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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
6
Readable lines show mixed commodity quotes including dairy, poultry, potatoes, and meats. The notes mention steady demand and varied prices across items like butter eggs dairy tubs and ducks, with references to ships and shipments and a Canada west market context.
A chaotic OCR recounts the arrival of royal guests and dignitaries at Portsmouth. The scene features King Edward and Queen Alexandra aboard the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert, naval reviews, and a crowded shore with thousands of spectators.
A historical report details July freight statistics with registered tonnage and total freight carried. It notes tonnages for coastwise movement and overseas shipments, comparing July 1902 to July 19014, including passenger numbers and changes in shipping volumes.
A Yokohama dispatch reports that a volcanic eruption on Torishima Island on August 12 left 150 dead or missing as houses vanished in debris. The eruption continues with tephra and volcanic ash spreading, hindering nearby approaches, while the distant lands between Monta Tulane and Hondo are cited as the largest Japanese area.
A garbled extract describes a convocation at a camp where officers in Western Transvaal appear divided into two groups and the crowd features a mix of European and local soldiers. General W Kitchener is referenced, with discussion of public order and discipline. A trial in Knox City yields a jury deadlock before a single juror convicts.
Old-mlght cattle market reports show varied prices for export cattle and feeders, with heavy export cattle around 6.75 to 6.89 and light export cattle near 6.50. Sheep and lambs show steady demand while beef cattle and calves fluctuate. notes reference regional warehouses and European market signals.
A Times correspondent reports divisions between Boer and British forces. The piece notes strategic moves, uneasy public morale, and ongoing efforts to control key routes as hostilities intensify. Readers see quotes about leadership, mobilization, and the persistence of conflict through early wartime events.
A despatch from St. Sohn reports fragments found in Saxony near Franken showing bones of several individuals aged around two millennia. A professor asserts antiquity around 2,600 years, noting fragile remains and possible worship site.
Readable portions show a long list of numbers and items such as sheep, fowl, gas, and various totals. Mentions of pounds and dates appear, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent actions or outcomes. No clear event or person stands out.
A damaged weather bulletin notes crop damage across northern territories after recent rains. Early reports indicate widespread harm with possible injury claims and impacts on farming activities as storms and moisture persist.
A despatch notes the old London prison work starting in 1770s with riots delaying completion. mentions executions once held there and plans for a new public structure. It hints at the site’s future use for commercial buildings as notable ships arrive and a life line of events referenced.
A historic cable station project advances toward completion at Banfield Creek on Vancouver Island. The plan includes its own electric night installation and connection to the Anna relay system. A canvasser discusses the Mother Guide to the project with a local resident, illustrating early technical excitement and public interest amid uncertain weather.
A fragmentary report describes wax dipping of cheese, heat control, and curing room practices under Ruddick at a government dairy division. Trials aim to determine best cheese quality, dipping temperature, and curing conditions to prevent mold and fat exudation, with ongoing experiments and limited success to date.
A garbled section outlines county priorities on senate actions and interior edits. It mentions financial figures of 0,000 and 40,000 with unclear context, and references to places and persons without clear attribution or dates. The fragment suggests procedural notes rather than a complete event.
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