21 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
1
A letter from James T. Worthington requests a boy for errands and future service. The writer appeals to find a faithful, hard working youth to guide tasks, plow, pen and contribute to the world’s broad labors. He offers a position with clear trust and expects the candidate to understand its value.
The text traces a rise in tea consumption in the United Kingdom from 1870 to 1914, linking higher tea intake to sobriety and health. It contrasts old English bargaining over wine with tea culture, and details how Indian planters cultivate pure tea, from Assam to Darjeeling, using modern machinery and careful processing to produce fragrant, uncontaminated tea leaves.
A young couple, Alice and Will, discuss leaving home for work and the toll on Alice’s mother. Will abandons a job to stay near home, inspires concern, and a chance encounter with a stranger unsettles their plans as Alice receives a returned book and a note from James Worthington.
The piece argues winter coughs stem from overheated dry indoor air. Elderly individuals with chronic bronchitis suffer as heating dries mucous membranes, provoking irritation and bronchitis. It advises moderating heat to maintain comfortable, but not overly warm, air and relying on stable room temperature.
Anne Porter Johnson portrays a family left home for a week as a father travels by train and the mother and children cope with absence. The article emphasizes home, routines, and the children’s anticipation of reunion, noting the father’s responsibilities and the hope of an earlier return.
Twenty years ago readers recall Jubilee Week in Acton with Queen Victoria tributes in London and Canada. The note details a garden party, a large scholar parade, speeches, songs and a profit for Knox Church Ladies' Aid, plus marriage notices and school honor rolls.
A Chicago Herald description traces marble production from calcareous stone to finished spheres made in Oberstein and exported to India China and the United States. It compares the process to moral polishing, noting boys grow through hardship as rough edges are worn smooth and prepared for use in the world and for glory hereafter.
Julho Adams of London is cited for his consistent safety during a long service as a locomotive driver. His record shows no serious accident in his years on the job, reflecting skill and careful conduct. The article notes many drivers retire after long careers without a single major incident.
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