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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
7
A misread classroom exchange shows a teacher asking a girl named Nye about a secret. The girl hesitates then answers that it is water that is fast asleep, revealing a playful, incomplete dialogue from a literary snippet.
A distorted passage channels Patrick Henry urging strength through unity and liberty. He questions state disarmament, warns against inaction, and declares three million armed patriots invincible, insisting no retreat but to submission and slavery as the war approaches.
A quotation from Bishop Breat extols hunger and labor over constant comfort. It argues that enduring worry from hard work and facing real conflicts builds character, while popularity with the complacent harms societal advancement.
A boy named Johnny refuses a pile of cherries offered by a huckster. The farmer urges him to take a handful, but Johnny hesitates and explains his mother’s warning. The farmer finally places cherries in the boy's cap and departs.
Fragmentary reminiscence notes Longfellow visiting England in 1868 and meeting Alfred Lord Tennyson after years of distant acquaintance. A letter describes cordial reception and shared time with Tennyson, not at his house but largely with him, plus a physician’s quizzical joke about a patient.
An Irish soldier appears at a German dugout at dawn and shouts a taunting greeting. He asks how many are inside, then hurls a lit grenade and tells them to divide it among themselves. The incident depicts a reckless wartime bravado resulting in a deadly threat.
The author argues that destroying or abandoning parties cannot curb societal vice and that parties adapt to popular demand. A farmer in Yakima County builds a hay palace for the county fair using about 100 tons of alfalfa, with hay loaned by local farmers and later sold at the fair.
A puff advert cites W. H. Perrier of Kilbride declaring five years of heart trouble ended after taking three Milburn’s Heart and Nervo Pills. The ad urges prompt use at first sign of weakness and credits a Toronto company for distribution.
A distorted, garbled text proclaims beliefs in peace while mocking aggression, condemns wrath and crimes, and critiques authority with surreal phrases. It references universal surrender, open gates to madness, and controversial ideals, concluding with a name fragment Artin and unclear context.
An elderly woman traveling from her village to London to visit her wounded son attempts to summon a train attendant for tea and a blanket. She rings the corridor bell, prompting the guard to rush to her, and she asks for a cup of tea and a seat.
The piece warns that delays between readiness and action ruin progress and notes readiness as essential to success. It cites the danger of overthinking before starting and suggests decisive action. It also briefly touches on diet mentioning green vegetables like spinach and onions.
In World War I notes, the 25th Nova Scotia Battalion and the 2nd French Canadian Battalion trained and fought together. They left overseas on May 20, 1919, and during the Courcellette advance, allied troops from Quebec and Nova Scotia acted as one unit. The report highlights strong cross province friendships as a hopeful symbol of national unity.
A formerly enslaved woman recently married discusses her prospects with her master. She says she is getting along fine and that her husband will provide if he can find work and earn money, planning to buy a new dress and a piano. The passage notes worms as a common complaint and praises Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as an effective remedy.
Mrs Anna Kelly of Burlington Wisconsin reports relief from irregularity side and back pains after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanativa Wash The testimonial urges other women to try the remedy and offers confidential free advice from the Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts
The excerpt argues that teachers and parents who focus on a child’s faults instead of strengths implant a mistaken belief that the child is idle or foolish. Repeated exposure to negative feedback erodes self-respect and motivation, leading to deterioration over time.
A reader from Lauterville reports that Milburn's Laxa Liver Pills cured sour stomach and floating specks before the eyes after five vials. The mother also recovered after four vials. The firm sells at 250 per vial and offers mail orders. The ad notes high demand for Dr Thomas' Electric Oil, praised for portability and potency, with supplies increasing across institutions.
A historical notice touts Dr J D Kellogg’s asthma remedy claiming to stop choking and restore restful sleep. It asserts dramatic nightly relief and urges trial to prove its value, inviting sufferers to test the treatment for themselves.
The passage offers practical hints from lemon juice to prevent chopper clogs and rubber bands for packing lunches. It also notes cautions about political popularity and cleaning routines, suggesting drying war papers and polishing efficiency, framed in a time of civic discussion and daily chores.
A garbled reminiscence describes Whei Air Murphy leaving a car after a collision with stones. He was told not to speak to the driver, then consulted the chauffeur who claimed Murphy was not in the car at the time. The account notes the odd sequence and the driver’s caution.
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