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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1945
Page
24
Practical guidance on refinishing wood surfaces, removing stains from grease and water marks, and safe heat appliance use. Includes scratch repair steps, wax and polish methods, and quick kitchen recipes like cream puffs with step by step instructions.
A farmer column discusses returning veterans and laid off farm workers choosing between farming or city jobs. It argues youth unrest, the lure of city life, and the value of farming, urging support for Victory Bonds to aid rehabilitation and agricultural stability.
Halifax dispatch notes a humorous tale about padding an elevator to protect equipment during move between offices. A federal building official explains the need stems from protecting income tax office materials amid transit and curious onlookers.
The War Time Prices and Trade Board outlines maple syrup and maple sugar rationing for the coming season. Producer sales ceilings remain 27 cents per pound for bulk maple sugar and 35 cents per pound for consumer blocks. Consumers must use preserve coupons, with mall buyers needing vouchers. producers must register and monthly ration documents must be turned in. Ceremony in Quebec honors Mrs Lucen Varnota’s birthday, noting her long life and large family.
Dominion Experimental Kon Ranch Summerside PBT conducts fox feeding trials using freeh water tar and ocean fish as substitutes for fresh meat. Non fatty white ocean fish such as airthlax and cold storage ocean herring are tested at multiple substitute levels under controlled conditions to assess vitamin degradation risk and Chastek paralysis potential.
In Halifax two boys playing with a live grenade staged a fae style sham battle when police intervened and seized the weapon. Authorities believe the grenade was among several stolen from a freight car.
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