Acton sketches a crowd of December notes and marriages
A late December 1880 Acton page recalls Christmas shopping, a church consecration, and civic matters. It notes the death of Rev John A Willan, a marriage in Toronto, and local families like Cameron and Worden, with schooling and parish details, plus remarks on town life and a holiday mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feedton Town
Nee
Acton School
Thoraday
Henry
Sim
Audtyalla
Lillian Hacking
Joseph WH
Hacking
Urs Paras
James Cameron
Thee
Cameron
Acton
Musara
Asa Wall
Alex
Grant
Altkton
Gheledas
Thomas
J. J. Poarann
John Bort
Willeburg
Christimas
Mira Laura Lealie
Glenwilliame
Willam
O. P
Peterboro
Chatham
HE. Alban
G. BH. Cooke
Samuel Libed
Show. Smyth
W. Stark
Conk
Aly Wnontie
Canada Glove Works
John A. Willan
Mat Churab
Mathachain
Roav
Mra
Robt. Moore
Wreason
Toronto
Wen, Worden, Jr
Manman
Vth
Wilton Crescant
Rov
Johneton
Hunter
Marthe Zoe
Wiltan Whetbronk
George McLean
Mannin
Wilton Crewcont
Des Johnston
Roy
Katherina Victoria
William Flintbrook
Arthur ‘Evneet Rowland
Maunixn
J. G. Tum
Ortlat
Detroit
Gronott
B. di
Naptiat Church
Henry F. Tum
Actan
Lillian
J. HM
Wooking
Winni- Pon
Jamon Cameron
Tn Foronta
Joe A. Wil
Annis
Thoughts as Seeds and Doves in Eta Wheeler Wilcox Verse
Fragmented poem fragments reflect on thoughts as seeds and deeds as harvest. The lines assert thoughts shape outcomes and that effort returns in kind. An attribution to Eta Wheeler Wilcox appears at the end, though spellings are uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etla Wheelor Wilcox
Alice Reforms and Farm Plans Bring Change to Family
Ruth Alma and Alice navigate family tension and new farming dreams in a transition tale. Alma and Ruth urge Alice toward practical work on a farm while mending old rifts, presenting a plan to stay, farm, and support each other with shared goals and a pledged year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quya
Alma
Ruth
Mary
Alan
Stevens
Alain
Alice
Palmer
Ing
Man Folka
Allen
Alloo
Ovraing
Alu
Muth
Mia
Cantlonian
Dome
Alles
Mra. Ouastleman
Horo
Tuth
Daveorry
Alloe
Anilini
Alina
Wall
Allou
Nasturtinus
Mra
Harnon
Gage
Squaon
Dick's
Jed Mack
Atay
Math
Thoralster
Alio
Alia
Allee
Lel
Allen Barnes
Young Canadian Poet Earns 85000 From Poems
A Canadian teen poet earned about 85,000 in royalties last year from selling two verse works by Robert W. Service and from other poetry sales. The Busy Man's Magazine noted strong earnings for a young poet, highlighting rising income from poetry in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veraa
Magening
Robert W. Service
Tia Pont
Yukon
Royaltiea
Thia
Gontic
Magenlie
Farmer Boy Looks For Worth Of Labor On The Road
A farm lad named Steve leaves home and learns the values of work as a railroad conductor’s agent shares about pay and duties. His father questions the true worth of every effort and what it yields in service and meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Cnuzen
Ilo
Onlu
Ib Contexs
Albert Hanks
The One Who Follows A Craftman’s Quiet Creed
A worker mends umbrellas in the sun, emphasizing careful craft and pride in good workmanship. He explains that shoddy results are quickly exposed, and the next maker bears the blame when customers notice. The speaker reflects on every tradesperson’s duty to quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tauppore Nat
Paton
Quinine Wine Sold As Universal Remedy
A fragment describes Quinino Wine claimed as a universal remedy for morbid states and lack of interest. It touts gentle use to restore nerves, improve sleep, vigor, digestion, and appetite, citing a North Lyman of Voronto endorsement and presenting the wine as near perfection among similar tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Rep
Lyman
Voronto
Aolontiate
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Em Nuumonny
Lowi
Rosea
Vonale
Eva
Anil
Cyrus Hardy & Co
England
F. Moonn
Eéltoy
Tor
Business Directory
Mpios. Gray
McGill
BAOP
Konnoean
Pa A
Guagaon
Hvmas
Barris
Mapa
Bro
Vrodarlok
M.D
Joseph Onies
Reaitance
Willow Rivest
Merchants Hauk
LEGAL
Ont
Aj, Macokinnon
Tsamieran
BoLierron
Oswymvascun
Our ‘Mill Givaet
In Blovele
Biosk
Myanah
Baturdeye
J. Monadd
Cours Gaunty of
Malni Vireahd Life Assurance
Joney
Ovwicu
Vorryuian Etics Acton
So Cout
J. M. Hell
D.D
L.D
Danziar
Aotou
Toxonto Uniyanarry
Hookwood
LL. Dennett
L.D.B
Dentiot
Guoroetowm
Ontario
K. Ann J) Hardy &Co
AdvenTiaiing Contractoas
AMD News Coneusvownente
Fleet Street
London
B. C
Wyndbars Hs
Wittiamegiorey
I. P
Liewnaan Avortowbun
Wallington
Hatton
R. A Kem
Wellington
Hellon
Duterla
Hales
Ethareelaie
McDonald Licenaup
Wellington Mutual Insurance Company
Nalliance
Cai Jgeunrause Requir Siesta
Hy Denny
Youun
Deton
Uslon Insurance Co
Ebbage
Main Street
McClary
Pandora Ranges
Mill Street
Natchers
Agnew
John Williarts
Propriern
Harry
Em CO
Gualph's Oldest Jewelers
Guelpu
Cuelph Business College
Asonle Block
Upper
Wyradhan Ri
Guolph
Thay
Cobalt
Civic Board
Mal ‘Eo
Stock Exchange
Gall
Upper Wyndham Sireal
Malcolm McCormick
Chylatmas
Anoiph
Nickelwate
Feauuband
Ant Nil
Othare
The
Bond Hardware Co
Netall Phone Co
Savage
Buhpy Maias
Melborne Stock
G.A. Black
R.h.nixon
Grorar Town
Grovarrown
Wi. J. Hubbard
Granite and Marble Dealers
Hamilton & Sons
Gov
Norfolk and Woolwich
Fis
Gualpi
Bran
Pricea
Five Roses
R. Noble, Propriltor
W. Williams
Yaormily
Dibzabott C, Marae
Vatican
Carey
Bt. Peter's
Papove
Couran
Belcombe
Poeretayw
Birin
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