The Barrie Examiner Payment Notice
Notice from The Barrie Examiner stating payable in advance price of 1.50 and a note about nonpayment, dated Thursday October 22, 1908.
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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
4
Notice from The Barrie Examiner stating payable in advance price of 1.50 and a note about nonpayment, dated Thursday October 22, 1908.
The editorial questions Borden's claim of 5 to 10 million wasted yearly by the Liberal Government, finds no proof, and argues Laurier deserves another term. It defends religious tolerance, criticizes attacks on the Premier's faith, and discusses tariff effects and Currie's controversial railway and immigration positions.
The passage argues Sir Wilfrid Laurier will likely be sustained as Conservatives concede a reduced majority. It claims Ontario opposes a government change and foresees Canada continuing with a progressive administration, with a verdict on October 20 expected to be decisive.
An assessment of Sir Wilfrid Laurier's lifetime shows his efforts to reduce racial and religious intolerance in Canada. Though a Catholic premier, his broad sympathies prevented any harboring of prejudice, contributing to a more tolerant national sentiment.
The Liberals have governed Canada for twelve years with broad public approval. Conservatives attack via slander, not policy, while praising the Transcontinental Railway project as essential for national progress. At a recent meeting Hon. George P. Graham refuted slanders and warned of planned future falsehoods.
The piece argues Major Corrie lacks a clear policy in the current campaign. It notes his personal credibility as a protectionist but condemns the party's overall cautious tariff stance. The text reflects the era's political tensions and leadership uncertainties within the Conservatives.
A Liberal campaign piece lauds Mr. Wilson as a life long farmer and business operator aligned with rural interests. It argues his low tariff stance benefits farmers, provinces that high taxes hinder progress, and credits Liberal reforms since 1896 with tax cuts and expanded farm markets abroad. It urges voters to elect Wilson next Monday.
Local items report sick list and engagements in Angus. Mr Lorne Davidson ill. Miss Hope Willoughby active at Miss Oliver's millinery. Mr J Shaw and Mr and Mrs Martin of Toronto visiting. Jessie McAteer back in city. T Foster buying potatoes. Jas Davidson buying house. R Redfern expanding grain chopping and lumber cutting. Bush fires threaten village. near-miss at A Miscambell's buildings. Two church anniversary services set for Oct 26 with Rev D H Currie preaching. Canadian Ontario train No 1 connects Washago with Northbound lines. special bunters train details listed for Oct 30. Last week events truncated.
J M Brown general agent for The Western Real Estate Exchange of London offers 100 acres in Bess Township with clay loam soil brick house hip roof barn and stabling. 100 acres in Oro Township with clay loam soil large frame house and barn on stone wall. 50 acres in Venpra Township near Barrie with town-property exchange option. Several farms available with small cash payment. write or call Box 497.
Offers will be renewed by the undersigned for the sale of parts of the McDonald property in Barrie. The South three feet nine inches of lot four on the east side of Bayfield Street and the North thirty two feet six inches of lot four on the west side of Bayfield Street include rights of way. Terms available through the solicitors Stewart and Stewart, Geo McDonald executor, dated June 17 1908.
The Saturday market saw fewer Barrie shoppers than usual. Prices were steady: eggs 25c, butter 25-27c, chickens 75c to 90c per pair, onions 50-75c per bushel, pears 25c per basket, tomatoes 20c, pumpkins 10c, celery carrots beets 5c per bunch. Pigs 4-7 dollars per pair, hay 15-18 dollars, oats and rye around mid with wheat 88c. Potatoes 50-60c. Minard's liniment advertised.
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