Ladies' Aid Loyalty Beams Through Wartime Pulpit
In a local dramatic tale, the Ladies' Aid movement earns praise for church support and community work, while a family mystery unfolds. Doctor Ned and Beth uncover a hidden stash behind a copy of The Vicar of Wakefield, resolving care for Beth’s mother and sealing a marriage proposal with a surprise discovery.
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Mother
Udo Ike
Ned
Daddy
Jackson
Theron
Wakeholi
Hut
Beth
Wakefield
Vicar of
Aunt Jane and Beth in a Country House Tale
In a small town a fragile Beth injures her ankle after old tensions with her aunt surface. Doctor Danforth cares for Beth, earning her trust as she resists marriage proposals and hidden feelings. He later urges a proposal, while Beth and her mother face financial hardship and seek a new life.
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Jane Portsmouth
Jane
Butterfly
Beth
Danforth
Sho
Dad
Legal Notices and a Eulogistic Ad
Legal notices in Atto Hall list three estates in dispute with motions to construe wills and orders on intestacy. A lengthy obituary softens with a tribute celebrating a man described as smiling and beloved, detailing his community impact and church presence.
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Atto Hall
Rutherland
Toronto
Samuel James Clark
D. O. Cameron
H. N. Farmer
Acton
Adam Clark
J. H. Spence
Murray
H. N. Parmer
Amella Murray
Jane Sprowl
White
United Presbyterian Church
L. M. Goete
Northwestern Advocate Explains Liquor Ban and Prohibition Battle
The article argues for a firm ban on intoxicating liquor and describes prohibitionists countering anti ban arguments. It asserts persistent opposition will fade as victory approaches and urges continued resolve in the struggle.
Asthma Remedy Promises Relief At Low Cost
An advertisement touts Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy claiming quick relief with minimal expense. It argues costly treatments fail and suggests the remedy is now affordable and widely available through dealers.
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Pr. J.D. Kellogg
Christian Front Spills Over Prohibition Debate in Weekly Letter
In a July letter to the Saturday Night, Jank Anderson cites scripture to argue against liquor sales and supports Dominion prohibition. He questions Christian duty in aiding drinkers, cites Lent-like warnings, and condemns saloons as stumbling blocks to faith while urging tighter laws and moral restraint.
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Jank Anderson
Ozon
Jean
Cour
H. Arnott
M.bl
M.C.B.A. Social Service Board
Toronto
Letter From Cuba Describes Havana Life and Cyclone News
W Fred Smith of the Bank of Nova Scotia Havana sends a letter home noting rapid Cuban progress since becoming a republic. He describes hotter days, higher salaries, high sugar prices, and a cyclone that damaged coastal areas and flooded blocks.
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W. Fred Smith
Bank of Nova Scotia
Havana
Wellington Smith
Pues Peres
Fass Pars
Moore
Cuba
Republic
Pegro
Moor
Railway magnate disputes feasibility of a collision alarm
In a local exchange the railway manager says a collision alarm would be impossible, while a friend questions the claim. The magnate insists even automatic safety devices are not enough, joking about ownership and feasibility.
Cemetery Winter Shelter Proposal Draws Local Interest
A letter from September 23, 1919 urges Acton residents to back a winter shelter for cemetery caskets. The writer argues a permanent shelter during cold months would avoid costly, unsafe grave digging in winter and asks a progressive citizen to press the council for action.
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Alaverely
Inat mirating of Nassagaweya Council accounts
Council accounts list multiple gravel payments to individuals including Donald Kerr A Richantean N McLaughlin and H Wallace with small sums. The entry notes a future meeting on November 1 and mentions a township schedule. An advertisement touts Graves Worm Exterminator as a simple cure.
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Nassagaweya Council
Donald
Amfclaughlin
Ayoo D
Robertson C
Jas. Hervice
Digpy
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Mont
Easy Pill to Take Lets Farmers Use Vegetable Pills
An Easy Pill to Take describes Farmlee’s Vesetable pills as pre prepared to be agreeable to the most fastidious. The pills are noted for their high tonical quality and are marketed as a medicine for Cheatonach.
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Rockies
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Herth Bay
Ocobrang
Canadian National
Toronto - Winnipeg
Caryesse Arerr
George A. Roper
Sanitary Corpa
Helence
Col
Koper
U4. Army
Secretary of War
Mumber
W. Williams
Mill Street
R. E. Nelson
Offca
Joan of Arc
Ford Motor Company
Africa
Ford
France
Italy
Ford Power
Hee Eamler
Noc
Attra
Yord
Oakand
H. A. Coxe
Acton Flour and Feed Store
King's Choice
Norval
National Plant
UIVE
Canada
Robert Naples Limited
Henry “Awrey
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the Bond Hardware CO. Ltd
Guelph
Savage & Co
Ontario
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Podmsony Sr
Shee Canads
Wkelly & Son
MFA
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