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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 21, 1897
Page
2
A fragmentary poem notes countless flies buzzing as summer ends. The speaker laments missing one fly and fears the warm spell will bring hundreds more, wondering when they will depart for winter. The riddle asks how soon the flies will disappear with the changing weather.
The text argues that genuine love for growing flowers combines passion with labor and steady routine. It warns against fleeting enthusiasm and urges consistent care, noting many abandon plants after brief bursts of interest, yet true success comes from regular attention and practical work.
A fragmentad text satirically contrasts perceptions of men and women. It laments women fearing opinion while denying it, jokes about French kitchen terms, and imagines a man forced to upkeep his yard, implying infidelity as consequence.
A description of a pin race game where two players pick up pins one at a time and place them in a bowl, with no rule on which pin is first. The piece notes the fan interest and a Western paper editorial hints at pay collection practices, urging those indebted to settle or expose others’ debts.
A fragmented reflection on fate and social pretensions. The speaker critiques a man who thinks he knows all and notes how a sick headache or a wilted shirt undermines vanity, highlighting flaws in confidence and appearance. The tone is critical and observant of everyday woes.
An advertisement claims Bardock Blood Bitters cured salt rheum for Mrs Jas Sundera of Emerson Manitoba. The testimonial says nails had fallen off and the disease did not return over three years.
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