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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
5
Homemakers are advised to plant a herb bed for fresh flavor. Recipes include Creamed Chive Potatoes and Sausage with Spice Cover, using thyme sage marjoram basil and chives. Parsley and mint decorate and garnish dishes.
A reflective local diary describes delayed chick arrivals due to snow and power outages, shopping challenges in Hamilton, and the contrast of scarce goods with moments of cheer like hockey wins and Princess Elizabeth’s broadcast. The writer notes the impending spring, ongoing coal supply, and weather that keeps housefires burning.
A policy shift hinges on genuine leadership and intent. Advocates argue real change requires a sincere recalibration of priorities, not cosmetic adjustments or external pressure.
At a town hall gathering Monday evening DesRoches and Millar from Toronto’s fire marshall office urged the village council to improve equipment and protection for volunteers. John B. Clark’s illustrated talk on Landscaping From Grounds drew a good crowd, while Tuesday work began rebuilding Donald Kirkwood’s burned mill basement, marking the start of reconstruction.
After winter many homes need cleanup to remove refuse and dead grass. Lawns require raking, gardens benefit from removing stalks and withered plants, and weed growth should be cleared. A neat exterior improves appearance and reflects well on residents.
Canadian farmers plan larger production to meet rising world demand for wheat meat and dairy. They intend to modernize with new machinery electrical upgrades drainage improvements and more. The Bank of Montreal offers low cost instalment loans through branch manager Clayton to aid these upgrades and boost output.
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