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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
5
Advertises men s tan oxford and high shoes with Goodyear welt construction in Russia call and Interp lines. States double and single sales with regular price points from 4 50 to 5 50 per pair, bundled offers and sale prices.
A local store advertises discounts on women’s high grade tan leather shoes including Merry show styles, with prices from £250 and $3.00 to $3.25 per pair, claiming a one dollar reduction. Dark brown chocolate colors and white canvas options are also advertised at reduced rates, with solid leather guarantees and full men’s, women’s, and children’s footwear selections.
A local shop promotes a Great Clearing up Sale featuring new up-to-date stock of children footwear in patent leather canvas and sandals. Styles include black white and assorted colors from Canadian and American makers and mothers are urged to inspect and benefit from the offers.
In Elmvale and area a series of social notes report Harriet Coulter of Toronto visiting friends, Mrs. T Jennett Jr inviting guests, Bradley and Johnston visiting Sanitio Wright's family, and Miss L Bowrie from Painswick staying briefly. A lightning storm struck nearby last Tuesday causing burns but no fires. Port Huron reports a figutning bolt tearing a shoe from Mrs. Margaret Carson. Meanwhile German Kaiser hints at a potential bachelors tax.
The report covers camp life with fine weather, low sickness, and detailed results from shooting matches and a sham fight. York Rangers win Active Service Cup by slight margin over South, Col. Mason and Col. Wallace figures, and Jory declines cart ermaster post. Cavalry, field ambulances, and a grand Military Tattoo are described along with by law-adjacent local council actions and several town notices.
Hundreds of people are dealing at the Housefurnishing Co and everyone is perfectly sat. The reason why they are satisfied is because our line of Spring Goods is of the choicest variety. Secondy because our terms are easy enough to meet weekly or monthly payments. We offer tapestry, Rugs, Linoleums, Lace Curtains, Tapestry and Chenille Curtains, Dream Goods, Prints, Ginghams, Lawns, Muslins, Sheets, Bed Spreads, Blouses, Wraps, Ladies' Suits, Skirts, Spring Coats, and Men and Boys clothing lotted with brand.
D G Davidson proprietor announces Barrie House Furnishing Co at corner Elizabeth and Mary Streets will remain open in the evenings to serve customers after daytime hours.
Fragmentary notice cites Grand Trunk Ticket Agent MacNABB Depot Agt with details on routes between Chicago and St Paul and Winnipeg. Mentions $2008 S2R0D wins ram point in Canadian West and new trains now at Be clair Tanfel by Siectricity.
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