24 Apr 1913
Page 1
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
1
Mary Jane Westman, a bright student, faces a family burden when her uncle falls ill. She plans to help by gardening for neighbors, earning five dollars a week, while her aunt worries about propriety. Mary Jane’s determination showcases resilience and community support amid hardship.
A tale of Mary Jane Westman who takes humble work to earn respect and prize. Her factory, school, and community confront pride, labor, and dignity as she proves honest effort can earn the Peters gold medal. Apprenticeship, exams, and small-town virtue frame a lesson on perseverance and self-respect.
An Abanmah and a Nootsman travel across a western prairie. They shoot a single quail for breakfast the next day and agree the eater must be the one with the best dream from the previous night. They awaken to a humorous exchange about dream visions and glories of heavenly baskets and gold banks.
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