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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
4
A long satirical poem traces John Barleycorn from a beloved child to a societal scapegoat as Prohibition rises. It critiques temperance zeal, the shift to teetotalism, and legal bans across local and federal acts, ending with calls to sustain the old moral order.
A humorous dialogue centers on a cow praised as a reliable milker. The owners debate exact yields while asserting she is friendly, dependable, and generous with any milk she has.
One major steamship line serving Hawaii and the Orient adds garages in the hold for about forty cars, letting passengers drive cars aboard from the dock. The system, noted by Popular Science, avoids crate-and-hatch methods that often damaged fenders and paint.
A fragmented passage argues against making wealth the sole aim of life. It warns that money focus can produce little character, urging readers to aim to be a real man with broader values rather than a bare money maker.
A boy wished for a baby brother and, after his mother advised praying to God, he kept the plea for some time. When discouraged, he announced he would stop praying. The next morning his father and mother revealed two identical new baby brothers awaiting his inspection, prompting a playful remark about stopping when he did.
Fall fairs set by the Ontario Department of Agriculture under Superintendent J. Lockie Wilson. Listings include Aberfoyle, Crampton, Burlington, Cooksville, Erin, Fergus, Georgetown, Orangeville, Oakville, Rockwood, Streatville, with dates in September and October. Toronto notices signal regional events and dates for communities like Oakville and Fergus.
A London Melbourne despatch says strong belief exists that Premier W. B Loughnee will contest a British House of Commons seat after the Imperial Conference. If he enters, colonial representation in the Commons may have a salutary effect on motherland colonial relations.
Fred earned his bicycle by steady effort while John, son of a merchant, received his machine as a gift. Fred values patient work, while John’s easier path diminishes his pleasure in ownership. Both boys part with renewed resolve.
A vintage health notice explains rheumatism results from blood impurities and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a blood-maker. It claims the cod liver oil provides medicinal nourishment to strengthen the body and help expel impurities, endorsing Scott & Downe in True, Ontario.
Solomon advises restraint to prevent quarrels and loss of moral force. He urges coolness to let opponents approach, noting most differences are settled by forbearance and business sense. Do not let temper or petty provocation erode self control or financial resources.
An ad claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil cures common ailments of mankind like bronchial inflammation and cough. It asserts rapid relief of bronchial passages and strengthens them against future attacks, stopping irritation in the throat. Try it to prove its effectiveness.
A period ad style urged readers to compensate for weaknesses with effort and positive outlook. It emphasizes quick thinking, persistent work, rosy optimism, friendly charm, and proactive helpfulness to build lasting friendships. Never dwell on lacks. seek substitutes to stay productive.
A fragmented 19th century note touts a mysterious remedy for stubborn coins and warts by claiming miraculous, unrealistic cures. The text offers no verifiable proof and functions as a curiosity in period advertisements.
A French demonstration shows a photo graphic egg testing device using a camera to image shell interiors. Eggs placed in a plate are lit and photographed for three minutes, producing prints that reveal air spaces and age indicators for future inspection.
A reflective note argues that loud censure rarely achieves change while a single kind word can travel farther. It emphasizes the lasting impact of simple sympathy and affection on the person bearing the burden, contrasting noisy complaint with quiet, meaningful support.
A manufacturing firm, after wartime metal shortages, reports a new hypodermic needle alloy. The needle uses specially tempered 14 carat gold offering hardness and rigidity close to a tool steel while resisting steam, boring water and sterilizing chemicals, and at a lower cost than platinum or platinum-iridium needles.
An advertisement promotes Parmeloos Vegetable Pill as a solution for digestive misery. The copy targets men with distracted minds and lapsed concentration, claiming the pills will relieve indigestion and improve business focus. It asserts confidence in the product and its claimed benefits.
A lawyer questions a witness about how she is related to the defendant. The witness tries to explain a tangled chain of cousins and in laws. Separately an asthma remedy advertisement urges early use of Dr Kellogg’s remedy for relief.
The piece details Alfred Krupp's early impact on industry, tracing his 1840 Birmingham visit and introduction of an electroplate patent that earned him a substantial sum. With funds, Krupp built the Essen works, founding the giant steel and armaments enterprise that later employed thousands and influenced global power dynamics.
A Portsmouth Ohio woman reports relief from irregular pains and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring health for herself and four family members and urges others to try the famous root and herb formula. The testimonial invites readers to write Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts for guidance based on forty years of experience.
A historic note extols Welsh origin and impact across world leaders and magnates. Mentions David Lloyd George, Palmerston, Disraeli, Gladstone, and Ellert Morgan as Welsh links, with references to mining roots in Taff Valley and notable figures like Yorken and Jefferson Davis.
An misread passage notes a vizier praising a Western Company for a thirty percent discount on automobiles. The potentate orders five hundred autos consigned and asks for a choice to be sent back by return mail, with the bid to be settled in due course.
Floyd L. Darrow explains a simple improvised medicine dropper. Cut two notches in a cork end, invert it in a bottle neck, and pour the medicated fluid at will. Hold the bottle slightly above horizontal to control flow, and avoid too rapid a pour especially with poisons.
A fragment argues that true achievement requires good ammunition and a steady arm rather than broad battlefield display. It notes times when volley fire helps in battalions but for ordinary purposes a well armed shot at Charles Stelzle counts.
Advert shows NR Tablets as a natural remedy to cleanse and support digestion headlined by E J Hassard of Acton Ontario. It claims quick relief for biliousness constipation and headaches with one tablet as a preventive daily aid and promises a money back guarantee.
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