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25 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1897
Page
1
Thanksgiving feast foiled by a turkey thief
A narrative of a holiday feast where guests arrive with ducks turkeys and geese yet a thief holes a barn and abducts Mr. Gobbler. The scene shifts to a wary family, a troubled mother and Norah tending a vulnerable infant as Edith contemplates gratitude on Thanksgiving Day.
Thanksgiving Frays in a Poor Household
Edith Matthews wrestles with gratitude as Thanksgiving looms in a worn home. Hiram vows help and reminiscences of better times, while Edith longs for wealth and leisure, torn between duty and desire as baby Faye cries and the day approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Tha Oyatera
Payo
Maude
Mabel
Nurae
Ashley
Edith
Sara
Tims
Ny Hiro
Mrs. Matthewas
Mr. Ashley
Norah
Bernige
Abe
Narah
Abo
Ashe
Bérnice
Beate
Bernice
Asuha
Hiram Matthews
Hiram
Matthewa
Mrs. Matthewa
Edith Matthewa
Faye
Fay
Augie
Bernice Ashley
Jatha
Meg
Murphy
Post Office at Center of Change in a Frontier Exchange
In a lively frontier scene a rural postmaster and postmistress fear long delays and jam soaked letters as they plan to report to Washington. The exchange depicts stage driver Bay Will and villagers debating duties and a future letter from a beau, with comic rustic chatter and pride in government service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Will
Wilk Lonson
United States
Abe
Mia
Atean-Ta
Washington
Jennie Crosby
New London
Atandio
Will Hanson
Petitions Urge Lord's Day Act Reform in Ontario
Lord's Day Alliance headquarters in Toronto is circulating petitions across Ontario seeking amendment of the Lord's Day Act to reflect public sentiment and restrict all work by classes and corporations except essential services. Supporters urged to sign, return promptly, and contact A G O'Meara for copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Lord's Day Alliance
Toronto
Porsons
Imrge
Alliance
Legislatura
A. G. O'Meara
Confederation
Deer attack by fawn scene described on Tabquamenew River
A Michigan correspondent recounts botanizing when a doe and her fawn appeared. She lifted a frightened fawn from a bog and attempted to help it, but the mother deer charged, injuring her arm and bruising her body before the fawn escaped and the creature fled into the woods. The narrator survived after a painful walk home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Com- Pantonanga
Tabquamenew River
Abe
Har
Les
Tubsock
Teasock
Over the river and through the wood poem fragment
A jumbled OCR fragment of a Thanksgiving lyric references grandfather, a horse, bell soundings, and a hunt scene. It includes garbled phrases and names, with lines about travel over snow and a Thanksgiving meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Mane Oniip
One Brain and Outdoor Sport in Ancient Thought
A fragment discusses a virtuous woman and wisdom, then recalls a Greek philosopher’s tale about an urban wit mocked for outdoor sport. The philosopher argues the mind needs occasional freedom to stay elastic, using a bow as a metaphor for intellect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Eady
Thas
Newspaper business balance between selling paper and renting space
The piece argues publishers should not freely give away newspaper space or copies. It compares space rental to a farmer selling produce, saying a paper’s existence rests on selling copies and charging for advertising space. It stresses printers rely on revenue from both sale and space leasing rather than giveaways.
When We Gather Once More At Family Board
A nostalgic verse reflects on reuniting with family after loss. The speaker recalls childhood joy, laments bereavements, and urges to cherish reunion and joy despite future sorrow. The poem contrasts sunshine and shadows in life, urging gratitude for bounty and hopeful, festive company.
The Farm Boy Advantages in Life and Character
A farm raised youth is said to have stronger health and work stamina and higher integrity than city bred peers. The piece argues farm upbringing builds practical, moral character and a solid mind for industry, science, and farming, praising country life as best for family life and long term success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glib
Han
Message from dying man sparks rush to hotel
A telegraph note from a dying man prompts Kate to hurry to the Summer Hotel. Eight hours later he arrives on the verandah and asks what the message meant. She explains his ten words ran out as he tried to say he wanted to see her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qnarvening
Groorm
Brida
Oloonrea
Voseel
Kate
Kate-hersl
Diamond Dyes Stand Out as Reliable Home Colors
A writer warns against imitation dyes sold for home dyeing and claims many degrade colors. The Diamond Dyes are praised as the only reliable ready to use home product with lasting bright colors and proven long time performance.
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Canada
Vonke
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