Critique of hydrant rentals and wartime politics
Letter discusses Water and Light Commission hydrant charges, noting a large surplus and questioning higher rentals. It cites budget figures from last year, school levies, and interest savings, then shifts to praise for a Burks Falls editor and a Canada–war unity editorial from Mail and Empire. The piece concludes with a call to abandon partisan tricks and support Canada’s war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water & Light Commission
Ross St
Education levy drops by 18464 for 1917 reform
The Board of Education announces a 1917 levy 18464 lower than last year due to a change in levying method not expense cuts. Previously requisitions covered twelve months from mid year, aiding Council financing by drawing funds as needed. Major Wm Ireland retires after 33 years as editor of the Parry Sound North Star due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Wm. Ireland
Parry Sound North Star
Parry Sound
The Editor's Easy Chair in the Newmarket Express Herald
The column titled The Editor's Easy Chair reflects on editors publishing weekly issues like the Ex- editors and the habit of drafting commentary for a living. It notes the ongoing practice of balancing duties with timely local reporting and opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press- Herald
Burks Falls Arrows
Fawcett
Osler
Newmarket Express- Herald
Residents demand action over street sweepings on Mulcaster Street
The writer protests filthy street sweepings being deposited on Mulcaster Street near Dunlop Street. They argue if Maple Avenue between the Mayor’s and Board of Works chairman’s homes faced the same, residents would tolerate it for not a minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulcaster St
Dunlop St
Maple Ave
Board of Works
Board selects Sheriff Harvey property for new college site
The Board of Education recommends a portion of Sheriff Harvey's property as the best available site. It will gather information to present to ratepayers before deciding between a new school on this site or rebuilding on the old grounds. The report underscores a businesslike approach to inform the public and protect their interests to avoid past errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Sheriff Harvey
War time unity marks shift in Entente politics
The article notes improved national unity in Entente legislatures amid WWI, contrasting with Russia Duma turmoil. It highlights British Parliament cooperation, reformist zeal by wartime leaders, and calls for mobilizing resources, military and economic, to support the war effort. It also reports Northern Baptist Association meetings urging enlistment, home prayer, and church youth engagement, plus officers elected and a liquor suppression resolution for Canadian troops abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duma
Petrograd
Italy
United States
Russia
Germany
Lloyd George
Ben Tillett
Tom Mann
Northern Baptist Association
North Bay
Albert Hughes
New Liskeard
A. H. Brace
Gravenhurst
E. M. Kierstead
McMaster University
Toronto
H. B. Coumans
Cobalt
Army
Navy
H. E. Allen
H. Gravenor
Haileybury
W. Arthurs
Steelton
Harry Linney
Bracebridge
Treas
P. R. Craven
Sir H. Tough
Arthur Jackman
H. Allen
W. J. Pady
W. H. Wallace
Great Britain
Canada Prohibition Push and War Time Rationale
A wartime association declares opposition to horse racing and legalized gambling, drafts a memorial to the Canadian Premier for Dominion wide prohibition, and asks Baptists to mark July 1917 with thanksgiving and prayer for guidance during these days of Canadian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
The
Baptists of Canada
New York City Requires Driver Licenses After July
After July 1 all NYC auto drivers must carry an operator's license. The B&O Railway reports 21 women in yard positions previously held by National Guardsmen, filling vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
B. & O. Railway
Man Informs Sunburn Relief Found At Camp
Alfred Stokes general secretary notes at Yarmouth Y M C A Boys Camp at Tusket Falls in August that Minard s Liniment provided sunburn relief and quick remedy for colic and toothache to campers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarmouth Y.M.C
Tusket Falls
Minard
Alfred Stokes
Sec’y
Cor Corp Ralph G Murrow Wins Military Medal
Cor pal Murrow formerly in the CPR Liverpool Passenger Department has won the Military Medal. He joined the KIR on the day war broke out and went to France in February 1915. He rescued club mate A H Robertson under heavy fire, carrying him about 500 yards to British lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph G. Murrow
C.P.R
Liverpool
Murrow
K.I. R
France
Marrowby
A. H. Robertson
Fragmentary wartime note hints at service and land loyalty
Fragmentary lines mention joining soldiers and doing service for the country, implying a call to duty and national loyalty amid unclear context. The text preserves themes of devotion and military service without full factual detail.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
Washington
Canada
Victor Records
Pietro Dandy
Fox Trot
Pietro
Love
Medley Fox
Jos. C. Smith
Jos. C. Smith and His
John L. Hess
Old New Brunswick
Dance
Joseph C. Smith
Elmo
Honolulu
Victor
Red Seal
Ireland
McCormack
Norma
Gluck
Homer
Berliner Gram-ophone Co. Limited
Montrepal
Lenoir Street
Barrie
GEO. Vickers
Northern Baptist Assocn
Warren
TOR
Marion & Marion
University St
Montréal
C.P.R. Military Medal
G. B. McLean
Canadian Pacific
Great Lakes
Owen Sound Steamship
Manitoba
Owen Sound
Torono
Sault “Ste. Marie
Port Arthur
Fort William
Port Mcnicoll
Point AU Baril
Muskoka Lakes
Kawartha Lakes
Lake
Mazinaw
Rideau Lakes
Severn River
Winnipeg
Vancouver
W. 3. Howard
Ont
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!