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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
2
The June 1908 immigration total reached 16 037 with a yearly trend favoring European and Asiatic arrivals, while United States settlers increasing slightly. Canada notes overall 04 119 immigrants for the calendar year to date, contrasting with 109 11 in 1907's first half, amid labor market concerns and policy shifts to curb entry.
A rough Saturday game between Acton and Georgetown drew the largest crowd of the season. The teams were evenly matched with Georgetown slight favorite due to Lavor Thia in earlier innings. Crowd unrest and several quarrels marred the event, ending in a slim visitor victory with a final score of 8 to 6.
Winnipeg dispatch reports a major fire in the Kootenay Valley British Columbia destroying Fornio and damaging nearby Crows Nest and Heather. At least 70 lives missing or lost as evacuations to Hosmer and hospitals proceed. authorities seek relief and aid.
Citizens stayed home for Civic Holiday while visitors from Toronto and surrounding towns attended a lengthy sports program under Court Credit and Independent Order of Foresters. The event featured high jump, long jump, pole vault, and track events with many participants from Acton Bronte Georgetown and Toronto. The evening garden party, chaired by Geo L Mitchell of Toronto, drew a large audience and praised performances by Donald C McGregor and W I White with Miss Clara Guano as accompanist.
The council met Tuesday with Neave Harley presiding. Alexander McDonald is named tax collector for the year and a by law funds watering Main and Mit Stroola with a special rate. Various accounts including merchants and hardware firms were ordered paid.
The passage criticizes railway employers and provincial schooling, then promotes Dr Shoop remedies. It lists products like Magle Ointment and Pink Pain Tablets and claims quick relief, with stock language about dealers and mail orders. The text reads like an old-time advertisement with misinformation.
A community gathering in a small town near Baplington Moach attracted hundreds as a special train ran short of capacity. Families traveled long distances and waited for regular service. the event featured a large youth turnout, a church gathering led by pastors including Rev J Golt and Dr Clark, and a 4:30 pm series of games with prizes won by children such as Lothair Arnold.
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