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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1953
Page
8
The 1952 count of work stoppages from industrial disputes in Canada was substantially lower than 1951, though total time loss rose. Minister of Labour Milton F. Gregg noted that time loss, while higher, still accounted for only 0.26 percent of the estimated working time of non agricultural and salary workers in Canada.
A humorously terse exchange notes a street crossing with only half the gate lowered as a warning, while the gatekeeper jokes about expecting a train on the line.
A wartime note discusses aluminum use for shelter roofs and interior transport issues. It cites a government purchase of 2,000 tons of aluminum and highlights aluminum’s cost despite its advantages. The item mentions Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd. as a reference.
Investigations at the Forest Nursery Station Indian Head Saskatchewan over 1949 to 1951 show mulching 4 by 4 foot tree belts increases twig moisture and may reduce drought injury under prairie conditions. Benefits stronger in dry seasons. lighter longer mulch yields more effect. rodent control essential.
A country school Parents Day ends with Harry Jones in a toga declaring a mock speech and borrowing jokes about Matty Jones. Mrs. Smith quips that he wouldn’t be Matty Jones’ son if he wasn’t borrowing something while milk trade notes reveal most Canadian milk moves by truck.
Fashion hint promotes a slim ray on crepe dress with figure flattering lines. Note the figure must be worth glorifying before purchase. Spring and summer invite reducing diets and fruit, salads replace fattening meals. Navy dress suggested with lemon yellow, pink or white accessories.
A brief exchange reveals curiosity about chicken houses and a plan to lay a sidewalk. The conversation suggests practical concerns around poultry housing and nearby pedestrian infrastructure.
Public auction at J. A. Stokes farm three miles north of Nelson Village and two miles south of Lowville in Nelson township on Saturday April 4 at 1 30 pm. Sale includes Brown and Ray aged horses and harness, registered Shorthorn and Grace cattle with cows calves and bulls, Holstein cows and heifers, fat steer and baby beef, extensive poultry equipment, 200 White Sussex hens, brooding gear, hay and clover seed, a Ford tractor with loads of implements, and a Mendelssohn piano with other furniture and household items. Cash terms day of sale with a clerk to settle. refreshments on site.
EF outlines the Associated Country Women of the World for W.I members, noting its 1933 Stockholm founding, past conferences in London and Holland, and wartime gaps. Canada hosts from August 12 to 23 at the Royal York Hotel Toronto with delegates from at least 25 countries, a Canada Day pageant at Maple Leaf Gardens, and plans for widespread participation.
A reflective poem by Bertram E. Nightingale urging repentance and mercy through Christ's cross. The speaker questions harboring malice, seeking forgiveness from God and a friend, and the path to peace and paradise.
The message urges branch members to attend the A C W W Conference, with tickets allocated by each branch. It praise the F W L C Planning Board and stresses support for the Women’s Institute and Canada’s honor, asking members to prepare for invitations and participation.
The Financial Post notes a burlap price drop of over 50 percent in the last year, reviving pressure on jute bags while Canadian kraft firms seeking a $10 to $12 million annual bag market face renewed competition. Alberta's population stands under one million amid vast land.
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