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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
1
Just a Little More and the Work Ethic
A fragmented reminiscence blends poems on love and labor with a long moral about diligence. It contrasts romantic verses with a tale of a man learning to value every hour of work, urging persistence, attention to detail, and pride in one’s craft to advance in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lava
Balint Valentine
Cupid
Cgma
Facas
Ioan
New York State
Pturgie
A Tale Of Cupid On A Rocky Rail Route
An old storyteller recalls a Baltimore man Benton chasing a Maryland girl Rosa Loo through multiple towns. A bank crash, a vanished pair, and a dangerous rail journey culminate with a dramatic night on a wooden bridge and a torch signaling danger.
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Bontoo
Alec
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Cupid
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Wills
Rosa Loo
Roca
Tona
Bente
Mallarsatood
Leo
Maltimore
Beatup
Pittaburg
Clus
Heaton
Mermphia
Ook
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Qrzarka
Howton
Bouton
Engina
Ure
Waa
Wuld Tia’sting
Aurea
Fragmentary Moral Guidance Text
The passage offers cryptic maxims about bearing others' burdens and avoiding overreach. It cautions against failing to meet duties and warns that taking more than one’s share leads to disaster, urging balanced action and prudent behavior.
FIGHTING ENGLAND AUB. ALC EB
Letter arguing that England’s war effort is harmed by drink and prohibition. Cites Arthur Moo’s articles alleging government and public policy, including effects on munitions, shipping, food, savings, industry, and land use. Names Lord Kitchenser and Lloyd Coons as proponents of prohibition. An Open Secret line ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Moo
England
Jellicoe Grate
Kitchensr Bal
Lloyd Coons
H. Acnott
Smoke Signals Reveal Spy Behind German Fire Signals
A French infantry battalion hidden in a country area was misled by smoke signals from a chimney. A German peasant used a wood fire and a chimney cover to signal the enemy, revealing troop movements before being shot.
Ice Skating and the Thin Water Film Theory
A quoted lecture by Doctor Joly explains why skating is possible on ice. He argues that smooth ice allows a thin water film under blades, created by melt under pressure, enabling locomotion on water rather than solid ice.
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Doctor Joly
Thatoyal Publin Society
Ekator Pesson
Eulitities Agaln
Ute Lee
Akater
Toly
Dal
Community notices and family reunion events at Knox Church
Municipal officer Graham Kenbean re engaged at a salary of 195 dollars. A farewell was tendered to Miss Nellie McDonald at the close of Knox Church Christian Endeavor on Monday. John A. Gordon held the contract to supply the Fas School with 30 percent in bad debt for 4B dollars and 3.03 per cord. A reunion at Mr C T Hill’s home marked 25 years with no death in the family. A portrait session captured city artists Ram thaw and others. Acton attendees joined the Georgetown Country Sunday School Convention with speakers including Rev J Z Feeddite and Ray. Abarfoyle visit to grandfather Mr Nicklin noted ill health. Farewell for Mr and Mrs David Wren at Naaupawaya with about 76 friends signing an address.
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Graham Kenbean
Misa Nellie McDonald
Knox Church Christian Endeavor
John A. Gordon
C. T. Hill
S Zora Preasnt Ward
Mra. der. Tawry
Guelph
Kilmaster
Port Rowan
James
Hill
Toledo
Ohio
Chan
W. Hill
Monroe
Mich
Chamter T. Hill
Cleveland
Teory F. Will
Buffalo
N.Y
John C. Hill
Mias Bolla
Mm. Hill
Ramthaw
Acton
Georgetown
Alfred Day
Ray
W. W. Weeks
J. Z. Feeddite
Beavis
A. T. Brown
Miss Ajlie
Toa Abarfoyle
Kichant Nicklin
Mine Brown
Bin
Bir
Mra
David Wren
Naaupawaya
Frianda and
Seightor
John B. McCregor
Wr. Whitley
D. Willimpson
Hugh Wallace
Ajax
McDonald
Robi
Akins
Daniel Whitley
W. A. Holl
Reading Between The Lines Of A Curious U S News Page
The text surveys talking machines and rising prices with humorous anecdotes about eggs, bananas, and mirrors. It includes a courtroom scene dialogue and mentions engineers using reflective light for lines and light measurement. It reflects early 20th century curiosities and daily life curiosities.
Whatever the Weather May Be in Whitcomb Riley Verse
A fragmented excerpt of James Whitcomb Riley style dialogue about weather and nature. The garbled text blends songlike lines and dialect, mentioning weather, sun, fruit, grove, snow, and a warm hearth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou
Giao
James Whitcomb Bley
Night duty prompt by a junior officer
A young subaltern asks for a final kindness as duty ends. The Histor asks if he can help before leaving, and Two Stare requests a good night kiss. He rushes to the door but is interrupted by a request to tell the orderly, who has done the rough work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wila
Haya
Renton
Tonton
Esid
Inter
Ahe
Synthetic Dye Plant Under Government Patronage
Article notes a fourfold dollar company organized under government patronage to manufacture synthetic dyes, with claims of substantial financial rehabilitation for Japan and an over subscribed stock issue. It references Japanese dye patches, and mentions the Villa Cure and Verimeloos Vegetable Pills as remedies for rheumatism and gout, urging use as directed for health benefits. It discusses asthma causes and cites Dr J Kallogg's Anthuw Homedy as a treatment, while acknowledging uncertain efficacy and potential side effects.
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Cincinnati Times-star
Thea Villa
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