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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1901
Page
5
An OCR readout shows times and abbreviations for multiple transit events. Entries include 11.15 am, 3.58 pm, 7.58 pm, 9.09 pm, 11.33, 5.15 pm, 11.54 am, 7.30, 9. c5 loa, SAFORD 5.22 pm, 7.565 am, 0.22 pm, 7.5b 2m. The legibility is partial with unclear destinations and line codes.
Fragmentary OCR reads Ron Fross Block at St Mary Doctor Baker Stables. No clear actions or events are stated. Frequent garbling makes full sense extraction unlikely. Further readable context needed for a precise item.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions First class ash, Consere college, St Thomas, Touch a D iva N. Roblyn Milan Italy. References to Miss Campbell, water certificate, school books, IRS, four covers, luck Comes Home. Comforting note and appreciation for nerv ous. Sold only in labelled James Ltd Homeoists London.
The ad stresses The Element of Style guiding value in men’s clothing and invites purchases by promising carefully chosen fabrics, correct cut and fit, and up to date clothing at lower prices than made-to-measure. It highlights spring and summer lines as the largest and best yet.
A promotional note argues for true Tailor-made garments over Ready-made clothing. It warns that Ready-made wear often comes from sweat shops and uses inferior trimmings, failing to hold shape or last. The firm claims its Royal and Fit-Reform brands prove perfection in ready-to-wear Tailor-made clothing.
Safest swiftest option highlighted by Prominion insurance service invites readers to apply for full rate information and details at designated offices.
The fourth Vespra Council meeting on April 3 with full membership. minutes read and confirmed. Tenders for road grader from J F Richardson Wm Coupland and Wm Cook. several members asked to be relieved as pathmaster. Clerk sent town line expenditure 1899. various notices and accounts. Appointments made for pathmaster replacements. statute labor scales amended. obstruction removal ordered. Tenders accepted. special audit ordered. numerous small accounts approved. adjournment to May 1.
An excerpt claims glycerine in Scott's Emulsion soothes rough throats while hypophosphites tone nerves and cod liver oil heals inflamed bronchial tubes and airways, suggesting a tonic health benefit.
A Youth's Companion summary explains rosacea, a congestive skin disease primarily on the nose. It details progression from flushing to thickened skin with visible veins, possible pimples, and varying symptoms. Causes include stomach and liver disturbances, alcohol, poor diet, cold, sun, and lack of exercise. Treatment stresses lifestyle changes, diet limits, constipation management, exercise, and protective measures, with mild ointments as possible aids.
In 1881 Robert R. Hitt recalls Blaine offering him the assistant secretary of state post. Blaine pressed for a 1 pm decision, but Hitt asked for 24 hours. Blaine sent the nomination to the Senate quickly yet the confirmation stalled as the Senate argued over a doorkeeper, delaying action by about a month.
Allenwood reports a large herd of cattle moved to Phelpston last week. A Elliott hosted a wood bee on Saturday. J G Dickenson plans timber work for A E Spring nearly finished. R Clemence’s home welcomed a baby girl on the 3rd. Willie Masters returns from Seguin Falls in good health. Mrs Wm Clemence of Elmvale visits son R Clemence for a few days.
MIDHURST april 8 Garnet Leadlay of Cookstown spent Easter with his uncle R McGowan Mrs Merryfield of Buffalo visiting her father Mr Cousins 5th line Cotton 18 spending holidays at Crossland Miss J Monteith of Barne guest of Miss Lily Coutts J W Garvin B A of Peterboro spent Easter with his mother at The Pines. Thus Black recover ing well from illness Ella Paton Claremont Irwin of Strathcona Horse Robertson of Knox College guests at the manse Rev Robertson Knox College preached April 7 Paton spent day in Barrie with Irwin who labored in BC mission fields some years ago Mrs and Mr Wattie entertained young people at their home Monday evening in honor of their son Andrew home from North Bay on a visit A most enjoyable evening was spent Word received from Mrs J B Russell she is now visiting in Isle of Wight and expects to return in May.
Churchill reports Easter visits from Miss Maggie Todd and F B Allan B A returning to Toronto after holidays. W J Lennox recovers from blood poisoning in the hand. Sawing bees at Robt Sproule’s. D W Lennox loses a horse to lung inflammation. F Clement of Toronto visiting home. A Rogerson plans a bigger celery season. Farmers neglecting wagon bolster in summer. Census shows smoother sex questions. Rav Ross recovered enough to dispense communion. Football club reorganizing for better performance. Maple syrup production underway with diverse yields. John Allan reports about 20 gallons so far.
April 8 entries report Mrs. Rolley severely ill with pneumonia and Bert Singiey returning from Columbia College. Easter plans include Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. Lamon, and Herb Lougheed visiting Toronto. No Sunday preaching due to bad roads. Rev. Young unable to travel. April 9 notes Mrs. Rolley’s death at 11 o'clock and Percy Ross is very ill with pneumonia.
A pamphlet-like line appears on every box claiming the remedy cures a cold in one day. The statement echoes typical patent medicine hype, with a bold signature-like mark to imply endorsement.
An advertisement touts Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder as a potent safe and easy cure for cold in the head and catarrh with relief claimed in ten minutes. It highlights quick action and medical endorsement to persuade readers to buy the remedy.
A pasted collection of claims for Dr Clarke's Little Red Pills curing kidney trouble rheumatism paralysis backache indigestion catarrh eczema and grippe. Testifiers from Rochester N Y Merlin N Y Sault Ste Marie Ont Montreal and Montreal area list years of suffering and multiple boxes used with reported cures and price 50 cents per box. Also offers $100 for any case not permanently cured.
In Japan the higher class ladies never go to market the market comes to them. Dealers call at customers' doors offering wares. Fish merchant greengrocer sake and meat men visit patrons houses to sell and prepare stock. Women starch old clothes and dry them in the sun as first steps to remaking garments.
Sorrowful notice reports Richie Lang died on March 26 at age 25 after poor health from infancy and consuming disease. Funeral led by Rev. Baker at Hillsdale Methodist church with bearers listed. burial in Hillsdale cemetery. Census by James Martin. vaccination planned by Dr Heaslip. Mention of F Mills visiting Peterborough and heading to Crown Hill for the season.
An old ad promises a fast cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet. It states druggists refund the money if it fails to cure and notes W. Grove's signature on each box.
Jas S Boddy of Bradford disposed of his business in Bradford to James B m rose of Lefroy as part of local affairs.
A motherly woman asks Geordie if he fears being far from home at a late hour and potential kidnappers. He replies confidently that he is a good boy and that the ora will protect him, noting that his father has no money.
A Tit-Bits brief recounts a burglar's interaction with a trembling woman who reveals her husband is under the bed. The intruder declines theft, noting the husband’s presence makes the scene too risky. The snippet captures a terse domestic moment in a serialized taste for sensational irony.
A light dialogue contrasts rapid transit in Europe with the narrator's experience at home. She notes European comfort and speed, while He recalls traveling there and meeting eight executors during a lengthy journey.
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