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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1924
Page
3
A fragmentary Toronto directory listing multiple services and contacts. Includes names and titles such as Hardy F.T.C.M. choir organist, Isity Conservatory reference, ophthalmic glasses fitting, nursing services, LC & Lawless accountants, Campbell C.A auction engineer and surveyor.
A Paris dispatch claims France has a demon ray capable of obliterating armies and living beings quickly. The piece notes skepticism, records heavy investment in destructive tech, and questions spending on war versus peace. It also mentions Russia’s pacific stance, Trotsky’s war talk, and uprisings in Turkestan under Soviet rule.
Britain's premier told Russian delegates in London that no new arrangements with Russia would be possible unless an understanding is reached and security is ensured. He warned against Bolshevist propaganda in British territories and rejected the excuse that the Third Internationale alone is responsible.
France and Roumania sign an agreement completing the Little Entente military link. The pact aligns Roumania with allied nations in defense and implies French assistance in future security actions.
Grand Pahos Quebec April 21 Special reports from across Canada praise Dodd's Kidney Pills. Mrs John McRae a Grand Pahos resident says she suffered three years before using two boxes, after which kidney pain vanished and she plans to use the remedy again if needed.
Anti Japanese sentiment rises in the United States as a letter from the Japanese Ambassador to the government prompts uproar over proposed legislation to override the gentlemen's agreement on immigration. The bill passes both chambers with large majorities and, though veto possible, has stirred belligerent tones and calls for expulsion on the Pacific coast. The measure targets all immigrants, not only Japanese, expanding quotas reductions.
Alleged cancer cures from Italy and the United States are reported as discoveries by scientists using X rays and serum. Premature announcements lead to disappointment for thousands of sufferers and may prompt restrictions until cures are proven and supported by medical authority.
Germany shows willingness to accept the Dawes committee reparations plan and may seek a large loan from the powers. She is also expected to receive between 150 and 200 million dollars from Hugo Stinnes estate, with estate estimates Canadian wide ranging up to a billion. The industrialist left nothing to charity, claiming he aided many workers by keeping them employed. This may be Germany’s last chance to satisfy the powers.
The text notes a likely acceptance of the wage commission findings by the men, with Lord Buckmaster heading the inquiry and adding scope. Arthur James Cook, chosen as Welsh miners secretary, would replace Frank Hodges and is described as extreme and aggressive, ready to lead if a larger majority favored action.
Arthur Cormier a Laval University medical student from Cocagne New Brunswick won the first prize for caligraphy in a world competition with twenty countries on the Paris jur y. Handwriting is a neglected art in the age of typewriters multigraphs and typesetters inspiring better penmanship for legibility and signatures.
In Britain the coal miners rejected the employers wage offer by a small majority. The miners may refrain from striking while awaiting further negotiations as the dispute tests union resolve and government mediation.
Hon. Peter Smith of Stratford, former Treasurer in Drury government, is under $102,000 bail on conspiracy charges. The case moves to the courts with possible amendments before trial, as other individuals connected to the political scene may face action.
The article argues that public officials soon to be charged should face trials to reinforce unselfish service to the state. It stresses training public servants in the ideals of principle for Ontario and Canada.
On April 13 representatives of the British and Foreign Bible Society preached in six Barrie churches. Rev J S Harrington spoke at Trinity and St George's Allandale. Rev P J McLaren preached at Allandale Presbyterian and Central Methodist. Rev S J Pinnoch led services at the Baptist and Collier St Methodist. Pinnoch, with 35 years Nigeria mission, spoke on Africa's beauty and resources and mission work. He urged support for the Bible Society as the backbone of missions.
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