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15 Oct 1930
Page 1
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1930
Page
1
A series of incomplete time stamps appears: 7:48 am, 9:56 am, 12:48 pm, 2:48 pm, 4:00 pm, 48 pm, and 11:48 pm. The garbled OCR leaves unclear events or context linked to these times.
Clarence H B Wiggins listed as barrister solicitor and notary at Public Offices O Neill Block Georgetown Telephony 158 with addresses and titles in the directory. The entry records his professional roles and office location for public services.
A frightened child recalls a visit by a nurse and a dramatic tale of a baby with a head wound. The narrator, Ralph Gordon of Toronto, reflects on his father's explanation of a stork delivering the infant and contrasts it with his aunt Mary's lack of a baby. The piece blends rural-sounding dialect with a blunt urban setting.
The article debunks the white elephant myth and explains Siamese belief in royal elephants. It details how a baby elephant with unusual markings is chosen, transported to Bangkok, housed in the royal palace, and celebrated with processions before final blessing by the king and church dignitaries.
The British and Foreign Bible Society’s new report In the Mother Tongue celebrates vernacular Bible translation and native speech shaping faith. It notes about six hundred thirty translators, praise for Roscoe Helme, multi language work in Eastern Canada, and a Saskatchewan farmer’s gift powering Scripture distribution and a colporter’s support. The preface by Edwin Smith commends the readable presentation and clear accounts of the Society’s work.
A historical reflection warns against leaving pets home alone during emergencies. It cites a basem ent dog death when furnace fire trapped a pet, and a cat asphyxiation from a gas-filled room. Advice urges arranging a trustworthy caretaker or keeping the animal outside when away for days or weeks.
Ontario fairs report unprecedented attendance with Caledonia in Haldimand County drawing about 10 000 visitors. Royal Winter Fair directors praise Canadian agriculture amid favorable hay crops and plans for a larger exhibition. Reports note wheat prospects good while Western root crops falter. beets and grain show strong yields. Ontario offers special prizes for Chicago show entries and urges farmers to send exhibits from Guelph.
Jos Wilson, Ontario Agriculture Department representative in Hastings County, notes that Rural School Pairs attract larger crowds and show higher quality exhibits. The program adds first aid, music, singing, and recitation contests, with students learning vegetable and flower displays and livestock care. Girls receive domestic science companions and cooking features persist, while Rural- School Pairs complement Fall-Pairs and deserve ongoing encouragement.
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