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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
12
Offers include 6 room bungalow 3500 5 room cottage 1300 7 room house on large lot with stable 1500 5 room cottage with water and electric 1300 4 room brick house with water and electric light 3200 9 room brick house with large lot 3500 5 room house water and light 3000 6 room brick with conveniences 1900 Plus several farms 50 to 250 acres at reasonable prices.
Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Alexander Cowan. Executors' solicitor is Barrie Ontario. Dated September 19 1922. 88 40¢.
An editorial recalls a 1316 English coal ban and contrasts it with today’s winter threats. It laments European and American indifference to Turkish massacres while noting the Armenian crisis and a supposed revival of the sick man of Europe.
The article argues Fire Prevention Day is nationally important and urges the Dominion to act through an education driven campaign to conserve property and reduce fire risks.
The note proposes observing Thanksgiving on November 6 this year, the armistice anniversary Monday, and urges the G. W. V. A. to hold a brief union service at the soldiers' memorial on Thanksgiving Day.
The Ontario Safety League urges motorists to join the newly organized Safe Driver’s Club to promote careful driving after a circular notes that 50 percent more people were killed in Ontario auto accidents in the first half of 1922 than in 1921. Col John A Currie is chosen to contest Southeast Toronto for the Conservatives in the upcoming by election. In his acceptance speech he recalls an incident with Drury in North Simcoe but omits any remark about T E Ross’s actions toward the Colonel in the last election.
A professional rat exterminator has cleaned Oshawa of rodents and other municipalities follow. Citizens recognize damage from rats and over 200 million dollars worth of foodstuffs are destroyed by ro dents in the United States each year.
The piece notes national anthems for winter featuring Simcoe with the Reformers. It references lines Keep the home fires burning and Darling I am growing cold as potential seasonal anthems.
The old game of pitching horse shoes returns with leaners and ringers scoring points. Barnyard golf is promoted as a cheap, timeless pastime.
The Hamilton Spectator notes dentists face a choice on advertising. Patients feel they already have influence without added publicity.
A Galician girl passed the Winnipeg Entrance Examination with 834 out of 900, about 94 percent. Three years earlier she could barely speak English, proving that immigrant children can advance with supportive parents and effort.
Perth Courier notes many small cemeteries are rough and unkempt as families move away and make no care provisions. If former residents could see current conditions they might reconsider.
Masonic lodges of Saskatchewan provide thirty scholarships of 300 dollars each to help prospective teachers complete training at the province’s Normal Schools. Last year thirty one scholarships were awarded under similar conditions.
The Renfrew Mercury urges hiring a singing teacher for town schools and The Examiner agrees, noting singing is beneficial. The Barrie education committee, while endorsing musical instruction in principle, finds the expense unjustified given heavy school taxation.
Meaford Mirror editor notes that Canadian women in politics have short tenures. Miss Agnes McPhail, M.P., warned against the Boy Scout movement claiming it trains youth for war. The author argues Scouts aim to build physical, mental, and moral strength and citizenship.
Monday October 9 is proclaimed Fire Prevention Day with activities in public schools and city meetings. The message urges owners and occupants to remove fire hazards and reduce costly losses from fires caused by carelessness.
The text notes Ontario expenditures of 4.46 per person in 1914 versus 9.71 during the Drury Government. It recalls Drury’s campaign claim that Hearst was overspending, concluding with a wry remark about political irony.
The special committee on hotel accommodation faces criticism for a lack of strong suggestions after open sessions in Toronto. Observers doubt the committee can deliver adequate guidance despite substantial spend, and fear few practical ideas will reach Queen's Park.
A contingent of Shriners from Toronto and Haileybury arrived in Barrie by train and walked 259 to Allandale. The group from Rameses Temple included a brass band and burlesque act. Local Shriners participated in the parade while 70 candidates were initiated at Haileybury under Potentate Dr. Wright.
Members of the Young Women's Missionary Circle of the Baptist Church plan a special meeting Monday to bid farewell to Miss Scott of Toronto who will depart for India to undertake mission work among the Telangus under Baptist church auspices.
John McCarthy of Tay versus Mrs. Emma Willett of Tay and her son Edward were involved in a dispute over farm chattels seized to cover court costs. The case, heard by Mr Justice Mowat, saw Willett act as her own solicitor. judgment previously favored Willett on appeal, with McCarthy appealing again. Justice Mowat reserved his decision.
The Oro School Fair at Oro Town Hall drew 721 entries on Monday September 25 the largest list ever for North Simcoe with 53 russet apple entries and extensive displays of flowers fruit vegetables and grains judges struggled to pick winners all exhibits came from public school pupils up to age 12. Vespra School Fair followed on Saturday September 23 at Severth Line School House and also reported strong attendance and success.
Over 70 Loyal True Blues and friends attended a corn roast in the L O L Hall last Friday evening. It was the lodge's first such event with songs games music and dancing. Mrs John Bowmar W M led the affair assisted by several officers and members. The lodge plans more social events and an active winter season.
Provincial speed cop B E Sutton booked most of 27 alleged speedsters on the Barrie Stroud highway on Sept 16. The 27 are summoned to pay or appear in Barrie on Sept 30. Magistrate Jeffs fined two more speeders, F F Fox of Toronto and the Canadian Bank of Commerce of Toronto, $10 and costs. Read the Adler Column.
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