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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 15, 1919

Page

2

We Do Not Love Our Neighbors It Seems

A satirical verse by Walt Mason lampoons narrow minded neighbors who judge others harshly. The poem ruefully condemns excessive blame and urges seeing good in others rather than eagerly noting faults. It contrasts exclusivity with a call to kindness and mutual understanding.

Peachea Walt Mason Winona Minn Lydia E Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Olmatead St Bach

How Weeds Spread on a Farm and Preventive Steps

The guide explains weed entry and spread on farms. It lists six main pathways including contaminated seed, dirty threshing machines, manure from hay and feeding stuffs, wind dispersal, animals carrying seeds, and cultivation, with emphasis on clean seed and equipment to prevent infestation.

Enin Atable Thyield

Cheating in Examinations A Study in School Honor

The article examines why students call cheating cribbing and view it as a prank rather than a crime. It argues that perceived teacher pupil hostility and a culture of allowed exceptions foster deceit in exams. When exposed, students reject jokes and accept a single standard of honor.

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The Easy Way Moral Choice and Hard Thinking

The article argues that choosing the easy path in truth and principle leads to prevarication and weak character. It asserts that true principle often requires conflict, resistance, and hard work, while easy living brings decay and moral decline.

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Time to Win Through Failure and Resolve

The author urges turning failures into a chance to win by learning from past weaknesses. Emphasizes using experience to strengthen resolve and not accept failure as a reason to quit, but as motivation to try again and work harder.

The Young Milkman at the Mill

A young clergyman on a Sabbath errand misses a train in a windy snowstorm and shelters in a mill basement. There he meets a night watchman who shares how his own life has strayed from faith and discipline. The minister later learns the man’s ruinous debts, and vows to help him reform, recognizing how chance hospitality illuminated a path to redemption.

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Sanitary cow water cup to boost milk and cut disease

A new sanitary drinking cup for cows is promoted as a profitable investment for dairies. It lets cows control water access, keeps hay and debris out, and delivers fresh water, potentially increasing milk yield while reducing illness and labor. Experiments claim cows prefer clean water and stay hydrated, benefiting the barn's operation.

Bam J. Nesbitt

Look for the Best in Associates as a Path to Trust

If you expect treachery you will sow distrust and undermine loyalty. Constant suspicion weakens relationships and damages careers. By choosing to see the best in those you work with you invite their best efforts and foster honest, loyal collaboration.

Ascee Hower Avenue Bephera Mes Bower Avenues Church Street

Baby Without Birthday A D Ad

A four month and a half old baby, Peter Heybrook, born on December in Nanking during a Christmas trip, faced a missing December 25 due to the ship crossing the 180th meridian. December 24 was followed by December 26, making the birthday effectively lost in the Pacific voyage. Parents are Mr and Mrs Ernest Joybrock of New York.

Pacific Ocean Vater Ernest Joybrock New York Geo. Havill Robert Creech C. C. Mpeight Barnes Becant George Gharris Wil- Many Coramiel Willa Willams Premisen McQarvin Realdence Arcro Acton Harold Whitea Morrow Quelph Fyorater Toronto John Hecord Agnew Ant George Stove Hynda A. J. Mackinnon Hynde Hila David Galloway Tucas

The Old Man of the High Clock Towet I

The Old Man writes about Acton veterans parade pride, a town hall meeting and plans for bowling on Hower Avenue. He recalls local history on Mill Street from early settlers to modern shops, noting former stores, residents, and trades while hinting at more stories to come.

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The Drug Habit Editor Foxs Press Death Sir The Drug Habit

Letter to the editor discusses New York police crackdown on illegal drug vendors and the perceived appalling prevalence of drug use in major cities. It cites reports from The Globe and compares drug use to alcohol trends, noting failures of prohibition arguments and urging alcohol abstinence as a path to conquering drug addiction.

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Making Things Happen Through Self Initiated Action

A motivational note emphasizes taking initiative rather than waiting for luck. It urges individuals to actively craft opportunities, plan steps, and work promptly to achieve goals, suggesting self reliance and proactive effort.

Moral Standards and Indian Interactions in Indiana

An excerpt recounts tensions in Indiana over morality and race as settlers confront Native peoples and white settlers confront famine. The text argues some whites cannot lower their moral standard to accommodate Indigenous presence while others debate charity and self restraint in the face of scarcity.

Itdhop Howe Alanhi Indiana

Retort About Bugle Call Echoes in Alder Review

An amusing exchange during a military review at Alder involved Whinnell taunting officers. A veteran infantryman answered that a British soldier moves to action with a single note from a bugle, but requires no brass band to retreat.

Aldershot Feretgt Whinnell

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