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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
3
Shattered Idol in Brookville Dreams and Deceptions
Verne Dalton returns to Brookville after years away to find wealth and plans for a new marriage dashed by reminders of a past love. He seeks letters from Morton and encounters Lizalo, Arline Fisk, and Mrs. Warran, with a fateful confession of love forming as Arline helps him uncover real emotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Verne Dalton
Hugh Merton
Verne
Brooksville
Hewan
Offield
Brookville
Eond
Minn Wisk
Law Library
Verna
Billard Hall
Thor
Hilda Warran
Brookvillat
Topham
Robert Warren
Phock
Mio
Noeldi
Merton
Ariina
Lizalo
Yadoo
Enda
Verna Dalton
Misa Arline Fisk
Uttle
Arbino
Liles
Aring Fisk
Aidan Verne
Mary Grace Hulpins
Grandpa's Telephone Tale Sparks Laughs at Hotel
An elderly man regales friends with a cabinet of quips about talking to his grandson via telephone. He recounts a playful exchange involving Laure Dorothy and a confused reply about romance and words, reflecting a lighthearted social moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laure Dorothy
Idea Ownership and Original Thought
A discussion on valuing original ideas versus borrowed concepts. It argues that success comes from independent thinking, distinguishing notable writers, inventors, and business leaders who produce unique work from those who imitate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momeobudy Somes Alow
Binell
The Old Man of the Big Clock Fower Nostalgic Acton reminiscences and housing hopes
The writer recalls Acton on the Twelfth Orange Walk and reflects on a past community jubilee while noting slow housing development. They recount local real estate history along Mill Street including Dr. Shook, Dr. McGarvin, Dr. Uren, Dr. Macdonald and the Johnstone family, and promise more residents’ notes next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp
Toronto
MecQarvin
Lowry
Quelph
McGarvin
Rulng
Alte
EN Snyder
Hare
Markham
Hutte
Amontana
Lucius Auld
Springer
Short Intervala
J. F. Uren
Btaff
St Michael's Hospital
Usen
Uren
Ele
J. N. E. Brown
Toronto General Hospital
Detroit
John NM. Macdonald
Miley Laura Plank
Sergt
Hector Macdonald
48Th Highlanders
Acton
Macdonald
Thiu
Alory
Sho
Ontario Prohibition Debate Stirs Public Meeting Appeals
A public meeting in Ontario argues for continued prohibition as crucial to welfare. Speakers condemn liquor trade as heartless, urging voters to back the Tamperance Act while noting distress among women and families facing temptation. The piece promotes Dr Kellogg's asthma remedy in an unrelated ad segment.
Gilland's Circle: A Loyal Friend Among Morgan Cottage Kin
In Morgan Cottage the eleven left at table note Gilland's absence from the group and recall his loyalty and thoughtfulness. Friends like Dan Dudlay and Parke Wilson reflect on why Gilland had many friends and how his honor shaped their bonds in the close knit circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Cottage
Milly
QiMland
Dan Dudlay
Mark Ser
Epytenty Ue Gillard
Ollard
Parke Wilson
Gillandy
Giland
Gilland
Loch Daley
Pension Record for Amanda Jones Smith and Warsime Claims
The article details a widow Amanda Jones Smith with multiple wartime pension claims. It states payments of 172.50 monthly or 67.60 weekly from the government for her sons from three husbands. It notes her first husband died after a service entry and a $10,009 policy, a second husband named Smith was killed, and a third marriage to Private Jackson with a $130,000 policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mim Amunia Jones
Jones
Smith
Amanda Jones-Smith
Jackson
Olac
Wilow
Lesa
Sunshine the Child of Many Names
She was called Sunshine by her father for her bright mood when he returned home at night. Her mother also used the name as she grew into one who loved to help and soothe babies. A teacher nicknamed Bunnhing for her eagerness to follow lessons and assist classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thone
Fathes
Sunshine
Pico
Bunnhing
Abe
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