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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 27, 1919

Page

3

Disapproval of Daylight Saving Bill Looms in Nassagawesh

Town of Nassagawesh Township Council unanimously condemns the proposed renewal of Daylight Saving, calling it useless and annoying to rural communities. Meeting notes list payments to officials, a loan authorization, and inquiries to the Dominion Railway Commission while a council committee plans to name township document deposits.

Nassagawesh Anderson House of Commons Hatton Canada Ingot Iron Co Assesaora Quoelphy Herald Treay J. Marshal Jno. Simpson J. BH. Dreadfoot D. J. Kerr Wm. Coburn Wr. Coburn J. H. McArthur Auditora Poundkeeptra Union School No. 17 Thomas Shorter Nancy Clayton Ness T. Lowe T. J. Kennedy Shorter Muskoka Sanatorium Agnew Dominion Railway Commission Guelph Junction Hutchee

Fragmented text with scattered ideas on chance and study

The passage presents fragmented reflections on chance and learning, mentioning an attested engraver, a student memorizing dates, and a textbook error. It emphasizes effort and practical guidance toward self-improvement, with unclear connections among ideas and stray phrases.

Untitled historical scene with royalty and battle imagery

A garbled excerpt describes a chaotic scene with figures and events across a battle or expedition. It mentions leaders, a capital, and a movement of goods and troops, with fragments suggesting a tense confrontation and travel through places like Roverhold and Springwebl.

Church In the Wildwood Revered By War Workers

President Wilson honors the power of the small country church in a Carliale address as a moral force aiding soldiers. A YALCA war worker recalls how the hymn Come to the Church in the Wild Wood moves troops, tying memory of home to faith. The piece echoes the nation’s emphasis on church strength during hardship.

Jonesville Robert Jones Bullineas Magistrata Fair Jonesville Bob" Jones Atugratrute Claven Hob Jones Bob” Jones Joncavilo Joncaville Toun Janesville Jones- Ville Acton Hob" Jones Benent Junszvilla Infirmary Mianion Voice of the Salvation Armay Voice of the Red Croat Voice of the Christian Association Voice Church Stern Millon Canada Roucos Gilmore Scott Wilson Carliale Hitle Yalca Carp Bfe Camp Ganton

War Savings Stamps and Government War Efforts Noted

The article discusses War Savings Stamps and government wartime finance efforts. It argues the stamps are beneficial to defend the country and support wartime needs, urging readers to participate and save to aid the war cause.

Failure as a Teacher of Perseverance and Law

The text argues that failure can spur better effort and courage, citing Rome and Julius Caesar as examples. It notes U S restraint on consumption following prohibition and references a 1920 constitutional amendment enforcement begin date January 10th 1920. It mentions Arthur H. Taft Polk at the State Department in Washington.

Avery Josue Atep Trytaor United States Mocument Arthy Hoctare Polk

Fragmented Tales of Dinner and Dynamite Pranks

Readable excerpts describe a møcking dinner scene where a young S silenceously heckles a surgeon guest. The piece recounts a timber removal method using dynamite and a dramatic tree toppling with dangerous rigging. A bus of humorous, if unsafe, anecdotes closes the fragment.

Unclear patient notes on habit change and road to recovery

Fragmentary dialogue shows a patient and doctor discussing health, walks, and avoiding alcohol. A mention of nicotine and tobacco habit recurs, with the patient resisting cessation efforts and humorous misstatements. The scene follows six weeks after the initial consultation in a town setting.

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How Lamp Chimneys Were Dis Covered

A fragment explains the discovery of lamp chimneys by a Swiss chemist Aime Apmiod of Geneva. It references the Argand lamp of the eighteenth century, with tubular burners and cylindrical wicks enhancing brightness and flame efficiency.

Abe Aime Apmiod Geneva

Fragments Describe Match Head Compositions And Safety

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss match heads containing phosphorus compounds and potash coatings. The text warns about striking and ignition risks and hints at the chemistry behind match ignition and safety concerns.

Portable stove for campers described with folding rods

An outlined portable stove for campers uses a top and four rods that fold to form a support frame. The rods bend to cradle the stove top when in use and sharpen to drive into the ground for stability. When folded, the assembly takes little space for packing.

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