdonald Oxley
Kindred Vices in a Massachusetts Plow Field
The Rev Junius Forward of Biecertown Massachusetts recalled a tale from a century ago when he objected to swearing while guiding a plowman. The field proved impassable and the preacher loudly proclaimed he never did see the lie while chasing the stubborn furrows.
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Junius Forward
Biecertown
Massachusetts
Mr. Forward
Lowell Advice for a Bride About to Marry
James Russell Lowell once told a young fiancée to “Always give your husband your own way.” The remark reflects historical domestic advice from a literary figure.
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James Russell Lowell
Whistler and Mackenzie Poodle Painters Misadventure
A tale relates Whistler inviting Mackenzie to discuss a painting job. The incident features entangled revenge tones and a comic miscommunication about painting a front door. The New York Tribune is cited as commentary on the affair.
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Ugattys
New York ‘Tribune
Mackenzie
Charcinis
Artlat
Whintler
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