Malabar Farm Book Praise From Halton Readers
Local readers discuss Louis Bromfield's Malabar Farm praised for its engaging writing and practical insights on soil building and conservation. The article notes Bromfield as a keen observer of plant and animal life, with readings connected to Ontario farming events and a Toronto lecture in January. It also mentions the Halton Crop Improvement Association and the 1950 seed fair plans at Milton.
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Mae
Lees
Maleabar Farm
Malatar Farm
Louis Bromfield Tea Cleway
Paul Fisher
Ontario
Ohio
M. Bramfield
Halton
Bramfield
Toronto
Bromfield
K. McArthur
Hatton Crop Improvement
Imo
Farmers
Milton
Thomas Adhress
Association
Thomas
Ian F
Arch
W. F. McArthur
Nelson Township
Pie C
Paques
Strict Rules Can Prevent Disease
Canada enforces Health of Animals regulations to stop livestock diseases. Rinderpest outbreak on Formosa threatens cattle and waterbuffaloes. vaccines and quarantine aim to contain the illness. International groups assist, with specialists deployed to oversee vaccination and movement controls to prevent spread.
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Canada
Dominion Department of
Hainan Isaland
FAQ
Disemsa
Formosa
Apot
New High For Savings Deposits Reported
The Financial Seat notes a fresh high in savings deposits as chartered banks return to the Finance Minister in August. The rise continues a long trend, though May and June saw interruptions due to summer withdrawals.
Halton Jersey Club to Hear Public Relations Director Guest
Totton of the Ontario Agricultural College will speak at the Halton Jersey Club annual meeting at Hornby Tuesday. His Halton Farm Forum Rally address in Milton drew admirers and promises strong attendance. Jas R Bremner and other Jersey enthusiasts join the program.
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Od Totton
Ontario Aguicultural College
Halton Jersey Club
Hornby
Tuesaday
Totton
Jas R Bremner
Jersey Cattle Clas
Realities Not Wishes Shape Market Prices
The Scone argues open markets set prices more reliably than producer attempts to sway them. It notes Canada’s beef export embargo lift boosted Buffalo buyers and returns for cattle feeders. Government intervention risks long term losses as currencies devalue when trade is distorted.
More to buy in Britain in 1946 says Floyd S Chalmers
In The Financial Post Floyd S Chalmers notes scarce goods in postwar Britain yet a range of items. Prices vary by item but availability improves. households shop, men work longer hours to cover costs, and overall productivity rises.
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Britain
Floyd S Chalmers
Financial Post
Housshoeld
Canada
Misjudged Words By Joseph Lister Rutledge
A discussion on the word profit and its role in growth and society. The piece argues profit signals progress and that without reward production stagnates, urging balanced wealth with preserved character to avoid hardship and unemployment.
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Joseph Lister Rutledge
MORE SPEED MONEY: DRIVE SLOW FOR BETTER GAS MILEAGE
A World War II era admonition explains fuel efficiency. Driving at about 25 mph yields best mileage as wind resistance grows with speed. Rushing to stations wastes fuel, and slower, careful driving saves money and possibly lives. The note ends with a cryptic line about M meaning one thousand in Roman numerals.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Picket Line Peace Breaks Out at Eastern Canadian Print Plant
In week three of a strike outside a small Eastern Canadian printing plant two pickets fought amid taunts and blows. A shirt-sleeved man from the plant intervened, separating the rivals and warning to quell rowdy conduct as he led them back inside.
Grand Valley couple marks golden wedding anniversary
Erin and Hugh Pates of Grand Valley celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their daughter ROM Bracken’s home on Tuesday December 27. Phyxiation from coal gas wounded Mr. and Mrs. Nash King early Sunday. Mr. King recovered while Mrs. King remained ill. A crowd gathered in the Town Hall last Thursday for the wedding anniversary tribute to the couple and to honor newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. John Short-Advocate.
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Hugh Pates
Grand Valley
Rom Bracken
Nash King
Erin
King
Mr. King
Too Many Graduates Warns Financial Post
The Financial Post warns Canada has inflated its college and university population from 22 000 in 1931 to over 60 000 now. Institutions rely on government aid and chase growth, risking a decline in educational quality as degrees become easier to obtain.
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Financial Post
Canada
Haves Pilla
Delualana
Braverbrook Stays Amid Tory Relief Over Canada Move
The Canadian-born peer MOFE Braverbrook reportedly remains abroad amid Tory relief as he advocates a Canada friendly manifesto. He urges free trade with the empire, closer ties to Europe but not union with the United States, and abolition of hereditary peers in Parliament. He also calls for excluding Baldwin Chamberlain ex-ministers from future office if the Tories win.
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Europe
United States
House of Lonta
Baldwin- Chamberlain
Rome of Discovery Dome to Crown Thames Festival Exhibit
A vast aluminum dome, touted as the largest in the world, rises in Britain as the central feature of the Thames Festival Exhibition. The Roman dome at St Peter's and London's Paul’s Castle are cited for scale as Britain showcases its pre em in exploration and discovery.
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Britain
Thames
St Peter's
Rome
Paul's
London
Hritain
Floor fan touts child safe design with enclosed blades
A Hassock type floor fan is advertised as safe for children since blades are beyond reach. The unit features four curved air injector rings, a deep pitched plastic blade, maroon and chrome finish, stands 13 inches high and weighs 15 pounds.
Customers Came and Went In A Quiet Market Scene
The piece sketches a market moment where customers arrive and depart, some linger while others spend. It captures a quiet, observational tone with emphasis on everyday commerce and transient visitors.
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Mofe Braverbrook
Beavertrack
Manning Electric
Calmala
Laing Cartage
Cera
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Habardashers Women's Wear Shape
General Merchandise Drug Stores
Acton Free Press
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