Winter Bird Song and Mediter ranean Losss
A nostalgic poem praises winter bird song as a contrast to summer joys then shifts to a naval battle in the Mediterranean. A destroyer or boat avoids a submarine while officers face death. In London, a newspaper honors Lieutenant Gerald Bralithewaite RN Lost in action with a memorial plaque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Wipth
Nean
London
Lbrary
Henry
Gerald
Hin
Gerald Bralithewaite
Ruther
Useful Goods Skates and Spoons Advertised by Bond Hardware Co
A hardware ad lists skates for boy, men, and ladies with varying prices up to 7.00 plus an array of Desvert and Orengs spoons and other cutlery per dozen with prices from 1.00 to around 12.50. The Bond Hardware Co. Ltd. advertises on QuElph with phone 1012.
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Boya
Hiockley
Gleigha
Eigar Bhellz
Deanert
the Bond Hardware CO. Ltd
Quelph
Eye trouble relief and glasses fitted at local shop
Weak aging effects cause headaches nervousness dizziness indigestion and other disorders. The ad claims glaanes relieve these troubles by removing strain from the brain and nervous system and offers eye fitting to remove further trouble.
Braithwaite Regains Command in Navy Family Turmoil
An aging admiral recalls his son Gerald Braithwaite a troubled lieutenant in the JLAL 8 Orcet as a naval inquiry trends and a family vow to fight alcoholism. Gerald sails tonight with the Orcel under tension and high expectations from his father and captain Reynolds. Six weeks later Orcel reports a submerged submarine sighting as the crew tightens discipline.
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Dmiral Braithewaite
Gerald Craithewaite
Jlal 8
Orcet
Naval
Braithowmites
Gerald D.althewaite
Leutenant
His Majesty's Navy
Reynolds
Allence
Cours
Hinds
Raynolds
Gerald
Heynolds
England
Pardeno
Admiralty
Orcel
Thewalte
Pather
Lanfy
Braithewalle
Teynalda
Town and Country Mayor Talks on Ore Hall Benefit
In Town and Country, Mayor Davin visits state on business while Major Osler returns to civilian life and oversees the Tino farm at Hronte. The new mayor advocates a suitable ore hall. Patriotic League women promote Salvation Army fund raising. Lieut.-Col. Dr. Davey, D.S.C., lectured on military hospitals at the Methodist Church Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davin
E F. Osler
Hronte
Ladies of the Patriotic League
Salvation Army
E cm Davey
D.S.C
Sur
Georgetown Boards Discuss Manual Training Convention
The Georgetown School Board favors a convention of town boards of Halton to discuss manual training. Mr Gregory plans a new theatre on Malin Street this summer. Edmonton visitor Mr C Outlander, recently returned from overseas, speaks in town during the week. A Leper Work meeting was held at Knox Church on January 27 with Ming Watt delivering the address. Esquesing Agricultural Society re elects George C Campbell as president and J A Tracy as secretary. The 1919 Fair is set for October 1 and 3.
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Georgetown
Halton
Gregory
Malin Street
C. Outlander
Edmonton
Knox Church
Ming Watt
Canada
Esquesing Agricultural Society
George C. Campbell
H. C. Clair Widgs
Alex Jos
J. A. .Tracy
Herald
Milton News Reflects War Return and Local Fires
Miltons notes show 41 interments at Evergreen Cemetery in 1918 and a new Secretary Treasurer appointment for the public school board. Returns from the front include Kh Glidaings and T Scougall. A Windsor station panel delays due to Judge Ellots illness. A fire at Milton Tex tie Cocn factory on Tuesday morning burned for some time before discovery at 415. Firefighters delayed. one man rescued. total loss likely substantial.
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Milton Textie Cocn
Tuesaday
Dames
cMce
Store Mom
Council Proceedings Report Upton Township
The new Council moved quickly dismissing preliminaries and listing accounts approved for Edward Hull gravel 270 dollars W Jones culvert 1060 Guelph Uerald printing 63 16 Arthur Stewart statute labour refunded 400 dollars A grant of 26 dollars to Sick Children's Hospital Toronto Road and Art Committee names and quarter allocations for Reeve Norrish Whitley Agnew Steeve Walcheon By law appointed J J Anderson auditors Win Mekhail collector Wallace Lasby Jas Bloson Board of Health John Skban sanitary inspector Treasurer authorized to fund Soldiers Reception Committee. adjournment set for May 8 at 10 o clock. Elisabeth not accustomed to grace neighbours distraction and misread text.
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Edward Hull
W. Jones
Guelph Uerald
Arthur Stewart
Sick Children's Hospital
Toronto
Air
Norrish
Reveve
Whitley
Agnew
Steeve
Walcheon
J. J. Anderson
Pagseoners Win
Mekhail
Wallace Lasby
Jas. Bloson
Wealey Picket
Board of Health
John Skbpaon
Geatest
Better Than Your Promises in Business Conduct
The advice urges individuals to exceed commitments, giving more than pledged. It warns that some colleagues routinely fall short of promises and recommends overdelivering by fulfilling the letter of an agreement and adding a margin for good measure to build trust.
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Bell
Kelly’s
Soldier's Letters From War Front Describe Escape and Hope
Pte J D Louttet writes from Iranca December 28 describing tough fighting with the Hun, a German prisoner escape, and a later return to the Ling. He praises Mike Kaley, recalls being wounded or near death, and expresses longing for home and church life while promising to share more details after demobilization.
Soldier's Christmas Visit to Ireland Birthplace of Grandfather
Pte Herbert H. Brown on Christmas leave from England visited Moneymore in County Derry, birthplace of his grandfather. He traced Brown relatives, stayed with William Brown and sister, shared Christmas dinner, and returned to Dublin then Liverpool aboard a boat.
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Herbert H. Brown
England
Monnymore
Ireland
Belfast
New Zealand
United States
Canada
Robert
Hobert
Grandfather Brown
Itip
Wiliam John Tirown
John Brown
Helfant
Dublin
Liverpool
Thance
London
Wlli Brown
J J Cooney Writes From the Front in 1918
Letter from James J. Cooney dated December 3 1918 to Arthur Woodhall describes holiday efforts, a Distinguished Conduct Medal, and hospital wounds. He recounts a heavy shelling, his unit’s actions on November 9, gifts, and fellow soldiers Harry Goldham and others.
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Winand
Thave
D. C
Lewon Ming
Atuchy
Qernia
Canada
Harry Qgoldham
Harry
Message from the Front Describing Belgium March and Waterloo
A wartime letter recalls marching through Belgium, passing Waterloo and a monument. The writer notes a friend Mackinnon’s death and sends Christmas greetings to Mrs Woodhall and others while awaiting homebound travel.
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Acton
Belgium
Waterloo
Eld
Mackinnon
Babe
Tam
Pte J Kennedy Writes Home From Germany
Letter from Pte J Kennedy of the Scout Section 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion, stationed at Wahn Germany on December 15 1918 describes travel inland over 150 miles since writing home, experience near the Garten Wall, marching past generals, guarding Marshal Haile and visiting England Scotland and Portsmouth. He expresses hope to return home and pride in fellow soldiers while noting the desire to bear no memory of war. He signs as J J Kennedy No 201061 Scout Section 1st Can Inf Battalion France.
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Mr. Moore
Joog Tima
Mike Kaley Wan
Tin
Goosed
Adon
Jooks
Wahn
Germany
Maorahall Hale
England
Glasgow
Scotland
Portamouth
Nelson
Dad
Electrified streets bring town to bright view in 1899 report
The Free Press notes new electric lighting in the town with a plant installed in a bowery house and powered by a street and domestic lines. Residents, including London Wayland, praise the illumination night and day. Obituary notices list William H. Tamond Carrie Moore Geronima B. Herod Joseph Allan with ages and dates in Acton, Guelph and Erie areas.
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Salta
Acton
Free Press Office
Mercury Omics
Guelph
News-Record
Fergus
W. J. Gordon
Millaburg
R. J. Kerr
Young Street
Iiusayontoen
Clark
Goldan
Molifax
Prunyess
Machiny
Bower House
Keynoliaci Rou
London
Wayland
Ibmond
Wiliam HL Tamond
Hmyth
Carrie Moore
Herod
St Joseph's Uoapital
Generma b. _Herod
M.D
Allan
Erion
Joseph Allan
Delirious Night in French Village During Allied Visit
An account from France describes a convoy staying in a village recently cleared by the Macho force. The group held a large bonfire atop village aquars and observed a lively eruption as about 60 local children joined in the revelry, eliciting delirious delight.
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France
proposed call to action for communal improvement
Poem-like quatrain urging residents to name and address local issues. It warns that neighbors can move on without you and emphasizes backing forward progress. The piece advocates evaluating each person’s contribution and avoiding chronic complaints to foster better towns.
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Ikoont
Ceaze
Ceane
School Inspectors Report Highlights Needs and Proposals
Public and high school inspectors report on influenza disruptions to inspections, praise new staff, urge more desks and equipment, and call for expanded manual training and vocational education. They note laboratory and library needs, recommend annual funding for additions, and discuss the potential creation of a local high school to boost attendance and educational vigor.
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Acton Free Press
Acton Dred Ucaue
Eee Poros
Acton Ontario
KP. Moore
Altor
Elephones
Yeditorial
Business Directory
Thos, Gray
M. D. C. M. Mogilt
Edinburgh
L. F. PB
British Medical Association
Frederick Street
John Lawson
Harold Nash Farmer
Notary Public
Perryman
R. H. Wansgrough Lake Avenue
Ontario
J. M. Bell
D.O.9
LDB
Derdat
Toronto Univerasity
Omce
Commer Mill
Broderick Bircots
Ont
Francis Nunan
Avery
Wyndham Street
Gualph
Willams
Wellington
Peel_ and Dufferin
City of
Quebec
D. Alex. Niven
Bulkilera
McLean
Douglas St
Tiiportaro
Dominion
Hamilton & Sons
Cor Norwich & Woolwish Sts. Quaiph
Bank of Nova Scotia
Palécop Capital
Spono00
Graham
Mamlolias
Bluebint
Savage & CO
Wyndham Et
Fine China
Yasra
Kenney Bros. Boot and Shoe Store
Larrigans
Packa
Ovemboes
Kenney Bros
Main Street
Acton, Ont
Rome
Dersler Phone
Young Street - Acton, Ont
Montreal
Detroit
Chicago
Niznt
Warfor
Tralin
Grand Trunk
C. E
M.S. Holmes
Agton
C.W. Kelly
PRO Patria
Town and
Verians
Oakville
Milton
Nasbagaweva
Ibabeth
Raddy
Owhet
Mr. Dumpton
Pte Louttet
Pte
J.D. Louttet
Iranca
Ork
H. H. Brown
J. J. Cooney
O. GC. M
J. Kennedy
John Kennedy
J.J. Kennedy
Can. Infantry
Free Press
Thureday
Board of Educats
J. M. Denyen
G. K. MiNa
Denver
Perm II
Misa Anderson
Mms Armatrong
Misa Roger
Stewart
G. HK. Milla
Inspector of Consinuation Schools
Courtes Gallkfurtupy
Ffty
Utes
Tha
Wilaun
Jeremy Lentham
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