Canada Among World Leaders In Private Automobiles
Canada ranks third globally in the number of automobiles owned per capita. The United States leads with 10,505,060 cars, Great Britain has 407,582, and Canada reports 43,443. Other nations trail, with France 73,000 Italy 53,000 India 45,053 New Zealand 37,500 Russia 35,000 South Africa 26,468 and Newfoundland 600.
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Canada
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
India
New Zealand
Russia
South Africa
Newfoundland
Two Kinds of Exhibitors at Fall Fairs
At Powassan Fall Fair Principal Reynolds of the Ontario Agricultural College spoke of two exhibitor types. Some sulk after losing prizes while others take defeat in stride and plan to return with better entries. Acton Fall Fair exhibitors largely fit the latter group.
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Powassen
Reynolds
Ontario Agricultural College
Acton
Coal prices spark strike bill suspicions and profiteering concerns
The Picton Gazette argues the announced coal mine prices prove the strike bill will burden the public. It claims engineers and operators may have orchestrated the rise to keep coal prices high, warning that speculators seek large profits and urging authorities to prevent profiteering.
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Sigures
Grain Futures Act Aims to End Gambling in Grain
Legislation to prevent grain gambling seeks to end speculative trading on boards of trade by banning sales of wheat not actually owned. The Grain Futures Act, passed by both houses, targets unlawful wagering in grain with a hoped effective date of November 1.
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United States
Snally
Congress
Germany Still Doing Other Nations In Paris Inquiry
American financiers lost about 2 billion dollars by buying German marks before inflation. Germany profited 4 to 5 billion from selling depreciated currency to foreign buyers. London bankers say customers lost 250 million. The losses may chill future dealings with Germany.
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Germany
Paris
London
Atlantic
Prohibition Help to Ontario and Farm Timber Profits
The federal government assists Ontario to curb liquor movement by bond requirements on exports from Canada. A New York planter’s white pine timber could fetch $500 per acre, with pine growth averaging 1000 feet per acre annually under favorable conditions. A Citizens' Research Institute pamphlet promotes prudent debt and Canadian Citizenship.
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Ontario
Canada
Dominion
New York
Citizens’ Research Institute of Canada
Orillia Packet Calls For Motors Built To 30MPH Limit
The Orillia Packet urges that cars be built to never exceed thirty miles per hour. Lawmakers discuss speed limits but fail to act. a sealing method is proposed as the sure way to enforce safety and preserve Ontario’s scenic roads.
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Orillia Packet
Ontario
Prohibition Stricter as Liquor Shipments Fall to Zero
Ontario authorities tighten liquor laws and seize trucks driving bootleg liquor off highways. Police report rum runners quitting the trade as shipments from Montreal near the Essex frontier dwindle to almost nothing amid Mounting penalties and stricter enforcement.
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Ontario
Montreal
Essex Frontier
Lights for All Vehicles Heads of Ontario Legislature Panel
The Ontario Legislature committee on consolidating motor vehicle laws has finished sessions in Ottawa Brockville Kingston and Belleville. It will tour Western Ontario then Niagara Falls. Eastern Ontario discussions favor requiring lights on all vehicles at night to improve safety for farmers rigs and other road users.
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Ontario
Ottawa
Brockville
Kingston
Pnd
Belleville
Niagara Falls
Editorial Notes on Canadian Postage and Local Measures
Editorial notes discuss possible restoration of two cent Canada postage as popular, praise for penny postage, and cautions about car drivers and liquor control. It mentions Haileybury fires, municipal elections timing, and a request for wood weight measurement on delivery wagons amid coal strikes, urging clear wagon measurements.
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Canada
Apton
Georgetown
Ontario
Haileybury
Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
N. S
Dearlon
Oakville Record milestones under W N Wilkinson
The Oakville Record marked a milestone under editor W N Wilkinson who has transformed the paper this year with aid from his wife Mrs Wilkinson, a seasoned writer. Separately, a health minister’s report notes Montreal liquor convictions outpacing Toronto, with 76 versus 26 in five months ending August 31, reflecting broader dry law enforcement trends.
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Oakville Record
W.N. Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Record
Montreal
Toronto
Beland
Canada
Modernion League
Quebec
Town and Country Neighborhood News Highlights 1923 Finances and Travel
Receipts for the year total $6,220 with a later figure near $4,996. Residents announce winter travels to Highland Park California and John California. Several families plan moves and trips including the Hoots, Mambert, Marlatt, and Mere. The Bronte road repairs wrap up and will open soon. A burglary suspect was captured near Oaks Ville before a planned marriage. Ontario roadways discussion continues as Marion County plans a meeting in Oakville Tuesday.
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Chisholm
Milas
Cilaholm
Highland Park
California
Oakville
Norma
A. C. Mambert
Tm John
Lyman Hoot
Plensant
New York
Hronte
Leen Ynurrlee
Toronto
Hatuntsy
Lea
Ursden
Marion County Councy
Tueday
Meoand
Burlington Local Notes and Community Events Roundup
A miscellany of visits and travels around Burlington. Med W Darker of Bt Catharinon spent the weekend with Jo. and Mrs. Speare Mire. Wilmington trip members note a plemnant holiday. Local school events include a Field Day at the Firemen's Athletic Field and a higher education update with Mrs. Ky Meer and I. A. a teacher becoming principal at the Neston Pontiniatteny School. The Ladies Aid plans a rummage sale on October 2 and a fundraising meeting for the hospital. A Home Gardena event is planned with lantern aids and an address by Goo Haldwit on October 13.
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W. Darker
Bt. Catharinon
Speare Mire
T. A.sLelatourel
Wilmington
Delaware
James H. Allen
Vittaburg
Roselund ‘Terrace
Atlantic City
Hurtington Wieh
Vridey
Jamea Serekine
Amhoerst
N. A
A. W. Kadkine
Mina A. Ky Meer
Hlah
Neston Pontiniatteny
Nurlington
Oanette
Milton district notes and upcoming events
Milton district notes report a meeting October 13 at 1 pm on school additions and Jacob Gordon Home. A deputation seeks more accommodation and a two-room addition. Mrs Billot of Kaquosing dies in her 70s. Vancouver delegate to Toronto meeting returns home. Meadowvale Farm owner injured in a fall recovers. Ladies Aid rummage sale planned for Sunday school room on October 14. Provincial nurse Smith reports a busy day at the county fair with mothers bringing babies for advice.
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Uutual Wich
Mrnday
Gordon
Byworth League
Lightohool
John
Willmott
Vrandon
Man
Mosarmw
F.C
A. BR. Willmott
Mra. Witlmott
Judge Killet
Wobertan
Hiptigi Eillet
Stephen Billot
Kaquosing
Milton
Russell Malhiver
Vancouver
Huntleh Columbia
Rvam
Women's Missionaly Basiery
Methodist Church In
Mitton Mathodist Church
Sundey B
Maw
Smith
Georgetown contractor seeks extra pay for trench work
Turbulent notes describe a contractor Taylor seeking 1000 more for excavating 600 yards beyond contract. The piece also mentions church gatherings and community events at Knox Church and St. George's, with sermons by Bishop Bweensy of Toronto and Mr McLaren speaking on world brotherhood. Credit Lodge and local Oddfellows plan a chicken supper. Toronto bowler visits Georgetown and local ice cream business changes. Event details include a Mra. Henderson hosted visit and fraternal toasts at the town hall.
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Taylor
Forth
Knox Church
McLaren
St. George's Church
Perentieth
Diahop Bweensy
Toronto
Grenidy
A. Norrington
T. H
Moorehead
Goway
Mnal
Georgetown
Mra. Henderson
W. Bro
E. Y. Barraclnggh
Credit
oMcers
Credit Lodge
Hing Holomon Lodge
Dro
Thomas Taylor
hisMmoirs
Bro
Cargavel
Row
Anderson
A. M
W. Wro
Radford
King Solomon Lodge
Barraclough—Herald
Local Movers and Accidents Reported in Wartime Town
Erin and family relocate from Tatars to Webi while Kampsbottom remelts an artefact for Mira. The Pownwhi Council pays 60 dollars to Werln Fall Vale as Davin is called to Gautmiant work. Mr. Houne becomes nursery manager. Hetth’s death noted. Norman Uidler injured in a farm accident involving a wagon axle and cultivator. The Real Furnace Company moves from West Toronto to a new plant. Clayton Heatt sustains no injuries during duties at a gravel pit.
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Erin
Mumphrded
Webi
W. A. Kampsbottom
Mira
Claw
Odin
Fall Vale
Davin Waa
Gautmiant
Mr. Hett
Houne
Ue Wonthill Nureery
Fura
Mrin
McArthur
John Lindasy
John Lindasy, Puodurator of the Probytery
Orungavilly
Dietrict
Taduetion Mervinos
Wibabure
With & Culivator
Vitor
Ileal Murnace Company
Woat
Toronto
Rid
THFL
Clayton Heatt
Toronto Construction Cou
Advovata
Verdict of Distinguished Physician on Youth Alcohol Ban
The document quotes medical opinion urging that children should not taste alcohol and that stimulants be forbidden in schools. It argues adolescence requires self control and warns of dangers and faintness when exposed to intoxicants, citing a physician to the King.
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Vallege Teollnaa
Mystery Magnifier Danger Prompts Tense Duel
Fragmentary text describes a debate or confrontation with phrases about two sides and warnings. Names and details are unclear, but the piece hints at a dramatic dispute and a hazardous influence tied to a deceptive figure.
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