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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 22, 1942

Page

3

Of Interest Women and Meny Hints for Supper Dishes

The Dominion Department of Agriculture Consumer Section offers inexpensive supper ideas using Canadian cereals. Recipes include macaroni moulds with meat filling, Klausage and spaghetti bake, Crauthad Chicken in Noodle Rings, and Macaroni Mousse Ac cups. Each dish emphasizes simple steps, modest ingredients, and variations to keep family meals appealing.

Marketing Service Dominion Department of Agriculture

Inspectors May Examine Books Of Insured Persons

Provision in the Unemployment Insurance Act allows inspectors to examine registers wage sheets and wage records of all employers with insured workers. Inspectors carry appointment certificates and may confidentially review material related to unemployment insurance. A $25 penalty applies for delaying or obstructing an inspector.

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Fish Stocking in National Parks Report Details 1941

Approximately 1 800 000 fry and fingerlings were distributed in national park waters in 1941. Rainbow trout dominated with some speckled and cutthroat trout released in Banff Jasper Yoho Kootenay Waterton Riding Mountain parks, plus 300 adult black bass in Lake Waukeslu Prince Albert and 150 000 salmon fry in Cape Breton Highlands. Hatcheries operated at Banff Waterton Lakes and Jasper with a new Jasper facility. Creel census cards urged anglers to report catches to guide stocking and lake management.

National Park Department of Mines Banff, Jasper Yoho Kootenay Waterton Lakes Riding Mountain National Parks Lake Waukeslu Prince Albert National Park Chethamp River Cape Breton Highlanda Narional Park Banff and Jasper Banff

Mrs Sybil Schofield Keeps 15000 Mice For War Effort

Liverpool reports Mrs Sybil Schofield maintains about 15 000 mice to support the war effort. Vaccines and anti-toxins are tested on them before use to protect service personnel. A recipe note follows for baking.

Liverpool Sybil Schofield

Chronicles of a Farm Wife in Wartime Britain

A farm wife writes about life during wartime rationing and shortages in London and Singapore. She reflects on Churchill and the need to balance resources, fuel, tires, inner tubes, and car use, urging household cooperation and careful planning to keep the farm running.

Churchill London Singapore Malaya Peter Paul Britain Pacific S.O Bird's Eye Pines Son Bob Jack Robinson Asman

Proposals Unite Provinces on Income Tax Plan

Ottawa reports indicate nine provinces study draft accords under Finance Minister Wiley’s scheme to abolish personal and corporate income taxes during wartime. Reimbursement would approach 100 million dollars yearly with two payment methods, while security moves relocate some Japanese-Canadians inland and set up a civilian corps for service.

Ottawa Nu Pure Ihumbut Fraukce Miniater Uiley Mr. Yaley Druih Columbia Alberta Manitoba Ontario Quebec Saskatchewan New Trunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Canadda Frst

Wartime Research for New Tin Hats

Wartime research in Pittsburg explores a two part helmet for the U S Army. An inner plastic section would be light and strong for field use, while a steel outer shell could be slipped over it for combat protection.

Pittsburg United States Army

How Do You Like Your Eggs Done

A fragmented early guide discusses cooking eggs in water at various temperatures. It suggests slow simmering for tender results, soft boiled for ten minutes, hard boiled with shell removal in cold water, and avoiding cracks by gradual heating.

Aewarin Aparm

Duchess’s Sister Fined In Darkout Offence

The sister of the Duke of Truttaned, Araula Manners, was fined four shillings and sixpence for a blackout offence.

Rervont Fing Tadly Araula Manners Duke of Truttaned

Dean appoints new sub-dean at Woatminater

The Dean of Woatminater appoints Canon A. Co. Don as Sub-Dean, succeeding Dro FLit. Barry, Doctor of Southwell, in a church leadership change reported from London.

London Woatminater Canon A. Co. Don Dro Flit. Barry Southwell

New Year Escape Story From Singapore Through War

Mrs. Donald Macleod recounts fleeing Japanese advances in World War II. Leaving Malayan territory, she heard the news at a village station, borrowed a policeman on a bicycle, and rode to safety with a British officer later confirming her escape.

Singapore Frldah Thailand Japan Mra Donald Macleod Hore Varn Macleod New Wetong Uhaland Mrs. Marchant Mahayan Donning

Truth Constantine Fina Leaves Cloisters for War Work

After a year in a cloistered religious order, Truth Constantine Fina leaves to take civilian duties in a government department and perform war work.

London Constantine Fina

Farmers Wives Charity Ideas Across the States

New York society notes honorary president Mrs Henry Ford of the National Farm and Garden Association. Women on farms craft gifts to aid Christmas charities with walnut buttons, handcrafted pottery Madonna figures, flannel stockings and decorative pins. Kentuckiana workers raise funds with yellow turkey towing ducks for a crippled children’s home.

New York Henry Ford National Farm and Garden Association Vermont

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