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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1945
Page
3
A homemakers feature extols Canadian apples as a healthful staple in army camps and daily meals. It offers apple based recipes including Apple Fritters and Sausage Apple Cobbler, plus tips on selecting citrus, whipping cream, and storage for spice cake.
A Saskatchewan conflict between Ban Dojack and a group called the Eagles led to a dangerous confrontation with a landing transformer pole. Electric shock caused one eagle to die while others fled, ending only after the power line failure.
A Sunday school lesson from January 28 1818 explores Jesus command not to be anxious about daily needs and the Golden Rule. It discusses false prophets, the fruit of true faith, rebirth, obedience to Christ, and building on the rock of faith versus sand.
A provincial village recounts a snowy Saturday when the narrator walks to town but is offered a ride after eggs become heavy. Observations mix political color lines with everyday kindness and the impact of snow on travel and village life.
A northern December scene describes a snow plow scooping up a horse and sleigh in a mistaken pass. The sharp reaction of the plow operator shows the danger of icy streets and unfamiliar equipment.
About 1 300 bogs were slaughtered at Thoa Nowlan's farm in Coverdale following an outbreak of hag cholera. The event marks a rare discussion point in New Brunswick after five years.
Prime Minister Smuts announced a government backed 65000 pounds project to build a large Merino wool factory at Uitenhage. The initial capital will come from the Industrial Development Corporation, with wool-growers later buying shares and joining the board. Smuts said Merino wool is a premier South African product and that private lines are preferable, though some government control is sometimes unavoidable.
Article describes the All Year Hog Cabin concept to protect hogs year round. It explains using cabins and box stalls on runners to house sows, suitable for small or large herds, with hinged doors for seasonal comfort and protection. Details are in revised circular 131 from the Agriculture Department in Ottawa.
Real old timer Wetaskiwin Alberta reports James Hi Winter, set to be 104 in May, the province's oldest. He fought in the American Civil War, ranching in Texas, farming in Ontario and Michigan, homesteading in Alberta and building railway bridges. He retired five years ago.
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