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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1919
Page
2
In a rural tale, Jennie Cooper schemes with neighbor Mr. Clark to harvest the failing wheat using his binder by night. She works with her brothers and friends, fends off armed ruffians, and captures criminals, earning a potential reward and a plan to protect the farm from future losses.
In harvest time 1880 southern Minnesota faces tramp depredations that ruin farms. Alvin Cooper, owner of ninety acres near town, struggles with debt, failed machinery, and a burned harvester. After two days of repairs he plans to harvest but a blaze leaves him burned and ruined, forcing his family to improvise as other machines are scarce.
In a mining camp tragedy Jim Vale and wife Mary endure a wreck when an engine derails. Mary shields Jim from scalding steam, suffering severe burns while Jim survives with injuries. Recovery deepens their bond as he relearns a life with his devoted spouse.
A 74 year old woman unfamiliar with railroad talk was struck and cut in two as a freight train backed toward a depot. A brakeman shouted a warning as she neared the track and the victim collapsed, prompting cries of Murder as she fled.
A turkey destined for a minister during Christmas is repeatedly sent to market by concerned households after being praised by neighbors. The tale follows the bird’s journey through sales and the minister’s family dining plans. The text ends with a testimonial for Dr J D Kellogg’s Anthma Remedy as a cure for asthma symptoms.
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