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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
11
A dated homemakers column details canning tomato guidance and tomato based dishes. It includes methods for boiling water bath canning, open kettle processing, and recipes such as tomato aspic stuffed tomato salad fried green tomatoes and tomato juice cocktails with steps for prep, salting, cooling, and sealing. It also advises on wringer care and a question box with chutney and pickling ideas.
In New York a community drive organizes a garden contest to boost war aid through youth stewardship. About 40 boys and girls entered with 25 families contributing prizes. Two age groups compete with awards such as war stamps and ribbons for best tomatoes squash and cucumbers.
In 1911 Sir Wilfrid Laurier spoke at Woodstock recounting a Montreal Quebec train conductor friend he gifted a black thorn from Ireland. Laurier praised Irish aid and quipped about Heaven being his bed but not yet ready for battle with the Tories.
Alberta health officials keep tight watch on gopher populations amid warnings of bubonic plague risk. Public health experts note carriers among prairie rodents, with authorities testing and advising against touching or killing infected animals.
The article explains concealing small scratches by rubbing with pecan oil. For deeper scratches, apply light coats of quick-drying varnish or white shellac with a fine brush. For very heavy damage, refinishing may be required.
A farm column discusses a rainy day, family outings, and the value of learning to drive. It recalls “Commando” helpers, tattoo curiosity, and cautions about Nazi branding. The piece closes with news of Paris liberation and the ongoing World War II effort, urging support for soldiers abroad.
Alderbrook Park Convalescent Home in southern England serves Canadian service women resting from London postings. Nurses and officers oversee patients including maternity nursery facilities for babies born to married service members. The home emphasizes rest, walking and relaxation with staff from Canada and the UK coordinating care and administration.
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