Riddles Parade by Christina Hoxpottt
A garbled poem section presents riddling lines about everyday objects and body parts in a playful list. The text attributes the verses to Christina Hoxpottt and lacks clear news context or events.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
6
Acton News Roundup From The Free Press August 24 1899
Twenty years later notes on local contractor building, new offices at Acton Tanning Co, residents moving north, and the Crescent advertising push. Fire on Wm Carradice bush area scorches over a thousand acres. deaths report John Perkins Jr aged 24 formerly of Acton. Also railway trips to Waterloo and Brandon and list of residents moving to Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Mount Campbo
Waterloo
Galt
Graham
Havid Whe
Milton Ont Tueaday
County Council
Alex. Crippa
Acton Tanning Co
Acton
Arden
Mins Hales
Winnipeg
Carradice
Noxwasguneya
Perkine
Gloversville
N.Y
John Perkins, Jr
Self medical care in animals and early pain remedies
A survey of animal self healing notes wild creatures nursing wounds with natural methods. Ants seal cuts with mouth fluids while chimpanzees press a wounded area and leaves to aid healing. Domestic cats dogs and cattle are cited using simple self care like rest water and rubbing. The article also touches on human pain relief and mystical ideas about pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Herald
Fragmented dialogue from a rural scene in the dark
A puzzled farmer questions a man about chores and lighting the lantern. The exchanged lines imply rough speech and confusion in a night kitchen or shed.
Sunday School Lesson on Social Responsibility
The lesson centers on helping the needy and acting with kindness. It emphasizes faith proven by works, aiding the hungry, clothing the naked, and supporting the oppressed, with guidance for different age groups and weekly readings.
Forgetting what we should remember in a noisy world
A reflective meditation on forgetting wrongs and embracing forgiveness, citing Mark Twain and Hubert A Bare. It argues we should forget unkind words and injuries, forgive others sincerely, and focus on joyful aspects of life. It cautions against excessive urgency and ties in a short medical ad for Parmalee’s Vegetable Pills and a few humorous anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
Hin Puplia
Lesnona
Mlatakot
Tia
Hubert
Ontario fall fairs announced with dates by region
The Ontario Department of Agriculture lists fall fair dates for communities including Arthur Brampton Burlington Caledon Georgetown Oakville Rockwood Waterdown Woodbridge and Toronto. Fairs are set for late September to mid October with varying start dates in each locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Actod
Arthur
Brampton
Burlington
Ana
Erimeee Nee
Georgetown
Builon Cae
T and & Oakvills
Rockwood
Bucounning
Toronto
Waterdown Wan
Mieneeerna
Woodbridge
Fragmented Thoughts on Life and Morality
A jumble of aphorisms and reflections on happiness kindness and work. It mixes advice about daily routine and virtue with distorted phrases and unclear anecdotes. The piece mentions a mufti and a man who clawed his face, with gambling cited as a cautionary example.
The Spirit of Courtesy and Its Limits in Society
A discussion on etiquette moralizes about the spirit of courtesy versus rigid rules. It cautions against judging character by dress and urges kindness as the true measure of social conduct. Also promotes Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a quick relief for bronchial irritation and choking sensations.
But She Was Willing at Lambu Club Suthering
A story recounted by George M. Cohen at Lambu Club recounts a dispute from youth about forcing a kiss. A friend argued a man could kiss a girl without consent, while another believed consent was required. They tested it. the man won after a brief struggle and kissed the girl ardently for several minutes. The girl sighed that she had not truly won and proposed another attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buslpeas
George M. Cohen
Slory
Kian
New York Globe
Nervous Breakthrough From Root Remedy Claims
A Newark woman credits J. J. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing a nervous breakdown after doctors warned of permanent decline. She reports improved strength and ability to work, saying the remedy reached the root of her nervous condition and restored normal health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kelly
Lydia E. Pinkham
Uae
Romantici Patten
Minsa Kelly
Newark
J. E. Pinkham
Misa Kelly
Developing the churchgoing habit among youth
The New Orleans Christian Advocate argues that many congregations and preachers fail to create lasting engagement for children and young people. It contends duty to attend church is weak and childish whim may shape lifelong habits, urging stronger spiritual training now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clft
New Orleans
Christan
Freight and Express Service in Toronto by G Agnew Agent Acton
Fright and express services operate daily with special express freight, pickup and delivery at any address in Toronto. The notice lists schedule times and daily except Sundays, with various service options and an agent named G Agnew of Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dally
Hunday
Toronto
G. Agnew
Acton
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