Old Way and New Health Lessons in 1900s School Life
A historical column recounts a 1902 lesson contrasting old and new health practices in schools. It notes teacher vigilance, laws of health, and the public’s protection, alongside local industrial changes and business openings in Acton. It mentions Hemlock bark shipments, electric lighting plans, and new merchants in town. It also lists local residents entering hospitals and completed preliminary exams in institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baw Bean
Warren Wok
Grumey & Cog
White & Ron
Heott
Griberlod
Booth
Mahon
Han
Mir
Krakine
Hue
Duainess
Gruenahielda & Co
Itn
Sunday School Lesson on Prophecy and Morality
The March 12 1922 Sunday School lesson surveys the prophet Amos focusing on warnings to Judah and Jerusalem, the futility of luxury and drunkenness, and the need for reform. It discusses signatures and legibility in ancient letters and includes guidance for daily headings and study questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Y
Juah
Tea consumption rises in UK and Ireland and Canada
The article reports higher tea consumption in Great Britain and Ireland reaching about 9 pounds per person annually, up from the previous year, with a noted increase of 47 million pounds overall. In Canada tea consumption is only around 4 pounds per person annually, indicating a much smaller intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Merkely
Ireland
United Kingdom
Incregny
Canada
Officers of the Empress of Scotland in 1922 harbor photo
A historical photograph shows officers of the Empress of Scotland in New York Harbor on February 1, 1022. The image labels crews including Commander G G Evene and others, noting roles aboard the liner and escort ships. It mentions a Canadian pact voyage to the Mediterranean and Valetian waters, with convoy duties and decorations for service in wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G- Evene
Boutland
Officara
New York Harbor
Taurean
J Dobson
Hoeund Qineer
Itewmahtp
Hoewwe
Heotland
New York
Pha Mediterreaiy
Valeatlin
Wennke
Clarke la Balay
Wait Vaturans
Combianihir G. CG
Ivan
OU i
Htatt
Atlantia
Yvan Wan
Gyirwe
Ontario Gambling Institutions Share Huge Wager Totals
The Ontario gambling scene shows combined race wagering of $56 million across clubs, led by the Ontario Jockey Club with $8.64 million and Wildwood Jockey Club at $8.32 million. Western Racing Association follows at $7.15 million, with Niagara Racing Association, Kinworth, and others also posting large totals. Wager distributions include first and second meeting returns totaling $3.09 million and $4.53 million respectively, with club share at 9 19 7 as part of the earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovary
Ontario
Ontario Jockey Club
Hwt
Wildwor Jockey Club
Weatern Racing Ausociatlof
Neuron
Worns Niagara
Knitlworth
The
Thornotlrts
Harmitton Dackay Club
Matrapolitan
West Windsor
Tnwach
Wduron
Alybng
Splendid Find: The Woeloume Nugget Unearthed In Australia
An ancient timber worker tale from Halery Wallarat in Australia describes a timber nugget unearthed from gravel. The find weighed about two thousand two hundred and fifty pounds on a tentative heft and led to speculation about its value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halery
Wallarat
Australia
Fragmented London Gossip and Oddities in Winter Shoppers
A garbled London scene shows a newspaper boy and washerwoman in a winter episode where a charitable old lady drops coins from a hat. The man mistakenly pockets them. she apologizes and asks for the copper back, highlighting hurried urban life and small acts of honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pari
London
Weeds as Robbers Threaten Ontario Farms
A historical note cautions farmers that weeds such as thistle, ragweed, mustard and others reduce productive crop land and profits. It links weed growth to labor shortages, apathy, and lax weed by laws, projecting a potential $100 million annual loss to Ontario farmers if not controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucon
Hhortaga
Neovinee
Ontario
Ontaria
Debarava
Wid
Fragmented Verse Riddle Reflects Hidden Worlds and Worldly Fame
A garbled poem fragment contrasts inner truths with outward fame, mentioning names and places in a surreal, cryptic stream of letters. The text references Veron Wlimidlt-y and Venus, suggesting a literary puzzle or pastiche rather than a coherent news item.
Fragmentary notes on public matter and local concerns
A garbled dated write up mentions discipline, church, hypocrisy, and public office. It touches on payments, clothing, and a vague plan to attend an official location while noting possible protests or missteps. No clear names, dates, or places are legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santer Po
Drinke
Cxar
Hia
Theraes
Falar
Amon
Bamario Ture
Neoura
Weli
Elauws
Wallor
Pia
Ate
Yale
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Acton Free Press
Apace U
Mary
Fey
Lacue
Free Presa
Thureday
Ean Gunday
A Warnh Wrarl
Amoud
Brawler
Leeson
Bill Uwedlale
Judah Jerohom
Vane
Aine
Thawe
Joseph
Hamarland
Shal
Graves
Benater Nerry
Arkonega
Saturday Evening Post
Pike County
Jolnson
Antonia
Thomas
Kolpatho
Plymouth
Decrate
Consumpti
Scotland
Cnduly
J. Hutehtga
de Mauteviteen
J. Th Towann
Chiat Ompor Mohave Modurray
Neil
Phra Onlowr
Thomia Jona
C. G. Nvans
Virat Omar WH
A. Moore
Wy Btu
Ain Mi
Allesman
Wourths Oldlear T
Aikmar
Hlrk
Wien
Ube
Doatny
Mtanfay
Daliverlag Gapatchod
Tone
Mooth Lamba
T. N.Y
Mautey
Aterm
Bn Tha
Canadian Pacific Railway
Lake Louise
Calgary
Hood Grocer
Acton Creamery Co
E. J. O'Neil
A. Hirschorn
Georetown
McGibbon
Atreey
Georgetown
Prodnorsky
Julia Ward
Eyatem
Calles el
Rae
Douglas & OU
Natanee, Ont
Scott
Bogtt & Rewne
Toronte
Ara Banda
Garturs
Ward Kerchlore
Hocholoy Hutton
E. K. Cook
Milg Street
Acton
Pelvel
I. W
Prine
Wacati
Tanahibweies
Thamei
Bent
A. Garteht
Sauily
Venus
AL Emale
Gallayti
Gabe Thor
J. W. Kennedy& Son
J.w.kennedy & Son
Kenney Bros
OLD Stand
Main Street
Fletcher
Fime
Grand Trunk Railway
Byatem Golag Went
Baton
Fhanday
Ftanday
Golo Ewat
Toronto Suburban Elecizia Railway
Munday
Hunday
Lng Binwt
Trak Noody
Toronto
Pope
Apechit Expres Creight
Aint
Albert D. Savage
Savage Optical Building
the Post Office
Guelph
SpeigHt’s
Hilverwahie
Sporting Goods Hockey
Gramophones
IC. C. SpeigHt Mill Stree
Rualnyee
Guelph Business College Herald Bldg
Guelph, Dot
A. L. Bouce
Acton Bakery
Swaggon
M. Edwards & CO
Agton
Pam
Castoria
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