01 Apr 1931
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1931
Page
1
The verse contemplates courage beyond martial glory, contrasting wartime bravado with the enduring quiet endurance of leprosy and the crucifixion path. It honors Theodosia Garrison’s meditation on steadfast, restrained faith amid pain.
March 30 1931 Ontario House debates include J R Cooke defending Hydro purchases abroad and Tweed amendment vote 81 to 18. Legislation on Borstal system advisory board in England and court access in Ontario, plus a plan to study every child by a psychiatrist. Opposition to abolishing hunting dogs. fish and game law amendments to restrict gear and protect anglers and commercial fishermen. A $5 million grant for Northern Ontario development, with travelling auditors across ten districts over 18 years, and past $50 million spent with one irregularity proven. Budget items also cover hitchhiker provisions, cattle freight rules praised by Agriculture Minister Kennedy. Police annual report notes 1980 activity rise, with 14502 prosecutions across acts and 8079 under Criminal Code excluding Liquor Act. Home brew and American alcohol import complicate liquor enforcement. 6525 liquor violations, 5550 convictions, 1120 committals, beer and spirits value $96,618, with 21 murder or manslaughter cases closed.
The article profiles Prince George and the King’s other sons, detailing their naval training, flying, dancing, and social duties. It notes George’s health struggles, incognito wins in Cannes, and shared interests with the Prince of Wales, Duke of Gloucester, and Duke of York during their South America visit.
The March 23 summary cites slowed Ontario retail and farm purchasing due to bad roads and recession in livestock prices. It notes price cutting by department stores, weak wholesale volumes, and 49 percent under last year for automotives. Prairie provinces show generally dull trade with modest improvements in some staples, wheat cash at 57.5 cents, and cattle and coal shipments down from last year.
The text lists multiple eras of extended business downturns occurring in 1857 for 12 months, 1873 for 30 months, 1884 for 22 months, and 1893 for 25 months. It also mentions a lasting 8 to 10 months downturn in eggs and a 10 month patient-related downturn period.
A reflective poem excerpt emphasizes that life gains meaning from caring friends and shared kindness. It notes that without support from others, life would feel dreary, while true happiness comes from giving to and helping one another.
The article argues Easter Day underpins Christian doctrine, asserting Jesus rose from the dead as essential to faith and the Church. It notes Sunday memorials of the Resurrection, the historic significance of Easter, and the human instinct for an afterlife, resisting secularization.
Edith Bullivant from Georgetown High School outlines her lifelong goal to become a language teacher. She explains choosing languages, stresses hard study, and hopes to inspire parental pride while avoiding dependency. She mentions learning French, English literature, and potential travel to France to deepen language skills.
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