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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
4
The piece argues that true happiness comes from simple steady factors like health, sleep, a home, and loved ones rather than wealth or novelty. It contrasts fleeting thrills with lasting comfort and notes asthma sufferers can find relief with Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy.
The piece argues Canadian thrift is patriotic, urging citizens to save and invest to support the nation's war effort and withstand postwar depression. It frames savers as essential to economic resilience, calling the saving spirit the strongest insurance for Canada’s future.
A fragment discusses frugal living and self discipline with maxims on purse management, humor, dress, and entertainment. It urges thrift, prudent spending, and enjoying simple meals, and mentions Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a remedy for toothache with claimed quick relief.
The article notes pig clubs as the most popular farm activity for kids in the three prairie provinces of Canada. With banks and government help, clubs form, often funded by parents or loans to children. Feed is inexpensive, and soon youths may repay loans and gain cash and livestock, encouraging action over waiting and hoping for change.
An ardent youth escorts the girl of his dreams to tea and questions arise about the suitor. The maiden confirms the young man is known, and a suggestion to join them prompts astonishment as it is revealed to be their minister in disguise.
The text claims the powder has no effect and leaves no trace of worms. It asserts worms are macerated in the stomach and pass in stools, completely sweeping the intestines. It emphasizes the powder’s thorough and reliable action when used.
A local notice lists on hand stock including Brande of King's Choice Norval and National Flournothing better Bran Oat Chop Shorts Cracked Corn Rolled Oats Corn Meal with bags and barrels. Domestic rolled oats and debt Canada Food board Licence No 86.
Mothers of oldier boys in New York who are ill or convalescent may use hospitality from the Institute of Applied Christianity at 62 East Twenty Fifth Street. They cooperate with the Red Cross to board mothers and guide them to their sons, then take them on rides via the White Star Hospitality Service, costing one dollar yearly. A white arm decal on cars signals availability.
A dated montage argues saving as key to economic security and personal duty. It links thrift to national prosperity, warns against overspending, and promotes a long lasting moral: save now for future reward, with a brief mention of pills preserving potency as a separate advertising note.
An early 20th century ad-like message urges mastering impulses to avoid mood driven behavior. It warns that a person who works only when in the mood cannot be relied on by employer or friends and risks personal life derailment if not disciplined.
A brief exchange shows one speaker asking for a short loan of $50 and the other clarifying they would not entertain such a proposition. The awkward miscommunication highlights differing attitudes toward lending.
An old advertisement touts Nature's Remedy NR tablets as a daily laxative and purifier. It claims the medicine improves digestion, stimulates appetite, strengthens organs, and provides a thorough body cleanse, priced at 50 per box and marketed through J. Hassard Axton in Ontario.
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