Death of a Worthy Newspaper Man
William Irwin editor of The Durham Chronicle dies at Toronto General Hospital after nearly thirty years in journalism. He was a strong writer and business man, aged seventy, long in poor health, survived by his wife, son Freak and daughter in law Mrs. Alex Kearney. He belonged to the Methodist Church.
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Toronto General Hospital
William Irwin
Durham Chronicle
Ontario
Irwin
Ffreak
Alex. Kearney
Schomberg
Methodist Church
Canada’s Dollar Premium Looms In U S Trade Balance
The Canadian dollar strengthens toward a premium level as Canada posts a near 400 million dollar credit against the United States this year. Analysts cite improved trade with the U S and Britain, plus tourist receipts and loans in New York, shaping the currency outlook.
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Royal Mint of Canada
United States
Canada
Great Britain
New York City
Prohibition Fight Grows Across Canadian Provinces
Brampton speech by Rev Dr McLachlan says the liquor war is international as French interests allegedly back the push, arguing Canada will be wet coast to coast if wins in Ontario New Brunswick and other provinces. He cites Vimy Ridge and recent statutes eight years old.
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Dr. McLachlan
Brampton
Ing
Seporta
France
Eghey
Canada
Vimy Ridge
Rand
Firearm Sales to Boys Questioned by Coroner Jury
A Toronto coroner's jury urged tighter controls after evidence showed a 16 year old boy died from an accidental rifle discharge. They warned unsafe foreign rifles, cheaper than toys, are sold readily to youths and urged pre sale inspection of all firearms. The case referenced the legal prohibition on pistols and rifles to under sixteen, and questioned whether even seventeen year olds should be allowed to buy such weapons without parental consent and supervision.
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Toronto
Canada
Way to Vote on Ontario Temperance Act Sale Question
The item argues against allowing unregulated sales under the Ontario Temperance Act and urges a vote to restrict sales. It notes public concern over a waste paper nuisance in Simcoe and Acton, urging towns to adopt receptacles to keep streets clean and reduce refuse.
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Simcoe
Tu Acton Fase Press
Simesé
Acton
Simcoo
Canada shines at first World Power Conference
The Wembley meeting highlighted Canada as a leading nation in hydro electric development distribution and use. It noted vast undeveloped water powers and huge coal resources that could fuel further power generation where hydro is scarce.
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Wembley
England
Canada
Dominion
Canadian debt falls in September and other notices
The September net debt decreased by 2 110 786 to 2 385 406 851 while 1923 saw a larger drop of 5 330 520. Ontario voters face a secret ballot on prohibition and government sale. Garbled notes discuss lights on vehicles, immigration, and a Dawes plan loan.
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Canada
Jeanne Hatchette and the Beauvais Women in Saint Anguillaume Parade
A historical tale recalls Jeanne Hatchette, a peasant heroine who fought beside men during the Burgundian siege of Boulogne and Beauvais. Her courage inspired women to march with men in Beauvais August processions honoring Saint Anguillaume.
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France
San
Jeanne
Jeanne d'Arc
Aila
Uuna
Armal
Jeanne Hatchette
Bealda
Messieurs
Marechal de Reault
Beauvais
Angudreamé
Enery
My Blunder Book Helps a Very Busy Aunt
Mrs King recounts how a small blank book named My Blunder Book keeps track of relatives preferences and gifts. The diary saves time and avoids repeat mistakes in cooking knitting cards and birthday reminders.
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Philip
Martha
Mrs. King
Sophia
Aunt Sophia
Peema
Cousin Maude
Waller
Hertha
Mrs. Torrey
Green as Grass A Negro Girdener and His Pranks
A carved old school tale recounts Sambo and a fellow boy stirring mischief in spring. A boy mocks burning grasa to blacken Sambo as a joke, and Sambo responds that grasa will turn green again like him.
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Hambo
Bambo
Sambo
No title available from fragments
Fragmentary dialogue portrays a hurried scene near a lake with mentions of a boat and a chase. Names such as Hanover, Cartleyn Plage Cannadian, and Marcon Telemrash appear, but the narrative remains unclear and fragmented.
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Punead
USA
Hanover
Cartleyn Plage Cannadian
Turn to the sunny side in a wide world of sweetness
A British Whig reflection urges looking away from daily evil to honor and happy things. It argues two reasons to confront ugliness and to pursue noble paths, comparing rough roads to broad highways of honor and threshing to discernment.
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