Crown of Glory: A Wig and a Brother's Struggle
Barney Rollins, a Canadian native living in a grimy alley, works night shifts to save for a wig that mirrors his late father’s hair. His mother and Aggie suffer illness as he hides funds in a Stamp Savings society, while his sober resolve clashes with a family crippled by poverty and a hard-drinking father.
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Alcknessy
Taldy
Maula Rourke
Harney
Harney Holling
Barney
Aleader
Leon
Barnay
Hineelf
Henleo
Haan
Ravney
Holt
Wight
Walla J
Jala
Tin
Wonghneas
Big
Stamp Bavings Society
Savaral Daya
Angie
Thora
Himent
Aggla
Ahe
Barney Wan
Varney
Agale
Hunt
Nalnds
Billy
Hutolhera
Peonunta
Barney Rollins
Mamion O'Rourke
Che
Tess
Tampa
Dundas Fair Highlights and Local Notices
At the annual fair in Dundas entries included horses and other displays while Acton fair drew many more entries and spectators. Notable remarks mention absence of fake liquor signs, local prize winners Mrs. D. I McNair and Mr. A. Boll, plus civic notes on street lamps and a new fence for cemetery grounds. Several obituaries and births are listed with community updates including municipal concerns and ship tonnage trends.
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Arar
Dundas Hare
Acton
Doula
D. I McNair
A. Boll
Joan Teambert
Catré
Bower Ave
Church
Willow
Nobt. Ktehie
Nussuguwaya
Halton
Levi Lambert
Aldes
Meare
Storey & Hon
Shipmaonte
The Real Newboy Debate In October Woman’s Home Ontwpanton
Quoted opinions challenge newspaper claims that newboy delivery is essential. Hoatte Nearing argues small lads dominate morning sales in cities, while afternoon papers rely on older boys. Urban districts show shifts with basing on stand sales and late routes, affecting wages and work dynamics.
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Hoatte
Ontwpanton
New York City
Brooklyn Bridge
Pounta
City Hall
The Pall Fair Contest Speech Loosely Reported
Fragmentary OCR text presents a garbled dialect remark about a prize, urging participants to rise early and work hard. The readable parts show a competition context with hints of determination and effort, though speakers and specifics remain unclear.
Home Room Treasures Framed as Mothers’ Note To Soldiers
A reflective piece on keeping home alive for traveling sons. Mothers frame the memories in Ned’s room with trophies, photos, and a tennis racket, underscoring how familiar objects sustain affection. It urges letters from home to comfort boys away, showing how genuine care anchors young lives.
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Ned
Mother Hind
Fred
Hfo
Bury
Bane
Father
Thor
St. Louis
Cuba
Titi
Thorned Pathos Turns in a Twisted Tale at Party
A garbled reminiscence shows a heavy drinking man named Johnnie and his wife in a children party scene. He teases Fan with a conjuring act using a plume and hints under hats, revealing tension between flawed health and fragile marriage.
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Aain
Ashe
Hint
Bag
Ward
Jamee
Johnnie
Lin
Washington BIW Chronicle Echoes on Trade and Vision
A fragmentary Washington BIW note discusses economic shifts and future paths. The text references dreaming, doubt, and a call to look beyond immediate trouble toward a cautious, superior approach. It hints at a leader’s resolve and the need to guard gains amid rapid world changes.
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Washington
Boy Sam Seeks Honest Help From Kind Boss Jones
In a rough tale of a boy named Sam Fisher who breaks a wood saw, fear of blame and temptation to lie give way to honesty. Mr Jones forgives him after Sam confesses, praising the boy’s courage and promising support. The partnership strengthens as Sam learns trust and responsibility with his kind employer.
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Tim
Saup
Tila
Sam
Jonea
Mea
Jance
Mr. Jones
Mr. Jono
Moroliy
Jonoa
Tally Wan
Bam
Ham
Jones
Hoya
Ward
Changes in Examinations Announced by Education Department
The Education Department of the province announced major changes to examination names and formats. It states the Departmental Examination Board will include selected members from various schools and education facilities, changing both university and departmental examinations and introducing new district and normal school exams.
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Dlatriot
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Menara
Inagland
Woonh
Business Directory
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Vatraralty
Toronto
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Jony
Michowann
Covner Mill
Joke
Ofies A Diveata
Omee Moore
S.m
End
Pos. Gray
McGill
Ramanuena
F. A. Oundow
Mewann Darrian Menicar
Dice
Vrederick Htreat Acton
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Dr. McKeague
Shia
Dryden
Mya
Ban
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Noam
Corner Woolwicb
Hakey Greate
Ourlist
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A J
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MIL
Matthews
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BELL
Dr. A L
Dawrier
Omoa
Cormar Mii
Vregerlek Atvaets
Hovom Gaanvara Ov
Tomonto Universite
Dennett
L.D
le Onoran
Owfamig
Ebanu J. Hardy & CO
Nuns Commparoonente
Yo Fieet Street
London
E.C
England
Gondon
Rales
Guelph
MOORN
Dematreet
Lroswerp Auotiovenn
Wellington
Scere
Yaaest
Promal
Tevae
Hull
Wames McDonald
Waliington
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Omoe
Te Kerr
Wienny Auctioneer Voy
Countles
Wallington and
Malton
Glaluetadt
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Paiva
Arnold
Henry Arnold
the Bond Hardware Co
Hatall Phone
A. D. Savage
Savage & Co
the Cormadiam Abroad
Canada
Natal
Freetom
Wirner
the Canadian
Melect
Yarttly
Neadlirg
Crown OF Glory
Free Preea
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Parkdale Pahlic Hohad
O. Speight
Presant
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Alice
Norn
Georgstown
R. D. Warren
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Rohit
Holmen
Mrw
Adam Cook
W. J. Rutledge
Eequeaing
Mra
Joseph Laahy
Kequeaing
James McHean
Charles J. Western
WIM
Acole Wy Wermentay
Wrewn
Stoke An Anirenany
J. W Blliott
Corner Yonge and
Alexander Mts
Harris & CO. Limited
Excelsior
T. Statham
Mill Street
Georgetown, Ont
O.R. Barber
Buomneos
Poalttor
Sentral Huainsas
Williams’ Shoe Store
Wm. Williams
Nene
Sandor
Erle St
Stratford
Ont
Canad
John Williamts Profribton
C. B. Brbagh
Ou Emlem
Fubspa
Aleteras
Theale
Fipe
Main Street
Canadian Northern Ontario Railway
Hunter’s
Muskoka
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Kounao Ered
Aaa
Liaver Hpadlat
Trelua Bo
Neta
Eae
Mulldhiy
Ydsinlo
Hanyato Marthy
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