Poem Lineage of Poets and the Love of Language
A fragmented OCR passage lists poets and writers including Shakespeare Pope Whitman Poe and Dryden, referencing a long line of literary figures. The text centers on admired verse and the lifelong devotion to clever phrases and crafted prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byte
Inewatng
Seipling
Kent
Wchauer
Launder
Bhelley
Yeats
Ltfaud
Bangwad
Thomas Gray
Gokbankh
Kinedey
Pope
Goy
Shakespeare
Hrvey
Dryden
Bint
Howells
Byduburne
Dobson
Magyt Ialeigh
Lyly
Heaumont
Mletcher
Lovelace
Ducking
Bunyan
Dekket
Herrick
Donvn
Johnson
The Great Banker and the Night Train Dispatch
A former railroad dispatcher recalls a May night near Winsor when a misread signal led to a near catastrophe. The tale centers on Bryan and McCluskey racing a freight toward Porters siding, a fatal error averted by a flagman and a tense rescue.
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Winsor
Gridley
Wincor
Harmon
Division
Une
Bryan
Porter
Jet McCluskey
Alga
Hannon
McCluskey
Porter's Siding
Fagman
Fils
Freman
Gentemen
Salt and Advertising Change in Trade Tactics
A medieval merchant argues necessity drives demand and ads have little value while coastal barter and inland trade rely on salt. Modern ads promote packaged salt, appealing through cleanliness and convenience, shifting buyers to advertised goods over loose bulk purchases. The piece notes rising preference for advertised products despite traditional bargaining and bulk sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawk
Uitte
Whitels
Old Temperance Vision and Acton Street Trees
An 1870 reminiscence from Acton recounts the Sons of Temperance planning a hall move and building alterations, detailing the purchase of a lot near Wesleyan Church, the staged removal of the hall, and the impact on local maples. It laments tree losses from removals, urges city bylaws to protect shade trees, and notes long-term consequences on town streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joly Cameron
Tin Feet
Acton
Temperance Hall
Church Street
Edward Nicklin
Willow Street
John Street
Hultah
Durlal
Winter & Howitt
Angus Dallas
Jane Ann Dallas
Lorents
Jota Warren
Esquen- Jag
Sons of ‘Temperance
Churely Street
Bro
Cook
Robert Warren
I Snyder
Bre
Hlalt
Malcolm McPherson
Bredames Nicklin
Robert
Nile
Chaich Gureet
le Caminsy
Michael Pelt
Epetght
Atresia
Uinto
Speight
Telephone
Hydro Hnemen
Seldon
Mnemen
John
Church
Elgin
MecComb
J Acton
Western Fair set to thrill Ontario crowds this September
The Western Fair enters its first consecutive exhibition as the largest ever, with the Manufac turers Building Confederation Building and Live Stock Arena highlighting new exhibitional architecture. The Western Fair Board plans a full week from September 8 to 15 drawing families friends and visitors for education and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stern Ontario
Confederation
Western Palr Board
Aunt Polly Receives Long Awaited Letter from Eastwood kin
In a bustling scene, Min Peturyul suspects a letter from Eastwood will arrive soon as Aunt Polly and her niece discuss silent letters that may reveal the writer. The niece reads a missive from Elmtea Thompson asking for family names and a long overdue address, hinting at old feuds and unresolved questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min Peturyul
Eastwood
Polly
Hota ‘Thompson
Mra Pettingull
Ana
Abu
Dames
Elmtea Thompson
Weekly Fashion Tints under sheer chiffon frock ensemble
A dainty undergarment set ideal for a sheer chiffon dress. The bandeau features four sections with shoulder straps and a back closure, while the step-ins are cut full for freedom of movement. Crepe de Chine or radium fabric in pastel shades with local applique at the step-ins.
German Farm Prosperity Sparks Courtship Twist
In Kankakee County the German immigrant Fritz Loeb buys twenty acres and prospers, while neighbor Ed Bunch loses his farm. After marrying into Fritz’s life, the widow Bunch and her two boys move in as Fritz’s wealth grows and the farm declines for the widow. The tale ends with Fritz seeking the widow, claiming ownership of the family farm and its cows, setting a grim dynamic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Dingo Fritz Loeb
Bunch
Germain Fritz
Fritz
Mr. Bunch
Spaniol Bays
All in the Family in Cassidy Household Budget
A dialog shows Mr Cassidy proposing that four men be hired at seven dollars weekly each to save twenty eight dollars, while Mrs Cassidy insists on shared domestic duties and costs. The exchange reveals tensions over wage savings, labor division, and the burden of household labor within the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terence
Mr. Cassidy
Patsy
Tony
Cusaldy
Clu
Terence and the Baby * “Yea “ and Mr Casaidy, Approvingly “and Patsy Willelp
Casuily
Cassidy
Will Nutt
Mr Cassidy
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Ohy Acton Ree
Weedon
Httle
Weel
Choris
Amine
THE
OLD Sons OF Temperance
Vision
Western Fai
Creed
Uae
Ol. Meduot
Hanna Bros
Kumely ‘Tractors
London
Canada
HH. Saunders
Woo. Jackson
Nuring
Toronto
Gratuntos
Canadian National Electric Railways
H. A. Coxe Telephone
Brest
le Atkine
Nest Singhe
Duncan Campbell
Walter Scentner
Callander
Murrey
Cindy
J Peldfug Pea Co
Value Bao
AD Savane
Guelph
James Colaie
Geo Cowle
Taylor Ferber Co
John Taylor
J. J. Kerr
Hort Chyurs
George Benton
Nicol
Bank of Nova Scotia
Stuart Ist
Malcoty Melawn
Merchant
Cash
James Ghimpeur
Robert Stewart Co
James Symon
Wo Swaeckhamer
Bank of Montreal
Ist
Coxe
Andrew Wilson Co
Gilson Manufacturing Co
Pioneer Equipment Co
Henry Berl
John Mowat
Hales
Geo Edwards
T Eaton Co
Joc Milne
Mauchey's Bread Ltd
Charles Meleown
Jack Stewart
Gan
W Davia Co
Maple Leaf Economy
WJ Patterson
AE Robison
Orrien Lamb's
Tony Seynuck
Ben Vincent
McNiven
Bell
Ane
J Mf
Gobe
Alex
Enarey
Vale
PL. Ven Co Ltd
Milton
Do Oh Smith
HO Mainprize
G Ho Lantz
EM Vincent
A McCann
Actos
Coa Conway
EJ Nelson
Wolkstagna Inet
Kompies Ltd
Baniiten
Wats
Mest
HP Muare
Dareral
James Chirdines
Ove Bal
AL Mebaafy
Clekens
EE Wiles
Pat
East Chleho
Denon
Mutter
Reeves CO Bwacktainer Basi Cuutnet
Heaers
Mutter li Paints
Dred McCutcheon
Most Hive
Donur
Mrowne
Purity
Donor
Ee Nelson
Deon Og
Ccchoney
Bou
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