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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
8
Early 1901 market listing shows fall wheat, flour, and short items with prices for flour per barrel and family flour, plus coarse grain and wool values. Includes notes on potatoes, beef hides, tallow, calfskins, and various wood prices for dry and green timber.
A fragment notes ginger snaps crisps and tasty treats priced by the pound or two pounds, suggesting a simple snack listing in a vintage catalog or ad.
The piece traces a revival of lanterns once prized by travelers from convents mosques and shrines now produced in Birmingham and New York as durable machine made imitations. It notes bronze mosque lanterns with silver inlay and colored glass, ranging from four inch miniatures to foot tall lamps, now electrified for dramatic indoor displays. A Brooklyn Heights collector showcases electric lighting transforming these ornate pieces into jewel like glories.
A young ambulance surgeon recalls a night ride with a drunken man and woman who both broke their legs. The pair quarrelled and fought en route but later reconciled, drawing a crowd as they sang and sobbed on arrival at the hospital.
George Inness Jr recalls dining with a famous guest who turns out to be the widow of General Custer. He reflects on his attempt to discuss horses and military life before realizing his companion’s identity.
Discusses the idea that historical figures such as Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin never witnessed modern inventions. Explores why the founders of the republic did not experience trains, telegraphs, sewing machines, photographs, typewriters, rubber bands, pianos, watches, dictionaries, electric lights, and many other common 20th century items.
Aunt Hannah chides Arabella for believing a flattering man about her beauty and wisdom while Arabella defends her own confidence in the compliment and her own judgments.
A damaged OCR passage shows a political exchange about origin and pride, with snippets suggesting a debate over humility and personal background within a public life. The readable lines imply a confrontational tone and self-perceived status.
A letter from Rev. W Kettlewell discussed in the Toronto Globe argues the liquor trade did not dominate Ontario votes. It notes Parmalee and Flint amendments, election results for Liberals and Conservatives, and calls for temperance group unity amid political campaigns. It ends with a retail note: 3500 pairs new spring boots and shoes at Irwin's.
Report lists teachers and students by classes with roll numbers and attendance figures. Names include S S No 17 Innisfil Feb report with Smith Carr Reid Webb Wice Gibbins New Smith Wice Gibbins Quantz Webb Miller Webb and related roster details. Number on roll 24. Average attendance 17.
A prominent Broadway businessman saves every envelope by slicing it open and preserving the address side for reuse. The story notes his frugal habit contrasts with a Boston millionaire who began by selling emptied nail kegs.
A London group entertained their four footed dependents with a meager menu of chopped apples carrots and sweetened bread. A loud retort from Proper Return declares the lie exposed as the claim proves false.
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