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Barrie Examiner

Location

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 23, 1906

Page

6

By law to close streets and shift Colborne street at Kempenfeldt Bay

Municipal council considering closing McVittie Carthew King and Davis streets portions and establishing a deviation road for Colborne street from Davis street to Kempenfeldt Bay. A provincial land surveyor confirms the deviation suffices for public highway. Conveyance of closed streets to James Vair. Public notice for 1906 council meeting.

Colborne Street Davis Street King Street Carthew Street Monk Street Maurice Gaviller Colvorne Street Kempentelat Bay James Vair Township of Oro Vair Lot-16 Kempenfeldt Bay Lake Simcoe Wilmott Kempenfeldt McVittie Street Colborne ‘Street O'Brien Davia Street Coolborne Ofo'at E. J. Tudhope Gene

Agricultural exhibitions and the rise of Canadian farming spirit

A discussion on the value of autumn agricultural and industrial exhibitions, their role in showcasing farm and factory products, and the push for improved stock and labor-saving devices. It notes the historical influence of organizing agricultural associations, the expansion of Agricultural Canada, and appeals to buyers to scrutinize horses carefully for temperament and suitability.

Agricultural Canada

Form and labor boost farmer productivity, Iowa leads

Prof Knapp cites a Kentucky convention comparing farmers in Iowa Vermont South Carolina and Alabama. The Iowan's higher education and resources yield greater annual income and power usage per acre, while Carolinians show lower returns due to fewer horses and less mechanical effort, illustrating increasing returns in farming.

Kentucky Knapp Iowa Vermont South Carolina Alabama Carolina

Shortage of Horses Sanctioned by Market Trends

The Chicago Drovers Journal notes that despite predictions, horses remain plentiful and cheap in market forecasts. Year to date Chicago shows about 60,000 head sold, roughly 100 more than last year, signaling broad demand across classes. Breeders see rising prices and expanding production, yet supply growth lags behind demand as western expansion and motor vehicle use shift markets.

Chicago Drovers’ Journal Chicago Tase

How To Judge a Horse Before Purchasing

A buyer inspecting a horse should visit the stall and assess feeding behavior, stall condition, temperament, and handling ease. Look for grain in feeding, a calm stance, lack of gingering, and if the animal accepts equipment without resistance while being harnessed.

Poultry Tips From the Farmer’s Advocate

Advice urges moving poultry to fields and open coops, ensuring ample summer feed and clean water twice daily. Recommendations include washing water troughs, scalding weekly, separating cookerels, and fattening old fowls for market now before shedding begins.

Farmer's, Advocate

Unnecessary Expense and Urgent Remedy for Colic

Acute attacks of colic and diarrhea come on without warning and prompt relief must be obtained. There is no physician service in such cases if Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is at hand. A dose will relieve the patient before a doctor could arrive. It has never been known to fail in even dangerous cases. For sale by all druggists.

Chamberlain Hyomei Basa Barrie R. T. Booth Co Buffalo, N

Bits of News Stayoer Public School tevm for 1906

Details span diverse items from 1906 news: public school funding and staff appointments at Toronto University. notable deaths and accidents. financial figures from firemen, Do minion Day, and Emigrant statistics. business fines in Bracelridan and Ottawa. emigration through Quebec. a rare cyanide death mistaken for water in Fredericton. a Hamilton gas incident. and Sunnidale Council levies and school acqusitions.

Summer Diarrhoea in Children Remedy Ad

Summer heat can cause children's diarrhoea and dehydration. A few doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil cleanse the system. Rev M O Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota endorses its use for summer illness in children. Sold by all druggists.

M. O. Stockland M. BE Little Falls Min

RECORD YEAR IN MISSIONS FOR CANADA METHODIST CHURCH

The Methodist Church of Canada reports a record total income of $405,279.23 for the last year, up $19,588.18 from the prior year. Toronto leads receipts at $66,420.94, with Hamilton next at $59,028.07, and juvenile offerings reaching $30,068.18 while Enworth Leagues contributed $43,049.14.

Methodist Church of Canada British Columbia Alberta Hamilton Newfoundland Toronto Enworth Leagues

Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething relief

For Over Sixty Years Mrs, "Winston's Sooraixa Synur" has aided mothers for their children to disturb at night. Soothing Syrup promises relief from diarrhea, colic, stomach and bowel discomfort, and teething issues. It claims to soften gums and give energy to the child, presenting Winslow's Syrup as a trusted female physician's remedy.

Winston Winslow

Golden Rule and true happiness from helping others

A reflective piece on happiness through selfless acts. True joy comes from making others happy, as virtue is its own reward. The text argues that happiness lies with the selfishly unselfish person who aids others with cheer and kindness in daily life.

Hyomei Cures Summer Catarrh Says Doctors Favorable

Doctors note summer catarrh worsens with heat and overnight cooling. Hyomei offers a non stomach-dosing inhalation cure that heals mucous membranes and kills germs. Complete outfit costs $1 with extra bottles. sold by The R. T. Booth Co in Buffalo.

Receipts Rise for Canadian Northern Railway

The auditors report for the week ending August 14 shows a gain of 66400 over the prior year. Totals include 1906 143500 and 1905 76700. from July 1 to date 1906 873200 versus 591000 in 1905, an increase of 332200.

Canadian Northern Railway

Beori da Foin and the 28 children of a Quebec cabin

Roberval, Quebec reports a man named Henri da Foin with 28 or 29 children living in a tiny cabin by the Little Paer bonka River. He kept a tally stick to record births, as many children left home to work or seek fortunes. Names were later nicknamed Ontario, Superior, Michigan, and Eric. The clan reunions occur each summer. Henri hopes to father a dozen more before dying.

Roberval Beori da Foin Paerbonka da Foin Henri Great Lakes Ontario Superior Michigan Eric

Fruit-A-Tives Promised as Cure for Women’s Ailments

An advertisement extols Women’s Fruit-A-Tives as the finest medicine for women urging cures for weak irritated kidneys, scanty or painful menses, ovarian issues, ulcers, and related female ailments. It claims to invigorate the whole system and stands supreme among remedies. The text reads like a patent remedy pitch with sensational claims.

Fruit-A-Teives Advertised For Women’s Health

An old advertisement touts FRUIT-A-TEIVES made from Iris claiming to cleanse poisons from the bloodstream, purify the blood, and restore reproductive health. It promotes a 50 cm box set of six for $2.50, available at druggists or by post from FRUIT-A-TEIVES LIMITED in Ottawa.

Frutt-A-Tives Limited Ottawa

No clear reason for supply delay in rugged wartime diet

The passage notes a couple in excellent health who rely on potatoes and pea soup with meat, while avoiding intoxicants. They expect the supply to keep up unless an unforeseen issue arises, humorously warning that even the stork might cramp its wings.

Botte

Fear of Fresh Air in Country Life

A Boston Transcript excerpt argues that country born residents shelter indoors to avoid outdoor air and warns that cramped rooms and poor sleeping conditions may worsen health. It calls for enlightened visitors and summer boarders to share practical air‑quality practices to help prevent consumption in rural areas.

Boston Transcript Fresno

Chamberlain's Salve touted for skin cures and itch relief

The advertisement claims Chamberlains Salve quickly relieves intense itching from salt rheum and eczema. It asserts the salve as an unequaled cure for skin diseases and notes Alb Drugglasts as the seller.

Chamberlain

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Waolieot Hank Stayoer Walter Barwick Salvation Army Bracelridan Facaty of Applied Science At University Orlando Lewis West Gwillimbury Quebec Province Lkely Frederickon N. B Boston School Committee Cookstown Claude Hamilton Great Britain Thomas Rutledge Kintore P. A. Landes Sunnidale House of Refuge S. S S.S S. S. No S. S.no Gasuck Mag Pa Frere Mae Neath Silk Co Lid St. Johns
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