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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
3
An old ad promotes Fruit a tives as a liver tonic that stimulates bile secretions to move the bowels naturally. The copy claims a potent medicinal compound replaces bitter with sweet in fruit juices, selling a box of six for $2.50 at dealers.
Arrangements are made to hear squatters off Dominion Reserves in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and the railway belt of British Columbia. There are twenty two reserves covering 3300 square miles with no fire security while people occupy timber. Notices will be served on those without titles to leave for lands open to settlement. A permanent ranger staff is being formed to prevent firing and timber poaching. Seeding in Alberta township eight range 26 west last year included 1400 sperps to spring wheat and 240 acres to fall wheat. Both yielded about 25 bushels per acre. The drought may reduce spring wheat acreage this year by about 20 percent though total acreage may stay similar. Farmers are finishing seeding. unusually cold weather persists delaying spring wheat growth.
A fragment of verse from E R Macalay in the Academy recalls the Breath of Earth and rain scent. It hints at primal wine awakening wanderlust, vigor, and craving for distant conflict, invoking Antaeus and the mother of us all in a lush, sensory quotation.
A collection of rhubarb dessert recipes notes steam pudding and custards plus tips for growing watercress and simple home remedies for colds. Includes rhubarb pie and pudding variations, a cress cultivation tip, and a seasonal craft idea using garden branches.
Two handkerchiefs on each side offer convenience. Ordinary baking soda, dry or dissolved, will quickly put out a small fire. A small handful suffices. A perforated rubber mat fitted to the sink bottom cuts noise during dishwashing and protects the sink.
The niece M. Caroline Cowan married Thomas D. Bell of Barrie on Wednesday June 12 at 8 am. Rev. W. T. Hallam performed the ceremony. Bride wore green traveling attire with copper trim. Sister Mrs J A MacTageart of Winnipeg was matron of honor. Couple left by C N R for Toronto and West. Uncle gave a $1000 cash gift.
The death of W. T. McMaster Clerk of Essa occurred at his home near Cookstown on Wednesday June 5 after a period of declining health. He served as assessor and Essa collector before being appointed Clerk after Col Banting’s death. A Methodist, A W of Thornton, and Hin politics supporter, he led a long life near Utopia. The funeral at Lewis cemetery followed a service in the Methodist church conducted by Rev J Humphreys. A large delegation from Thornton A O A W attended. He leaves a widow three sons and two daughters. He was 48.
Mrs R Gentleman of Montreal describes her two year old daughter Lydia's six month eczema improving after Zam-Bak application. She notes instant relief from itching, healing of sores, and smooth skin after six weeks. Balm touted as herbal, suitable for infants and various skin complaints. Six boxes offered at price. available through Toronto distributor.
The Militia Department orders an investigation into a charge that the London camp is being sold. Officers at the London camp plan to present a petition to Ottawa asking that the camp be relocated to Goderich.
A hunter describes seal hunting methods with emphasis on non cruelty yet vivid scenes. Dogs and mothers defend pups, stampedes form at blow-holes, and bites end fights. Hunters stalk from concealment, endure treacherous ice, and rely on quick, precise shooting to subdue the seals.
An elderly man named Dumas reportedly did not count his money but left it on the mantel. After stepping out for a few beers, he returned to find the money missing and noted some instruction or disturbance in the room.
The Ontario Department of Agriculture aims to boost farm forestry by offering guidance on soil prep, planting methods, and post planting care. It may supply seeds and seedlings free of charge, up to two acres per person per year, with transport costs paid by recipients.
A Russian captain, Austrian Jockey Club figure, and a hunting estate dispute reveal that after possession he refused payment claiming scant game. A five week stay yielded heavy drinking with 1,280 bottles of champagne consumed before a compromise was reached.
Fragmented OCR notes recommend cod liver oil for children who catch illnesses, suggesting dosing several times daily after meals. The text is garbled but implies guidance on safe administration and timing while warning about potential mistakes.
A plea against routine surgery for female troubles and a promotion of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The lettered testimonies from Mrs Glenn and Miss Merkley advocate avoiding operations, claiming the remedy restored health and spared costly procedures. The piece urges women to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice before consenting to an operation.
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