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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
5
A distorted monologue in a regional voice voices fear and resistance to feminine company and swimming. The speaker insists on staying on land, fearing drowning, while recalling a sewing task and a near accident, with references to Mrs. Janes and a Maw-lete.
Twenty years ago the issue reports a San Volnt band tattoo in Lima, a retreat by Father Heeny with clergy, St Joseph’s ladies hosting a carpeted parlor, Knox church lawn party on Mr Hugh’s grounds, George Buglas quelling bagpipes, Ar urs’ Etring Band performing, Hov J T jeyne and Mrs Macpherson solos. An Inox Church excursion to Brownstown Grove drew 154 adults and 18 children under Mayor Nelson’s escort. Fall wheat harvest is under way and crops are generally good.
A reflective set of vows on aging with resolve to avoid pretending youth, not complain, welcome younger company, decline unsolicited advice, and cultivate cheerful independence. It emphasizes dignity, self acceptance, and purposeful aging with references to Ibsen and Doctor Holmes.
A fragmentary discussion on punning and linguistic sharpness cites critics and authors. J A Macy in The Atlantic reflects on wit, self critique, and the perils of overrefinement in verse and prose.
The article touts pills as portable and acceptable, noting that they must prove power to gain popularity. It claims Par melee a Vegetable Pills are the most popular and accurately compounded, with ingredients proven to regulate the digestive system.
A drought weary farming community experiments with a regional agricultural plan. Ledbetter family resists at first but joins a marsh hay cutting project that uses molasses feeding and a communal hay camp. The agricultural rep notes social lessons and aims to prevent future losses.
An article from the Canadian Bandsman argues a good town band brings advertising then shopping and public events. It lauds bands as a guiding path for towns, boosting churches, social functions, and civic pride with skilled players near every doorstep. It cites Barnum on every village and town needing a band as a key asset.
A passionate critique labels the so called Town Knocker as a disruptive influence who hinders progress. The piece warns that his influence spreads pessimism and blocks constructive proposals, urging decisive removal before the town stalls completely.
There is no more a senious mistake than to suppose that money can buy everything. It cannot purchase a Bool night’s sleep nor an appetite. Money cannot buy feisadship nor peace of minnd nor a tranquil consciente. The best things in life may be had by the poorest, bought without money and without price. Millers Worm Powders, in demand everywhere, can be got at any chemist’s or drug shop, at very small cost. They are a standard remedy for worm trouble and can be fully relied upon to expel worms from the system and abate the sufferings that worms cause. Mothers rejoice that they found available no effective on remedy for the relief of their children.
An undated account describes a scheme where a buyer, unfamiliar with horses, purchases a supposedly sound horse only to discover it worthless. The seller faces defrauding charges and the judge remands the case for further evidence while noting the buyer’s demand for $100. The narrative includes a courtroom exchange over repaying the purchase and returning the animal. The piece references Dr Thomas Kelectria as a camp aid and a wartime remedy for pains.
A performer troupe entertains in Miami with a boy who appears unfairly treated. A onlooker slips a coin to the boy who thanks him, then follows him to Ormond Street and the Children’s Hospital. The boy says he wanted to give to the hospital after kindness shown.
A village man, known as the chore man, returns with a diamond pin valued as a priceless gem. He dismisses questions about its value and authenticity while his employer finally probes its history, revealing the piece may be worth only a half dollar.
In Prank Boyd's A Pelican's Tale Bishop Thorold laments the loss of his gold rimmed glasses in the Athumseum reading room. He recalls laying them down briefly to fetch a letter and returning to find them gone. The only people in the room were senior church leaders and Mr Gladstone.
A garbled 19th century note discusses concise reporting for a railway overseer. It requests factual weather and track conditions with no needless embellishment. The letter, attributed to Rughty of London, emphasizes directness and brevity.
An Irishman and a Scot quarrel over the patron saint of Ireland. The debate turns into a taunt about Patrick and a dig at Harry Lauder as the crew mocks each other.
A Baltimore woman recounts years of organic troubles and nervous strain. Doctors urged operation, but five bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her and restored her to work. The letter urges others to consider the remedy before surgery.
A local teacher famed for patriotism asks a twelve year old pupil Tommy what he would think if the Untop Jack waved over a battlefield. Tommy responds with a返wing misquote and a simple, wind driven image, reflecting a classroom moment from a distant town.
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