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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
3
Probate administration proceedings and a range of professional services are listed. Conveyancers, building firms, and solicitors advertise offices on streets like Collier Street and Barrie Street with hours in the afternoon and evening. Musical instruction and choir leadership are offered by Conservatory and church-associated instructors with contact details and venues.
The article argues for some form of government supervision of coal mining and corporate accountability, noting the difficulty of making such rules workable amid wage disputes. It urges accelerating domestic fuel self sufficiency using coal and water power, and cites Sweden’s electrification of state railways with water power as a model hastened by German coal shortages post Ruhr seizure.
President Crosgrave tours the country as the government vows no risks and aims for a peaceful vote. Armed patrols appear at minister addresses, signaling concern over potential disturbances and a return to life and liberty with a disturbance-free election.
The Lausanne conference yields momentum for a settlement on German reparations as France and Britain navigate mutual aims. Britain’s Baldwin seeks cautious, cooperative moves to sustain alliance with France, while France weighs its own plans amid mixed public reaction. Turkey's stance remains unsettled as shipping routes and security issues loom.
At the Lausanne Conference France relinquished its claim on the Ottoman debt. The treaty omits debt references, allowing Turkey to act as it wishes on obligations. Powers declare debt terms cannot be altered without mutual consent. All foreign troops must depart Turkish territory within six weeks of signing. Turkey must arrange with bond holders.
The text proclaims Beecham's Pills are as efficient and harmless for children as for adults, claiming they sweeten the stomach, invigorate the body, and promote natural activity in the liver and bowels.
A historical report observes that despite recovering substantial Asiatic possessions, Greece regains land long viewed as lost since the Greek invasion. It notes Greece rejects many Allied minimum terms and criticizes Christian Powers for their compromised dealings with the Turks.
The text notes France has Parliament ratified the Washington naval agreement after Lausanne settlement bids. It suggests Paris hopes a firmer US stance benefits their Ruhr policy, reflecting French preference for measured force with Germany and relief if the German question is settled soon.
A Canadian inquiry finds deficiencies in wheat shipments to Britain limited to some U S route legs. Emphasizes direct passage via Canadian and British routes to boost overseas shipments and avoid blame, while Britain may push adjustments on quantity and quality to widen the wheat trade.
The government acts to prevent a renewed coal miners strike as supervision of anthracite mines tightens. Officials warn disruption could hurt supply and workers seek assurances on wages and safety, while inspections increase.
U S pulp and paper manufacturers warn of Canada’s planned embargo on pulpwood grown on private lands. Canada may restrict shipments as Ontario and Quebec already bar crown-land exports. About twenty percent of U S demand comes from Canadian sources. a commission is to study the issue and report soon.
A 3 percent discount against the Canadian dollar in the United States triggers renewed talk on the boyfler line. Some say Canada’s move to gold standard would lift the dollar on the American market automatically, while many recall Canadians often got less for their dollars in the U S than at home, influenced by merchants and bankers in various cities.
The passage notes that Canada has decided against resuming the gold standard at present, a fact that may be unknown to many readers. The statement reflects cautious economic policy without immediate commitment to a fixed gold price.
On July 8 a new Roman Catholic Church named St Josephs opened in Wasaga Beach costing over 4000 and seating 300. Rev Fr Egan blessed the edifice and announced Sabbath services each Sunday in July and August at 1030 a.m. A congregation gift exceeded 200 and M P Byrnes of Collingwood donated a lot for upkeep.
A public school geography exam joke shows a pupil answering Who is the Premier of Canada with Charlie Wright and Who is the leader of the opposition with Mrs Wright, joking that the pupil earned full marks before Mr Wright's election.
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