19 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
1
A local dealer advertises Stevens Rifles from 4.80 to 14.00 with various models listed. Also promotes Atavena Shot Guns and Double Barrel Guns with prices around 10 to 12 dollars, plus dominium powders and related supplies.
A long meditation on an ideal land free of duties and care contrasts with a wartime scene where Leslie Joyce faces blindness. Joyce and his circle wrestle with identity and duty amid a dramatic encounter ending in a moral reflection on language and action.
A narrative in verse and prose shows a character facing misfortune with grit, refusing defeat and aiding others, emphasizing personal growth beyond wealth. It blends moral reflection with scenes of everyday life and a Victorian tone.
A mosaic of local notices and cultural notes recounts weddings at Acton and Hapuday, church anniversaries, retirements, and community greetings. Mentions Rev Willan Hryara wedding rites, school class photo, and Langlund baptismal events, with broader reflections on social classes and public health advisories.
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