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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
3
Mr. Morgan praised teachers’ faithful work despite low pay and limited training while urging better support and remuneration. He warned against choosing solely for intellect over character and urged standards of purity, honesty, and self-reliance. He called for unity to elevate political ideals and cited Canada’s national pride in a patriotic ode.
Mrs W T Burns national correspondent of W R C suffers nervous breakdown from a cold. Vinol claimed to restore health, improve appetite and cure cough and nervousness. Ad promotes Vinol as non patent medicine with cod liver oil components plus iron, offering money back if unsatisfied. D H MacLaren druggist Barrio endorses the remedy.
A palative tale warns that grasshoppers invading fields can devastate crops. In Utah a county faced massive swarms, farmers fought them without success until a countywide gamble event drew 150 attendees each bringing a half bushel of grasshoppers, and the county saved its crops.
A physician from a girls college explains why girls cannot throw with the same arm motion as boys. He notes a larger collar bone and lower shoulder placement in girls, affecting distance. Despite this, some girls can throw reasonably far and may compete in activities not requiring full arm strength.
A printed item describes making a comical manikin using a cardboard cylinder and muslin, with a marble inside to roll and wobble the figure on a slanted table. It includes riddles and jokes from the Philadelphia Ledger and Lodger pages, noting playful wordplay and silly questions.
An old health ad extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the cure for female weakness and assorted ailments. It cites a Quebec woman praising relief from backaches headaches and nervousness after using the product.
The Flos Council met at Phelpston on October 17 with members present. They passed accounts of 257.90 and approved By-Law No. 575 to detach part of 8. No. 8 Flos and 20 Tiny to 8. S. No. 18 Flos. By-Law No. 676 changes the assessment date from September to April of the next year. They appointed an assessor and a solicitor. The Reeve, Deputy Reeve and Coup. Graham were named to inspect the gravel pit 70 and 71 across con. 1 for a safe roadway. Meeting adjourned to Elmvale on November 14 at 10 a.m.
An advertisement claims Mi-o-na stomach tablets cure stomach trouble and bad breath. It promises relief from heartburn, gas, and indigestion symptoms in a 60 cent box, with a money back guarantee if the remedy fails.
Fred Van Ingen of Alexandris was shot and killed during a double bridal journey. A former suitor is suspected as the assailant. The Meneton Chipman section notes 10 miles of rail ahead with bridges and tunnels mentioned in the route.
An essay argues clothing influences behavior and reform, detailing how prison attire erodes self respect and may promote misbehavior. It cites a French reformery study claiming dress according to conduct calms inmates, and shares a tale of a poor child's look inspiring recovery through colorfully dressed slippers. It also notes a method to dye feathers using soap, gasoline, paint and more.
A health and beauty column advises on preventing gray hair with scalp massage and peppermint drops, keeping glossy hair with regular shampooing and brushing, and soothing burns with egg white. It also suggests chin-raising exercises to combat double chins and cold-water facial routines for skin tightening.
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