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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
4
A fragment from a 1919 piece warns of a naughty family causing trouble and suggests sending them away with police, noting a “Wil remember” who will drive them off. The tone is admonishing and humorous.
The article argues that steady effort and perseverance yield lasting learning and satisfaction. It contrasts slow plodding students with charming peers, insisting true achievement comes from struggle, not effortless wins, and questions whether easy success is truly enviable.
The Peterboro Examiner laments city tree trimming as vandalism by authorities. It notes the loss of stately trees over nine years, improper pruning leaving dangerous stubs, and disregard for residents who own the trees. It calls for public protest and wiser stewardship of urban greenery.
The Nashville Advocate discusses how war accelerates prohibition in Canada with most of the country dry or local options in Quebec. It predicts a national move to dry status after peace and notes women’s suffrage strengthens prohibition forces.
A district visitor to a poor cottage attempts to assess aid and organization. The scene shows a newcomer's awkward approach and the cottage owner correcting the interaction while offering a brief reading and a small coin.
A hazy road clash unfolds when a cyclist warns another rider about a Mehl while a bystander police officer orders restraint. A second cyclist, speeding without a light, is also knocked down in the mêlée, prompting further action.
A guidance piece urges women to seek ambitious, diverse friendships that inspire personal growth. It cautions against clinging to narrow social circles, urges looking ahead to tomorrow, and stresses choosing friends who share strength and resilience across class lines.
A diverse Eastern city crowd waits as cars bypass doors, prompting quiet ridicule. Workers from factories and homes laugh together when a private car arrives, revealing a simple lesson in temper and shared experience amid weariness.
The article argues against dismissing forest care by claiming current timber will last long. It notes timber demand is variable, forests take long to renew, and local forest health affects national prosperity. It stresses reforestation as essential to prevent wastelands and ensure future supply.
A businessman cites a youth denied a responsible post as smart yet lacking balance. The piece argues ability divorced from integrity harms the community and boosts misjudgments in advancement while mothers rely on trusted services like Mother Graves Worm Exterminator for relief of child sickness.
A reflective piece recalls a hot day at Acton with nostalgia for the old swimming hole by Corporation Pond and the joys of summer in past decades. The author reflects on local geography, a former willow tree, and early town businesses plus a vivid family history around Mill and Willow Streets.
In early Toronto and Acton days the Milburn family and partners built the Yellow Oil line with many stops and names. Stories recall J McGarvin Kannawin Dr McGarvin Brown and others as the business moved from town to town, with the Bell Telephone line and all night service noted.
The piece praises listening to others troubles as a noble act and urges readers to support veterans returning maimed or traumatized. It emphasizes patience, discretion, and learning from real hardships as part of personal education and patriotism.
An article notes grandmothers protected homes during storms by enclosing a maclven and refuge feather bead as nonconductors. It recommends Hubbber as nonconductive, wearing overshoes in a storm, and drawing curtains with lights on to avoid lightning shocks.
Success does not depend on locality or friends. One man starts where many failed and comes out with true colors. Friends may give a boost, but they cannot improve you. Times change, yet relying on self remains key to achievement.
A young woman reporter sought the man’s party affiliation at a residence. A stern woman refused entry and declared she belonged to the party in question, exposing a witty claim to political identity.
A fragmentary diary excerpt narrates mishaps by a calf like kicking rash and getting a head caught in a basket. The speaker describes peering at a Hula boy, experimenting with legAprage, and munching a green apple causing a tummy ache while resisting hugs from an impudent man.
The rhyme lists a sequence of faded habits and sounds as a playful warning to stop advertising. It uses exaggerated images of aging and stillness to urge an end to promotion.
A reflective note on opportunity and resilience, comparing lost funds and personal fortune with the enduring value of love, sleep, and companionship as sources of courage and renewal. The quip cautions that a beloved opportunity, once missed, may vanish forever.
A reader contrasts shopping from home with direct store visits. The piece notes the ease of ordering and delivery options versus returning items, urging caution and weighing delivery fees, with a call to shop smartly and compare methods.
Fragmentary text shows mentions of Doz Shoes, Moog Shoes and local bargains at grocery and confectionery shops. References to pricing, repairs and trade offers imply a small business notice or ad from a local market. Details are incomplete but indicate continued sales and consultations.
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