The World and the Silent Crowd in 1919 Musings
A fragmented 1919 piece reflects on world war fatigue and hope. The voice urges resilience and cheerful defiance, urging readers to cheer up and face hardship with steady resolve.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1919
Page
4
Jerusha Jane and the City Suitor Love Tale
A rural admire. Jerusha Jane deserts a country boy for a city suitor after years of courtship. He recalls his lost love and the moment he later marries Jerusha Jane after witnessing the city man’s charm. Decades pass as the narrator reflects on his decision and blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusha Skeggs
Jerusha Jann
Jerusha Jane
Ama
Jertushy
Rho
Dangerous Cargo Line and Fire Below Deck
The text describes a dangerous cargo line as the most perilous for a vessel to carry. Fire on such a hold is hard to extinguish even with precautions. Stopping every crack with wool is the only method, but flames can burn for weeks. A vessel like the Weasel with wine risks death for those going below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weasel
Jess
Overlooking the Little Things in Education
A reflective piece contrasts a boy planning college with a girl dreaming of helping others. It warns that ignoring small daily lessons leaves both unready for big opportunities when they arise. The prose urges focus on present learning over distant goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callaon
Fragmentary chatter in overheard town scene
A garbled dialogue segment shows characters debating words and a mysterious mark on a face. Names and clear actions are unclear, leaving a hazy snapshot of a curious domestic exchange.
Old Town Letters Chronicle Acton History and Homes
The reminiscences by Jack Agnew of Acton recount early residents and places on Main Street. Mentions Aunt Electa Adams, Captain Adams, Dr. Coxe, the Adams block, and the Salvation Army era in the town. Describes Eliza Smith and Henry Smith family ties, plus housing shifts and local civic figures over decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxe
Main Street
Adamzom
Acton
Electa Adams
Ezra
Zenus
Rufus Adame
Ebbage
Thomas Ebbage
Mada
Adama
Electa
Mr. Drake
John Holt
Palica
Quelph
Thle
Iiven Carrio
Mary
Mis
Carria
Lauve
King Etreant
Toronto
Mina Mary
Mr. Smith
Georgey Kuper
Salvation Army
Orm
Congregational Church
Mila
HL Joseph's Church
Dublin
Halvation
Dallard
Agnew
Horbustead
Mathinllet
Harthey
Alun
Ourreat
Hunday Behoul
Thomas Eastow
Weat Mower Avenue
Nelson Lambert
James Logic
Dr. Hell
Nunly Maxwell
Hynda Cima
Gbreut
The Present Need of Evangelism Address by Rev Trevor Davies
A Toronto pastor argues the Interchurch National Movement shows a current need for evangelism. He warns against pragmatism and social contracts and urges a return to the cross and service as the basis for rebuilding faith and mission in modern society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Church
Toronto
Interchurch National Movement
Canada
Mul Street recollections and local figures recalled
A fragmented note lists residents and visitors on MUL Street including Inspector and Mrs Harvay and a group of daughters visiting for the new year. Mentions Nelson Ganien of Mossrn Deardmors Co and in law connections to Mr Hynds. Plans to publish further reflections on Main and MIN corners.
Why They Call It Pin Money
A dated note traces the phrase pin money to a husband allowance for a wife to buy pins and ribbons. Wealthier households afforded them, and pins were once costly to fashion by hand. The term persists for personal spending, while modern pin money is a general allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Learn Wireless operating and win good salary
Bhaw'y Bchaol at 385 Yonge St Tor ants haw the Anest eet of modern oparatua and gives beet instruct ion at amall coat. Write for facts 43 W. CREWBON Hes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonge St. Torants
W. Crewbon
Acton Ontario Writ Of Summons Service Granted
A court orders service by publication on the defendant in Acton Village for a writ of summons in a civil action to recover 278.08 on notes dated November 7 and November 37 with interest. The defendant must appear and file a defence by December 11, 1319 in Milton Court. Costs of the application are charged to the plaintiff. The filing date is November 17, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Noycentier
Lelger
Yegiaberad Post
Milton
Ontario
Mitton
J. W. Elliot
W. J. McClenahgn
J. W. Mlliqgt
Clever goose story from France tests schooling idea
An exchange recounts a goose trained to help an elderly blind woman to church and wait outside. The tale is told to illustrate clever animals and suggests schooling could change perceptions of geese. The narrator notes the goose acts with loyalty and help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Uin Koons
Aly
Improvement is Possible Through Open Methods
The piece argues that claiming perfection hinders progress and warns that one who sticks to their own methods misses outside improvements. It supports keeping an open line for new ideas and safer hypotheses that improvement is possible.
Abbreviations and Latin phrases in historical use
The text explains abbreviations like je for Latin phrase that bi and vu for exempli gratia meaning for the wake of example and instances. It discusses verwux as against and the ordering relation of terms used in reverning phrases.
The Fiddler Comes For The Community Resource Warning
A cautionary piece argues that draining local funds harms merchants and farmers who rely on shared community resources. It emphasizes that wealth left town weakens the entire local economy and that one individual cannot sustain gains at the expense of others. Everyone must reinvest locally to keep services and markets viable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golyae
Local Grocers and Farm Tools Advertise Savings
Moots and Hubbers promote price cutting while urging customers to carry parcels themselves to save. W Williams notes varied delivery delays. Chester Plank and Cuwls and Curry Grocery push farm implements and machinery with assurances of satisfaction. CHAS. E. Parker endorses services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thowald Dolan
Actun
Tae
International Machinery
Chas. E. Parker
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