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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1934
Page
3
A concise lesson on making pastry dough detailing ingredients such as flour salt baking powder shortening and ice cold water. It explains mixing methods for both close textured and flaky pastes, tools needed and tips for achieving the right dough consistency and texture.
A detailed guide on making rich flaky pastry using shortening or lard, chilling between steps, and folding methods. It covers dough preparation for tart shells, single and double crusts, decorative pastries, and precise oven temperatures for various pies, with tips on preventing shrinkage and achieving tender fillings.
A weekly agricultural note urges farmers to clean seed stock for germination, avoid weed-infested seed, and study mustard's effect on oat yields. Ottawa central experiments show a 26.7 bushel per acre drop on heavily infested land. Also discusses organic matter benefits and farm business balance. Miller's Worm Powders touted as safe for children to clear parasitic infections.
The value of clay and clay products sold by Canadian producers in 1932 totaled 3 650 218 dollars. Ontario led output with 45 percent, followed by Quebec 20 percent and other provinces in order. Brick and tile plants operated coast to coast, with Prince Edward Island the sole exception.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Southworths Aratabs for bladder weakness and back groin pains. It claims quick comfort and offers a 10 day trial with a guaranteed refund on the first box if unsatisfied.
Government encouragement has fostered local and traveling seed cleaning plants across Western Canada. Farmers can haul seed to nearby plants or use mobile outfits to clean and grade seed at low cost, with winter batching and government graded seed urged to ensure quality.
A diary style entry notes Berch's skepticism toward Gandy Glaws and Sandy Glaws as a bad influence after a Christmas incident. It recounts a private wedding by an ice pond, a police court fine for Pa, plans for Lisle’s birthday party, a language lesson about capitalization, and a clumsy anecdote about a cloroformed groom.
The document lists incubation periods for several fowl species. Hen 31 days, partridge 245 days? likely misread. guinea fowl and pheasant 25 days? duck pea fowl and turkey 28 days goose 30 days and ostrich 42 days.
Readers are urged to try Kellogg's All-Bran for constipation relief. A letter from Mr. E. G. Himes claims regular morning use improves health with fewer laxative side effects. The ad touts All-Bran as a safe, iron‑rich source of dietary bulk versus patent medicines.
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