Gossip Town to Acton echoes of a changing era
The piece travels from Gossip Town to Acton recalling old railways roads and social mores while detailing local memory of early bicycles velocipedes high wheels and Pred Secord Jack McRas and Joe Speight. It contrasts past life with motor cars electric appliances telephones and radios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Pred Secord
Toronto
Joe Speight
Pred
Jack MoRas
Christie Ted Henderson
Georgetown
Silver Creek
Jack
Mother Shipton
Tom
Harry
Not Always Landlord and Servant Chimney Exchange
Dialogue fragment depicts a landlord questioning persistent chimney smoke and a servant explaining it only occurs when a fire is burning in the grate.
More or less true, wise sayings from a reflective note
A collection of aphorisms noting that a single cuff on the wrist outweighs many on the ear, generosity does not imply charity, and the hopeful often meet the possible. It asserts the starter at a race is trusted, wisdom and love fail to unite, and adversity elevates those defeated by prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gome
Mother
Priday
Mary
Acton
Kent
Temperance Hall
Church Street
Teeter
Matthews’ Hall
Byron Laing
Shy Stafford
Bob Ree
Ed. McGarvin
Whits Wings Continues with Heroic Self Overcome
A young pilot named Ronny battles inner guilt after a dangerous incident on a flight with Joan Davin. He reflects on past mischief, acknowledging a life was at risk and realizing he has regained focus. The moment marks a personal win as he embraces responsibility and the metaphorical white wings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronny
Joan
Joan Davin
Peculiar Salutations Across Races and Eras
A survey of greetings shows each culture has unique forms. Egyptians and Chinese ask how you do while ancient Romans asked about strength. Greeks Spaniards and French expressions reflect social aims and politeness in meeting others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipines
Rome
Sea Water Made Drinkable via Experimental Filters
Dr Adams and Dr Holmes tested two filters to purify sea water. The process began with resin and another technique, removing salt and yielding drinkable water. The output filled only a laboratory flask and proved costlier than common beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Holmes
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WM. G. Cullen
L. M. C. C Physidlam
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Kenneth M. Lancdon
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Dental Bergeon
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Aston
B.D. Young, V.S
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Brookville
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General Insurance
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Acton Geing
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Dally
Adam
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