05 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1928
Page
1
A fragmentary poem urges more love for youth, charity in views, and a broader mind. It contrasts gentler thoughts with fleeting news and contemplates a day of clearer bonds, shared humanity, and hope for younger generations.
An old Youth's Companion advertisement touts a full length novel, short stories, poems, and guides as a gift for subscribing. It offers two monthly issues, a 12 color poster, and an 18 by 74 inch item for a limited price with orders due within 30 days from Boston Massachusetts.
A Milton report notes a burglar chase interrupted by cold wet pavements and a mitten bus incident. Two suspects escaped capture due to slick streets and rain, police say.
At the November meeting Wardens Nelson Lindsay Peel and Thomas A Binkelock Halton Mexara W J Beatty Brampton and Edward Agnew Milton reviewed the housing problem for the Peel Halton Home for the Aged. They proposed fitting the third storey as wards or building new quarters for the superintendent and matron. Action on expansion is feared to be delayed until 1929 amid costs. In 1918 the home cared for 38 patients costing 8144.87 with 31 067 in other expenses last year 85 inmates. A furnace blower failed during the period and coal costs rose.
Duncan Campbell of Moffatt led wins across the Royal Winter Pair show with Mayflower Stamp Diamond Stamp and Lavender Sweetheart securing top classes. The record lists numerous placements including senior calf, heifer, junior herd, and get of one dam, plus reserves and multiple animal group recognitions.
Miss Marion in Milton misses teacher duties due to illness and Mrs. P. C. Wilmott to teach temporarily. A Hamp shire lamb exhibit by Wilson is noted, with a death obituary for Joseph W. at Mill and Isobel, nurses in training at Guelph General Hospital.
Acton Mr H 8 Wilson undertakes changes at his Mill Street property to install a chopping mill. Russell Johnson is seriously ill with bronchitis but improving. Neighbors wish him a full recovery. Mrs E T Thetford died Saturday at home after illness, previously in frail health since a stroke two years earlier. Kilza Smith, widow of J D Burt, recalls marriage to W F Burt seventy seven years ago.
Fragmented reflections argue youth wealth and rapid travel, noting a consumer age with late holiday purchases and crowded planning. The piece laments neglect of reminders and urges thoughtful citizens to resist government overreach and new regulatory burdens shaping daily life.
Meaford ratepayers pass by law to lend 400000 to a company for a grain elevator in the town after an 817 to BO vote. The report also notes other local items including gas lighting, store openings, and a driveway of community actions.
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