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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
8
Advertisement for a silk blouse sale offers a wide range of plaid striped and plain silks in multiple shades. Buyers urged to call early for choice as three days of selling aims to clear stock. prices listed as fifty cents per yard for jatpersyardi nicotadrins cot a ue eka.
40 pieces of extra heavy Scotch Flannelette arrive with striped pink and white blue and white and mauve patterns. Fast color guarantees and wide widths with discounts. 25 pieces of imported wide Flannelette offer heavy weight good patterns and fast color. 20 pieces of extra wide Canadian Flannelette boast soft lofty finish and vibrant coloring at reduced prices.
A local dress shop touts Wrapperettes with a wide range of qualities and shades. Prices are listed as roc. 12966, NSC 2OCzANG eters sre er ieiauiecce. Dress making parlors are already rushed, and early orders receive first attention. Goods are made up only from purchases at this store.
Barrie markets dated Sept 11 1901 show varied prices for staples including wheat flour shorts bran and coarse grain. Meat poultry dairy and produce are listed with per unit pricing for beef mutton hogs chickens turkey butter eggs potatoes apples straw wood and other commodities. Descriptions include unwashed and washed wool hides tallow and pelts with scale figures toward mid September values.
Notices announce multiple union events including Benj Pearsall to Margaret Ann Bell at Oro Station on Sept 4 by Rev N Campbell. George Edward Theakston to Minnie Mary Ann Standoff at Barrie Aug 28 by Rev J J Redditt. Chas Mattenly to Maggie Belle McLeod at Gifford Aug 28. George W Doolittle to Sarah Alice Moriarity at Bradford Aug 28. Nellie Brice to Major George W Brice at Brampton Sept 3. Died notices: Agnes Gertrude Bloxham at Holly Aug 27 aged 26 years 11 months. Ronald Snell McEachern infant son of John McEachern Elmvale Sept 3.
The annual WCTU meeting reports $197 raised for all purposes and outlines work in November. Departments total 16 with White Ribbon in Sunday schools likely replacing Bands of Hope. Evangelistic efforts grow with the House of Refuge. Officers elected include President Mrs Gibson and Treasurer Mrs Ross, with numerous department superintendents named.
An influential gentleman writes that South American Nervine benefited him and others. He was cured by it, and he recommends it as a wonder-worker for shattered nerves and an excellent tonic.
Allandale notices report typhoid and sciatica illnesses among residents, with Jack Steele relocating to Toronto and Miss Emma Young training at Toronto General Hospital. Public church work continues, and a local artist, Art Overs, recovers from appendicitis. A Midland drowning tragedy involves Hagerman. rescue efforts fail. Weddings include Clara Durham and James Pickett and Martha Spearin and Ed Merry, with guests listed. A canary theft and recovery occur, and Nita McLennan oversees Royal Victoria Hospital duties in Miss Campbell's absence.
Wood ashes will suffice for young trees No manure is needed Good drainage essential to success Good tillage increases available plant food Cultivation fertilization and spraying save many trees Low headed trees bear sooner than high headed ones as heads develop
A vivid contrast portrays the coated man as a hot blot on the summer landscape while the coatless man becomes a lump of ice on society’s fevered brow. The coatless figure embodies freedom, physical appeal, and progress.
A father explains to his son that calling someone a liar is wrong because it can hurt feelings whether the accused is truthful or not, reflecting a moral about truth and empathy from a Boston Traveler quote.
A sharp exchange in the Chicago Record Herald features Mr Grasshopper declaring grasshopper pies in the Philippines and Mrs Grasshopper retorting that any man who pies him would not live to tell it. The odd dialogue plays as a quip on sensational culinary tales and bravado.
A Philadelphia Record item presents Sillicus Woman as a riddle that keeps people guessing and a Cynicus remark that they would rather be kept guessing than give her up. The brief notes the playful puzzle surrounding the woman.
Commerce and farming communities are offered liberal insurance policies at moderate rates. The ad emphasizes broad coverage and affordable premiums for businesses and farms, aiming to attract owners seeking dependable protection.
For sale in Oro Township Lot 36 second concession containing and describing 100 acres with 70 acres cleared and cultivated 30 acres hardwood bush and soil a light loam. Terms half down balance to salt purchaser Apply to Israel Emery Dalston P D.
A catalog note describing youths suits in single breasted designs with several styles patterns and fabrics. The item lists options for cloth choice and cut to suit young wearers.
Notice outlines sale terms and berth areas and concessions. Applications may be made to the Department of Crown Lands Toronto or Crown Timber Agencies Ottawa Sault Ste. Marie Port Arthur. E. J. Davis, Commissioner Crown Lands, Toronto June 1, 1901. No unauthorized publication of this advertisement will be paid for.
A large sale promotes the four School Re Opening event focusing on boys clothing. Organizers emphasize affordable uniforms and timely distribution to families as the new term begins. Community groups back the drive with volunteers and local sponsors.
On Friday morning Jake Gaudaur lost the world rowing championship to Geo Towns of England by five lengths on Rat Portage bay. The Toronto Telegram notes the surprise of locals who backed Gaudaur and praises his graceful acceptance of defeat as Towns claimed the title.
Capt Meeks leaves Barrie after seven and a half months to assume Army work in Uxbridge. Adjt and Mrs Burrows return from their wedding tour to lead SA meetings. Harvest Festival set for Sept 21 to 24. Bridal supper and public reception in music hall Tuesday featured a large attendance, a 5 30 to 7 30 supper, and a Salvation Army service led by Staff Capt Creighton, with welcome address and a silver butterdish presented.
Nineteen students are listed as in attendance this term at Barrie Model School. Names include J. T. Shaughnessy Edgar Alex Rose Orillia J. A. Gibb Gullingwood J. Leonard Simpson Thorn ton Geo Culbert Painswick J. W. Morrison Elmvale W. J. Morrison Painswick A. J. McAuley Orillia Annie E. Richardson Fergusonvale Minnie E. Crispin Barrie Mina Ross Allandale Rebecca Pollock Cookstown Bertha Shrigley Allandale Roberta Handy Glencairn Gee White Allandale Amelia H. Rainey Thornton Minnie M. Smith Utopia Marrion L. Stratton Orillia Maud Steele Orillia
An OCR fragment notes an event labeled Specialty Diseases Office-84 Durdop with an unclear reference to a location opposite Punt on vyore. The readable bits do not establish a clear date or outcome and the item appears as a damaged notice fragment from a historical page.
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