Red stained alfalfa seed may rise in price in Ontario
Canadian grown red stained alfalfa seed faces limited supply and potential price rise up to 20 cents per pound. A M Martin director warns Hardy seed doubts and urges Halton farmers to seek other Canadian seed and adjust seeding rates. The Halton Crop Improvement Assn plans events and a push to establish a Junior Farmer Building in Milton.
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A. 1 Martin
Crops Seeds
Werbrintch
Toronto
My. Martin
Ontario
Ottawa
Guelph
Halfon
Cars That Should Be Off The Roads Before The War
The Financial Post notes growing highway danger from outdated Canadian cars. Massive postwar purchases left many vehicles from the 1930s and earlier still in service, often with failing lights brakes tires and windshields. Experts urge removing obsolete cars to curb traffic tolls and improve safety on hills and curves.
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Peterborough Examiner
Montreal
Toronto
Financial Post
Metalized Cloth Aims To Improve Warmth Without Bulk
A large fabric maker seeks a metalized cloth that reflects body heat to keep wearers warmer without adding weight or bulk. The approach addresses heat retention by reflecting rather than radiating heat away.
Colma House Details Outline Compact 3 Bedroom Plan
The Colma housing note describes a small compact three bedroom home with a combined kitchen dinette and living room. It notes a vestibule with coat closet and a conveniently located entrance near the kitchen. The kitchen features three exposures with a side and rear yard connection and eight closets across bedrooms and entry areas. Exterior design calls for asphalt shingle. Overall dimensions are 42 by 24 feet with floor area around 1 754 square feet and a volume near 19 012 cubic feet.
First baby of the year and local notes from Erin area
The report notes the first baby of 1951 born at Maryvale Farm near Dawes Road. Erin High School opened recently with Erin Continuation School now part of local history. A helicopter inspector drew attention during a district overflight and readers enjoyed Christmas card descriptions from the editor and his wife.
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L. He Nelles
Oakville
Maryvale Farm
Dawes Rd
Erin High School
Erin Continuation School
Neighbourly News Faces Holiday Press Delays
During the holiday season news was scarce and mail delivery disrupted. Don Fairburn the Neighbourly News commentator reported many papers missed publication or failed to reach him for his Sunday broadcasts amid Christmas and New Year delays.
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Don Fairburn
Brams
From Mars to Grand Valley Star Flights Stir Local Tales
The Grand Valley Star and Vidette reports another aerial surprise amid flying saucer stories. Wires run along the hydro line, suggesting an outdoor setup or prank in the area.
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Garafraxa
Mars
The
Grand Valley
Halton Liberals Welcome New Provincial Leader at Nelson Meeting
The Halton Liberal executive and their wives hosted Walter Thompson KC as guest of honour at Glenwood school Nelson Township last Friday. After dinner, attendees heard a greeting from the new leader and an address. Representatives from across the county attended.
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Weader
Walter Thompson
K.C
Halton
Glenwood School
Nelson Township
Stolen Car Recovered By Guelph Police In City
A Guelph Township resident reported a vehicle missing from where it was left in the city last week. Police conducted a wide search and found the car within an hour, parked and ready nearby. A man was identified as the driver rather than a woman.
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Guelph Township
Guelph
Ontario minister warns of record food prices in coming year
Agriculture Minister Kennedy in Toronto warned that Ontario would face the highest food prices in history due to scarce farm labor. He blamed migration to cities and said wartime manpower shortages were as serious as ever. At a Guelph meeting he asserted Canada could be the greatest country of the future.
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Halton
WF McArthur
Milton
Brock
Amond
Oreck McPhirrin
Wallace Hoc
Tre Hatin ‘Association of P
Athene
Tomanayer
Kennedy
Ontario
Toronto
Guelph
Canada
Burlington Gazette Reports Potential Doorstep Delivery Change
The Burlington Gazette notes potential doorstep mail delivery before long as the town awaits changes to the post office service. An inspector recommends a future shift to the Departmental system though current mail volume sits just below the required figure.
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Burlington's Gazette
Pose Tal
Minnie the Moocher Sightings Reported on Kang Street
Fragmentary notes from Hamilton Spectator describe a Minnie event on Kang Street in the morning. The text is garbled with references to a four horse scene and a wagon sitewalk. Possible mention of sugar or tobacco products and a Soho-like street scene appears.
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Minnie
Morniies
Hamilton Spectator
Sys
Musk Ox Remains in Arctic Stronghold Frontier
The Arctic Barrence notes the musk ox, an animal once ranging from the Arctic to the Mississippi Valley, survives as a last stronghold in its northern habitat.
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Arctic
Mississippi Valley
Watchmakers face water resistance myths in Detroit
Detroit Free Press reports on watch owners challenging waterproof claims. A technician notes hermetic sealing only lasts until opening for cleaning, after which watches lose waterproof status. Case anecdotes include a watch dropped in water and an odor of geraniums from a buried timepiece found during plant repotting.
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Detroit
Jewetler
Turnips Suffer Crop Losses From Aphid Spread Disease
Turnip mosaics and a vir Nis disease, spread by aphids, are causing notable losses in certain Ontario districts. Canada’s Department of Agriculture Plant Pathology Lab in St Catharines reports the concern to growers.
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Ontario
Canada Department of Agriculture
Ste Catharines
Ont
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