Exemption Decision Changes War Work Resolve
Ben Washburn faces draft doubts as he weighs claiming exemption vs. supporting his family. After a moral push from his mother and a pivotal talk with employer Tom Trent, he chooses to forgo exemption and remain in essential war work. Jennie cheers Tom’s decision to stay in service, reaffirming family duty and solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len
Uluter
Choa
Len Nat
Toms
Mr. Trent
Alga Tel
Yen
Mr. Strent
Ren
Ben
Trent
Weent
Tadtaflon
Tad Sayz
Air
Otto
Murs
Husus
Trant
Air Trant
Porthus
Gordon
Marna
Tocwl Ea Crpton Board
Draftsmen discuss exemption amid war orders and old ties
In a factory drafting room Tom Trent learns the Exemption Board may favor war workers while Hen Washburn, a long time friend, plans to claim exemption to support his mother and sister. The two families drift apart as Tom’s career advances and Hen faces financial strain at home.
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Clara Tapeal
Clara
Tom Trent
Bis
Ken
Mra
Washburn
Bea
Ben
Ile
Geuno
Clara. U
Cas Wiman
Len
Trent
Vila
Tom
Tin
Ivo
Why
Jen
Ren
Jennie
Bom
Colt
Met
Hen Washburn
Ron
Lim
Flo
Alyzer
Thanla
Shere Saytt
Aleebeal
Meh School
Nusfutherauake
New York
Yion
Tun
Shere
Toms
Flan
Gara
Belief in Others Sparks Service to Neighbors
Quotes emphasize how trust from friends helps individuals believe in themselves and envision success beyond current errors. The message urges using that confidence to better serve the community and neighbors.
Twenty Years Ago Helivols Reopen and Seed Fair Winners Named
Twenty years ago Helivols reopened for the day as Paul Kennedy won first prize for white wheat and a prize for a new white wheat variety at the annual Seed Fair. The Main and Mil Stredla lawn hosted the annual picnic with about forty attendees. A local vote on prohibition was set for September 29 as preparations for rolling up a majority continued. Farewell tributes were given to Dr. J. and Mrs. Uren by the Methodist Church. Two marriages noted: Russell Macpherson to Agnes Macpherson in Galt and Gowdy to Holmes in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kennedy
Guoion
Main
Turton
Idind
Uren
Methodist Church
How Captain Fryatt Died on the second anniversary of execution
The account recalls Captain Fryatt's execution after his ship capture by a German submarine. Witness M Willan Hartnell, in Holland, relays late moments of Fryatt’s trial and execution, noting the fear and pressure surrounding the decision and describing Fryatt's dignified conduct under confinement and in final hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mryattu
M. Willan Hartnell
Holland
Bryattifs
Aruges
Mir. Hartnel
Pryatt
Toy Bia
Hartnell
Heuse
Ino
Capt. Fryatt
Bin
Ada
Fryatt
Platesn Rifles
Bryatta Manly
Harwich
Carelund
The Happy Man Poem Excerpt by John D. Wells
A short verse reflects on contentment born from labor and humble service. The speaker values honest toil over wealth and finds peace in home and love. The piece emphasizes self sufficiency, quiet dignity, and faith in a just reward at life’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Wells
Letter defending YMCA A and critique of canteen and charges
A Canadian WWI soldier, Private Frank Day of Lake Avenue, writes from France July 28 1918 defending the YMCA YMC A work and benefits while criticizing alleged overcharges and policy changes such as the wet canteen. He notes price relief on tobacco and food, library loans, and free activities, while urging scrutiny of the campaign to discredit the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. A
Campo
Pte
Rank Day
Wansborough
Lake Avenue
Uervito
Owen
Canada
France
Foore
GC. A
England
Alnce
Y. Bf
O. C
Boya
Uselesa Association
QO. C
Hoya
Singlah
Timould
Mlcg A
Canais
Soilore
Yoyra
Frank Day
Girls Find Fresh Air in Narrow Basement Window
Two young women in a department store basement discover a thin skylight vent and savor a rare glimpse of the outdoors. They reflect on air quality and the value of a small blue sky, imagining future improvements to give others a better view.
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Ruth
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The
Acton Free Press
Acton Congress
Pase Trust
MIL Direct
Acton Ontario
United States
Faltorial
Hualpoor Omcoe
Lia Trealdence
Business Directory
Thos, Gray
McGill L&c. P
Edinburgh
Y P
B. Glanrow
Luritinh Medical Association
Onico
Frederick Breet
Acton
Ont
John Lawson
Ontario
Yage
Omico
Arthurs
MU Street
A. J. Mackinnon
Omco
Cate Daaumsa
J. M. Bell
D.D
Dentral
Toronto Univerasity
Ofice
Corner Mill
Trederick Streets
H. P. Mooney
Oxilco
Fuse Press Office
Francis Nunan
Wyndham Street - Guelph
Williams
RJ. Kerr
Halton
Wellington, Peel and
Dufferin
City of
Guelph
Acton Et al
Free Press
Mercury
Tho
News
Roy Hindley
Sales
Heal Eastute
Ospringe
J. E. Cheevers Book Binder Quabec
St. East Guelph, Ont
D.alex. Niven
Ontario Land
Burveya
Nurveya
Archit
McLean
Douglas
Quelpll
Dominion
Tosento
Hamilton & Sons Cor
Norwich & Woolwich Bus
Gvelbh
Bank of Nova Scotia
College of Business
Vaiday Capital
Breources
W. XK
Graham Astlag
Kale Bima
Savage & CO
Wyndham
Fine China
Quaiph
Kenney Bros
Euting Uhoca
Jain Street
the Guelph Trust Co
Gm Ontario Threatment and Savings Society
Charles I
Dlowite
Mrealdent
George Db. Worbert
Leyaldent
H. Howitt
J Mekkterry AL
Petrie Wiltuin Bt
Phin
Wyndban
Cork
Guelon
McElderry
Mansuing
Jonnson
the Bond Hardware Co. Ltd
Planetone
NLL
Plancu
C.W. Kelly &Son
Wyndham Street
Quelph
C. C. Speight’s
Pandora
Sarah
C. C. Speight
Nome
Aled
Talen
Haltimore
Elag
Ton
Theo
Ana Sinclar
Mother
Den
Yen Washburn
Ason
Twen
Jonnla
Toron
Fred HL
Rushell MacPherson
Rav. Abherson
OH. McD. Runsall
Vancouver
Agnea
A. H. Macpherson
Galt
Gowdy-Holmes
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