Civic effort and town beautification tale from Robin
A long reminiscence follows about a boy named Robin who inspires neighbors to improve their town. He and friends organize a town civic club, petition the council, plant trees, paint fences, weed streets, and fund a library magazine. The piece blends personal memories with exhortations on community duty and home pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Boy
Jane
Alf Jones
Murthy White
Tad Baya
Elvic
Avery Weed
Wwe
Dan Murphy
Ned
Counseil Chamber
Robin
Jutinaville
Chinkaa
Johnaville
Mixa
Jolneville
Dagaln
Mtta
Juhneville
Am Volilote
Tobin Macintyra
Nienie
Mia
Jackson
Tobin
Kolin
Twenty Years Ago Items of Interest to Various
A December 12 1680 issue recaps recent local events. Sleighing noted, a man dead in love with himself, Mr L Francia moving to a new residence on Willow Street, publicist Hugh Aktnw, a card of thanks for friends aiding a travesty, and survey of mill pond levels. Obituaries and church services follow with Scottish and Canadian connections. Local officials, farmers meeting, and community happenings fill the page including weather impacts, train accident near Georgetown injuring Mr William Sharp, and notes on clergy, elections, and town arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Francia
Willow
Hugh
Mill Pond
Hobertaon
Guelph
Hodaly
St. Lawrence
Knox Church
Joh Atetwart
Elnora
Kae An
Engl
Atuwart
Aclle
Ventry
Aire Lowry
Coun
Sentinel
C. Willing
William Sharp
Lly von Janos
Can. A
Choe
Komervilla
Afr
Sharp
Grady
High Epeed
Ginohanae
Canada
Forthahire
Scotland
Jamon
Anguy Cameron
John Cameron
Acton
Cameron
Presbyterian Church
W. Raw
Balen
Tooulay
Qibbonson
Georgetown
Trondelferson Davie
Confederate States
Anotlon
Johnston Joaven
Bootland
Moura
Almmmierman
W. Nicklin
Waek
Portage la Praleto
Hugh Camurgn
Polot Baward
Angus Cameoran
Woodstock
Down
Wan. Sharp
Wan. Sharp's Funeral Mr. W. Moorhead
Beardmore & Cu'a
Harnous Feather Tannery
J. M. Moore
Kelwa
Bolton Advertiser
McHardy
Salevation Army
Guelph Mercury
General Booth
London
Baghind
Australia
TB. Snyder
Klien
Flo
G. J. Canka
G. J. Canka Being F Fom Tirthina
Albany
Clinton
Mee
Jonople Midge
Diko
Drip
Ty Wackwaad
Maggie
Manlio
Mr Stout
Drip—Ataden Molly
Mophael Rardwall
Tamoe Ahadeach
Quiet Night in a Dreamlike Mooring
A lyrical fragment evokes a cool damp breeze under tawny skies. The narrator imagines distant rains and moonlight over a tranquil scene, detailing soft forms and dreamlike imagery as sleep nears. The voice resembles a nineteenth century diarist, with vivid nature details and a gentle, reflective mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Eptauh
Chamountiel
Marriet
Purs Furs Ad Promoting Local Services and Price Promise
An advertiser urges customers to buy direct locally to avoid Toronto prices and inferior furs. It claims quick service, full facilities, fur remodeling, and raw material purchases with free price lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
When Robin Came To Town Ny Rose B Waterland
Robin visits a northern town and notes its untidy, aging look. A transformed arrival in Juhneville shows modern paint, gardens, and growth as Tobin McIntyre arrives, reshaping the town's image and local work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin
Town
Rose B. Waterland
The Quest for Money Distorts Youth and Integrity
Analyzing a flawed moral tale where youths trade education and virtue for cash. The text links greed to ruined ambitions, corrupt mentors, and compromised choices driven by money hunger over character and growth.
Time for Reflection and Acknowledgment of Love
Fragmented verse and prose urging patience and prayer amid war and trouble. It recalls family bonds and the need to cherish parents and children, while discussing remedies and moral steadiness in uncertain times. The Delineator references seek to comfort and encourage virtue through small acts of care and faith.
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Anon
Neely
Ayany
Sho Jokoe
Tony
Virglati
Bonday
FT Guna
Reds
Holy Mare
Ghain
Ottawa
Tilian Mead
Hawk
Brandon
Alan
Experimental Farme
Pobranry
Altar
Varmiera
Central Experimental Marin
Ottawns WM
Haunders
Tome
Bane
Dee
Munacoh
Fuman
Mike
Erong
H. D. Hake
Kwan Rm
England
Professor Longfellaw
Hennhead
Longfeliaw
Longfellaw
Longfellow
Acton Free Press
Evelinlei
Flat Street
Tainedon
Knogland
Business Directory
Gray
C. M
McGill
Kommune
Pach
Otasaow
LEGAL
J. Mickinnon
Anaiwran
BoLfoiton
Convurancun
Ovrson
MN Hernad
To Klowol
J. Monadd
Ark
Maleon
Conveyangar
Agel
Firaurence Weal Matale
Money Tol
Aeron D Hoole Rcton
ONT
J. M. Bell
DiboHe Boton
Omoe
Nesidence
Corner Mill
Frederick Etveeta
Hovos Guspcate
Towonto University
Nockwood
LL. Denabes L
Hardy & CO
Abviutinivg
Nuwa
Fleet Street
B. C
Vinttora
Bondar
Greancis Nunan Dookmindee
Anam
Tuelph
Ontario
Wyndham Ie
Williame Hueyee
aAenaae
Moort Innnen
Manning’ Lickwyne
Palvaleo Moe
Roa Vrees
W' Hematreet
Lreewaup
Avotownan Guannes
Wellington
Syd Halton
Countien
Wallington
Malton
Sandvalad
Wit
Manraane Fl
MES McDonald
The
Wellington Mutual Insurance Company
Ead
Tnanvenga
Willbe
Denny
Aaa
Ant
Everton
Eden Mills
Manitoba
Henry Horton
Pelname Nursery CO
C. C. Speight
McClary
Pandora Ranges
Actow
Stone & Wellington
Fonthill Nursaries
Masato
Upper Wyndham
Out
Tatricia
Yulon and Cobuls
Alock Exchange
Affakra
West Signal Wuccean
Callega
Malcolm McCormick
Racgcton Livery
Pul- Hla
John Willias
Propriston
Meza
Ge CO
Cuelph's
Hond Hardware CO
Bond Hardware Co
Norval
Guelpi
Oedara
A. D. Savage
Wyndham St
B. Ehebage
Prema Ara
Main Street
Portro
Jonnstone
Rockwood Chopping Mills
Harris & CO. Limited
Purs
Quebec St. Guelph
Aqone
la Abeance
Sald Chettle
Narthrop & Lyman
Tironte
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