Tariff debate and prosperity views from British mission
A London Daily Mail mission of British trade unionists studied US and Canadian conditions under protection and free trade. The Montreal Daily Review and National Review excerpts praise high tariffs for prosperity, wage strength, and harmonious labor relations, noting Canada’s upturn and US anti dumping measures as factors.
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Tax Impact on City and Provincial Budgets in Canada
The piece notes rising civic and provincial taxes, especially in Ontario cities, with property assessments up 50 percent and tax per head doubling from 1920 to 1924. It warns high costs burden families, cites a shift to greater municipal expenditures, and urges prudent budgeting amid ongoing price pressures and wage concerns.
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Daily English Lessons Word Study and Usage Tips
A compact note on common mistakes with English words. It highlights misused phrases, pronunciation hints like a versus e sounds, and misspellings. The piece argues for vocabulary growth by mastering one word daily and introduces today’s verb focus.
Labor and health notes mix in a 1910s digest
Excerpts discuss labor unions and a Danish eye ailment linked to butter markets. Reports cite the American Federationist on Union 8705 and Teamsters jurisdiction. The piece also notes a global nutrient deficiency remedy using fats and oils, plus fashion counts on light outfits and sun exposure.
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Minneapolis Board shifts to character rating of students
The Minneapolis Board of Education ends traditional graded marks in one school and says future assessments will focus on industry honesty judgment punctuality and deportment. The change aims to reward behavior over memorized knowledge amid debate on its value for developing self reliance and virtue.
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