17 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
1
A reader reports buying Elastgum to repair gutters after discovering leaks from a root. The note lists vendors Wardware Bond's Perfection and Gun and emphasizes Elastgum as a tough cement for renewal projects.
A narrator recalls George Allen's wartime return and the strain of rationing and letters from the front. Elinor, Edith Gates Arnold, and others reflect on growing up, mothers’ worries, and a community adapting to Liberty Loans, food cards, and morale amid the march toward October harvests and winter.
A narrator recalls Elinor Allen’s childhood and adolescence with her brother George, his troubled youth, and their mother’s grief. They describe Elinor’s growing vanity, George’s aimlessness, and the pivot when World War I draft calls, revealing family dynamics and local social connections.
An editorial praises the 1917 Victory Loan's over-subscription and its boost to Canadian agriculture, commerce, and war effort. It credits citizen support for financing domestic needs and predicts the 1918 Victory Loan will sustain prosperity as the economy relies on public investment and confidence.
In a reflective scene, George embraces his new duties and earnest resolve, while Elinor quietly questions if he can still be her brother. Anxieties rise as George contemplates departure, and Elinor vows to change, seeking work to become a real American amid a widening gap between them.
Shoppery daylight shopping urged to let merchants reach home before midnight. A convict sentenced for deceit in shoe trade. Dr. A. A. Eliott hosted a complimentary supper. Parlor social planned at Councillor Francis home. Acts on a busy entertainment schedule for Acton and vicinity, with lectures concerts and church events listed through November. Weather notes on Rockwood and Erin outings. McKee and McMasters wed in Guelph.
A report jokes about fast trains giving way to slower routes while a fallen Italian soldier rides home on a crowded train. A police officer questions a wounded veteran who truthfully states he is returning from the hospital. The soldier’s display of injury is met with silent respect from the officer. The piece ends by asking what we truly offer the world in return.
A gray haired drillman-like man driven by duty cared for his tuberculosis ravaged family after twelve children dwindled to a few. He nursed them through pain, offered prayers, and bore the loss of kin while his own health faltered. His tireless sacrifice defined his life as a Christian.
A fragment shows Seuater Sorghum arguing about rights to one's own opinion. The dialogue hints at irritation as Whit ie challenges Wy alcussion to take away his view and insists on a personal substitute.
The excerpt shows a teacher discussing name distinctions and asking a student to state both surname and Christian name of her father. The child responds via hesitant pauses with a forced phrase, mentioning a Johnson surname and a lengthy patronymic.
Jenking and Jackson run a small printing shop with limited capital. Jackson profits by steady work, while Jenking fears rising costs and missed jobs. A secret in the system is hinted at during a quiet consultation, but the line between error and opportunity remains unclear.
A young president of a church sowing society finds it hard to appoint chairmen, preferring to serve only on committees. Experienced workers hesitate to take charge, while others step in, proving responsibility builds skill and advancement. The article links personal reluctance to broader growth and wartime service prospects.
A garbled collage of literary fragments and mis-typed sentences describes poets priests and tradesmen in uneven prose. The text shifts from classical quotes to a Chicago Journal anecdote about a factory visit and an awkward moral note, with numerous nonsensical phrases throughout.
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