12 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1923
Page
1
A poetry excerpt by Edgar A Guest rails against oppression and dishonesty, urging integrity and warning that falsehoods and greed do not endure. The piece appears amid a longer historical handwritten document listing library rules, Sunday School details, and officers from 1850s-1860s, concluding with a closing note from L. Grant.
An editorial notes a New York Out Look list of 60 best children’s books rated by moral tone reverence patriotism and taste. Parents should guide reading, with at least one careful mother reading aloud to filter pernicious content and promote wholesome reading.
Correspondence outlines the 1848 Georgetown Sabbath School move begun at John Dolson’s home. John Foreman chairs and James Robinson serves as secretary as residents form the society to promote youth education and religious instruction. A plan for a small library is approved and membership rules are set, with annual and life membership options.
Milton residents consider a poultry show as lovers of chanticleers gather in town. At the Teachers Convention in the public school on Saturday December 5 about thirty teachers attended with discussions on Discipline Ungraded Schools Corporal Punishment and Tasks as Punishment. Lunch was served to visitors by the school staff. Also advertised are plants for gifts and decorations including ferns palms begonias primulas cyclamen and other greens from C W Papat Charles St.
A local small town merchant struggles to compete with wealthy corporations, forced to buy in small quantities and pay higher prices before a communal celebration. He endures scorn from larger buyers and quietly digs deep for his remaining dollar or two. Blessings on the resilient local businessman.
The Board met in the board room with J. B. Mackenzie chairing. A.G. Green acted as secretary. Actions include renewing Gore Dist Mutual insurance for 6000, appointing the chair and secretary to review policies, and hiring Mrs. Freyre as attendance officer for 1924. Financials show year wages and expenses totaling 12777 29 with receipts 18802 00 and balance 824 71. Minutes and statements were ordered published in the Herald.
The province debates motor truck traffic on highways and its impact on rail revenue and road maintenance. Critics argue heavy trucks demand stronger roads and higher costs, while subsidies for trucking may burden public finances and rail users. Farmers Son warns of licensing fee misalignment with road wear and calls for tax adjustments.
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