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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1919
Page
2
Fragmented verse recounts a couple traveling rough roads and facing danger with stoic endurance. The speaker and his wife speak of labor hardship and shared resolve, noting contentment despite humble means and solidarity in adversity. Strong implied motif of perseverance amid hardship.
Seventeenth November items note lectures at Knox Church and church activities. W Hae plans a doom lecture. John Kennedy treated for a nervous case. Rev Floony remarks on Parsonage front. weather and market notes. Mrs T Arnald buys Arch Campbell property for 1700 dollars. Rev A J Mann preaches at Christian Endeavor anniversary. W P Campbell buys Mount Campbell land for lots. Nature Studies series opens at Baptist Church with topics on insects and architecture. Allied notes cover Canadian troop query for South Africa and ship movements to St Vincent Cape Verde Islands.
The piece urges young men to invest love in their chosen business rather than seek only cash wages. It argues a house cannot crush a person who builds it and that true success comes from ambition and meaningful work, not mere pay. It also promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a health remedy for worms and weakens the body.
A boastful claim extols a tonic named br. Thomas Electrical as a cure all. It emphasizes its powerful healing properties and the ability to relieve pain, urging readers to trust the product’s health benefits despite high cost.
Lesson material presents Luke 9 28 36 accounts of Jesus with Peter James and John on the Mount of Transfiguration. It explores glory, recognition and fellowship in heaven and the disciples witnessing Jesus glory and divine voice.
Three things to admire intellect dignity and gracefulness. Three to hate cruelty acro katics and ingratitude. Three to delight in beauty frankoeas and freedom. Three to wish foc health friends and a contented uwpirit.
The article discusses the shea or butter tree widely yielding nuts and edible butter. It notes early export to Europe for artificial butter production, the tree’s long bearing span from age fifteen to twenty-five, and potential uses in chocolate, candies, soap, and pulp products.
A long moral essay urges individuals to stop waiting for others to act in emergencies. It argues leadership is shown by taking practical steps, not claiming a gift, and emphasizes doing the obvious thing ourselves through mutual aid and initiative.
An essay argues against cramming for exams and urges learning for lifelong impact. It contrasts a student who studies only to pass with one who internalizes knowledge for future use. A tale is told of an Irishman attending a wedding who returns with a black eye from a punchline about the best man.
A French officer misreads Scots English in a Highland regiment kitchen scene. The exchange centers on a stew and a joke about ingredients, ending with the Frenchman admitting his limited grasp of English and the humor of miscommunication.
A laughed at misadventure in a rural setting shows Charlie attempting to harness a horse named Billy without advice. Billy misbehaves, throwing Charlie into the mud, while the father watches and declares that advice is more pleasant than experience.
The text urges self restraint and warns that many treat themselves as an enemy rather than a friend. It calls on younger readers to change habits, avoid overworking for present pleasure, and consider future wellbeing as they would for a beloved human.
Thousands of parents bought Victory Bonds for their children in 1917 and 1918. The appeal urges loving parents to participate again this year, supporting the war effort and securing future prosperity for their families.
No. 32 No. 33 No. 36 No.37 freight and express carried on all cars. Freight delivered daily by special express freight. Express or freight picked up at any address by Toronto G Agnew. Agent Acton.
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