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Newspaper

Barrie Examiner

Location

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 07, 1924

Page

2

Wheat prospects brighten in Simcoe County and West hopes

The Owen Sound Sun Times reports optimism for a bumper Simcoe County fall wheat crop and better grain prices. Officials cite Canada’s leading export wheat role, while Western yields may fall 200,000,000 bushels from 1923. Bank of Commerce forecasts suggest 300 to 825 million bushels with steady demand, despite lower wages and acreage.

Examiner Simcoe County United States Canada T. A. Crerar M.P United Grain Growers, Ltd Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan Bank of Commerce

County governance reform urged for cost savings

Elmira Signet County calls for a leaner administration with a small board of controllers and technical staff to cut expenses. It says current council and committee structure in Wellington Waterloo and across the Province keeps taxes high and wastes money.

Elmira Signet Wellington Waterloo

Buckingham District Warned Against Speculative Securities

The Buckingham Post urges investors to beware of itinerant vendors hawking highly speculative stocks. It states the loss is the individual's risk when persuaded by glib agents, lamenting hard earned money scattered with little chance of recovery. It highlights ongoing local concern in Buckingham.

Buckingham Post the Post Buckingham District

Death of Sir Edmund Osler Marked Canada’s Noted Family

The death of Sir Edmund Osler closes a notable era as the last of four Osler brothers from Simcoe County. He served West Toronto in Parliament for five terms, was a CP R associate, financier, and Imperialist advocate. He supported hospitals and the arts, and hosted Hort icultural Association visits to his Barrie greenhouse.

Edmund Osler Brothers Canada Featherston Osler Simcoe County Bond Head Barrie Grammar School Edmund B. B. Osler K.C William Osler Regius Oxford University Ontario Toronto C.P.R West Toronto House of Commons Barrie Ontario Horticultural Association Sir Edmund

The Live Ones Who Thrive for Local Merchants

In these days of keen competition and quick transportation the country merchant must stay alive to compete with the best or risk a hand to mouth future. Neat premises, attractive windows, fresh advertising, and personal service win local support against outside rivals. Without this effort buy at home sentiment wanes and business withers.

Canada United States Owen Sound Georgetown Herald

The Senate and party politics in Canada

The Renfrew Mercury argues that Senators, with life tenure, should abandon party aims to serve the state rather than the party. It questions if the Senate truly acts as a nonpartisan check and notes its sins of commission and omission. Abolishing the Senate would be a bad day, as it was created to curb hasty legislation and advance public benefits beyond popular opinion.

Renfrew Mercury M.p.’S Senate Canada

Davis warns of dangers from high taxation in campaign remarks

John W. Davis argues against excessive public spending and taxes that strangle the economy. He contends no despotism equals taking from a man what he refuses to give while noting the public dislikes taxes yet seeks benefits from government expenditures.

John W. Davis United States

Algonquin Park described as land of enchantment and recreation

The piece portrays Algonquin Park as a vast forested sanctuary of 2721 square miles with many lakes, rivers and waterfalls. It highlights canoeing fishing opportunities and mentions Highland Inn and nearby log cabins at Minnesing and Nominigan camps as comfortable accommodations for visitors seeking non roughing options.

Algonquin Park Highland Inn

Barrie Beats Collingwood In Tight Baseball Chase

Barrie defeated Collingwood 19 to 3 in a full multi inning match. Key moments included F Armstrong and Emms delivering runs, Clark and Jennett exchanging errors, and M Morrill contributing for Collingwood while Lavers and Caesar led Barrie with multiple hits. Umpires were Burmister Moffatt and Dickson. The Canadian National Exhibition note follows.

Barrie Jennett Lynch Lavers Morrill Frank Armstrong Clark Dyer Caesar Emms Brophy Collingwood Rowe Cook Carson Cooper I Ireland Cox Barrie—Lynch Broph F. Armstrong Gaesar Herberts Armstrong Ireland Frank Armstronge Scutters Barrie—Cooper Jepgnett Jim Armstrong Treland Lovers Fighth J. Armstrong FF. Armstrong Neciee Collingwood Ae Rhpoae Treland Lf Ieee de Oni OTC Ouel Scutters COX CL Ories Eerie Burmister Moffatt Dickson

Algonquin Park vacation scene with lodge and cabins

The central lodge dominates a circle of private log cabins linked by cement and moss, colors blending with the surroundings. Promote Algonquin Park as a vacation destination with an illustrated folder from the National Railways Agent.

Algonquin Park National Railways

Canadian National Exhibition Showcases Wide Range of Exhibits

The festival costs 700000 annually to stage with vast exhibitor spending. An European art representative curates British and European masterpieces for the Fine Arts Gallery alongside a strong Canadian collection. A graphic and applied arts display and an International Photographic Salon are planned. The fair claims extensive Canadian products on display and totals over 15000 exhibits.

Europe Fine Arts Gallery Canada

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