13 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
1
A dysgraphic verse lampoons a teacher scolding students in a chaotic classroom. The speaker mocks wrong sums and tangled writing as pupils fumble through arithmetic and reading, noting crumpled pages and dimples that wobble with the aloud teacher.
Richard faces a growing tension over a plainly marked no trespass sign near Oakleigh as his aunt Mrs Ashbourne and guardian Mr Wurlwa struggle with village youths who damage property and fear consequences. The scene unfolds with reminiscences of his factory ties and a warning that trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Richard Ashbourne, owner of the Oakleigh factory, organizes a family friendly ball game and Friday diversions to curb unrest among workers. The plan faces resistance from managers and workers amid lingering labor tensions and a looming strike. Richard seeks input from fellow workers as he asserts control and navigates guardianship and community expectations.
The passage presents fragmented, archaic language about philosophy, law, power, and truth. It references a mind contented, a rule old, and a critique of ignorance. It hints at a tablet of memory, journalism, and moral striving amid personal contention.
A letter from F. Arnot on wartime temperance urges Britain to ban intoxicants to save grain and money, reduce crime, and strengthen national vigor. He cites royal abstinence during war, appeals for clergy and citizens to unite for national abstinence and sacrifice to support the war effort.
An old farm household guide urges to keep doors open for airflow while winter cold is managed by layering clothing. It discusses bed preparation with blankets drawn up to combat drafts, wearing nightcaps, and maintaining clean air while keeping warm. The dialogue includes a domestic scene with a husband and wife discussing daily routines and frugal living.
Old Bol reports on Georgetown High School bus plan and student daily rides. Mentions groceries sale, apple scarcity in Canada, Canales supplier in Kansas contest, Paul Kennedy’s corn crop, Yukon patrol progress, Acton glove makers in charge, Congregational Church Thanksgiving services, and local talent events including the Acton Comet Hand and a program of music and recitations with local families.
A humorous exchange unfolds among counsel and witnesses with puns on death, heads, and bills. The dialogue blends Irish slang and chaotic banter as participants joke about gumption, bald heads, rocking cradles, and legal talk amid a bustling courtroom atmosphere.
A garbled early text describes gasoline as used for cleaning and glue removal and mentions a wild, speculative transport claim. It notes whiskey at a Sunday event causing widespread effects, while referencing dangers and a central portion of a way of life. The prose mixes technical terms with symbolic imagery about substances and behavior.
In a child’s narration from Uttle Creek Turkey a girl named Maritza shares a math lesson about counting orange segments. She explains that the number of pieces equals the spokes seen at the stem scar, illustrating a simple puzzle tied to how oranges are formed.
A garbled advertorial piece touts a patent apple pie based remedy offered by vendors. It claims prompt relief for indigestion and constipation, promising quick results from Warwokce's Vegetable Pills and urging households to purchase a pack to aid children under medical guidance. The text imitates late 19th century patent medicine style with sensational language and dubious claims.
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