04 Jun 1896
Page 1
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1896
Page
1
The text blends memory of a long war era with scenes of captivity and reunion, recounting Benjamin Fatrolund and family in Canada, plus scenes of social struggle. It moves from Civil War echoes to late 19th century labor debates, touching on poverty, bankers, and the dignity of workers amid hardship.
Benjamin Karrehild sits at the table with his father Lewis as a fourteen year old boy speaks of adversity. A mother recounts that Shakeaspeare did not say adversity is sweet but that the uses of adversity are sweet. The pair reflect on faith and the promise that all things work for good, as a season of trial approaches for their family.
Fragmented remarks on liquor traffic expose tension between reformers and defenders of the saloon. A New York incident reveals violent tactics by rival factions as authorities pursue reform. A curious interlude discusses a whimsical kitchen recipe and a chaotic travelogue ending with a nod to Victoria's Photo and a home paper promotion.
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