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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
3
Neighboring townships report Mrs. John Nixon has knitted 75 pairs of socks for soldiers through the Canadian Field Comforts Commission. Pte Norman Huck, writing from the front, thanks her for the timely care and notes Canadians remember the troops far from home.
Records show proceeds from booth sales and social events totaling 92.06 with expenditures of 73.40 and a remaining balance of 18.66. Dues for December amount to 2.55 leaving a December balance of 24.21. Belgian Relief envelopes list many names with small contributions and a total 20.50 from lucky pennies.
Jan 5 reports show Mr and Mrs T Thompson spending New Year in Toronto. Hy and Norman Pratt visited Newton Robinson friends. Mr and Mrs Edgar Rennick visited Ivy Monday. Fred Pratt of Toronto visited New Year home. A young daughter celebrated New Year at John Pratt's. Miss Gibbons of Craigvale visited Miss Lillie Pratt. Mr and Miss Webb of Stroud called on Mr and Mrs L Munro.
The Belle Ewart Red Cross unit records show collection from July 19 1915 to July 12 1916 totaling $134.13 with expenditures of $120.89 leaving a balance on hand of $13.24. The report tracks receipts and disbursements by date and purpose within the period.
Experience has taught never to buy imitations or substitutes because you do not receive the best that science has produced or money can buy. It is positively guaranteed that the assertion implies a claim of assured quality.
Mecca Ointment is non injurious and non poisonous for skin troubles. A free sample will be mailed upon request. Sold in 25c 35c 75c and 1.25 sizes by Geo Monkman H G Robertson A E Patterson Allandale Toronto distributor details included.
Major D L McKeand is named Officer Paying Pensions by the Dominion Government and will sign all pension cheques. He takes office on January 2nd and may reside in Ottawa for a time. His Military Cross honor is noted along with expected lifelong duties.
The village of Coldwater created its own phone network by buying out Bell, connecting to Bell for long distance, and halving rates. About 95 phones are installed with a central exchange near the village park. Owners pay $10 yearly, renters $15, with 24 hour service and a small night toll.
Richard Wright, once held at the house of refuge for mental instability, returned to town with over 100 in cash. County authorities, led by Constable Appleton, detain him then grant liberty after Wright offers to cover expenses. He leaves by evening train for Toronto. A prior fire night incident and escape history are noted.
Minutes show all members present and motions to build a six room school per architect John Wilson. A special meeting set for Jan 12 1917 to authorize trustees to apply for 18500 debentures with Barrie barrister Mr. Bell to provide legal advice as needed.
The Naval Observatory memorandum reports seven eclipses in 1917, the maximum for a year. A total lunar eclipse will occur January 8 visible across the United States, with four solar and three lunar eclipses expected overall.
The Party Sound Star quotes a critical jab from the Collingwood Enterprise about a young store manager who claims advertising fails. It mocks his courage and vision, calling him yellow for threatening an elderly man. The excerpt invites readers to peruse the Adlet Column.
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