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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 17, 1946

Page

3

Pressure cookers and recipes for homemakers

A feature ad explains pressure cookers, their efficiency, and tips for safe use. It includes cooking guidance for brisket stew with noodles, baked beans, Boston brown bread, fig bread pudding, and more. It notes fuel savings, quick meals, and cautions on venting and water use. A Q&A mentions John C. Patteson becoming European GM for the Canadian Pacific Railway in London.

Boston Canada United Kingdom Europe John C. Patteson Canadian Pacific Railway Company London Eng Patteson Ottawa Ministry of Supply

Chronicles of Cinger Farm excerpts reveal institute talk and farm life

A diary-like narrative from a rural institute meeting describes women’s roles in farming families, praising the Women’s Institute as a force for unity beyond church groups. The author reflects on partnership between spouses, the task of daily chores, and appreciation for farmers’ wives.

Women's Institute Thomas Kennedy James Gardiner Jack Smith Jim Blank Mrs Smith Mr Blank

Need for Farmers to Keep Records and Manage Finances

The Economic Annaliat notes tremendous strides in agriculture over forty years including new crop varieties better breeding methods improved marketing and farm machinery. It argues farmers must act as efficient business managers using farm management studies to maintain continuous records and pursue higher net returns through better use of land labor livestock and capital.

Canada Cresearch Saya Department of Agriculture

German War Casualties Reveal Massive WW II Losses

A disclosed document from Nuremberg indicates Germany’s war losses surpassed 3.54 million men in five years of fighting. It cites 410,728 dead and 907,050 missing or wounded on the eastern front through November 1944, with experts estimating total casualties including wounded far higher.

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Southern Woman Keeps Weekly Paper Alive Nearly 45 Years

Decaturville Tennessee profile of Hettie Miller age 79 and daughter Miss Mittie Haney age 57 who publish and edit the Decatur County Herald The sisters run a hand press operation with a small staff and a 1904-era biked press with two pages set by hand They print Thursdays and rely on reader support with 304 subscribers The editorial stance favors Democrats and opposes liquor, while bringing local news with a personal touch to the small town community.

Decaturville, Tenn Hettie Miller Httle Decatur County Herald Mittie Haney The Herald Hettie Tittle Teanesser Village Miller Mass Decaturside Tie

Recreation Centre Urged as Memorial for Winnipeg

Winnipeg council hears proposals for a living war memorial recreation centre to honor those who fought for liberties. An alderman suggests a stadium for rugby and field house with curling hockey and general recreation, claiming current facilities are inadequate. A joint meeting by the mayor and service clubs would study needs and financing methods.

Winnipeg Dalanton Winnipep Tose Phoning Commission Winnipeg Board of Trade

Wool by Grade in Canada Sets Graded Sale for Wool

The 16 Canadian wool clip will be the fifth handled by the Canadian Wool Board. Since 1942, wool growers have been assured of a stable and reasonable price for their product according to its value on a graded basis. The disposal of the entire fleece on a graded basis highlights the best home grown wool to manufacturers.

Canadian Wool Board

Ottawa dairy fined for grade violation at Police Court

Producers Dairy Ltd. of Ottawa pleaded guilty on January 4 1946 to violating Farm Products Grades and Sales Act regulations. A 45 dollar fine was imposed for selling First Grade creamery butter marked on the wrapper as Second Grade, charged by an officer of the Dominion Department of Agriculture.

Producers Dairy Ltd Ottawa Ontario Dauminion Department of Agriculture

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