Life of Father Tompkins Sparks Antigonish Movement
A review of George Boyle's book on Father Jimmy Tompkins founder of the Antigonish Movement. It praises his Adult Education mission and cooperative efforts from Canso to lobster marketing, noting his insistence on decentralized capitalism and universal Catholic values. Bob Ellis invites reader feedback from New Toronto.
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Nova Scotia
Sil
Father Tompkins
George Boyle
Jimmy”Tompkins
Father Jimmiy
St Francis Xavier University
Jimmy
Jimmy Tompkins
Bob Ellis
18Th St
New Tesnto
Ont
How To Enjoy Xmas Shopping Shoes For Comfort And Style
Readers learn practical Christmas shopping advice to reduce pain and fatigue. Advice focuses on proper fit medium heels and supple leather uppers and flexible soles, plus checking wardrobes before shopping and choosing comfortable fashionable shoes as gifts.
Marathon man Arthur Newton’s 159 mile 24 hour run at Hamilton
The piece recalls Arthur Newton’s 1931 24 hour race at Hamilton Ontario where Walter Hayward set an unofficial world record of 159 miles 562 yards surpassing Newton’s 159 mile best. Derek Reynolds and Leslie Griffiths followed as top finishers amid a discussion of ultra distance running culture and Newton’s advocacy.
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University of London
Hotspur Park
Walter Haywards
Johannesburg
Hayward
Arthur Newton
Hamilton
Ontario
Derek Reynolds
Newton
Leslie Griffiths
Reading Athletic Club
Griffiths
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Toronto
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Elmer Ferguson
c/a
Calvert House
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Amherstburg, Ontario
By Bob Ellis
Canso
Montreal
Bostop
Scott Crossfield
National Advisory Commitee For Aeronautics
Crossfield
Caroline
Sally
S.d.brown
Junior
Christian Science Monitor
Sydney Skilton
London
England
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South Africa
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Natal
Joe Riocci
Gowan Avenue
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Womiain
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Guelph
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Highteenth Street
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Parker's Dye Works Limited
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Haywards
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Los Angeles
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Henry Disston and Sons Ltd
Fraser Avenue
Dixon
Munro’s Drug Store
Elgin
Ottawa
Post
Eczema
Tlageam Faronto
Queen ST. Halt
Liberal Commission
Harkness & Comespany
Niagara Falls
Marvel
Bicar St. W
King &J. Hamilton
Rideau St
Town & Country Equipment & Supply Ltd
Mutual Street
The
Rameau Co
Bank _ Street
Wetherstonhaugr & Company
University Ave
Medica Agéhicy
Row 124
Terminal A
Afobacca
W. King
Lor-Beer Laboratories Ltd
Ste
Granville St
Bos
Vancouver
B.C
Dunston Archery
Brantford, Ont
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Orsington Avenue
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Stace Harness
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Samuel Trees CO. Ltd
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Terente
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