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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 17, 1919

Page

2

Easter Returns Bring Anne and Jean Together

In a rural Easter tale, Anne confronts loneliness after Allen’s absence and overhears a tender scene between Allen and Jean. She realizes Jean’s sacrifice to share her home, and a renewed warmth grows as Anne and Allen reconcile with a hopeful plan for a bright, communal future.

Allen Anno Aho Anne Bailey Jean Darrow Bailey Farm Anna Jean Lke Dean Chief Allen White Alen Jean’ Gormorrew Ant Allen Bho

Siblings clash over a dog and a wedding plan

In an old scene two siblings, Allen White and Anne, quarrel over Jean Darrow's fair and a dog. Allen admits love for Anne and proposes marriage, while Anne wrestles with jealousy and fear, glimpsing a future shaped by family duty and affection.

Allen White Anne Anna Allen Maka Shindal Anno Jean Darrow Joan Darrow Ballay Jean Thex Annie Laut Jéan Darrow Atlan Olater Alan Allan Hert Slater Atlan White Anns Rornell

David Lubin and the Refrigerator Car Legacy

Ruth Davis Sievens recalls David Lubin, inventor of the railroad refrigerator car, and his push for global agricultural cooperation. Lubin’s work helped feed the world during wartime by enabling efficient food distribution and laying groundwork for Hoover’s international food control.

David Lubin Lubin David Bubly Itusaia England United States Secretary of Agriculture France Germany Italy International Institute of Agriculture Herbert Ruth Davis Sievens

War Savings and Thrift Stamps Encouraged by Homemaker

Mrs Brown explains how thrift stamps help save money through small regular purchases. She notes she notices posters in stores and banks and believes careful buying yields savings even if exact amounts aren’t tracked. The plan emphasizes War Savings Stamps when savings are substantial.

Maru Krown Pantomeca Banks Brampst Sho Topadd Mire Brown

The Habit of Good English

An essay urges the value of speaking and writing correct English as a social and practical virtue. It warns against slang and sloppy grammar, noting habits form through reading, poetry memorization, and consistent practice to achieve “soot English.”

The Risen Jesus: Lesson Summary for Sunday School

A Sunday school lesson reviews Mary Magdalene and the other Mary's discovery of the empty tomb and the angel's message. It emphasizes Jesus risen, present, and loving, guiding believers with comfort and ongoing presence, ending with next week’s Holy Spirit topics.

Mary Magdalene Mary Jesus Galilee Quillee Christ Jeaus John Wridty

What 10 a kilowatt means in electricity measures

The article explains kilowatt and watt units, tracing the watt to James Watt and detailing typical uses of one kilowatt hour. It lists appliances and actions such as lighting cigars, powering clocks, heating, cooling, running fans, and operating a car or mixer, illustrating energy amounts in everyday terms.

James Watt Koopie

Contested Challenge Echoes Between Runner and Challenger

A quoted exchange shows one challenger taunting a famous sprinter offering to select courses and claim a prize, while the sprinter responds with defiance. The dialogue hints at a public betting or wagering dispute over training or competition.

Stuart Kitty Dollara

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