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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 26, 1951

Page

6

Spotty Fall Wheat Across Halton County Sparks Theories

Fall wheat stands vary widely across Halton County with some fields excellent after winter while adjacent fields show as low as fifty percent stands. Experts suggest seed bed preparation and soil settling influence emergence, while discussions continue on drill depth and cultivation timing. Marginal seed beds and faster tractor speeds are noted as contributing factors along with new seeding techniques being tested this spring. The Halton Crop Improvement Association plans trials on several farms to gauge best methods for future seasons.

LB Thompson Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Actor Sahara Halton Agine Brame Timothy Halton Crop” Improvement Association

Ontario Agriculture Subsidy Report Highlights Lime Distribution

The Ontario Department of Agriculture reports a twelve month period ending March 31, 1881 with a subsidy on 3 667 tons of agricultural lime in Halton. The pay rate rose modestly from the prior year and car lot shipments remain governed by existing rules while permits from local Agricultural Offices remain the first step.

Ontario Department of Agriculture Ontario Dept. of Agriculture Halton

Esquesing Clearing Auction Sale Details in Acton Area

An auction at Sumerek Grove Farm Lot 35 Esquesing on Monday April 4 at 12:30 lists registered Jersey cows heifers bulls and calves, dairy equipment, tractors and farm machinery, poultry, horses and harness, and household goods. Auctioneers Griffin Sprowl advertise cash on sale day with lunch counter and on-site clerks. Local turnout expected near Bannockburn School on Highway 7, Acton area.

Irony Griffin Sumeéh Grove Fann Bannockburn School No. 7 Highway Roan Greg Noble Arlene Sandra Sumech Grove Susanna Aimful Beauty Deana Janice Jean Sumech Grove Geo. Hewer Moffat Lou Mary Ann Lynda Elsie Wanda Betty Maggie Annie Pearl Rosie Penny Topsy Guermsey Orivia Guernsey Hinman Jem MAL_ Tractor Bissell Ittooth Woods Blizzard Otaco Mower M.H Chatham Wingham Ech Grove Farm Acton Elliott Rockwood Milton N Hunter Norman Ivan

Men’s raincoats: timeless style with practical lining

The standard raincoat for men suits sun or rain and remains a perennial favorite. Look for rubberized linings for water resistance and optional belts. When shopping for a trench coat wear a suit to judge sleeve length and note shoulder padding affects fit.

Canada business inventory signals comfortable position

The Financial Post reports most Canadian firms show an inventory position that should cover six months of demand at current output. Iron and steel, papers, and chemicals are weak to fat, while textiles vary from poor to heavy along the pipeline. Overall, inventories are considered comfortable this week given various factors.

Financial Post

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