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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
5
Complete stock of fabric gloves in black and cream with varied sizes. Jersey Cults and kid gloves offered with durable fasteners and guaranteed. Lion Derby in glace and suede available in all sizes and colors, with full assurance of quality at Pewney's.
Gilford reports general feeding finished for parmera, neighbors travel between Bradford and Barrie, with social at Jas Hughes Sr home on the 22nd. Colds prevalent, creamery to run full by May 1, Grand Trunk Railway gains a Glasgow diploma, butter and local industry praised. various visits and family notes fill the rest of this week.
Pimphacus Witch Hazel Oil claims permanent cure for piles or hemorrhoids. Sample mailed free or available at druggists. Internal or external use. Address Humphrey’s Medicine Co. 111 William St New York, 25 cents by mail.
Allandale residents and visitors appear in a crowded update with names of guests from Detroit Toronto Battle Creek and Owen Sound. The G T R station is being painted for summer while church matters including a confirmation service and pulpit changes are noted. Obituaries mention Mrs. Mary Hearn and James Leslie with funeral details and local deaths including John Bailey and Jos Hearn.
Local farming notes describe planning and spraying ideas for orchards, a collapsed barn stonework, and a demand for Bordeaux mixture spraying service. Mentions include Spillett family, McCullough strawberries, Mr McKee sermon, and several visits among residents. A novice can learn Bordeaux mix production with basic gear. several farmers seek spray work.
Market activity rose slightly over last week as rain drew farmers to town. Butter ranged 10 to 21 cents by quality, eggs sold at 11 to 12 cents per dozen, hay sold near 11 dollars per ton, and potatoes quoted from 45 to 65 cents per bag.
Market list shows beef, mutton, lamb, hogs and poultry rates per pound or per item. Also numerous farm produce like potatoes hay and wood. Local ad promotes men’s spring suits and raincoats at J C Lewin’s with substantial discounts and broad selection of styles and prices.
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