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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1895
Page
2
The installed council for the current year aims to address electric lighting improvements, establish a public cemetery, and strengthen fire protections. They plan to appoint committees to study lighting costs, create a centralized burial ground for all denominations, and ensure faster steam access with better hose attachments and fire equipment.
City council discusses fire department oversight",
J A Vance elected Skip replacing John Steele who quits curling this season H B Allen joins committee in Vance seat W T Wood and Geo Hetherington named Skips for Tankard matches to be played likely January 30 in Peterboro Port Hope players expected tonight for a 5 15 pm game Two rinks from Port Hope head this evening for the match
Winnipeg dated report notes Manitoba Patrons urge Governor General to seize land grants from northwestern railways as security for 30 year bonds at 3 percent, with gross railway earnings flowing to the government treasury and a first lien on the railways, while the platform includes prohibition on a close vote.
A Hamilton reader recounts how Dr Williams Pink Pills relieved indigestion and general debility after a year of minimal help from doctors. Mrs. Stephens reports regained strength, improved spirits, and two years of good health since starting the treatment. The piece also notes local social serenades at Councillor Coe and others.
A school room tale shows how positive trust and purposeful tasks can reform troublemakers. A teacher assigns leadership to a mischief maker and later has him complete a copying task, earning praise and respect from peers. In Peterboro, conservatives plan a February 7 gathering with ministers Foster Hagwart Patterson Montague and Wallace to hear political addresses.
In a year end note the Peterboro clothing firm extends hearty congratulations and well wishes for the season. The letter thanks patrons for their support during 1894 and acknowledges the many marks of favor shown the City Clothing Store by residents of Peterboro and surrounding country.
Our annual January sale has long been a success and this year we will clear winter stock including ready made clothing overcoats and furnishings for men youths and boys. Prices reduced by 25 percent on all ordered suits and overcoats during January.
About 35 members of Peaceful Dove Lodge No. 135 IC OF presented Grand Master W. H. Hoyle in Cannington with a solid good jewel at his West ward Home. The front bears the dove with olive branch and a sun disc with an open hand and heart in palm. Reverse is engraved with the presentation details. Hoyle thanked the brethren as supper followed and the evening included songs.
From the Education Journal the piece argues against overidealism in teaching and urges sustained effort. It cites causes of dulness, attributing memory and attention issues to chronic nasal congestion and frequent colds. many dull pupils breathe through the mouth and suffer related ailments.
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