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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 12, 1948

Page

6

Andrew Brings Men to Jesus in a Lesson on Following

The lesson traces John the Baptist’s testimony leading Andrew and John to Jesus. It emphasizes three steps of Christian experience — hear, look, follow — and shows Andrew’s example of bringing Peter to Jesus, transforming him into a fisher of men, with calls to imitate Jesus and forsake all.

Andrew Yeu Jeattmo Jno Jeana Jan Vavtaid Peter John James John the Baptist Jesus Neo Messiah Simon Jona Promine Sonus Philip The Apostolic Company Meus Hin

Remember me, mister

A fragmented note from a distressed reader complains about mechanical devices and the stress of repairs. The speaker recalls a mechanic’s care for a jalopy and fears future failures as gears, valves, and bearings wear. The writing laments complex contraptions and questions who will fix them next.

Britain’s steel output hits a new June record

The British Iron and Steel Federation reports June production at 15 444 000 tons per annum, the highest in industry history. The figure surpasses June 1917’s 13 206 000 tons and tops last April’s record by about 16 000 tons.

Britain Britiah Iron and Steal Federation Tong

New Vegetable Varieties Extend Growing Season

The Division of Horticulture at the Central Experimental Farm introduced about 40 new vegetable varieties. Pacer beans mature earlier and Strider beans offer better all purpose use and stringlessness. Eden caper agus and Alton peas perform well for canning and freezing, while Smallton and Laxall peas show strong yield and drought resistance.

Canaan Division—of Ho Central Experimental Farm Dominion Department of Agriculture Ontario

Fire detector linked to doorbell circuit

The Financial Post reports a home fire alarm system can be fitted to the doorbell circuit with a screwdriver. The alarm rings when the temperature reaches 120 degrees.

Financial Post

Ontario Dairy Herd Improvement Policy Announced

Ontario farmers face slow adoption of dairy herd improvement methods. New policy mirrors Record of Performance with supervisors visiting 30 to 60 members, weighing milk, testing butter fat, and providing per cow production data. Eligible dairymen include grade cattle producers and those with purebred herds. Details available from the Milton Agricultural Office. Opening delay for Ontario Agricultural College two year diploma courts to October 12 allows extra fall help on farms.

Dalry Uwerd Onterio Dept. of Agriculture Ontario Canada Denmark Holland New Zealand Ontario Department, of Agriculture Tue Milton Halton Mence Agricultural Office O.A.C W. R Beck M.be Ontario Agricultural College Oac Ontario Farmers’ Sons Ontario Farms

Dr Campbell to Address Halton Guernsey Breeders Meeting

A combined breeder and calf club meeting is set for McNabb and Sons farm Lot 6 8th Line Esquesing on Thursday August 19 with Dr A R Campbell secretary of the Canadian Guernsey Breeders as guest speaker. An invitation is extended to all Halton Guernsey Breeders and the County Show prize list for the Halton Club at Multan on September 25 is issued showing active leadership and growing membership.

M T McNabb and Sons A.R. Campbell Halton Guernsey Halton Guernsey Club Multan Halton Club Halton Holstein

Local Group Faces Challenge from Rising Organization

A fragmented note suggests a new Chriving organization surging in prominence, potentially overshadowing existing keurote groups and stirring concern among community leaders about balance and influence.

Realities of Wages and Worker Purchasing Power

A labor leadership discussion analyzes real wages versus nominal pay. It cites an Avi an example of a 1944 average real wage at 804 dollars and notes profits, dividends, and retained earnings in 1940-45, arguing vast profits exist to fund wage increases without raising prices.

Joarph Pieter Muthdyges Ukehualesn Wayros Thia Avi Wien Tim

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