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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
11
A fragmented poem-like piece urges readers to improve the world by self discipline and wisdom. It invites readers to watch their motives and pursue knowledge, happiness, and kindness, linking personal growth to collective well being.
The piece urges immediate gentle deeds to aid those in suffering, arguing life is brief and deferring kindness is a mistake. It stresses cheerful words, small acts, and thoughtful help brighten the world and ease one’s own burdens, citing Dr Johnson’s wisdom.
The Valle Himmons reports a 126 meter high reinforced concrete chimney at a copper smelter in Bagoed Japan, 42 meters across at the base, intended to vent poisonous fumes to prevent vegetation damage. It notes other tall chimneys worldwide including Great Falls Montana 506 feet, Clangew Scotland 464 feet, Jerome Arizona 400 feet, Rochester New York 366 feet, and Canntable Hook New Jersey 365 feet.
A reader from Edam, Lank, recounts years of kidney pain and fainting, tracing relief to Doan's Kidney Pills after four boxes. The testimonial notes that the remedy cured the troubles and praises the Maple Leaf marked package sold by The Memorial Co. Limited in Toronto.
The passage urges personal accountability for deeds and omissions. It warns that others' errors or unforeseen events can disrupt plans, but one should not shift blame or cultivate a defensive attitude. Instead, own one's actions and the outcomes they produce in professional tasks.
A comic exchange recounts br X hiring O'Brien to clean a path from his house to the gate. On inspection the work is deemed poor with gravel and dirt over the wall. O'Brien retorts that many a doctor’s wall is similarly covered, implying the job was not well done.
Bayfield Ontario resident Mm C Dreger writes of curing a winter cold and cough after two bottles. She says the syrup is among the best cough remedies and kept in her home for quick access. She also notes a neighbor improved after using it for bronchitis. The Milburn Co. Limited of Toronto produces the genuine product in a yellow wrapper.
In this wartime call to action civilians at home are urged to adopt strict military discipline. Instructions include waking at six thirty, ten minutes of drill, prayers, no leisure, synchronized routines, and obedience to a “Superior Officer” to support those overseas. May 1918 style tone emphasizes collective duty and daily regimentation.
A persistent shop assistant offers free medical advice to the old man who visits daily, asking about treatments for various aliments. After repeated questions and no purchases, the assistant finally offers a cardboard box as a supposed remedy, prompting suspicion of the old man’s hair loss claim.
A fragmented dialogue shows a lieutenant directing a digging party. The exchange reveals a questioning of who counts as an officer among the workers and how many are present, highlighting leadership and unit discipline.
A letter from Miss Kelly of Newark credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing a three year nervous breakdown and daily headaches after medical care and a friend's recommendation. The ad extols the remedy's reach while a separate vignette discusses a cautionary mother daughter dialogue about truthfulness and gossip using three guiding questions.
The ad highlights generic warnings about heart weakness and claims Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills cure the weak heart. A Toronto reader, Mr H A Young, 83 Hart, recounts relief after using the product and urges others to try the pills. The company, T Milburn Co Limited, sells at 2d per box, delivered by mail.
A discussion contrasts sweet loyal feminine ideals with the bright clever wife. It argues character outweighs mere intellect and urges dual virtues of kindness and cleverness as essential. Also notes nerves and digestion affect temperament and praises Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills for digestive balance.
Fragmentary newspaper item recalls grocer Butterworth grilling a clerk over credit reports for George Callahan and a skeptical young assistant’s reaction. The ad copy touts Miller’s Worm Powders and a quip about consumer agency caution, ending with a proverb about doing work oneself.
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