15 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
1
The article urges youths to avoid despair and keep a steady, energetic effort in life. It cites examples of persistence, mentions Michael Faraday and James A. Garfield as outcomes of steadfast labor, and notes the value of oil of gladness to ease daily friction.
The Epworth League attended the Acton League event. A Friday evening school class gathering honored Miss Annie Townsend and marked her move to Manitoba. A sleighing party from Acton met at Mr George Leslie’s home in Erin. Residents Philip Kalay James McDougall Donald McCregar Alexander Waldie Jr and J P Worden moved west last month. Ada Clark left for Clow oraville New York for future residence. Ern Ebtaga secured a position at the Tiltsburg Observer. Miss Tena Blair of Paria visited. William Garvin of Rockwood died in the bush Monday. David Wren moves to new quarters in Hensal. Northerners in Louisville joked about titles Colonel Major Judge. a colored attendant joined in. Mrs Tar Lina comments on government ownership of caulpoade and railway conductors two issues highlighted.
The Doukhobor community at Brilliant near Nelson BC donates 24 000 pounds of jam valued at 34 000 to aid Canadians suffering from the war. The gift, grown on local land, will be sent to Victoria for distribution and may reach other western provinces.
A damaged text fragment mentions Frabain as a remedy claimed to ease asthma and bronchial distress, with references to recipes using a cereal and notes on breath restoration. It appears as an advertisement or medical claim amid other unclear lines.
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