23 May 1923
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 23, 1923
Page
1
A reflective piece rails against treating Mother's Day as ceremonial, urging constant appreciation. It praises mothers' daily toil and sacrifice, urging readers to honor mothers every day with acts of affection and care.
Genery McPherson a 70 year old native of West Chingua country and son of the late Matthew McPherson died at his Cheltenham home in May. He leaves a widow and one son among surviving relatives.
The London City Council and London Chamber of Commerce warn residents to investigate stock proposals before signing. The notice notes that many investments in speculative incorporated companies pose risk, citing provincial and US restrictions and urging caution for those with little money to lose.
The Ontario Motor League and Ontario Safety League announce a safety essay contest for school children on how to avoid motor accidents. One hundred forty prizes totaling 200 will be awarded to essays that promote safe driving and attention to road dangers.
On Wednesday May 18 the Safety Shield and silk Canadian flag were presented to Provincial Paper Mills employees for Ontario’s best accident record in 1922. Class B mill achieved 0.87 lost days per employee, well below the provincial average of 2.68. Presentation by Safety Association official Costigane, with remarks by I H Weldon and Sid Saunders accepting for staff.
Terra Cotta visitors from Toronto. hospital. funerals for BE Eason and Denny McPherson. Mrs Evans Hayward in Gael General Hospital. Mrs John Stokes sick. Norman Scam opens Main Street butcher shop. Miss Mincie McCauley visits Toronto. Farewell sermon to Rev Hare. new pastor Spee Ray to conduct services next Saturday.
Fragmentary lines refer to Canadian National Railway and a corporate notice. Language is garbled with typos but hints at a broad national company message and public interest in railway affairs. No clear names, dates, or actions emerge beyond the referenced railway.
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