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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
2
Boys wear gains interest as shirt waists for youngsters prove desirable. The Boys' Department features a well prepared selection to meet the shirt waist question for the youngsters at mother pleasing prices.
Seeding near completion. Arthur Corrie recovering from rheumatism. Miss M Averill starts as housekeeper for Knowles Bros Thornton. Hewrons move to Tullendal for summer. A Hardy entertains Strathallan with gramophone music. Edenvale Epworth League holds annual meeting with new officers. Several visits and social events noted. Sunndale and Sunnidale corners report include illness, visits, and local arrivals.
A mixed jumble of curiosities and anecdotes unfolds: from a critique of meddling neighbors and a riddlemaking epoch spanning Aldhelm and Symphosius, to a balloon ascent record ending with fainting and rescue, plus brief notes on Arab marriage customs, a tired worker, a girl’s scent of apples, betting odds, and a cautioned view on choosing titles.
A Philadelphia society woman divides men into dancing dinner corner types with distinct roles at social events. Also recounted is a legendary Emperor Yuryaku dragon fly poem praising the insect and a French frog legs dish, plus brief notes on a misbelief in natural history and other small items.
Esther notes fear after speaking with the suspect, describing weariness and danger. The Chicago News quote hints at danger and a sense of loneliness as the public figures reflect on a killer case.
An archival parcel lists varieties of sweet peas offered at 1 per ounce or 307a for 25e, with mail postage paid. Hobley Brothers promote mail order availability and pricing appears in a compact classified snippet.
April happenings in Hillsdale include a late night bonfire fire scare, election visits by East Simcoe candidates, visitors and residents traveling to Toronto and Moonstone, a Methodist church concert by the Echarit family with strong violin and bell ringing, proceeds around 36 dollars, and social evenings of the Hillsdale Literary Society at Dr. Malloy's home. Local weddings, visits, and moving plans also appear.
The article discusses dental development for children and mentions using bone and crusts for teeth. A mother shares a stocking tip suggesting powder helps stockings slide on easily, recommending talcum or cornstarch if needed.
An ad-style piece touts Dr Pitcher's Backache Kidney Tablets as the best kidney remedy for back pain fatigue and poor sleep. It includes a testimonial from Mrs N Laviolette of Arnprior Ontario praising relief from lameness headaches indigestion and uric acid symptoms after use and notes the product is sold in boxes by The De Zova Priceury Co in Toronto.
Queen Quality Shoes are described as the marvel of shoemaking combining science and common sense. The copy claims they are the most popular womens shoe, made in the largest U S factory by experienced shoemakers from fine kid and leather, designed for comfort and dress.
A Barrie notice from Excelsior Business College touts graduates with up-to-date knowledge and familiarity with labor-saving appliances. The college invites readers to request a palm card and receive a richly illustrated circular of 32 pages proving their advertised offerings.
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