12 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1928
Page
1
A list of prize categories from the Esquesing Township fair including horses cattle dairy cows Jersey Holstein endurance and breed classes. Awards noted for best Shorthorn Holstein Jersey and herd prizes with entrant names and entry numbers, plus a speaking contest silver cup open to local students with a ten minute limit.
Junior and senior pupils from Uesing Township and the towns of Georgetown and Acton compete for the Silver Cup. Contestants may be boys or girls under 20 years old, two selections required, same rules as the senior pupils.
A poem-like reflection urges stepping forward with faith once step at a time. It emphasizes not fearing the unknown, trusting God to open the way, and moving boldly toward assigned tasks with His guidance leading the journey.
A compiled list of student names with graded subjects and honors including C credits and various classes. Notable names include Norman Bailey, Lloyd Barth, Peter Hessey, John Bird, Joseph Bolger, Constance Deana, Charles Denison, John Dilly, Ruth Evana, Margaret Gandier, Marjorie Gault, Lulu Graham, Nell Hancock, Margaret Kennedy, Charles Kirke, Helen Lave, Harry Lawson, Edna Lunan, Erina McCamber, Florence McLaughlin, Eva Payne, George Sargent, Pearl Saxe, Pred Shortill, Sydney Silver, Charles Stockford, Evelyn Stockford, Gordon Sutherland, Eva Thompson, Jessie Wallace, Campbell Ross, Back John.
Production records have been broken by Canadian workers with August reporting 8 022 accidents and 41 fatalities. Benefits rose by about 58 000 dollars versus a year earlier. Authorities note profit linked to organized accident prevention efforts, with 75 percent of death cases involving some monetary payment.
The Industrial Accident Prevention Associations show a payroll of over three hundred million dollars across more than 8,700 industrial plants. Death cases total 45 within a specific organization group, comprising about one fourth of annual compensation deaths, with steady year by year declines noted.
A veinsat bridge is planned near 8 Hill Lowvalle. A farm near Appleby sold to Mr Goodwin of Toronto who will take possession soon. A ladies sweepstakes at Milton Golf Club was won by P W Cooke. Zimmernan public school completed with praise. M C R mail train damaged cattle guards at West Lorne. Ontario gold output for six months reached 15 977 080 dollars, up 224 868 from 1927. Alfred Bishop ran 1000 yards at C N E, placing fourth then ninth. Rev W K Allen returns from hospital and recovers. Halton Orange Lodges set parade for Sept 16 at Trinity United Church Burlington. A burning straw stack in Esquesing township attracted motorists along the highway between Brampton and Georgetown.
The Wealth Service of the Canadian Medical Association explains typical traits of a normal healthy baby. It covers appetite, digestion, growth, skin, eyes, sleep, and crying, plus milestones from birth to walking and talking. Questions about health are answered by mail at 184 College Street Toronto. diagnosis and treatment are not provided.
A poem contrasts country homes with city life. The speaker values urban children who bring joy and laughter to the doorstep, claiming their presence keeps loneliness away, as rural beauty cannot compare. The piece emphasizes youthful, playful energy over gardened abundance.
British youths aged 21 to 25 who have lived five years in Ontario gain farm training under an agreement. They will contribute 1,260 dollars while the federal government matches with a similar amount to back the project.
A motivational pledge urges personal strength for peace of mind and joyful outlook. It advocates health happiness prosperity for all, optimism for every situation, and enthusiasm for others success. It calls for self improvement, restraint from judgment, and resilience against worry anger and fear.
The piece notes public concern over expanding departments and commissions regulating daily life, arguing new laws harass reputable citizens, burden taxpayers, and curb liberties. It cites Justice Sutherland and Judge Johnson condemning meddling officials and intrusive statutes.
Halton public school inspector J M Denyss received leave of absence to attend the Third General Council of the United Church of Canada in Sere. A motor vehicle collision near Main Street caused two cars to crash, both badly damaged as drivers swerved to avoid another vehicle.
On Banday night a car with an intoxicated occupant claimed not to be the driver collided with another vehicle about three miles west of Acton. None of the occupants sustained serious injuries.
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