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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
10
Fragmentary verse from the Acton Free Press speaks of apple blossoms and spring duties. It mentions orchards, fruit, and the theme of shared responsibility conveyed by a writer named Anthony E. Antoreén. The text blends imagery of blooms, rains, and living.
Dispatch from California wine grape country notes sugar shortage and talks of converting grapes from wine to sugar. One ton yields 400 pounds sugar, with a 400,000 ton crop boosting supply by 160 million pounds and costing two and a half cents per pound. Grape producers are switching from wine to sugar.
Commercially, the term sold gold is a misnomer as ancient pieces used bare gold while later pieces relied on alloys to improve durability. Jewelry today is commonly 18 14 or 10 carats, chosen by design, with 10 carats more frequent than 18.
An arrangement with the Invalided Soldiers' Commission will have deaf wolders taught lip reading at the School for the Deaf in Bellevue. Temporary deafness is common among war casualties, few are permanently deaf. The first soldier, Gun ner J. Gallagher, is in his third week and progressing, with several more expected soon.
Two girls discuss party outfits when a man interrupts asking for a number. One girl scorns him. He quips that he is likely “on the clothesline” judging by what he heard. A light, humorous exchange ends the short gag.
The piece notes that luck favors the self-reliant, citing that God provides but does not drop food into nests. It recalls John L. Sullivan’s quip on dryness and national progress, suggesting he was largely correct given how circumstances unfolded over the decades.
A rustic admonition urges vigilance and neighborly duty. It stresses taking responsibility for others by repairing wrongs, comforting misfortune, and keeping surroundings orderly, even when not directly at fault. The tone is practical yet moralistic, urging proactive care.
A meditation on lasting value notes that only character endures while wealth, health, and friendships fade. It includes quips about humor, fashion, and behavior, highlighting social ironies and the impact of appearances.
The piece mixes statistics on women workers with a sermon on keeping enthusiasm alive. It cites percentages for girls in work and other roles, praises Mother Grawa’s Worn Exterminator, and urges sustained zeal in youth, noting many paths but warning against letting enthusiasm die. It reflects social reform era rhetoric and gender roles.
The London Chronicle notes irregularities of time from Fletcher Castoria and public clocks. It recalls astronomical timekeeping, lateness up to eighteen minutes, and Delambre’s remark on clocks striking the same hour for thirty minutes. The piece mocks punctuality and suggests slow clocks affect appointments.
A young widow selects a tombstone for her late husband and the inscription reads My grief is more than I can bear. The monument maker, tardy in delivery, asks to add the word Alone at the end. He urges the widow to keep the wording, stressing perseverance and noble action as guiding principles.
A new two wheel design by F C Madden former Assistant Transport Minister showcases inner and outer wheels separated by a rubber ring to reduce noise and shock. Trials on Portland lines show improved ride and longer lasting tires with lower wear. A factory is planned to manufacture the wheels domestically.
A grocer serves a polite shopper while a lively boy asks for dry herrings and a drink. The piece reflects a light, old fashioned tone about everyday comforts and simple remedies, hinting at Holloway's Corn Cure as a practical staple in households.
Despatch from Delhi notes India's growing war interest and full mobilization for the empire and allies. Women in India counter war inconveniences, recruiting figures rise, and princes and rajas contribute generously with gifts totaling significant sums including 36000 pounds and 35900 pounds.
The article laments high heel harm to health citing spine eye pelvic and kidney strain from extended wear. It condemns arch supports sales as mere vanity and calls for women to protest fashion excesses now that voting rights exist.
The fragment reflects a 19th century tone with a note on typographical errors and a testimonial style. It mentions William Dean Howells and a boyhood printing experience, then shifts to advertising Parmeloa’s Vegetable Pills claiming cleansing and healing of the stomach and intestines and promising relief from ailments.
Hair export in Hong Kong once a major industry has fallen sharply with 1914 a peak when the United States bought 3,790,000 worth of hair. Exports to Europe were similarly large. Shifts in American and European hair fashion reduced demand, ending a period of thriving factories and brokers.
Bromildius Vano praises a fresh shave while Joshua Lotz retorts with a biting remark. The exchange highlights a preference for new, first rate grooming over stale, second hand shaves and expressions.
A visitor enters a studio and encounters a tall sturdy artist with a red beard and broad shoulders. The attendant directs attention to the man, and the astonished visitor notes his imposing size and muscular frame, likening him to a Viking.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a man urging Lincoln about Chase's bid for the presidency. Lincoln defends Chase s right to run, stating the people may choose him. Also a patent medicine ad promotes Miller s Worm Powder claiming to eliminate worms and improve child health.
A cryptic reminiscence from a worker highlights the city’s famed cathedral. The laborer contrasts his modest craft with thecelebrated architect and artist, noting he stood proud among peers while others passed by his quiet contributions.
The author laments widespread tardiness in American work and social life. They argue delays disrupt bank efficiency and daily routines, noting excuses substitute for responsibility. The piece cautions that punctuality reflects character and habits, influencing personal and collective outcomes.
A vivid account portrays the albatross riding a fierce Cape Lorn hurricane. The bird dives and rises on towering waves, its wingtip skimming cresting spray as it eternally wheels and soars. The passage extols boundless freedom in the vast sky.
A poorly dressed man enters a barber shop and asks for a shave on one side of his face for a penny. The barber plays along with a wink to the waiting customers and asks the man to specify which side to shave as the stranger mocks him.
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