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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
4
Excerpt from Acton Free Press 1913 honors mothers in a patriotic poem. Katherine Bates tribute speaks to mothers weaving strength and mercy for sons going to front, asking blessing and protection as they face danger. Royal purple thread imagery underscores sacred duty and temple of the Lord.
A whimsical view of a horse speaking about summer care. The horse would request light frequent watering, shade when heated, breathable harness and head coverings, a fly net and blanket for insects, and a cool, clean stable. It stresses humane handling, rest, and proper grooming after daily heat and work.
A compiled fragment features famous lines and pseudo advertisements for Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil with claims of pain relief. The mix includes Emerson Hood Rowe Pope Braurt and a misfit ad for a rubs pain remedy, reflecting a damaged OCR page fragment.
The text notes farmers in Ontario own more cars than other groups and discusses how this may influence their openness to road improvements. It lists occupation figures from registration, including farmers 23,409 and other trades, merchants, skilled workers, and miscellaneous categories. It also contains unrelated notes on a patent remedy and a wartime anecdote about a German officer.
Fragmentary lines show children crying for Fletcher's Lastoria with chatter about a comet and hopes for the coming year. The text presents broken dialogue and oblique references, likely from a local column or advertising filler. Readers are left with a hazy glimpse of a nostalgic scene and an ambiguous future wish.
The text describes asbestos wood as a highly insulating material, heavier and stronger than soapstone, with good fire resistance and works like hard wood. It also notes that Miller’s Worm Powders are effective for intestinal worms, causing no pain and providing quick, noticeable improvement from the first dose.
A bashful man delays, then proclaims courage to delay a letter. He telegraphs the wrong tone back, apologizing for boldness, only to learn by two hours later the recipient says the letter was correct and timely.
Fragmentary OCR text notes health remedies and claims about Scott's Emulsion boosting organs and blood. It mentions children's care and contains garbled phrases such as eyeoigh beonchitla and Dees, with no clear event or names beyond Scott's Emulsion.
A choppy note from a dependent children’s school lists misfortunes and mishaps. It mentions Mr Jones breaking a leg and Mr Smith injuring a rib, a rain ruined picnic, mumps among pupils, a digging worker punished with a whip, and several wet or injured children. The writer closes claiming they are all very happy despite the troubles.
A farmer testifies that a freight train struck his mule, and the defendant’s attorney asks if the mule was on the track. The farmer insists the mule was bright and would have dodged the train by slipping behind a tree in the woods along the track.
The excerpt urges becoming fully alive to achieve world goals. It contrasts dormant people with those who act, noting that a proactive person is alert and ready to seize opportunities, keeping “the tips of his fingers” attuned to potential chances.
An odd misspelled warning urges readers to beware of anyone offering more or less than something’s worth. The garbled plea emphasizes caution and trust in value assessments, urging readers not to take chances on dubious propositions.
Government orders all men aged twenty one to thirty four to serve and to fund the war through bonds or taxes. The piece urges universal sacrifice, with emphasis on money and men for victory, and notes no material should be withheld for winning the war. Also briefly promotes Dr. J D Kolloga’s asthma remedy with hopeful testimonials about relief.
A young man facing a New York police force job test misreads a transaction problem. He explains there are no gains on the sale and jokes about a corn remedy. The piece notes Holloway's Corn Core ad copy as a curious aside.
A farmer notes that a tractor may be made ready during the first week of state work and warns it will take several days of careful work to reach full power. The aim is to ensure longevity by proper maintenance from the start and to avoid future breakdowns during critical field time.
Garbled text cautions about pests and disease from dirty conditions. It urges cleaning weekly, covering garbage and manure, and preventing germ spread while noting an aged Castoria infant remedy paragraph.
Village gossip recalls the Quigs by as the wealthy aunt dies after a servant accidentally gives spoiled oxide poison. Hue lwag suggests the epitaph mocks the greed and faithfulness of the guardian as the tombstone is erected with a sharp line.
The head of the firm announced a strict rule against employee birthday gifts and enforced it by dismissing any present. A humorous aside notes the incident involved a handsome ogee rug as the gift in question, illustrating the odd enforcement of the policy.
A quirky courtroom rumor centers on a junior clerk and a beleaguered typewriter. The employer claims a spider wove a web around the keys, while a witty defense suggests a fly caused the mischief, turning the scene into a comic misinterpretation.
The ad promotes Parmoeloon Vegetable Pills as a gentle effective remedy for digestive disturbances and general well being. It urges women to maintain a positive outlook and confidence in success while claiming the product restores health and vigor with mild soothing action suitable for delicate users.
Lloyd Gearro warned that the last hundred thousand dollars could decide victory while praising US allied economic strength. The Herald quotes that money cannot replace men yet signals strong finances support armies of liberty and a just justice system, with dollars on the side of victory.
A retired officer recalls an examiner who faced a dull applicant and, unable to elicit a response to simple queries, finally posed a paradoxical scenario. The candidate replies with a quip claiming he would resign, illustrating a failed or humorous grasp of military duty.
Readers caution against tainting patriotic sentiment by blunt criticism of the war effort. The piece urges steadfast loyalty and asks how best to deploy effective blows against a malign enemy, urging clear speak for those with true allegiance.
In a memory fragment a pupil named Ellen Smith answers a prompt about a binding force that unites peers. Her response hints at unity and improvement, while a curious phrase about cornets appears, suggesting playful classroom dialogue and a moment of collective imagination.
A reflective speech urges workers and farmers to share the sunlit effort. It asserts criticism harms progress, champions positive effort, and calls on everyone to stand in the light together. The message emphasizes belief in others and collective support to grow crops and improve character.
A California grower notes potatoes reach market readiness twenty days sooner when the seed end is cut and exposed to direct sunlight for two to three weeks before planting. The practice accelerates sprout development, allowing early harvests and enabling households to start seed stock in kitchen windows for small garden plots.
Elder Noah Tener preached on The Rooster Crow at the Colored Hapitat Church last Sunday night. His sermon followed a three part outline asking why the rooster crowed, why it crowed again, and what became of the rooster in the end, delivered in a slow rhythmic cadence and dialect.
Bilious attacks and constipation are blamed on digestion trouble. Nature's Remedy Tablets claim to cleanse the system without griping, improving digestion, blood quality, and vitality. The ad urges trying a five box supply, notes the product is guaranteed and recommended by a local druggist E. J. Habsard.
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