Doctor Rushed to Aid After Boy Swallows Pen
A frantic mother tells a doctor that her young son swallowed a fountain pen and the physician promises immediate help. In the meantime she improvises with a pencil while awaiting care.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1953
Page
6
Sunflower heads hold potential for pectin source in Manitoba
Experiments at the Experimental Station Mor den Manitoba show sunflower heads contain 14 to 18 per cent pure pectin and the pectin is of fair quality for jelly making, suggesting future commercial uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Morden
Alton Dairy Breeders Enter at ON. E for CN Exhibition
Entries for the Canadian National Exhibition closed Monday August 10 and Halton dairy breeds will represent county herds at Colis eum. Holsteins, Guernseys, and other listed producers from Esquesing, Trafalgar and Nelson Townships are named with farms and individuals contributing to Halton’s display, aiming to surpass 1946 50 year averages. Rains slow harvest while grain yields remain strong overall with notable fall wheat and straw supplies reported. UK meat control talks continue amid strong US feed grain outlook and seed price guidance from Ontario groups. Excellent seed from Halton’s 50 bushel Club members is highlighted as key to high yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornby
Nenetheless
Ontario
Solk and Crop Improvement Association
Halton
Palsy Polio Named Major Causes of Child Cripples
The Canadian Council for Crippled Children says cerebral palsy and polio together account for about 60 percent of crippling cases in Canadian children. Each condition contributes roughly 25 to 30 percent, with about 1 in 1000 children identified as crippled. The council notes no national count exists and few provinces maintain registers. The remaining 40 percent arise from congenital defects, tuberculosis, accidents and degenerative diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian Council For Crippled Children
Council
Ready Cash Advanced by B of M for Home Improvements
Bank of Montreal offers personal loans at six percent for home improvements with easy instalments. Gordon Oder, manager of Acton B of M, urges borrowers to apply, noting interest accrues only on outstanding balance and that loans can be tailored in amount and term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Montreal
Gordon Oder
Acton B of M
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Polio
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Mill St. East
YMCA
Armstrong's
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Mr. Oder
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Perry
Robt. R. Hamilton
Optometrist
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Mr. E. P. Head
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Marshall Spring Mattresses
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