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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
6
An old advertisement claims Vioci cod river oil tonic strengthens the system and treats chronic coughs and colds. It promises blood building iron, toning, and a money back guarantee if the product does not perform as stated.
The board of arbitration on the aims of OR awarded passenger conductors an average of 165 dollars per month and conductors on mixed and way freight trains at 4.8 cents per mile, plus an 8 hour day. Conductors on through freight and work trains received 4.25 cents per mile.
The council ordered payment on various accounts including Thos H Bantiog piping Harvey Care John McKnight for ard Line Drideo and other charges. Adjourned to Court of Revision at Thornton on May 26. Vancouver Province notes Burnaby bonds worth 1,100,000 sold at 80 to Royal Bank for water works roads schools and Kingsway paving. James Hunter leads firm handling big bond issue.
G Townsend in American Poultry Advocates warns that gullible buyers chase false profits from "system" schemes. He notes claims of 480 profit per year per hen or 300 chicks per bird as impossible fantasies. Readers are urged to avoid overhyped plans and focus on sound management and prudent investments.
The article outlines how a hobbyist can profit from poultry by housing enough birds, selecting pure bred laying strains, and using proper feeding. It contrasts utilitarian flock keeping with exhibition breeding, noting the higher initial costs but potential for substantial income and high prices for quality birds and eggs. It also stresses that well bred hens average about 160 eggs per year and that winter eggs can be secured with the right breeds and feeding.
A testimonial claims relief from chronic constipation and indigestion after using a remedy called Frast-a-tives from Miriiatives Limited. The ad includes pricing details, a trial offer, and Ottawa as the sender location, with consumer claims about long-term relief and avoidance of side effects.
David Royton, who lost both feet years ago to frost, has been dismissed from his post as gatekeeper at the...
Tourists depart Ontario stations for an Alberta Saskatchewan excursion via Grand Trunk routes. Travel covers Toronto to Chicago and St. Favl with sleeper cars and river port connections. Berth reservations and schedule notes emphasize the Grand Trunk as the principal rapid carriage between Ontario routes and western destinations.
A Toronto woman reports complete relief from back and bowels pain after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She endorses the remedy for expectant mothers and urges other women with female troubles to try the tonic, citing its long-standing natural ingredients and perceived benefits.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous sovereigns and leaders with dates across empires and nations. The garbled items mention Paul, Attahers Lincoln, Abdel Asif, Pannee A Gariletd, Sed Carnot, NaaF Ed-Din, Bordia Sdlarte, Insabett Empreas, Gene Nerdux, Humbert, Humbert, William McKinley, jhlesaander, Carlos, Lule, Prauesthee, and a Greek king with scattered dates in 1800s and 1900s.
A fragment from Punch dated April 25, 1874 recalls a potpourri of oddities and sharp wit. Mentions Arctic exploration, a detective, a magistrate, and humorous asides about schoolboys, pockets, false teeth, and village school life. It previews a miscellany of satirical bits without a single coherent event.
The piece recalls General Booth's vision and the practice of self denial as local corps strive to live by cutting weekly meals. It notes a mission week of prayer and urges support for Foreign Missions with a local target of $225.00, hoping for broad citizen participation and donations. MINARDA LINIMENT CURES DIPHTHERIA.
Advertiser claims many remedies fail but introduces a 25 cent trial bottle of D.D.D. Prescription eczema remedy. The ad touts silipl oil of wintergreen thymoel glycerin and promises instant itch relief after first application, urging sufferers to invest a quarter for immediate benefit. It attributes success to hundreds of cures and mentions Robertson Barrie Ontario.
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