John Jantor and the singing that drew a father home
A fragment from a child's tale describes John Jantor hearing a song from the window as his father returns from work. The boy climbs down to fetch the singer, aided by a memory of a comforting melody and a plan to invite the mother back, ending with a family scene of reunion and shared song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
John Jiatar
John
John Junior
Tongth
Merle
Kaswa
Jnet
John Jantor
John Junto
Tyndal Heymour
John Juntop
John June Mat
Indiana
Gran Aoaa
Babel
Nave Lanti
Jin
Joli Walean
Glanduning
Faye Haver
Mauneu Rebiauay
Darby
Te Pontuer
Perewult
Hamby
Ile
de Hkirachan
Eckwood
Naatead
Jeruilah
Hintily
Nanagaweya
Tinily Teft
Owen Sound
Livahy
Forster
Moawhanw
Canada
Hyon
Abennal
Trow
Acton
Dundae
John Dright
England
Rochdale
Iy Pope
Canty
Bny Ottawa
Bne
AWA Lown
Mixed old world notes and local notices at Acton
A garbled clipping lists agricultural drainage plans at Ontario Agricultural College and a travel survey from Guelph. It mentions public notices, a memorial for John Wright, and local arrivals, marriages, and moves, with community updates from Acton and nearby banners.
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Endaritralnagge
Jourdan Hiboy
Department of Physics
Ontario Agricultural College
Ontario
Guelph
Auch Savey
Anweeyligg
Win
Paris Art Market Hype Exposed by Rochefort
M Henri Rochefort criticizes the Paris art export boom as fake and corrupt, predicting a crash as private galleries draw buyers away from public markets. He cites dealers chaining up the trade with counterfeit works, while American buyers chase novelty and wealth. The scene includes notable names and a vivid street gallery clash reflecting the era’s tension between authenticity and spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Henri Rochefort
Rochefort
France
Prized spectacles and social vice in a colonial account
Fragmented 19th century prose describes spectacle fashion for horses, moral concerns of drunken youth, and a local tale of gambling and vice. It mentions horse eye covering with feathered lenses, juvenile drunkenness, and a vigilante outdoor patrol in response to rising wine and spirits consumption.
Vine products touted in London Ontario ad claim health benefits
An advertisement from London Ontario markets Vine products as cures for chronic coughs colds and bronchitis. The copy claims digestive and bodily benefits, including appetite stimulation and improved sleep, naming various propounded ingredients and praising the product’s palatability.
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Acton Free Press
Kyghen
Tandon
J. Mardy “& Co
Ingland
MOOUG
Es Walter and
Propelucar
Wustness Directory
Fovios
Gray
M. D.C. ML
McGilu
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L. A. Drasnow
Mancown Harrie Aiaticat Annotation
Kira
Imoe—Vredorlok Hiyoot Acton, Gnt
Dea. B. Nore
Univarsity of
Toronto
Alton
Mackinnon Tanstaren
Horerton
Convrwaice Orvicm
bin Fitraat
Adi Monane
Acaurance Loan
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M. Deol
D.D
L.D
Dakrat
Avion
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Ab Hesitance
Pier Millend Vedderick Nowon Flymiena Oy
Mealred
Abcrobtowm
EB. Aun
J. Wardy &Co
Auvantiwing Contractors
Nuws Commusion Punts
Fleet Street
London
B.C
Wilaine
Sikina Meade
Ortey Fe
Seers
Mananaw
Vealdonse
Sean
Ole
HULL
Licesnen Avctionaga
Erin
Actun
McDonald Pacis
Cauntio Us
Kerr Lick
Wallington and
Welton
Ainiosm I. O
Vans Pound
Owion
Acton, Wi
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Wellington Mutual Insurance Company
Wainblisheq
Neahomoe + OUELPI, ONT
Everton
Eden Mills
Manitoba
Henry
Hortop
Savage & Co
Dominion
Omolal Watch
Inepadara
Grand Trunk
Nadiway
ONT
Stephen Cordiner
Min St
C. B. Ebbage
Main Street
NuresMos
Stone & Wellington
Cuelph “Business
Sollege
Mansonie Mluck
Upper
Wysuhant Ht
Guelph, Ont
Thay
Canad
Ing. Ite
College Ofica
Upper Wyndham Guest
Adilens
Malcolm MacCormick
Baskata
Sore
Palla
Cto
the Bond Hardware Co: Limited
Guelpie
A. D. Savage
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W. Gimson
Prapantel
Sciasory
Lyor
Mion
Strerr
Opporlio
Williams
Opsne Janney
Neex College
Youge
Farrard Hereste
Ara Jogne
Chothnant
Hiatt
Jethoda
Mit
Satvant Ork
Niavese
Awe
Clavel
Mill Strat
Custa Java
R. Noble Acton Flour’ and Feed Store
Rally Econ
W. Williams Mill
Claude
Warth
Milton Dollaew
Chas
Kruse
Martha C. Sansons
Jay Fat
Wong
Aton
Tia Guru
Vanioue
Silas Tonnett
Vibtahor IN
U Dhainadh
Biglaves
Autofae
Polydera
Anor
Voouviun
Vosuvig
Ineo
Pahe Pictures
Ford
Johnny
Hollu
Akuy
Wired Ag
Rysta
Mather
Rome
Min
Emily Thorton
Bay Lind
Liverpool
Nim
Long Ivtland
Dolly
Dellenstor
Aleep Alt
Allinur
Agkulok AL
Thite Hocano Vinoba
Gonniie
Nontaine Poptonate
Iran
Avery
WU Nixon
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