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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 05, 1937

Page

6

Potato as wholesome food for all ages and health

An early 20th century health column extols potatoes as a superior starch and protein source, easy to digest and beneficial for digestion and alkaline blood. It praises potato milk mixes, buttermilk, Gavita yeast extract, and mashed potato for children, noting potato’s long history from Inca cultivation to widespread use.

Alan Ahauld America Spain Ireland Lancashire England

Potatoes Promise Good Yields In Erin Township

Twenty years ago this week in Erin Township fields of potatoes looked healthy with strong prospects. Boy Scouts led by Scoutmaster Harwood hiked to Limehouse for a rocky outing. Ottawa introduced the Conscription Bill to the Renair. Churches marked the war’s third anniversary with services. House of Commons announced 444 454 Canadians enlisted. British ships sunk. Beret Coles promoted at Decow Falls. Lieut Ernest G Worden wounded in action. Alban’s Garden Party at 108th Regiment Band event raised receipts over 300.

Erin Boy Scouta Harwood Limehouse Renair Ottawa House of Commons Canada Thenr Beret Coles Decow Falls H. H. Worden Guelph Ernest G. Worden T. Alban’s 108Th Regiment Kitchener

Lobster catch value climbs in Canadian fisheries April

Canada’s sea fisheries report shows April lobster landed value rising by 130000 dollars, driven by Nova Scotia waters during the closed season. Dominion production overall exceeds 830000 dollars, up from about 718000 the year before, with Atlantic provinces supplying the world’s top lobster output through hundreds of canneries each year.

Canada Nova Scotia Dominion Aa Canadas Atlantic Provinces

Reminiscences of the Old Speight Tannery Town

The writer recalls a bygone era centered on the Speight tannery on Main Street. He describes the water wheels powering sawing and tanning operations, a pond and creek used by children, and workers like Thomas Molanva and Richard Stone. Details include tanning processes, early forties machinery, and community life around the tannery.

John Speight Speights Joe Mackenzie Jack Tyne Gaya Walter Beardmora & Co Aaottay Geonga Wanda William Hamatrent Uhare W.tannery New O.N.R Dan Young Orewarya Corners Thames Molam N. BP. Mola Miva Chearge Fuguar Pla Gannery Thomas Molanva Mra Melam Duirrancy Tirandinara Peter Smith Mr. Stone Mr. Beardmore Hia Sone Toronto Stone Beardmore Talwayn Walter Braindmore Zalman Hall

Point Well Taken in Patient Baby Care Exchange

A humorous exchange between Mrs Up-to-date and a family doctor centers on treating a baby with castor oil. The doctor insists castor oil is appropriate, while Mrs Up-to-date objects, remarking castor oil is old fashioned, and the doctor responds that babies themselves are old fashioned too.

Mra Aki

It was a Sco man who invented the wrist watch

A playful quip contrasts a Scotsman’s pride in wristwatch invention with a jest about keeping hands out of pockets, sparking light humor on invention and national character.

Sco

Noted Scientist Dead From Page Five Report

The fragmentary text recalls a scientist or agronomist, Dr Saunders, linked to Marquis Wheat and its development. It discusses early wheat varieties, timing, milling qualities, and his role in Canadian agriculture, noting his retirement and pension while highlighting his lasting impact on hard wheat production.

Marquis Arthur Tidian Head Quomnauen Mae Everyiady Winala Marshall Charlan Saunders Prelude Heward Saunders Steward Saundrra

All-Bran Helps Constipation Says Reader Testimony

A reader crediting Kellogg's All-Bran reports relief from long term constipation after using the cereal. The letter notes bulk from the cereal absorbs water, forms soft mass, and stimulates the system while providing vitamin B and iron.

Warting Afra Doris Eyre Kellogg's Fellogg London

Western Wheat Harvest Sets In Across Prairie Belt

Drought soil drift and grain hopper issues threaten crops though many regions report excellent stands and early harvesting. A typical western scene unfolds as Southern Saskatchewan sees less harvest activity after years of drought. Abundant rains elsewhere bolster wheat and other grains as harvest begins in the Canadian and American grain belts.

Aome Saskatchewan

Time Tables for Canadian National Railways at Acton

Daily schedules show trains to Acton with 6 08 am departures and Sunday variations. A second daily service runs at 2 15 pm on Sundays only.

Acton

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