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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
3
A poem urging awakening and reform, praising "men of thought and action" to clear the way for justice. It proclaims dawn breaking on honest hope, condemns long-standing wrong, and calls the public to rise and act.
Text discusses how excess water causes soil heaving that harms clover alfalfa and roots. Proper drainage prevents heaving, allows soil to absorb water, and minimizes frost impact. It also includes commentary on exploration self discovery and a Holtowsky ad fragment about wart treatment and personal responsibility.
A Forbes Magnalia analysis of fifty notable Americans shows wealth of parents varied. Only one had rich parents while seventeen came from moderate means and twenty four from poor backgrounds. Notable figures cited include J. J. Organ and Carmelas Vasuterbitc among the moderate group, with Carnegie and Rockefeller among the poor lineage.
A long column in a small town paper muses on neighborly greetings, walking conditions after a heavy snow, and the value of friendly civic ties. The writer praises local effort, notes church cohesion shifts, Red Cross duties, and Western farming passions, ending with a rousing nod to the Junior L O D. and town pride.
A visiting gentleman encounters a colored acquaintance in jail who claims no wrongdoing. When asked why he is imprisoned the man replies he is there for fragrancy after being “cot up.” The tale is cited from Lippincott's.
The text reflects meditative lines about friendship in life and eternity. It speaks of cultivating close friends, sharing deep thoughts, and cherishing those who live in Christ. A final note emphasizes lasting bonds in eternity with friends in the Lord.
A general claim that Mure Andeo.u Véerctable PH pills work in any latitude and climate. The text asserts they withstand any climate, stay fresh and strong, and do not spoil, claiming superiority over many pills on the market. A friend should carry them everywhere for efficiency.
A historic note explains how gunny sacks folded into a car compartment help gain traction in mud. The driver places a sack in front of the driving wheels when wheels slip, allowing the vehicle to pull itself out. Sacks can be reused and washed afterward if needed.
M Wilfrid de Fonvielle, newly aged, is noted as the oldest aeronaut. He set a 1858 record by two days aloft between Paris and Complegnie. In 1860 with Ganton Tizsondier he covered ninety kilometers in thirty five minutes, a different record. He was born in July 1876.
The article argues against overdoing recreation and warns that tired workers, especially girls, may fall asleep after long walks or weekdays. It promotes balanced leisure at home and cautions not to neglect work or domestic duties while seeking agreeable company.
A reflection on underhand methods versus straight forward honesty. Tact and flattery are criticized as lazy, with the author arguing sincere honesty and tact yield lasting success.
Newark woman Kelly recounts a three year nervous breakdown and two years under a physician’s care. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for restoring her to health and ending her nervousness.
The article argues for high quality seeds and proper preparation to boost yields. It cites Ontario Agricultural College findings showing average wheat yields around 47 bushels per acre with plump, high quality seed. It warns that poor seed quality limits results even with high fertilizer investment and favorable weather.
A Boston cat named Sport reportedly saved two elderly women from gas as a broken main leaked. Investigators found the initial story overstated with Sport waking one woman by meowing and tugging at the bed clothes.
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