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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
3
A tender-hearted woman advises a small boy learning to roller skate. He weighs the risk and the glare of his new skates, then answers with resolve that he will persevere and not give up despite the falls.
The Eramosa Township council opened its 1947 session approving by laws, appointing officials and salaries, and authorizing a road and relief budget. A treasurer's financial report noted tax arrears of 6740.85 and the meeting bred routine actions including a $2000 bank loan, insurance renewal, bond approval, and newspaper notices.
A game warden along a river bank encountered a middle aged man fishing for catfish. The fisherman said he had not had a bite and refused to change bait, joking that they could eat worms or go hungry.
A rustic diary recounts a mishap where a partner is startled and comforted with whiskey, followed by lingering aches and hard work at the barn. The author reflects on misfortune and small daily triumphs amid cold weather rising prices and cheerful parcel arrivals from Britain and Australia.
Science Dominion Department of Agriculture reports that 3 500 Russian dandelion plants analysed by the Botany and Pathology Division show 17 percent or more rubber content, leading to retention for further study and potential use.
A quirky collection of kitchen hacks and recipe notes on improving flavor texture and variety. Tips cover apple pies with dates strawberry jam and sugaring changes along with potato frying citrus desserts and reheating leftovers. Includes humorous asides and traditional dish ideas with step by step tweaks.
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