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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
3
A damaged text fragment traces a poetic vow of closeness and devotion. It hints at gaze and embrace as the speaker promises steadfast support and reunion, though the full sentiment remains obscured by garbled lines and missing phrases.
A city tale recalls a stranger who overheard a request for a missing paper number and, by chance, offered to help. The helper, promising to deliver the copy by the next day, never revealed the caller or the friend, leaving the writer impressed by unexpected generosity in a big city.
Instructions describe making garment buttons using leather tabs and thread wraps to prevent tearing. The text then promotes Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy claiming to dissipate the asthma cloud, relieve symptoms, restore tone, and improve mental happiness.
A countryman bursts into a hardware store accusing the owner of shortchange. The father and son explain the weights and timing, revealing a misread receipt. The tale cautions against rushing to judgment and urges patience to avoid harming others.
The text presents a garbled reflection on children and the pull of joy versus the obligations of grownups. It hints at someone watching youths, seeking to align with noble people and better choices, while fearing loneliness.
The dialogue captures Gracie accusing her husband of waning love. He asks why she objects while she leans close, and she retorts that his habit of letting her rise to fetch the coal dulls the romance. The exchange ends with a playful rebuttal about affection and warmth.
The text notes this preparation is mild and without injury to children while claiming deadly effects on worms. It describes long successful use and recognition as a leading remedy, having relieved thousands of children who would otherwise be weak and enfeebled.
The text cautions against rushing and scrambling through tasks. It argues that those who hurry and dart about miss notable achievements, and urges steady, deliberate work with each moment used wisely rather than wasted. It warns against jumping ahead and wasting time, emphasizing patience.
Fragmented report details building permits in Guelph and Hamilton, wartime tax and fuel actions, farm protests, railway incidents, and civic notices across Ontario. Mentions waterworks funds, factory walkouts, and local speeches with mixed dates and places.
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