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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
5
The article discusses using a product called Varmitae Ubat to aid digestion and appetite control in children. It notes a link between better nutrition and improved growth and comfort for a child, emphasizing steady use and trusting the product’s value.
A dairy article notes an eight year old cow near Woodtown producing over 23 pounds of milk per day while weighing in at a high level. The Dairy Institute of Ottawa offers to provide forms free of charge to anyone who brings in a sample to learn exactly what the cow produces.
Ackerman a New York agchitect traveled to England for a special study of war time welfare. He notes Britain aimed to improve social conditions for workers with action rather than words, providing housing hospitals schools churches and amenities, along with postwar plans for health and urban renewal.
Fragmentary plea advertising a patent remedy for infants branded as a worm exterminator and claimed to be the most effective treatment. Text imitates old promotional language with misspellings and errant capitalization.
Multiple authorities foresee cheap hydro electrical power transforming iron and other energy intensive industries. They argue nations relying on abundant water power will gain economic advantage, prompting industry to relocate to water rich regions, with Canada poised for significant shifts.
Excerpts present scattered text on study rules from a moodbook, medical claims for Dr Thomas remedies, and a scene description from a Chicago Herald piece. It mentions concentration tips, study times, and a late night routine, followed by assertions of asthma cures and a wartime public ledger comparison, plus a family scene with Timon and Maria.
A fragmentary tale recounts a minister advising training children in the right path. A father recalls a story of a boy following after danger, highlighting the impact of parental behavior on a child’s choices and the need for careful conduct at home.
The readable text outlines by products from a historic industrial operation, noting venous outputs like paper and board materials. It mentions the Maine region and a waste stream deemed worthless, with references to by product processing and potential uses in manufacturing.
A study notes electricity on rails could raise track capacity by 60 percent and reduce coal needs, with electric traction offering fuel savings over steam. It cites Canada’s railways consuming about 9 million tons of coal yearly and argues rail operation by electricity would mitigate shortages in cold winters.
Richardson Wright recalls a mother’s pain and a father’s pride as the loss of a son reshapes families. The piece explores how men bear grief, foresee futures, and redefine legacy when a son goes to battle. The angst and transformation endure beyond the battlefield.
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