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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
4
A fragment from the Acton Firee Press dated Tuesday June 20 1918 presents a playful snail tale. It describes a funny snail named Vetlo who dreams of roaming, travels through a mousy wood, and contemplates whether to run away as it carries its house on its back. The piece references Michigan Christian Advocate.
On the final day of their term, the Germans freed Captain Scholtz and Lieutenant Wookey, who had been sentenced to ten years penal servitude for leaf dropping. The article urges the British to apply German psychology, striking German officers at Dover Margate Ramagate Broadstairs and Southend. The piece emphasizes German indifference to their own men but strong reaction when a German officer is harmed.
A draper's tale from Reading mocks a young man from Linn pumapsaint seeking a London berth. The employer questions the meaning of Linn pumapsaint as the land of Vive Saints and notes only four saints remain. The man secures the job despite the odd exchange.
A Los Angeles Times note contrasts German occupation maps with Britain holding vast unoccupied territory while maps show the German flag over many areas at the war’s start. It argues readers prefer stories with challenge and mystery over simplistic one syllable words, urging engagement to avoid tedious work.
A collage of light anecdotes, jokes, and domestic humor from the era. A young woman asks for a letter at the post office, a player explains bat strategies to a novice, English and American customs clash humorously, and various small notices promote Holloway’s remedies and novel travel cones for motorists.
A Newark insurance firm faces a small but urgent claim when a client reports a fatal injury to the hand and pleads for prompt adjustment. The message hints at frustration over delays and emphasizes the need for swift action to settle damages.
A fragmentary tale shows Lisbeth and Bandy in a decorous courtship with whispered murmurs and coy requests. The passage contrasts their dialogue with an ad voice praising Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil, touting its high demand and factory production as a leading proprietary remedy.
A fragmented quotation of a teacher's creed emphasizes belief in perseverance, education, and leading by example. It champions the dignity of teaching, the joy of serving others, and faith in students, home, and daily life as paths to a large, lovely life.
An unclear dialogue shows Mr Smith and Mr Brown disputing over a recent fire incident. Mr Smith recalls a near disaster while describing a misjudged attempt to protect a property, noting a wall obstruction and delayed fire brigade response.
The piece advises workers to prove competence and take on burdens to earn a chance from their employer. It argues that bosses push hard not from preference but responsibility to correct subordinates. Show you can perform as well as the head and act in the firm’s best interests to gain advancement.
In the war era reflection the British cabinet is described as making two pivotal choices to rely on the United States for manpower and to end reserves. A New York Tribune excerpt notes the shift in allied strength as the war develops. A trivial child anecdote about eggs follows.
A chaotic tale from the Manchester Guardian describes a woman in a shawl entering a York shop and negotiating over furniture and a grand piano. A salesman and observers recall the scene as a curious display of bargaining and social theater with a final, confident assertion that “they can,” amid family dinner and cluttered rooms.
A quip from Puck mocks domestic life with playful banter about cooks and kitchen prowess, contrasting Mary’s image as the crankloaf mistress with the idea of genius in the kitchen. The exchange hints at household roles and humor in a lighthearted period tone.
A print card displayed by Jones warns visitors not to touch it with canes or umbrellas. An observant young boy added a postscript noting the piece was taken on an axe. The item is described as a sketchy little thing, highlighting the oddity of the exhibit.
The Washington Star quotes a terse exchange about a person tending office while memo mentions a pay and honesty. An advertisement extols Millers Worn Powders as a quick relief for worm-related ailments in children, claiming to expel worms and restore appetite and vitality.
A young girl offers six cantas for bread as the price increases at the bakery. The baker confirms bread prices rose that morning and the girl asks for yesterday's price. This brief scene captures a penny economy moment at the counter. Paor meleo's Vegetable Pills are advertised as a remedy for nervous troubles, linking stomach health to nerve well being.
Vansar College and Harvard University suspend cherished customs to conserve funds. Vasuar women cancel Clana Day overdelacs while Harvard Sentora drop Bentor Picture and first year funds, erasing two major graduation traditions for economy.
The article notes molybdenum as a versatile metal from Canada used to harden steel and armor, with potential in explosives, dyes, electric lamps, and other wartime applications. It also promotes Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma remedy, citing unsolicited letters praising cures and urging use of genuine Kellogg's.
Swarthmore College students have embraced thrift and conservation, cutting the school year to work on May 20 without sacrificing study. They keep dorm lights out early and pursue odd jobs to raise Red Cross funds, including dressmaking millinery paper distribution and boot blocking.
In a classroom vignette, Jimmy questions why a trained swimmer cannot complete four laps across the Tiber and return before break while the teacher probes his belief in the feat. The dialogue centers on disbelief and curiosity about an extraordinary swim.
In a candid exchange, Sandy M'Vea resists the doctor’s offer after being advised to cut whiskey and tobacco. The doctor quotes a fee of half a guinea for his guidance, which Sandy declines, insisting she won’t pay.
An Ottawa area advertisement urges stopping harsh purges and promoting daily bowel health with Nature's Remedy tablets. It touts improved digestion, appetite, and overall cleansing, claiming a 250 box lasts twenty five doses and is sold by J. J. Hassard in Acton Ontario.
A Vancouver Province excerpt shows a tense crowd awaiting an explanation from a woapbox orator. A tired woman steps forward and bluntly criticizes men for talking rather than taking action to address a problem.
Two men discuss berry box sizes with comic disagreement. One claims three berries fit in a quart box, the other notes quart boxes are too small in his area.
A letter from a young man in training in America describes new labor at home and in camp. He writes that he has never worked so hard, including kitchen chores and making beds, and vows to become the best husband upon returning, as reported by the Los Angeles Times.
On February 16 Mr A J Clague of Toronto bought suma egg from a Toronto grocer at 60 cents a dozen. He asked about the history of the egg and was told by Mr Urton that the eggs were sold 14 months ago at 20 cents a dozen in Saskatchewan.
Miss Agnes Nightingale, grandniece of Florence Nightingale, travels from Leamington Spa to speak on the Red Cross and the Crimean War nurse's work. The piece notes fourteen Nightingale cousins serving in the front and four killed in action.
A newspaper feature details Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound production at the Inbora plant. It highlights herbal ingredient sourcing, solvent extraction, sterilization, pasteurization and bottling as key steps in producing the remedy for women's ailments. It cites testimonials from women restored to health by the product.
A terse dialogue describes a trek to camp about five miles distant. The crow mocks the distance while a character weighs carrying a rifle and hit bag, noting the extra difficulty. The exchange ends with an affirmative cue to continue walking toward the camp.
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