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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
6
The 1923 motor licenses will display white numbers on a black ground with the year shown clearly. The department will pay 23 cents per pair for this year’s licenses, compared with 144 cents for last year. The contract was awarded to Canadian Color Type Co. of Hamilton.
A marine report notes the fiddle fish occurring along the North American coast attains a length of eight feet. The observation emphasizes the fish's substantial size and coastal distribution.
A critic argues Edison erred in denying the soul and immortality, noting his fame as a daring experimenter in electricity but lacking training in immaterial and spiritual questions. The piece laments specialists judging other fields, highlighting the danger of confident, uninformed conclusions.
Barrie volunteer fire chief James Shrubsole reports 1922 fire losses already total 39 003 dollars with eleven blazes this year. The May 31 store fire on Dunlop Street caused about 20 000 dollars in damage, while early 1922 saw Ayerst’s garage burn for roughly 13 000 dollars.
Practical notes advise whiting diluted with water to clean enameled surfaces and cloth rubs to remove dirt. Perfumed olive oil on shelves helps prevent mold then oxalic acid solution can lift stains from sinks and toilets. For ants, apply chloral napthaleum on a board and repeat as needed.
Marvin Z. Pengilly issues a stern public statement claiming his wife Martha Anne left him and took everything, declaring he will not be responsible for her debts due to hard times and high prices. He warns others not to trust her and disclaims any financial obligation.
Fragmentary OCR lists numbers and terms including township, costs, Lot A, and various figures such as 2.50 2.90 2.75 54 7z 18 12 19 39 40 95 96 98. No coherent events or names. This item appears as a damaged listing of financial and plot data with unclear context.
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