After the Rain Inspires Hopeful Verse in Acton
A scanned 1918 Acton Free Press poem reflects on rain renewing nature. The lines praise radiant skies and fertile earth, urging gratitude as rain cleanses souls and renews life guided by divine hand.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
4
Weather, crops, and wartime notes from Acton district
The July 7 1095 issue reports sweltering Sunday heat, cooler Monday, and a heavy strawberry crop. Local events include a wheeling party, a stone driving shed contract, and a hail stone find. Telegraphs of war reveal Shafter’s Santiago advance and Sampson’s destroyer fleet action. The new Free Library opens and first loans begin. Births marriages and deaths are listed for Acton residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLum
Main Street
Mercury
Miasea Leona Holmen
Ada Hynda
Georgetown
N. Forbes
Tena Church
Allan Smith
Menara
A. AfcDonald
Dynes
TTL
Neatend
Alta Va
Samuel] Laird
BL Alban'a
Wmmyth
Ren
Miss Stone
Ontario
Spain
Wartime Dress Advice for Women in War Effort
Women engaged in war work seek practical attire that minimizes laundry and expense while remaining feminine. The preferred style is a one piece frock in sturdy, dark fabrics with simple blouses that renew easily. Guimpes and linen or lawn materials are recommended. frills are banned to keep attire practical and fresh. A London tailor offers a wartime one piece dress with royalties to the British Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apd
London
Fall Fairs Dates Issued for Ontario Towns 1918
The Ontario Department of Agriculture releases official fair dates for towns including Acton Brampton Burlington Fergus Georgetown Orangeville Oakville Rockwood Toronto and others. Sup erintendent J Lockie Wilson announces schedules with September and October entries for each location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario, Department of Agriculture
Toronty
J. Lockie Wilaan
Acton
Burlington Cookaville Erinow
Fergus Georgetown
Orangeville
Oakville
Rockwood
Sugar for Preserving Rules Issued by Canada Board
Canada food board issues orders on sugar use in preserving fruit stating no limit on quantity or output and encouraging preserving. Sugar bought for preserving must not violate the anti hoarding provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Food Boant
Letter of introduction gains value in scarce era
Beng tor Sorghum explains that stationery and toplate days are scarce and a letter of introduction now carries more meaning than in the past. He notes people avoid wasteful gestures and prefer practical, direct communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beng
Advertising Victory Loan costs and press role
The Canadian Press Association reports government advertising for the Victory Loan totaled 166 419.01 across 1 400 newspapers. About 6 000 went to articles and illustrations. agency fees plus production brought total expenditure to 308 168.00, a fraction of the loan’s overall cost.
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Prensa
Prea
Vic
Tory
Canadian’ Press Association, Inc
Toronto
Canadian Press Association, Inc
J. H. Woods
Catgary “Herald
Preas
Committee of Publiabera
Canadian Prean Association, Inc
Auch
Fletcher’s Gastoria and a Night of Wry Folly
A fragmentary overheard street exchange pivots on a death blamed on water intake and a joking misdirection about witchcraft. The men trade quips as a wife’s flowers in pots provoke a tale of spousal mischief and misreadings in a rough-edged vignette.
Celebrating July Fourth 1918 and Liberty on Parade
A fragmented public notice voice urges celebration of July 4 1918 as a day of liberty for women and children, comparing it to 1776 and invoking wartime patriotism. A jokey quip from the Yonkers Statesman about a boarder and prunes is included as a separate aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herlip
Judas Iscariot
Dallas
Keeper of the Prunes
Yonkers Statesman
TO ESCAPE MOTHS IN SUMMER STORAGE METHODS
An old English method to protect items from moths is washing them and packing with yellow soap and newspaper. Moths dislike the scent of soap and printer ink. The text muses on changing standards and asks if daily life raises or lowers morale and aspirations in the current struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlunketa
Terrified traveller on London to Wimbledon train
A young woman, fleeing Wimbledon for London, boards a train and fears a lurking attacker. A well-dressed man in the same compartment shows unsettling behavior, approaches with intent, then apologizes and reveals she has been sitting on his hat, calming the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
London
Abe
Oaudden
Dolene
Pamllenger
Klushen
The Dominion of Canada Name Debate and Colonial Terms
A historical note recalls the adoption of the term Dominion for Canada and its implications to avoid implying a kingdom. It mentions Sir John Macdonald, drafts of the British North America Act, and the British colonial office expanding to Dominions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Macdonald
British North America
Kingdom of
Canada
Kingdom
Britain
Greater
New Zealand
Dominion
Echoes of Annie Laurie Among British Troops
A past note recalls the song Annie Laurie as the queen of songs in the trenches praised by British soldiers. Sir Alexander Mackenzie, cited by the London Chronicle, says the tune bound soldiers in fellowship under the Iron Duke era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Laurie
Sir Alexander Mackenzie
London Chronicle
Energy from the Elements and Storage Challenges
The article discusses generating electricity from solar and wind power and notes intermittency requires storage. It argues most storage methods are not economically feasible, using compressed air storage as an example due to vast reservoir needs and high equipment costs.
Nervous Woman Regains Health With Pinkham's Compound
A reader reports relief from nervousness and weakness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter claims improved health and regularity and invites others to seek guidance from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Secant
Lydia E. Pinkham
Rico Henrg
Christopher
Wylis I. Pinkham
Lydia EL Pinkhars
Bredicina
Lynn
Meas
Rain Prayer Backfires as Crops Suffer
A Scotch minister asked to pray for rain triggered a heavy downpour that damaged crops. An elder blamed praying instead of agricultural knowledge, while a teacher pressed a boy to start farming earlier. The exchange underscores tension between prayer and practical farming.
German submarine progress and supply impact analysis
Reports analyze late 1917 submarine operations and tonnage, noting only 29 000 tons per patrol week and questioning feasibility of long term blockade. Observers say Germany cannot sustain more than twenty boats, while cargo capacity aids material recovery and supply lines despite limited production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuya
Germany
Rural mischief and mishaps on a farm page
A diarist recalls clumsy escapades in a farm setting. A head wedged in a bucket, flames doused in a mother search, a frightened child, leg stretching experiments, rope entanglement, a green apple nibble, and an overbearing hired man. The notes capture humorous, innocent bother.
School teacher prompts children to spread happiness
A Banday School teacher asks pupils to make someone happy during the week. Johnny replies he visited his aunt and notes happiness when he returns home, prompting reflection on personal acts of kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Stand in the Gap and Oppose Wrong Everywhere
A moral exhortation emphasizes standing firm against evil, recalling the idea that stumbling blocks test faith. It cites a historic massacre in India where a regiment protected women and children, portraying a noble stand of the strong for the weak to inspire resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Ita
Bolomon
Murniture Journal
World War era war loan totals by belligerents and nations
The document lists prominent bond issues from 1927 including Hong Kong Krttlan Victory Coup early 1927 with total subscriptions 6 69 745 a20? United States Second Liberty Loan 4 percent total subscriptions 4 614 000 000 Eighth German war loan 4 percent and 6 percent total subscriptions 3 600 000 000 French war loan of 1915 6 percent total subscriptions 2 261 864 409 Austrian seventh war loan 6 percent total subscriptions 1 150 000 000 Italian fourth war loan and 6 percent total subscriptions 1 000 000 000 Hungary seventh war loan 6 percent total subscriptions 600 000 000 Canadian Victory Loan November 1917 6 percent total subscriptions 418 090 000
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Na- Hong Krttlan
United States
Hungary
Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief From Terror of Breath
An advertising claim extols Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a powerful, permanent cure that ends severe wheeze and throttling, urging use without substitutes and asserting life improves immediately with continued use.
Holloway's Corn Cure Tops Met Trials For Cure
Report notes Holloway's Corn Cure leading the field in corn treatment trials at the Met, showing promising results as a remedy.
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Met
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