Local Option Debate and County Court Fire Verdicts
In a heated local option debate, speeches clash over prohibition and trade impacts, with Mr Windle and Mr Hassard presenting opposing views. The County Court later returns a verdict of 350 dollars for the plaintiff in a fire damage case against the CPR, acknowledging some negligence but citing uncertainty on the exact cause.
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Winilie
Hatmeard
Bret
Hore
Jean
Crenwicke
Windle
Hassard
Carnavan
BFG- Perty Instrummer
Minuf
Liberal Conservative Association Elect Officers
The annual Liberal Conservative Association meeting was well attended. Officers elected include President W Andrew and 1st Vice President Dr Wallwin. 2nd Vice President Wim Rusk. Treasurer Saml McAdam. Secy F Chas Lower. and a list of ward committee members. Reception Committee included D H MacLaren and others. cigars provided by South Simcoe’s representative. music by N McVicar and others. speeches by W A Boys Hon J S Duff and A B Thompson.
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Liberal-Conservative’ Association
J. S. Daft
A. B. ‘Thompson
Col. Currie
W. “A. Boys
Alex. Ferguson
W. ©. Andrew
Dr. Wallwin
Wim. Rusk
Treas
Saml. McAdam
Thos. Rogers
C. Hornfield
Wm. Wylie
J. J. Wisdom
Geo. Leslie
Ben. Parker
D. H. MacLaren
A. F. A. Malcolmson
Jas. McMartin
J. FP. Craig
He Montague Leeds
J. D. Wisdom
South Simcoe
N. McVicar
Art. Monkman
A. Outram
W. A. Boys
J. S. Duff
A. B. Thompson
Saturday Market Surges in Size and Quality
Last Saturday's market drew unusually large crowds and ran at full capacity. Fowl traded strongly with geese turkeys ducks and chickens abundant. Turkey prices ranged 17 to 19 cents geese 13 to 46 cents ducks 18 4 cents chickens 13 to 15 cents. Wiggs scarce at 45 to 50 cents per dozen. Batter sold 25 cents plus. Vegetables plentiful. Beef mutton and lambs steady at 16 to 18 dollars per head.
Webster's International Dictionary Ad Promo
An advertisement extols Webster's International Dictionary The Merriam showing it as the only modern unabridged lexicon in years claiming 400 000 words and 2700 pages with 90 000 illustrations. It touts a divided page design and a price nearly half a dollar, urging readers to learn about the remarkable volume.
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Binziswolume
Clarence Stedman No. Carols: What are the wraithy
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Clarence Stedman and an unclear phrase about carols and wraithy without coherent details. No identifiable event, date, or organization.
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Chris
Christmas Spirit Transforms Hearts Across the City
The article reflects on how Christmas awakens empathy in people otherwise self-absorbed and highlights the true spirit behind holiday tales. It contrasts the seasonal cheer with the personal, everyday changes inspired by generosity and kindness during Christmastide.
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Chris
Man Frere
Mae
Origin of Christmas customs traced to ancient festival rites
A study shows present day sports and festive practices mirror Saturnalia celebrations of old. The article notes rowen Saturnalia in winter galetico, gifts exchanged, jocular hymns, and dances. It suggests Roman ceremonies influenced Christmas symbols and merriment across ages.
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Baturiilla
Ap Natn
Tnlerale
Return to the Old Cottage on a Christmas Morning
Gerald Townley travels to his old country cottage after fifteen years, finding a storm of memories. He reunites with Nance, seeks forgiveness, and discovers she has lived quietly, awaiting a possible visit as Christmas dinner is prepared.
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Michael Townley
Foywells
Vinit
Grice
Feacyi
Alnger
Gerald
Iej
Nance
Tam
Indians in Canada Self Supporting through Farming Progress
A 1910 report notes Ontario and Quebec Indians are self supporting with farming, showing the Blackfoot reserve near Calgary and Caughnawaga as examples. The Indian Department funds maintenance while old peoples on western reserves receive aid. Broad Scalp Lock of the Blackfoot Reserve is cited for selling reserve land in 1910 to buy farming gear.
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Ontario
Quebec
Caughnawaga
Blackfoot Reserve
Canadian whiskey consumption climbs despite prohibition trends
An Inland Revenue Report notes per capita whiskey use in Canada rose to a high previously unseen in twenty seven years, even as beer consumption grows and prohibition options spread. It cites Ontario and Nova Scotia trends, seizures in Northern Ontario, and smuggling as factors driving persistent hard liquor demand amid local options.
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Dominion
Canada
Orillig
Orangeville
Owen’ Sound
Ont
Aria
Cobalt
Poreuping
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Maine
Allother
Eskimo Eating Habits Defy Indigestion Myths From Arctic Tales
A fragmentary passage describes Eskimo eating habits, noting relentless appetite and unique food preparation. It claims the Eskimo can eat raw blubber, cut meat into strips, and swallow without cooking, while supposedly avoiding indigestion. The text conflates various survival details with unusual dietary behavior and odd cultural notes spoken in a pseudoworking tone.
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Wuffer
Howe
Ena
Beyer
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