03 Dec 1885
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1885
Page
1
A young man seeks employment in a small town, listing possible jobs from gardener to farmer to dry goods clerk. The townspeople discuss his prospects as money tightens and unemployment rises, concluding many youths struggle to find steady work and turn to vices or poverty without proper trade skills.
Janet Barton confronts a cruel choice as Mark Grayson sails in a violent gale toward his ship the Vulcan. When his boat tears on rocks, she braves cold seas to cling to him and share death or survival, later nursing him back to health and considering a new life as his wife.
Poem fragment urges practical benevolence over mere praise. Speaker emphasizes aiding the hungry and poor, bringing them from life’s highways to home, and worshipping God through deeds. Ends with a call to love God by acts of mercy.
A fragmentary verse scene describes biting frosts and autumn breezes as tramps return from summer wanderings. The grave summons to work or risk jail evokes hardship and looming seasonal change.
The paper praises Warner's Safe Cure, citing personal investigations and endorsements. Bishop Edward Wilson of Ottawa calls it the most valuable remedy, while Rev. William Henderson of Prescott reports health gains. Other clergymen from Aultsville and Winborne share favorable experiences and lasting benefits.
A minister visits the Browns, hears house noises, and is invited to discuss improving Thursday evening prayer meetings. Mrs Brown expresses pride in the new preacher while Solomon hides his snarl. The scene shows domestic tensions and cordial church outreach.
An elderly Napoleon, defeated at Waterloo, sits in his palace with hands over his face. A child attendant brings coffee and asks if he belongs to Genesse. The boy from Pierrefite explains his modest origins. The Emperor reflects that there is happiness in simple life.
The Augusta Chronicle recounts John B. Randolph the editor attending a rural colored church. A theft of turkeys the previous Friday is noted. The minister refused to fundraise from any with involvement in the theft. Randolph finally placed his silver half dollar in the plate.
The fragment notes that no debt can be recovered for spirituous liquors consumed on premises or below twenty shillings per sale. It adds that funds or goods lent for such liquors, and sales away from the premises, are also not recoverable. It mentions peach cider storage or preservation advice and a caution to lock up and bar the premises.
A collection of fragmentary quotes and musings on happiness energy character and morality. The text weaves references to God humanity and virtue through varied attributions and brief reflections, including admonitions to work and to endure.
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