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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1939
Page
3
The Treasury release shows imports of 50 938 head of Canadian cattle weighing 700 pounds or more from April 1 to May 20, under the second quarterly quota. The May 31 figure equals 98.49 percent of the quota and suggests cross border supply dwindled sooner than earlier published estimates.
A notice from the Treasurer of Esquesing Township Halton County states a land tax sale will be held at the Stewarttown Council Chamber on July 7 1839 at 10 am if taxes and costs are not paid. The list of lands for sale is available at the Treasurer's Office and notices were published April May June 1939. George Leslie juror signs the notice.
A 1939 article argues that the Three E’s educate, engineer, enforce to reduce road deaths. It credits King George V’s tour of Ontario with heightened traffic safety, noting near-zero fatalities in visited areas but overall May deaths rose to 54. The piece urges daily adherence to accident prevention methods.
A column compiles editorials from Ohio Missouri Iowa and Eastern Kansas joking about kissing causes for hay fever. A revival meeting speaker confesses past misdeeds and ongoing faith. Wasaga Beach council approves buying 5000 gallons of oil to fight dust on back roads near Collingwood.
Supported by the Lord Mayor and local groups the Hull Canada Shop drew thousands of housewives in a bid to boost Canadian food imports. Canadian recipe books and Maple Leaf guides were distributed as 16 573 samples sold and 48 000 cookery books circulated.
Health League of Canada reports rising degenerative disease deaths with heart and artery disease topping 2000 monthly and Ontario leading with 3202 in 1936. Cancer diabetes deaths also up across provinces while aging population shifts explain increase.
A reflective piece contrasts two enduring truths with a warning about kindness and courage, presenting life as surface froth while inner virtues remain steadfast. The lines urge steadfastness and resilience against social choking trivialities.
In a conversation between a mistréa and a maid, the mistress exclaims she can write her name in dust and laments not being educated. The maid comments on the wonder of the moment, highlighting themes of literacy and social status.
Ottawa delegates back a plan to place Boy Scout troops in Ontario elementary schools as integral to education. Two new Indian troops join Ontario units, Tyendinaga and Spanish residential schools. The King’s Forest project plants 50000 trees near Holly and boosts total to 750000 with 147 scouts at Angus camp. Lenin’s wife praises English Scouting for fostering liberty, self reliance, and social habit formation.
Relief rolls in Orillia have fallen by about 200 since the year’s February peak. The decline shows evolving welfare needs as the year progresses.
In Ontario two neighboring farmers illustrate how personal factor drives success. One with 350 acres struggles despite labor limits and debt, while the other on 50 acres thrives with steady help, modern buildings, and active farming involvement. The contrast argues character over land size. Plans to widen Orillian’s main street appear in this year’s estimates.
Warm weather and the holiday season prompt families to plan summer escapes. Practical tips cover first aid kits, flashlights with fresh batteries, stove burners, boat motors, waterproof batteries, insect repellent, and portable battery radios for mobile use when cottages lack wiring.
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