Canadian Shares Unique Distinction With Bell And Edison
The article notes Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas A. Edison reached age 76, cites Bell’s Brantford origin of the telephone, and recalls Bell’s early experiments in Boston and Brantford. It also lampoons a weather item from White River and describes provincial winter conditions near Lake Superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Killson
Alexander Graham ‘Bell
Thomas A. Edison
Canada
Brantford
Bédston
Bell Himperl
Tuléla Heights
Boston
Bell
Watson
North Pole
White River
Talsfortané
EIT
Schreiber
White River Station
Governor Guggisberg urges expanded education in Gold Coast
The Gold Coast Governor Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg, a Toronto native, addresses the Legislative Council urging steady expansion of education in literature trades professions and citizenship to boost prosperity. Government notes Takoradi construction funded by Canadian contractors Mesara Stewart and McDonnell with Basevi, the private secretary, a former Toronto newspaperman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Coast
West Africa
Gulf of Guinea
Ivory Coast
Togoland
Toronto
Frederick Gordon Guggisberg
E.C.M.G
D.S.C
Legislative Council
Takoradi
Mesara, Stewart and McDonnell
Vincent Basevi
Retired Auctioneer Promises Dowry Then Bids Sold
A light exchange between a retired auctioneer and a prospective son in law ends with the auctioneer declaring Sold after the man offers a thousand a year a car and a country house for his daughter. The humorous misunderstanding captures a sentimental village moment.
Family Resemblance, Witte Quips About Baby Look Alike
A humorous dialogue features a child exclaiming that the baby resembles grandpa and the mother acknowledging the likeness with a playful exchange. Willie then remarks the resemblance is quite strong, adding a lighthearted note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witte
Willie
Hindus View Look-Back Superstition As Bad Luck
Findon notes superstition among Hindus that it is exceedingly unlucky for a person to look back when leaving his house, reflecting traditional beliefs about omens and caution in departures.
Let Mother Sit and Rest From Household Chores
A poem urges letting mothers rest at eventide after a life of duties. It contrasts daily labor with a final pause, noting time passes and the mother’s hands fold at night. Critics compare such weariness to cynical comments about a senator and road detours mid summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amile
Mother
Diary fragment of a person with meals and daily routines
An intimate, fragmented diary recounts a day of meals, drinks, and errands. The narrator details eating, thirst, fatigue, and activities from 10:00 a.m. to night, noting reactions to food and a visit to the doctor.
Ontario highway and hydro debate rails against gambling rules
The text surveys pressure for motor vehicle licensing to fund new roads and Hydro power expansion. It notes debates on raffles and gambling regulation, urges strict observance of laws, critiques public indifference, and highlights Hydro’s impact and the Ontario Electric Commission’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Bigg
de Waitz
Ontario
tedro-Electric Commission
Fort
Oettario
Tae Orrawa
Iskho
Proof Hotels
Tavorena
Miss Minnie Nelson Leaves Georgetown Visit
Miss Minnie Nelson visited Georgetown and Ant reeds ony on Thursday. Mr Robt Scott of London sailed home recently.
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Minnie Nelson
Georgetown
Beaumont
Williama
Robt
Scott
London
Eng
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Vance
U.S
Georgetown Herald
Werald Power Printing Office
J. M. Moore
Paper Asociation
G.T.B
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Goetten ‘Bandas
Terents
Yenge and Charles Sts. Teronto
T Elliott
P.m
Irs
E. Winfield
Georgetowr
Best D. L. & W. Scranton
J. Watkins
Norval
W.a.bailey
Bustnras As
Daval
W. A. Bailey
Lished
Liscal
Main Street
Glen Williams
R. J. Hynds Insurance and Real ES
Bank of Hamilton
J.m.buck ‘Butcher
Canada Food ‘Board
Madge's
Candy Shop
MAIN
Georgetown Creamery
B . Co
Creamery
Georgetown Flour & Feed. Mills
Wisconsin
W. C. Bessey
Gian
R. H. Thompson & Co
Suilton, Wallbridge & Dale
Eta Toronto
Kennedy Block le Ray Dale
Ofice Mui
T. MH
Marcellus
Omee
Routh
Presbyterian. Church
F. W. Boers
Mitr’ Street
Secrece Ge Grace Hospital
C.V. Williams
St Southand Pas
R. Watson
DD. S
M. D
L. Heath
L. D
D.D
Lane Block
O'Neill
Hoare T‘eamtostoom
Stewarttown, Ont
A. M. Nielsen
D.C. Ochriropractic Office
Palmer
Puonu
Benj. Petch
Halton
Pool
Glenwilliama Post
Scranton
John Ballantine
Norman
Snyder
Brampton Business
Isaac Pitman
George
Damm
Sumwimer
The
Atrike
Niniace
Jane
Lipper
Cen Co
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