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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1919
Page
8
A rustic ballad sung in plain verse about journeying together through fair and stormy weather. The speaker and his wife share contentment amid labor and hardship, valuing unity over envy as they face uncertain miles and outcomes.
Twenty years ago Free Press reports W Hae will lecture on Doomsday at Knox Church tomorrow evening. Local items include John Kennedy under bland poisoning treatment, Parsonage front boulevarded, and a meteor display blamed. Market prices list wheat oats rye and barley among other grains.
The passage argues for rising in life and business by building the work you are in, not waiting for pay. It emphasizes loving the business, earning more than a dollar, and aligning with a purpose beyond money. It cautions against hireling mindset and urges ambition, backbone, and inspirational drive.
An advertisement extols a tonic named br. Thomas Electrical as a superior remedy. It claims powerful healing properties and universal appeal, urging readers that it relieves pain and improves health, supported by supposed thousands of certificates.
Sunday School lesson material details Luke 9 28 36 The text describes Jesus with Peter James and John on the mountain in prayer and the appearance of Moses and Elijah discussing Jesus death in Jerusalem The scene leads to the divine voice This heavenly vision confirms Jesus as the chosen one and outlines future worship and knowledge for believers.
An eccentric list outlines virtues and vices in odd spellings. It presents three things to Savina gentleness and affection, admire intellect and dignity, hate cruelty and arrogance, and delight in beauty and freedom. The piece rambles through misread phrases and garbled nouns.
A historical report notes the shea tree yields edible nuts and a usable butter. The tree supplies pulp beneath a thin skin, which peels off as the nut ripens. It begins bearing at fifteen and peaks at twenty five, with potential for chocolate makers and confectionery uses.
A reflective essay argues that true leadership arises from timely action by individuals in emergencies. It condemns bystander blame and praises volunteers who step forward to do what must be done, showing leadership as shared, not assigned.
A discussion warns against cramming for a test and stresses learning for life. An Irish wedding tale illustrates consequences of flashy behavior over steady study, underscoring the old saying that education should prepare one for living, not just exams.
A French officer near the outbreak of war struggled with English slang during a visit to a Highland regiment kitchen. An officer explained that multi was the Scots abbreviation for unto or into, turning the joke into a lesson in language and humility as the men laughed together.
A humorous tale shows Charlie boasting he can harness the horse Hilly without help. He overlooks the open door, is knocked into mud by the horse, and learns that good advice is often better than self reliance. The father remains silent, letting experience teach.
A speaker urges readers to stop overworking themselves and animals, arguing many people act like enemies to their own future welfare. He cautions against short term pleasure and urges young people to change tactics and value long term well being.
A newspaper appeal notes thousands of parents bought Victory Bonds for their children in 1917 and 1918 and asks readers to join this support in the current year. The message emphasizes patriotic investment and family solidarity.
No. 32 No. 33 No. 36 No.37 FREIGHT AND EXPREVE carried on all cars. Freight delivered daily by special coxpress freight. Express or freight plaked-up at any address by Toronto, G, % AGNEW. Agent, Acton.
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