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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
2
Old Barrie council approval emerges as it authorizes the Treasurer to borrow 115000 for hydro projects and street improvements in town and surrounding areas. The debate centers on public input and the impact on local taxpayers amid calls for better advertising by merchants to boost town prosperity.
Fragmented notes reflect Ottawa political debate on a possible May budget, parliamentary limits, and representation. Critics urge a country wide verdict before major policy shifts while recalling past expenditures and constitutional controls.
The council debated a market bylaw tied to tax and pricing. Citizens worried higher costs and limited buying could result, while some officials argued reduced consumer expense via shared revenue and broader market access.
A historical notice detailing library rules including borrowing, fines, registration, and penalties. It outlines borrower duties, eligibility for non residents, fines per day, lost or damaged books, and the requirement to present a library card before loans. Changes and approval by the Library Board are noted.
An old style advertisement claims eczema is curable with a “specialist” consultation offer at a low price. The copy uses dubious medical language and promises reassurance from doctors and a future full recovery, naming a Dr H G Robertson and laboratories in Ontario.
A period guide explains tomato cultivation for higher quality and yield. It notes cultivation as the main task after planting, with emphasis on disease prevention through preventive, early care in the greenhouse and field. The pamphlet No. 40 from the Central Experimental War Office Agriculture Service summarizes practical tips for growers seeking better results.
Public notices from conveyance offices reference Bank of Toronto and local authorities. Names and details are garbled but indicate official actions at the Toronto financial center, with probable transfers and notices to stakeholders.
An advertisement touts Oprine as a treatment for drink habit claiming private, home-based cure without publicity. It mentions a two-form preparation including powder and other forms, and urges readers to request a booklet for details and treatment options. It lists Bonnie Ontario and references a river in the home setting.
Thomas R Rogers announces a new Sask factory for blinds and frames. The project covers blinds, frames, and backs. Officials promise modern equipment and local jobs.
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