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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
4
The Barrie editorial argues for Davidson, cites costs of public education in New York and Ontario, notes opposition votes, and defends Davidson against charges. It discusses dairy industry values, government timber sales, and supplementary revenue acts, framing the election as a test of farmer, mechanic, and worker interests.
A Conservative candidate Dr Beattie Nesbitt cites figures claiming the average per pupil ten year cost is 1.08 dollars and annual book supply cost is 1045 seats, noting these include book maintenance renewals and initial purchases for every public school pupil in the City of Toronto.
Mrs J Blackmore has been very ill but is convalescent. Inspector Morgan visited the school. A Hardy has moved and raised his something. Darna Ho intends putting stone found under then. Mrs W J Andrews of Holly is visiting Miss Smith.
May 20 1920 notes show several local visits and social ties. May'20th Miss Lena Reynolds, Mise Libbie Bowman, Erie Dorainge, and Miss Sadie Robertson are among those visiting relatives in Crown Hill Bradford and Barrie. Rob Muir and Ethel Muir visit Jno Muir. Chas Watson and Rob Brolley visit Ed Young.
May 20 residents welcome Mrs Watson and family from Toronto while W Duno of St Louis visits E M Mathers. Chas Reynolds and family plan to Penetang, Jno Rich of Rossland B C visits his parents. Advertisers note Warmer Weather Wanted drawn strong response. Craigvale church youth plan a concert and trip to Strawberry Island and Orillia on Wednesday June.
Sceokt's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is promoted as a life enhancing product easing appetite, restoring strength, and aiding digestion. It claims to boost appetite, lift burdens of food, and restore flesh with agreeable taste. Bowne Chemists advertises samples and prices at 1061 Pearl Street.
Over 100 members from Thor ton Division mingled sociably with Beyene Division with an excellent program and refreshments. Josephine football team tied with Minesing boys in a Friday match. John Armstrong, father-in-law of C W Ward, died in Toronto. sympathy extended. Rev R E Sayles assigned as local Baptist pastor. farewell to Miss Johnston and welcome to Mr Sayles. meeting planned for May 23 for David Davidson.
May 19 notes from Sunnidale Corners and Hillsdale report visits by Lizzie Pickering Kite Buie and other travelers. Local Liberal and Conservative campaigns feature speeches by McIntyre Davidson Merhall Custon and W.H. Bennett as crowds attend meetings at Crow's Corners Hillsdale and Orillia.
Ontario voters receive a note to electors for Centre Simcoe stating that at a Liberal convention the writer accepted an independent nomination aligned with progressive government policy. The candidate pledges unpledged status and dedication to the province and constituents after thirty years in the riding.
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A local bazaar advertises discounts on dry goods and ready mades. Items include towels in dark gray and plain linen, extra wide steam loom fabric, butter cloth, feather ticking, straw ticking, table oilcloth, and assorted smocks, cottonade, and moleskin pants. A large selection of dinner and toiletware and house cleaning needs are also featured.
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