21 Nov 1923
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 21, 1923
Page
1
The prose paints a rural idyll with hills filled with song crickets and cattle grazing in dewy uplands. Meadow mushrooms, red stains on wood, wind through lindens, and jewel wood sparkles evoke a peaceful valley under golden sun.
An editorial argues that excessive risk taking by motorists pedestrians and workers leads to injuries and higher costs. It cites accidents across industry and praises a Hamilton foreman with 60 years accident free due to careful conduct, urging safer practices to curb the take a chance mindset.
Mrs Loud informs George town residents of a new dry goods business at 190 Main St offering ladies and children's underwear aprons cotton dresses and men and boys shirts with prompt attention and moderate charges. Also sells groceries provisions tobacco and more.
The Theo County Council repealed By-law No. 504 issuing 898,900 in debentures to cover provincial highway costs and passed a new by-law for 874,500. They plan to borrow 8,000 for current expenses, with 110,000 already borrowed. Tenders for debentures open November 24 at 2 p.m. Public damages claims were reviewed but no action taken. The council discussed road protection insurance and ordered bridge filling for Georgetown, aiming for early traffic opening.
The piece argues that length of civic terms matters little if voters stay engaged and elect honest officials. It notes war drives raised money and higher taxes strain business and urges taxpayers to study candidates, support capable locals, and ensure good school and town leadership as elections approach.
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