Calf Vaccination Boost in Halton Sees Rise in 1950
Ontario Veterinary College figures show 3285 Halton calves vaccinated in 1950, nearly 50 percent higher than 1940. The Halton Livestock Improvement Association and Halton Federation of Agriculture sponsored the program, noting occasional vet call gaps and a $1 per head fee for helper calves. Vaccinated cows, dairy and beef, at heifer age, command higher demand and premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Ulseakeli
Ontario Veterinary College
Halton Livestock Improvement Association
Halton Federation’ of Agriculture
Kingsway Kiwanis Donates Nine Scholarships
Nine scholarships offering a week's Short Course at the O.A.C. will be awarded this year to Halton boys and girls for club work. Halton plans include Tractor Maintenance, Calf Clubs with Holsteins Jerseys and Guernseys, a baby-beef club, a Swine Club, and two Grain Clubs. Rural youth up to 20 years not yet applied should contact the Agricultural Office in Milton. meetings are planned for late April or May.
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O.ac
Halton
Milton
Don’t Take Risks With Valuables at Home
Advice on protecting valuable possessions such as deeds insurance policies and family papers by renting a safety deposit box at Bank of Montreal Acton branch. Accountant Gordon Oder invites readers to see his nest of deposit boxes and consider the low cost for peace of mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Montreal
Acton
B of M
Gordon Oder
Why Your Railway Ticket Is Punched
An article explains Canadian National punch marks on tickets act as unique identifiers. Each punch designs a distinct silhouette serving as conductor and route proof, aiding refunds and accountability through the Record of Ticket Punches and master records.
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Canadian National
CNR
Montreal
Winnipeg
Capreol
Ottawa
Montréal
Auditor of
Passenger Accounts Office
Smith
Canadian National Magazine
Shaving as Protection in Historical Combat Descriptions
The text notes shaving originated as a protective measure because long beards could be grabbed by opponents in battle, suggesting grooming choices influenced by combat risks.
Canadians face slower recovery for middle class income
A new official report on personal income and expenditures shows the white collar middle class in Canada has not rebounded to prewar levels. With high food costs and heavy taxes, living standards remain weaker, suggesting only careful study of the financial past can reveal true economic strength.
Establishing a Basic Herd for Tax Purposes in Farming
Guidance outlines how to define a basic herd for tax relief on breeding stock returns, including eligibility, record keeping, and base periods. It covers cattle horses sheep and swine, notes that market livestock are excluded, and advises applying before dispersal sales with district tax office support.
Why Englishmen Prefer Australia
A British farm worker in England favors emigrating to Australia over Canada. He cites lower travel costs under government schemes and the long journey to Canada, noting wages of about £5 weekly would take about 15 years to save for fares to central Canada. He plans to settle in central Canada if immigration expands.
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England
The
Financial Post
Canada
Australia
Montreal
Winnipeg
Britain
Canadian Farms See Decline in Horses From 1942
Cattle sheep and lamb numbers rose on December 1 last year while horse counts fell, continuing a steady decline since 1942. The report notes fewer horses than the prior year across Canadian farms.
Georgetown and area tax rates and sports news from Milton
Tax rates across Georgetown Oakville Milton Acton and others are listed with mills and assessed values. Georgetown rejects bid for more hockey competition while Milton and Oakville plan junior hockey activity. Also notes on a new Rotary Club in Burlington and a coin collection from Milton Champion readers detailing ancient British and Canadian coins.
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Georgetown
Herald
Oakville
Oakville- Trafalgar Journal
Milton
Acton
Cgeorgetown
Sehler B
O.wa
Viext
Tangle
Brampton
Aurora
Dundas
Burlington
Camm
Thompson
Chicago
Rotary International
Nusilematica
Milton Champion
Canada
Kilbride
Public Auction of Esquesing Estate Farmland and Household Goods
The administrator for the estate of Stark late of Faquesing Township offers East half of Lot 8 in Esquesing for sale by auction on April mid 1951. Parcel 1 includes a 100 acre farm with a seven room house, outbuildings, wells, and water, plus 39 acres of cultivated land and timber. Parcel 2 covers 50 acres with a brick veneer house and garage, 29 acres cleared, 22 acres timber. Real estate sold as one parcel with 10 percent down and balance in 30 days. Chattels list includes horses, cattle, automobile, hay, grain, poultry, implements, tools, and household furniture. Sale starts 2:00 p.m. Terms cash. further details from solicitor Z Thomas A Hutchinson KC. Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott. Dated Milton March 21, 1951.
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Stark
Faquesing
Alton
Esquesing
Durham
Port Jersey
Jersey
Pontiac
York
Z . Thomas A. Hutchinson
K.C
Sterling Trusts ‘Corporation
Milton
Hindley and Elliott
Hardware Store Widowhood Through The Telephone
An elderly shopkeeper runs a male oriented hardware store with anchors ropes and tools. He ignores a ringing phone saying women ask for a telephone too often and he never answers it, reflecting dated gender views from a Reader's Digest cartoon caption.
Canadians debate national identity and influence
J B Pheatley argued Canadians lean toward Britain or the United States in a broadcast. The Financial Post surveyed citizens who saw more Canadianism than Priestly noted yet warned against expanding US influence. Ottawa projects federal spending of 9.8 billion in 1981.
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J. B. Pheatley
Financial Post
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Tve
Bangs
Kingsway
Kiwanis
Noerra
Pavilkon Nomorte
Bronte Beach
Salo
Pps
Jane Powell
MGM
Roxy
Ricardoo , Montalban
Louis Calhern
Ann Harding
Wool Growers’ Organization
Weston
Ontario
J. Archie Kerr
Acton Clarence Denny
Acton Roy Johnson
Canadian Co-Operative Wool Growers Limited
Ray ‘Street
Toronto
E.P
Optometrist
Guelph
Bilton & Perry Limited
Sheet Metal Contractors
Russ Perry
Kennedy’s Book Store
Wyndham St
Angus Kennedy
Thompson Motors Rq Monarch
Goodwear Tat
Tures, Lagouarbs & Battears
Ahenive
Chang
Washington
St. Louis
Boston
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