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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
2
Testimonial from Mapam M. Charbonneau of St. Iran de Matra January 27 1914 praising Fruit a tives as a cure for dyspepsia sour stomach heartburn and general stomach troubles. Claims relief after five years of suffering and weight loss with a sale price of 50 cents a box six for 2 50 with mail order available.
A reflective editorial notes the approaching new year 1915 and laments the outbreak of war in Europe. It blames monarchs and the divine right theory, calls for ending German aggression, and urges civilization to survive the conflict through humanitarian action and adherence to treaties.
A poem in Vox Collegii laments Rheims Cathedral describing its long history and sacred role. The piece prays for protection as German forces advance and condemns German brutality while praising French culture and the sanctity of the church.
In 1914 the Township of Vespra seeks release of assets and tax details. Cash in bank and balance of resident taxes show nil. Non resident taxes noted. Interested parties may proceed regarding damalta Township property valued at $1100.00.
Mr. W. A. Hogg and Mr. Darroch spent a day in Toronto meeting commission merchants. They found few favored sending representatives to buy on a cash market due to local jealousies that push prices against dealers. Butter and eggs once rose 4¢, causing losses over $60. Farmers want a sure market at true prices. buyers’ local favoritism skews pricing, and cash markets are needed to pay goods worth.
The Collingwood Board of Trade met to discuss improving market conditions. They noted farmers drifted away and considered involving outside buyers to boost activity, with President Darroch leading the proposal.
The report notes progress toward a broader open market operated like the stock exchange. It emphasizes an enlarged market scheme is underway, aiming for defined rules and improved trading efficiency.
Bulletin 79 of the Experimental Farm outlines methods to revive old orchards. Prepared by M B Davis with emphasis on heading back trees thinning scraping cleaning cultivation fertilization spraying and tree surgery to make profitable orchards for the local industry. Copies available at the Publications Branch of the Department of Agriculture Ottawa.
The text presents incomplete and nonsensical lines with several phrases such as a question about a lodger and Kaiser, broken names like Sodger Dye and Trad, and stray fragments that resemble a poem or a lost column.
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