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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
4
A historical poem from the ActouHree Press on May 30 1918 venerates fallen soldiers. It recalls brave men who died in Flanders and beneath the sea to keep others free, referencing Christ and Calvary as themes of sacrifice and memory.
A tale urges constant vigilance and careful noticing. The prince calmed and mounted the horse by soothing it and listening to clues others missed, a trait credited to Alexander the Great. The passage stresses observation as a source of pleasure and advantage.
Detroit News notes Canadians know Americans well while Americans know little of Canada. It says Canadian courses cover geography and resources while American ones rush a survey. The piece calls for deeper mutual understanding in the years ahead to strengthen long standing friendship.
Qlrla engages soldiers with unique rings made from melted shell bands and set with the wearer's stone. Each piece bears the original fragment’s date and details, with shell bonds also crafted into brooches and bracelets. War brides favor wide wedding rings, shrinking popular small sizes since August.
A private saves an officer from drowning and, when asked how to be rewarded, replies it is best to say nothing. The officer presses for a praise, but the private fears coworkers would mock him if the deed were known. The exchange highlights secrecy over gratitude within the army.
The professor, deeply absorbed in a scientific puzzle, is interrupted by a nurse announcing a family event. The Nite stranger arrives, announced as a little boy. The professor muses on the boy and asks what he wants.
Twelve species of oak reach tree size in Canada but only red and white oak are sawn commercially. Most lumber goes to furniture interiors, veneer, and heavy durable wood for cooperage, agricultural implements, and similar uses. Output in 1916 was 3,149,000 feet valued at $92,640,000 compared with 3,145,000 feet in 1915.
The telegram-like text shows a teacher asking Johnny about coal prices and tonnage as a practical math problem. Johnny responds promptly with a rough answer, and the teacher debates the correct computation. The snippet mentions Home Guard and a wartime context.
A fragmentary news note discusses quotes about duty and pride. It features lines attributed to Waahle and references to moral nations walking high, a vast coal seam in Nova Scotia, and calls to speak well of one’s country to inspire faith.
A controversial feature in the Popular Monthly discusses a giant oven used to dry railway carriages and related equipment. It notes reduced drying times, maintenance effects, and the overall impact on rail operations, citing practical trials at Altoona and claimed efficiency improvements.
A playful dialogue exposes arithmetic mistakes by Harold and a farmer couple. The farmer jokes about sheep and coal shortages while a tramp refuses to work. A gas stove promise hints at household improvisation in a Boston Transcript style humor piece.
A collection of moral maxims and literary quotes from diverse authors including Bret Harte and Henry Ward Beecher. The text contrasts social values, friendship, charity, conversation, and public virtue in brief statements.
Toledo honors John Burroughs with a bronze statue unveiled April 1. The event features a parade and festival programs for youth and children, including awards to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
A Clay County youth in training penned a puzzling message inside an envelope, claiming a bold wager about locating a hidden love note. The cryptic line references a king, a secret, and a reply, with mentions of Indianapolis and melodramatic whispers to maidens.
The Imperial Government will place individual headstones over each fallen soldier grave in France. The decision aims at uniformity and equal treatment for all graves, with all expenses covered by the Imperial Government.
Wounded Tammy sits up as a nurse brings tea and food. He complains about butter on bread in a humorous exchange with a nurse and is corrected by a murmuring aide. Tammy blushes and apologizes in a moment of confusion.
A Fremont Ohio woman reports improved health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during a change in life at age forty six. She notes heat flashes nervousness backache and irritability diminished and urges others with similar symptoms to consult Pinkham Medicine Co for guidance and support.
Analyzed wartime farming methods noting German farms producing far more per acre than allied counterparts. Emphasizes fertilizer use, stock management, and efficient resource utilization as keys to higher yields and food security. Mentions fertilizer production increases and broader adoption of improved agricultural practices.
A watcher recalls a harsh period with temperatures near zero and the city adapting to frugal living. The piece argues people can endure without many non essentials and become more content and capable citizens.
A whimsical tale from the Londuss Chronicle recounts a man who discovers the perils of absent pockets. He devises new receptacles for items like coins, handkerchiefs, and tickets in clothing while lamenting the frustration of empty hands at night. He gains daily pleasure from the simple act of slipping his hands into pockets that exist in his imagination.
Wartime call urges all to prepare soil and grow vegetables including potatoes parsnips onions carrots beans cabbage and turnips to boost food supplies. The message emphasizes patriotic effort and unity under the British Ministry of Food.
A fragment predicts English replacing other languages by century's end with Chinese literacy growing. It argues English could become a universal reading language if global recognition and patriotism align, presenting a debated hope rather than a guaranteed outcome.
The Hostun Globe explains the origin of Johnny Cake noting a Canadian official links the name to the French jaune meaning yellow. early French Canadians used the term jaune dye for this baked good and its color.
The article argues methods to improve Osage Phila and farm labor indicate progress though not proving superiority. It highlights Canadian granaries and courage as keys to avoiding emptiness, praising wheat production in Aiota and pha kutehowan regions and the value of steady effort.
A fragmented account follows Mike Murphy as he shifts from rough work to contracting wealth. A banker questions his literacy before a tale that ends with the idea he would have become a writer. The piece then notes Britain troop occupied areas and provisional postal services with international rates.
Canada expands fish production to feed private consumers while export trade continues. Pacific coast Atlantic provinces and Great Lakes regions have potential for regular fresh tab supply. Dr. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy is promoted as restoring breathing with testimonials supporting effectiveness.
A Montreal Star correspondent notes the Bible is used both for opposition and defense of proposed changes, urging readers to weigh scripture in policy debates. The piece questions how far religious authority should influence public decisions.
A clipped oddity recounts a bustling scene where a volder pitches a recruit to join a cause, debating loyalty and neutrality amid religious and national tension. A streetwise joke about corn relief ends the piece with a wartime style public notice tone.
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