The Poor Youth Capt. J Crawford 1847 1917
Excerpt from Captain J Crawford’s 1847 poem The Poor Youth reflects on faith, guidance, and endurance. The text is presented as a historical quote noting the author’s death in 1917.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
2
Excerpt from Captain J Crawford’s 1847 poem The Poor Youth reflects on faith, guidance, and endurance. The text is presented as a historical quote noting the author’s death in 1917.
City Editor Thornton tests Ted Blatter John Tarton and Larry Potter for a reporter post after offering a ride and engine trouble. The boys roam the countryside, discover Indian relics, and learn of Chippewa Fox battle history from a kindly farmer as they seek inspiration for a story.
John earns the editor’s praise after proving alert and researching Indian history for a monument feature. Thornton explains the lesson that curiosity and open minds uncover stories beyond the obvious, while Ted and Larry miss the opening. The drought and pastures context frames the narrative.
The text advises cultivating generosity and large heartedness, being hopeful and respectful, and showing genuine interest in others. It warns that stinginess, self interest, and gloom repel friends, while openly expressing friendship and appreciation strengthens bonds. A woman’s example shows success comes from focusing on others’ good qualities and ignoring their flaws.
A church lays emphasis on aiding homeless people during the Christmas season urging members to invite them into homes and churches. The piece calls for a house-to-house campaign and fellowship to comfort those without church homes or shelter.
American relief workers in Montenegro report unusual native remedies for injuries and burns in the rugged mountain country. They note chewing sacon or a fresh rabbit with hair facing forward as a possible cure and cobwebs for wounds. Some advocate rubbing wounds with animal dung. The text reflects a belief that patient waiting strengthens the soul and aligns with divine will.
A young woman Dean works as a cook while seeking independence. She entertains a captain who returns from travels and discovers she is employed as his mother's cook. After mistaken plans and a comic chase, the two reveal affection and arrange a future together with her mother approving and a life in cooking.
Eastern Canada expects a strong maple season with production surpassing 45 000 units and about 560 000 acres set aside as natural woodland. Two-thirds of this land lies in Quebec with prominent activity in the vavlern townships and Quakes area, as maple syrup gains popularity in Great Britain as a table delicacy.
An advertisement claims Kellogg's Asthma remedy eases constricted airways and guards against future trouble. It presents asthma as a dreary life hindered by energy loss and promotes the product as a needless burden gone with use.
Worm powders claim to attack worms in the stomach and intestines and to correct unhealthy digestive conditions that invite worms. The product is said to set up reactions beneficial to a child's growth and to be attested in hundreds of cases as trustworthy.
In Ontario last year 3380 lives were lost to consumption, underscoring the need for timely help. A former active service member from Africa credited the Muskoka Free Hospital for restoring his health and family happiness, a pattern echoed by many. Donations to Sir William Gage on Spadina Avenue or George A. Reid at 223 College Street, Toronto, support this lifesaving work.
The Acton Waterworks Commission by law proposes delegating control of the water system to a four member commission plus the reeve, elected by ratepayers. A vote is scheduled for January 1920 to approve the by-law and appoint commissioners at the Town Hall and polling stations, with notices of attendance and official duties for election day.
Notice states if the voters fail to comply the by law will be taken into consideration by Gy Mluntaipal Routoll of the Village of Aagun. It references a date of December 11 1040 and the publication date of the notice.
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