30 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1922
Page
1
A verse urges perseverance with religious imagery and comfort amid struggle. The Canadian National Exhibition band competition records twenty entries this year, up from seven last year, with judging on Music Day Thursday August 31st.
Directory includes barristers solicitors doctors chiropractors auctioneers and insurers with offices in Georgetown Toronto and surrounding towns. It lists hours contact details and services for G Meir Dr T N Marcellus Dr T W Boss Dr OC V Williams Watson F L Heath J A Tracy Orrick Hourns and others plus clerks and post office routes.
Acton bowling fans seek a winter curling rink site while Geo Chapman and wife plan a Calgary visit for a month. Superintendent Wilson is wiring a new power line for Acton Tanning Co to secure 100 hp. Mrs R L Gregory and Leslie vacation at Wasaga Beach with Mr Gregory to join later. Mr and Mrs Obas Hynds and baby from Toronto spent the weekend with Acton friends.
Bailinatad Mr Evane of the Methodist Church away on holidays noted no service. Many Methodist members attended the Presbyterian Church Sunday. Miss Jessie McLellan of Toronto visiting at Mr John McKechnie's. Mr Hatl from Ash grove collided with a reckless driver on Friday evening, injuring Mr Halle with a broken arm.
Col F A Deacon, a Milton native with links to Toronto, owns four nearby farms totaling 600 acres at Unionville. The Canadian Countryman notes he spends summers on the property to provide a healthy varied home life for his family. The estate includes five streams, two of which drain away, giving the land its Glenburn Farms name.
Public information outlines new cheque stamp requirements for Canada where cheques issued after July must bear drawer stamps. Tax scales vary from 50 cents to 2 dollars for higher amounts, with a 2 cent stamp for receipts above ten dollars. Also notes a September issue of Rod and Gun in Canada featuring hunting and outdoors content.'
Henry Ford was fined eighty dollars for speeding through Leroy New York. The exhibition at Canadiana runs September 25 26 and 27 featuring trotting events and other attractions.
The community mourns the death of Wm McKay aged 52 who died at home after illness, with survivor details including wife Emma May Binclair and children. Also noted is the death of Mrs P Jervais of Limehouse after an operation, with survivors listed. The piece mentions church service, pallbearers, and locations in Owen Sound and Toronto. The column includes a sermon-like excerpt on farming by John Burroughs and a Canada building expenditures summary detailing seven months of the year, with emphasis on housing and streetwork.
The column laments high gasoline prices amid a surplus and urges constructive criticism to aid communities. It warns against malice, extols honesty in public service, and promotes financial prudence for savers and young workers, including opening bank accounts and prioritizing small savings.
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