Like Grandfather Like Grandson In Railroading Lineage
Editorial notes Warren Hill grandson of James J. Hill begins on the ground as a section hand at Foreston Minnesota earning 2.50 a day, choosing the railroad life over a desk job. The piece recalls James J. Hill’s Canadian roots and rise to founder of the Great Northern Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hill
America
Eramosa
Acton
Warren Hill
Louis Hill
Great Northern Railway
Foreston
Minnesota
Great Northern Railway System
Influérice
Care of Cemetery Perpetual Plots Guides Acton Proposal
Aylmer Cemetery Board secretary treasurer J W Hutchinson shares guidance for Acton to adopt perpetual care at Fairview. The board claims perpetual care keeps the cemetery attractive without impacting municipal finances or raising taxes, stressing community pride in the cemetery’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
J. W. “Hutchinson
Aylmer Cemetery Board
Acton Cemetery Committee
Fairview
Aylmer Board
Aylmer
Fairview Cemetery
Speak Clearly and Briefly to Build Young Public Voices
The essay laments poor youth oratory in Canada and urges sharper thinking and concise expression. It argues schools and parents share blame for slovenly speech and urges practice, clear reporting, and disciplined delivery to prepare students for future leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ibly
Meas
Samanthe Allan
Josiah
Allan
Himseff
Immigration to Canada rises in first half of 1926
Immigration to Canada in the first six months of 1926 totalled 70,253, up from 43,241 a year earlier. British arrivals climbed from 20,452 to 27,849, U.S. from 8,063 to 10,037, and other nations from 14,753 to 32,367. June totals reached 32,191, a 50 percent rise from June last year. British June arrivals grew to 5,946, U.S. to 2,177, and other countries to 4,074.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of Immigration and Colonization
United States
Canada Sees Rapid Growth in Water Power Developments
A Dominion survey shows a surge in hydro electric development in Canada driven by low power costs for industry agriculture and households. By January 1 1926 total turbine capacity reached 4 290 428 HP with 3 532 228 HP in Ontario and Quebec. future growth and capital needs will hinge on these provinces as central industry concentrates in the St Lawrence basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
St. Lawrence Basin
Ontario
Quebec
Dominion Water Power and Reclamation Services
Department of the Interior
Acton Fall Fair Set for 21st and 22nd Insts Exhibition Open
Acton prepares for a community Fall Fair with livestock judging grain roots fruit and other products on display. Women showcase handiwork and women’s categories attract entrants while professional exhibitors shift from their classes. Visitors will see crops farms orchards and fine arts plus prize inducements and a celebration of harvest prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Fair
Halton
Wellington
Editorial Notes On Politics And Press In Ontario
Editorial notes discuss Senate pensions and a close corporation image, the Simcoe weekly paper being bought by a reformer and ceasing, rising production costs, and political maneuvering around Mr Robb and budget supporters. Ontario exhibition displays fuel county rivalry, while editorials question distillery funding and election timing amid Meighen opposition and shifting party labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simcoe
Simcoe Reformer
Robb
Canada
Ontario
Toronto
Neighborhood News Highlights Local Fiddlers Contest Win
John W. Nickell won the Old-Time Fiddlers Contest at Toronto Exhibition in the 60 to 65 age group defeating George Leslie of Toronto and Thomas Martin of Scarboro Junction. Limehouse gains a resident minister Rev. Caldwell and his wife at the United Churches of Limehouse Churchill and Glen Williams. A school fair is planned for Friday September 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Exhibition
Limehouse
John W. Nickell
Caldwell
United Churches of
School Fair Preview and Local Horse Show Recap
The notice notes a September 23 school fair and highlights Fred Wringsworth's horses' success at the Toronto Exhibition. Nancy Ford wins a silver medal for the best mare, with Fred Wringsworth mentioned as exhibitor. The report also cites road repair needs between West Hornby and Hornby Station and a bridge under repair on the base line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred ‘Wrigslesworth
Toronto
Allen
Nancy Ford
Fred Wrng
Rleeworth
Mancy Ford
West Hornby
Hornby
The Ladies' Ball and Local Happenings Report
Tedn defeated Rockside 11 to 8 in a Ladies' Ball game. Mrs. W. H. Fitchett and Mr. Fitchett moved into F. C. Thompson's house. W. H. Barth reports about 1800 bushels of wheat this year and notes a heavy storm damaged crops. Roads suffered culvert washouts from recent rains. Norman Scam and Misses Yeym visited Barrie and enjoyed their time. J L Craine moved to a new Main Street store bought from Thos Webster. Halton Brick Co plans to resume operations soon and Cooksville Brick Co ships shale for a new plant here. J Coulter spent a few days with friends in Collingwood. Mrs. J Beaumont of Glenwilliam visited the Coulters. Mr. and Mrs. Algie of Guelph spent the weekend with the Simpkins family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tedn
W. H. Fitchett
F. C. Thompson
W. H. Barth
Norman Scam
J. Coulter
Collingwood
J. Beaumont
Glenwillams
W. Coulter
J_Algie
Guelph
E. Simpkins
Oakville News and Notes from Council and Society
Oakville sees the sale of Mrs J A Chisholm’s home to n R Cote of Toronto. Council grants a lease to the Oakville Scout Troop for the Head Quarters Hut on Thomas Street. Engagement announced for Rachel Marjorie McBain to Colonel Walter W. Denison. Tel pole removal discussed to ease sidewalk nuisance. Rev J H McBain and family return from Lake Couchiching. Dorothy McNeil to enter Toronto General Hospital for nurse training. Ex Mayor Lees of Hamilton speaks to Rotary on jewelry making with demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A.’ Chisholm
Vernon
Lake
N. R. Cote
Toronto
Cote
Oakville
Thomas Street
J. HL McBain
Rachel Marjorie
Walter W. Denison
Clarence A. Denison
Colborne Street
J. H
McBain
Alice McBain
Lake Couchiching
Dorothy ‘McNeil
Toronto General Hospital
Lees
Hamilton
Rotary Club
Georgetown notes show council actions and community plans
Georgetown council approves minor grants and cemetery work while planning a Georgetown swimming pool. A 46.8 mill tax rate is set. The Agricultural Society receives 100 dollars for 1926 and Mr Burnell’s associates handle cemetery laying work. Mrs N Jackson and four daughters leave for Calgary after two months visiting friends. Dr Coyne and Miss McColl visit with Mr and Mrs Coyne. they recently graduated from the University of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Bessey
Hafety Hilent Polleomin Co
Orillia
N. Jackson
Georgetown
Calgary
Agricultural Society
Burnell
Georgetown Council
Ayas
James HH. Coyne
Bt. Thomas
Mia. Coyne
Local notes from Hillsburg and district
Erin Miss LB Steen visits parents before leaving for Harlowe amid rain and a washed-out road along Miles Bacon's mill. Mack Hollinger of Acton visits. recovering after illness. Arch ie Arnett leases Walker's blacksmith shop starting September 1. Margaret Awrey holidaying from Toronto with John Awrey. Pearl Holt home from New York on three-week break. The Advocate K prints Erin Fair Prize List. secretary A McMillan distributing lists. J A MacMurchy of Philadelphia visits Chas MacMurchy. Dr N C Carmichael and daughter Mary visit Mary Carmichael. St Andrew's Church Hillsburg anniversary services feature Rev A Stewart of Acton. large morning turnout, packed evening with choir music. Notable visitors at Luckenuf include Diwan Bahadur Vijayaraghavacharay, Empire Ambassador from India, with Col Trager, Price, and John G Kent of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LB. Steen
Arnett
Margaret, Awrey
Nuragta Training
Toronto
John Awrey
Hillaburg
Pearl Holt
New’ York
Advocate K
A. €. McMillan
J. A. MacMurchy
Philadelphia
Chas. MacMurchy
Hillsburg
Mary
Winnipeg
Mary Carmichael
St. Andrew's Church
A. €. Stewart
Acton
Price
John G. Kent
Advocate
The Key to Popularity Among Girls
A short feature notes a man’s popularity with girls and jokes about his self image. It highlights his appeal through light humor and a playful line about appearance, framed as a humorous observation in American Legion Weekly.
Sheep and Pigs Compete for Best Pen Awards
Records show entries for best pen of bacon hogs and fine wool sheep judged by C. J. Bruck and Barraclough among others. Prize values listed include multiple 3.00 and 4.00 amounts, noting categories for hogs and long wool sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Mimms
Cal. G. O. Brown
R. C. McCullough
Dr. Marcellus
Erwin&Goldham
C. J. Bruck
Beaumont
Barraclough
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Acton Free Press
Canadian Weekly ‘Newspaper
Association
Free Press
Mill Street
H. P. Moore
G. A. Diles
Editorial
Immigration
Robert Forke
Progressives
Senate
Chesley Enterprise
House of Commons
London Free Press
Arthur Meighen
Neighborhood News
Erin
American. Legion Weekly
London - Ontario
Ds H. Saunders
W. D. Jackson
London
Chipren
Cryfor
Castoria
Wwe
Fletcher
Esquesing
E. McWhirter
C. Turner
Provincial Paper Mills
Donald Mein
Georgetown Coating Mills
Bank of Nova Scotia
Norval
Norman Brown
R. K. Andersen
ML RP. Gowdy
Island
Bank of Commerce
Massey-Harris Co
McNeil
Dan Jackson
Spring Wheat
Prince Hobenhole
Canadian Racing Association
James Bovaird
Brampton
Harry Wright
R. B. Foulls
Arthur
Norrington
W. R. Watson
Harold Hamilton
A.M. Grandy
H. Barnes
MS. Chalk
Bank of Montreal
Jas
A. McClure
T. Eaton. Company
C. F. Ready
W. Wheeler
Milton
N. H. Brown
Nyneornertes Penses Seearda Treensonguetween Veeneedéreeneneeren
Ernest Eb.oun
H- Rigby
Herald
J. N. O'Neill
H. Wilson
U.cen Browne & Co
J. M. Moore
Thomas
Eclectric
W. R.E. Bla
P.O
AGTON
Wob, Browne, & Co., Prop
Ont
King's Choice
Norval ‘Blend
J. A. McNiven
Bower Avenue
Elgin Street
E. J. Nelson
Fpiederick
Acton, Ontario
P. O
Harold Nash Farmer
MOA
Perryman Block
J. M. Bell
D.D.S
Ud.s
Mnor
Toronto University
Tt Mod
Frederick Streets
F. G. Gollop
D.ds
L.ds
Francis Nunan
Wyndham Street
Gusiph, Ont
Willams’ Store
A. E. Nicklin Insurance
Bste
Moutual, Life Assurance Co. of Canada
Waterloo Mutual Insurance Ceenzaoyr
Exgie Star
British Dominion Insurares Co. Limited
Aste
Dominion of Canada Guarantee and Accidents Insurance Company
Woweér Ave
A. D. Savage
Mfg
Optician
Savage Optica
RADIO
Pioneer
Allen B Oxley
Granite
Tle
Dominion
West
Hamilton & Sons
Quelph, Ont
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