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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 14, 1954

Page

14

Guernsey Club Elects Brownridge President At Halton Pee

The Halton and Pee Guernsey Club elected Joe Brownridge of Brampton as president at its annual meeting held at Trafalgar Memorial Hall. Wm G Booth presided. topics included market development for Golden Guernsey milk and marketing plans for 1954.

Brownridge Joe Brownridge Brampton Halton and Pee Trafalgar Memorial Hall Wm. G. Booth Milton Ernest Craigman York County Guernsey Padre Woa Young Ontario Agricultural College Padre Young George H. King Oakville Sixteen Presbyterian Church Rt, Blain de Campbell Canadian Guernsey Club BB. Hodgins Ont Guernsey Club Fred Hayward Howard Transport Co Art Bennettociate Agricultural Representaioe Browninge H. C. Morris Milan Rol. Davidson Acten J Lloyd Chishamy Campbell Boa Doris Emiersee Dareetur Sullen Iis Tel Jew

Mulching and cultivation practices at Woodlands Orchards

At Woodlands Orchards trials showed regular early cultivation boosts yields and reduces weeds, with shallow cultivation minimizing root injury. Mr Atkins and John Moses discuss mulching on slopes, corn silage storage in a horizontal silo, and absence of spoilage from top silage.

George S. Atkins Halton Sail and Crop Association Atkins Woodlands Anu John Moles Acton Moses

Decline in Farm Machinery on Prairies Amid Postwar Rebuild

New figures from the Economic Division of the Department of Agriculture show that after World War II the rebuilding of farm machinery lagged in most of Canada but progressed faster in the Prairie Provinces. Sales peaked in 1949 and declined thereafter while farmers’ income stayed favorable and farm debt fell.

Department of Agriculture Prairie Prairie Provinces Canada Prairice Sais Ainder Cateida

Banking By Mail Saves Farmers Time in 1950s Hubs

The article notes farmers saving time by banking via mail and postmen handling deposits. It highlights a shift toward standard tractors, with 1952 rates showing standard types dominating sales while row crop types declined. It cites increases in larger tractors and shifts in equipment pricing and distribution.

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Bank leaflet on poultry cheques and savings deposits

The notice outlines a bank service urging farmers to deposit poultry or live stock cheques with passbooks, offering guidance during banking hours. It instructs to call Townsend for full banking details or visit the bank for a leaflet.

the Post Townsend Acton

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