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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
2
A fragmented poem-like plea urges readers to read the ads in Quincy Journal. It mocks seeking favors and promises a worth from buying fences and goods. The piece cites readers and ads as a path to recompense and relief through commerce.
Ann Davison, a store clerk with four years of experience, helps Bessie Warder a poverty struck girl. After sheltering her, paying bills, and sharing meals, Ann learns Warder’s brother Tom and Bob O’Hyrne are involved, and a letter reveals Tom’s illness. Tom and Bob eventually reunite with Warder, and the trio’s fortunes brighten as love and aid restore hope.
A garbled tribute discusses Theodore Roosevelt and patriotism, condemning corruption and ambition. It laments public figures who trade principles for wealth and urges the public to pursue genuine honor through steadfast virtue and duty.
Larry, a dish washer at Mr. Jenks' Albion restaurant, is drawn into a theft scare after Mrs. McCabe accuses him of stealing her turquoise ring. A tipped watch, a newsroom hookup, and Jack Laney from the Morning Herald expose Larry's integrity as he faces the risk of ruin and gains unexpected recognition. The ring is found, and Mrs. McCabe rewards Larry generously, acknowledging his honesty and worth.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a character named Larry leaving, with phrases about time and emotion. It mentions a twenty two dollar amount and a sense of effort to stay up but doubt remains. The text is incomplete and contains many transcription errors.
A Brooklyn church sermon recalls the parables of the wedding feast to warn against trying to enter heaven without a ticket of righteousness. The doorkeeper declares no entry without proper preparation, likening it to a king or president denied entry. The message emphasizes readiness and strict judgment.
Joe laments access to schooling as Uncle Phil praises a self taught past. Elihu Wurlitter recalls a boy who, working twelve hours at a forge, studied widely and learned eighteen languages before his father died. The tale highlights grit and resilience shaping a scholar.
A historical note describes Millers Worm and Yowderu as remedies to expel worms from children. The powder is said to be delicately tolerated and quickly relieves symptoms by killing worms that cause illness, promising relief for affected youngsters.
A garbled OCR passage questions how funds are spent and whether church work aligns with core criteria. It hints at financial scrutiny or debate within a religious community about missions and stewardship.
A quotation attributed to Henry Drummond on the impact of virtuous company. It asserts that in the presence of honorable men and women, mean thoughts vanish, generosity and purity rise, and better conduct follows. The passage advocates elevating character through surroundings.
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