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Newspaper

Barrie Examiner

Location

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 17, 1924

Page

3

Easter Fruit Prices Advertised With Contact Call

An Easter fruit sale lists favorable prices and invites buyers who cannot attend to call 1380 for details.

Easter Store Specials Brighten Holiday Menu

After six weeks of fasting the store displays new foods to satisfy appetites. Highlights include Van Camp's Tuna Fish at 40c for a half pound, Premium Salad Dressing at 30c and 65c, assorted bacon cuts, eggs for Easter, Grand River Brand peaches at 40c, Bartlett Pears, White Cherries, and fresh produce like tomatoes lettuce radishes carrots beets cauliflower celery and pineapples.

van Camp

Easter Day Aspiration Prayer by Plla Hays McRae

A devotional poem asking the risen Christ to quicken the soul and elevate life beyond worldly cares. It contrasts humble Emmaus road sorrow with enduring faith, urging a life that mirrors Easter light through prayer and devotion.

Risen Christ Emmaus Christ Plla Hays McRae

Bank Robbery Trio Again Hits Liberty State Bank

Three bandits claimed to be the same trio from the November 16 robbery. They held up the Liberty State Bank branch on Joseph Campau Avenue in Detroit and escaped with about $3,000. Police continue investigations.

Liberty State Bank Joseph Campau Detroit

School nurse salary increase and cadet program noted

The board approves Miss Train’s nurse pay raise to 955 and Henson’s King Edward caretaker salary of 900 from April 1, 1924. Cadet instructor Dr G R Burns is appointed. It also reports attendance, inspections, and library additions funded by W L Smith, including 1848 London News and Bengough cartoons.

B.C.1 Elizabeth St B.C.I H. Henson King Edward School G. R. Burns Train Simpson Miss Train King Stephens W. R. King A. J. Sarjeant B. C.I Stephens—Sarjeant Lorne Sweeney Huxtable Brereton Ratepayers’ Association Toronto Simpson—Brereton Stephens—Hinds King George Miss Dougall Miss Reid Miss Gallagher Kee Penny Bank King Edward Mr.Shear Miss Carruthers Miss Kennedy Miss Card Miss Ambler Miss Wice Miss Collins Miss DeHart Victoria Prince of Wales W. L. Smith Barrie Public Library Illustrated London News J. W. Bengough Grant Queen’s University

Branch lines needed says Bowker in rail talk

Mr Bowker argues the Canadian National Railways overbuilt only where competition forced it while branch lines open up new country. He notes CN R profits and the value of modern equipment, contrasts coal costs with U S lines, and praises staff for a strong showing amid criticism. Local officials pledge support for CN R and Allandale terminal considerations.

Mr. Bowker Canadian National Railways Prince Albert America Bowker C.N.R G.T.R Central U.S Central Region United States New York Central C.P.R Lewis Allandale Black Rock Beaverton Craig

Luncheon Shift and Ford Speaker Highlight Local Note

Ident Lewis praised a handy item for his summer cottage. Because Friday was a holiday, the luncheon moved to Thursday. Mr. Washer of Ford Motor Co. delivered the talk and next Friday features another boys event.

Lewis Washer Ford Motor Co

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