Vote on Prohibition Sparks Debate Across Regions
A mosaic of opinions shows limited support for prohibition with about one third voting for it. Analysts note discussion in Montreal on taxation and commerce, while trade data reveal rising exports and falling imports over the year. Drunken driving cases in London prompt calls for stricter penalties and imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United King
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
London
Eng
Daily Mail
West London
Forbes Lankester
Pns
Renesas
Lankester
Guintier
No Place for Pessimism in Canada Says Thornton
Sir Henry Thornton of the Canadian National Railway said in Pembroke that Canada’s diverse industries and rich natural resources leave no room for pessimism. He urged Canadians to stop worrying, work hard, and focus on making the country more prosperous.
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Pembroke
Henry Thornton
Canadian National Railway
Dominion
Canada
Save Canada by Saving Ontario Editorial Claim
The Montreal Witness urges readers to save Canada by preserving Ontario as its backbone. It advocates a decisive prohibition vote in Ontario and enforcement of laws to ban manufacture export and transport of alcohol through prohibition provinces to push national prohibition. It warns apathy equals liquor campaigns in hindering a nationwide ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Witness
Canada
Ontario
Thinking Safety for Industry Reducing Accidents
The piece argues for improved safety as a national need highlighting six million dollars annual industry losses in the province due to accidents. It urges a habit of mind to prevent accidents and calls on management and workers to actively think safety to reduce human suffering and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idustry
Press Day at Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto
The Press and the Canadian National Exhibition marked a celebratory Press Day with Ontario newspaper men and their ladies hosted by President Miller and the Exhibition Directors. Officials praised the press for helping build the fair’s reputation, noting the event’s vast scale and global prominence. The Toronto fair exceeds Wembley in area and attracts record numbers of exhibitors and attendees.
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Toronto
Ontario
Miller
Canada
London
England
Editorial Notes From A Local Paper On Civic Life
The Fergus News-Record marks seventy years with editor J. C. Templin, praising its quality and the editor’s overseas trip. The piece notes polling data in Halton County, debates on education and temperance, Canadian dollar value, and the value of newspaper advertising for local business.
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Fergus News-Record
J. C. Templin
News-Record
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Town and Country Neighborhood Notes
Mr and Mrs James Wobbapi family of Hurnla visited Bird and Mrs James Harden. The Nightingales from Toronto, staying with Mr and Mrs Thos Witaan, returned home. Mrs Connell and son Clayton of Orangeville visited Mrs McDougall and Mrs D H Wilson. The Women’s State met Pavillon. President Afra A K Rud d planned a future concert in the town hall with local talent.
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James Wobbapi
Hurnla
Bir
Mire
James Harden
Nightingale
Toronto
Thos. Witaan
Fucmere
Turalba
Community notes from Rockwood and area gatherings
Visitors from Toronto and Colingwood joined local residents for family reunions and church events in Rockwood. The Women’s Auxiliary held a bake sale, a cradle roll shower honored Miss Mary Jamieson, and the Mayne family hosted a large reunion with Parker Bayne and family. The August Women’s Institute met with plans to aid blind workers and arrange a reuse room for Rockwood show day. The eighth annual Horticultural Society show drew 604 entries with judged exhibits and praise from officials, highlighting top vegetables and prize flowers and urging continued care of plots.
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Cons
Chin Fu
China
Women's Institute
Mra
Institute For the
Hiind
Toronto
Flep
The
Horticultural Society
Society
H. Occamore
Guelph
T. J. Jennigan
Ontario Horticultural Board
W. Harris
Georgetown hosts wide visiting party from Ontario and beyond
Anne Dilly of St Catharines visited brother W. J. Dilly in Georgetown while Mrs. Usborne of Forget spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Davis. Several locals and friends including Mrs. Emerson and language, Col. Brown, and James McLean of West Virginia are noted visitors and residents returning from travels in England, Scotland, and Cleveland.
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Miles
Anne Dilly
At. Catharines
Dilly
Wo Usborne
Forget, Dark
Pas Wesk
GW. Davis
Wm. Emerson and Sons
England
Emerson
G. O. Brown
James Mclean
West Virginia
J. M. McBean
Ba Qaballe
Que
John’ McLiean
Hlob
Jack
Roy
Scotland
Morrow
Cleveland
George Kelley
Duncan
McDonald
Carbap HU
Alabama
Freyre
J. A. Musselle
Thomey
John "Volly
T. H. Daggett
Georretown
South Carolina
John McDonald
Norman
Neratford
J. GM. Mackenzie
British Columbia
Seattle
United States
D. A. Harley
Florence
Pittsburg
W. A. Bailey
Marie Fleck
Dorothy Marvellus
Salo
H. Kirl
Oouorgetown Floral Co
Toronto
Quetoh Gladsoll
W. A. Wilson
Adont
Lou Henderson
Nandarson
Detroit
Jackson
Petrul
Merah
A Curious Reporter Finds Noting Method In White Cuffs
A quirky reminiscence recalls a early reporter who adopted 4 note taking tricks. He wore large white cuffs and used pencil marks on them to capture town news while circling his beat. He learned to decipher signals from a patron and colleagues as he gathered weekly happenings.
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Ailumun
Wreen
Mr Peabody as a Benefactor in Labor Story
Caleb Hawkins assists Aunt Lyddy with cutting willows for her hedge then debates taking payment. Aunt Lyddy refuses compensation saying she does not owe anyone and offers to trade wool and weaving instead. The tale ends with Mr Peasley noting the awkwardness of feeling obligated and the decision to accept no cash.
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Caleb
Hawkins
Lycander Blysta
Bo Caleb
Mr. Mynn
Geing
Liddy
Caleb Fentlad
Lyday
Mr. Peasley
Nat Caliada
Lyddy
Quit the Hay The Early Rise Brings Path to Progress
A fragment from Holomontt Shop and Leather Journal urges diligence and early rising. It claims an hour of waking before dawn improves work, dispels laziness, and sets one on a brighter, more righteous path toward a “perfect day.”
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Ftura
Holomontt
Fragmented OCR leads to unclear find in scarce text
The readable fragment hints at a discussion of prices, debts, and services across utilities and goods. It mentions advertising costs, energy and water delivery, and banking topics without clear names or dates. The piece lacks coherent events or identifiable entities.
Beers and Wines Debate Sparks Youth Drinking Fears
An editorial argues that beer and wine appeal to young drinkers starting with mild tastes and questions the idea that light alcohol use is harmless. It warns that perceived safety can lead to addiction and urges adults to oppose casual drinking messages to protect youth.
School Fair Dates Listed for Halton County
Readable text notes a Halton county school fair with dates in September including Nelson September 15 and other rows. Mentions locations such as Burlingway and Mongebay with a list of event days and a September 2% marker.
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Nelson Reptember
Trufalapy
BiMton
Reptember
Burlinwtay
Mongebay
Hornbywy
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Sas
Acton Free Press
Svory Thursdey
MN Street
Acton
Oontaela
Wahoo
Bret Aert
Jon
Deena
Tad Aasiagant
Editorial
Saskatchewan
National Board
Canadian Arch Institute
Ite
Montreal
Peasimiam
Save
the Press
New York
Halton County
H.C. Newland
Canadian Peachers’ Federation
Town and Country
Eden Mills
Rockwood
Georgetown
MR. Peablee
Rene
Atore
JavenadTind
Travolta
Deerupasheaty
J. Cadesky
A. T. Brown
Manila
W. D.talbot
Fairbanks’ Bakery
Mill Street
Canady
Gorgeoun
Davices
Robert Miller
Nunaylag
Arthur Ostrander
Detroit News
Eliker
Bank of Moerrrtial
Threadneedle Street
Old City
British Empire
Bank of Montreal
Wwest
Lombard Street
Lervihe Bank
E.C
Wands
Pall Mall
Waterloo Place
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
Burgess Omce
Roaidence
Torner
Lower Avenue
Lyin Street
E. J. Nelson Wild
Fr. O. Sow
Harold Nash Farmer
Sollaitar
Notary Public
Perryman Ulock - Agton
Monkey
H. G. Meir
Barrlater, Bolicitor
Notary Publica
Ont
J. M. Bell
B.D. S
L.D
Dentral
Toronto Universalty
Dmcent
Corner Mill
Frederick Treat
F. G. Gollop
D.D.S
L.D.S
Hank
Nova Scotia
Francis Nunan
Wyndham Street
Guelph, Ont
Williams
A. L. Price
J. Kerr
Realdance
Hower Avenue
Thos. W. Bowman & Son Company
Ridgeville, Ont
Star Nurseries
Echool Faire
Halton
Nae Sen
Mritay
Hatunadiy
Lenu Grinding
Qauibk Rey Ball
A.D. Savage Optimatriut & Miuls Optician
Savage Optical Building
Post Office
Kings of Monumental
Moeudstone
Oufr Gustdiers
Law
Hamilton & Sons
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