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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1948
Page
19
A columnist recalls Monday washday routines and hosting visitors, sharing how hanging clothes, redecorating, and keeping a home warm fill the week. A letter from England hints at a forthcoming arrival, while another notes a widow's financial burden and the need for husbands to arrange affairs.
A 1948 note explains Shrove Tuesday as Pancake Day before Lent in England and in Ontario, listing maple syrup substitutes and several vintage recipes. Crisp Waffles, Southern Pancakes, Gingerbread A Waffles, and Rice Griddlecakes are described with steps, ingredients, and serving ideas for breakfast, lunch, or dessert.
Oakville notes that J A Wotherspoon and Son Limited cast iron factory is now inoperable with fourteen workers. Four fire calls within eighteen hours were answered by Oakville Fire Department, minor damage and quick suppression reported.
A UK firm received a $20 million order for agricultural tractors for the USA the largest single export to Britain. The first shipment this month sets deliveries at about $500 000 weekly until the order is fulfilled.
The Financial Post notes Canadians debate North American car styles as imports from Britain and Europe stir relatives. Traffic jams grow as cars lengthen and widen, fenders suffer, and urban speeds stay modest. The piece says customer preference should steer auto design, but a car shortage limits this.
The text contrasts asleep and live towns, noting prudent choices and avoiding lavish spending to gain reputation. It stresses communities weigh costs against potential gains and pursue feasible development. Also mentions mallard ducklings learning to swim after leaving the nest.
Uneven heat in homes caused by cracks around windows and doors and poor insulation. Heat rises and escapes through the roof, increasing fuel use. Authorities advise weather stripping and attic insulation to keep warmth inside and save fuel.
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