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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1952
Page
3
Practical tips on washing flannelette and wool garments, including safe temperatures, lint control, and tumble and machine washing guidance. Also includes reader questions on removing stains from wool blankets, lipstick on blouses, extending soap life, electric ironers versus hand irons, and repairing rust on washing machines.
Crop rotation and soil sanitation emerge as the oldest and least costly means to curb soil born diseases. Dr. G B Sanford from Canada’s Edmonton lab notes that rotating crops like oats or using summerfallow reduces root rots and parasites, though moisture limits oats in dry areas. Continuous cropping worsens diseases. resistant varieties and seed treatment help for above ground rusts and smuts.
A narrator recalls Joy’s travels through England, the Continent, Switzerland, France, and Italy. She visited Suffolk, East Anglia, London, and Bournemouth, noting history and rural life. Joy’s mountain bus ride near St Moritz highlighted peril and awe, prompting the writer to long for first hand farm life reporting.
A fashion note suggests trying a knitted pullover design with a turtle neck and very brief sleeves. It promotes a versatile sweater suitable for winter as a blouse and wearable year round, encouraging improvisation from existing patterns.
In northern Saskatchewan, a new uranium boom arises around Beaverlodge and Ace lakes, with the Ace Mine expected to double Canada’s uranium output and possibly rival Eldorado. The discovery prompts debate over processing at home versus shipping ore abroad and forecasts a transformative industrial future for Canada.
Silk tweed blends silk and rayon with a slub weave, creating a muted smoky effect. The fabric, promoted by the London Model House group, is praised for tailoring accuracy, hard wearing quality, and uncrushable properties, reflecting a new trend in color and texture.
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