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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
3
A homemaker column warns children about dangers from air rifles to wiring and advises on how to can berries and peaches. It covers safe play near hydro lines, proper kite use, and handling of jars including boiling times, sealing, and avoiding spillage. Practical steps include preheating, sugar substitutes, and storage notes for preserving color and freshness.
63 year old Carry Fell a former Mason City Iowa telegraph operator and bicycle racer visits Saskatoon then moves to Findlater Saskatchewan where he becomes station agent for the Canadian National Railway He runs a lodge at Duffalo Pound lake and funds a personal game conservation program citing crow and magpie eggs sold for one cent each.
Training in Bramton stores emphasizes meeting the public with courtesy and careful attention. Owners and managers learn to assess needs and deliver 100 percent service, aiming to satisfy customer desires quickly and profitably.
Dominion agricultural authorities note clover hay can partly meet poultry feed needs. Early cutting at budding stage preserves nutrients, with careful drying and ventilation to retain leaves and coarse fibre minimization. Feeding can be bulk, chopped, or ground to save costs.
The Essex County Reporter recalls Jefferson's timeless maxims from the early days of the republic. The rules advise action today, self-reliance, prudent spending, avoiding unnecessary purchases, and calm judgment before speaking. Readers are urged to heed his sayings for a more pleasant life.
Controller Nora Frances Henderson will practically run Hamilton alone for several days this month while the mayor and two members of the board of control attend the Canadians Mayors Conference in Vancouver. A third controller will be away, leaving Henderson in charge at City Hall.
Readers recount a brutal heat wave with no storms as residents cope through the day. Farmers toil in hot fields while hens and chickens seek shade. People adjust routines by hour, dreaming of cooler evenings and upcoming tasks, as broadcasts warn of further hot days.
Port Alfred Quebec reports results of a local referendum with residents voting 92 in favor and 41 against continuing prohibition. The result confirms continuation of the current liquor restrictions in the area.
Holiday outings require caution to avoid poison ivy. The plant can grow in patches or climb fences, with glossy green three-leaved clusters and autumn colors. It is poisonous in all parts and releases oils on breakage, causing blistering and painful sores. Immediate washing with strong laundry soap helps, followed by potassium permanganate or zinc oxide for blisters, and cooling powders for irritation. avoid sealing sores with paste.
The streetcar was held up by a truck blocking the tracks as the operator urged an elderly woman to hurry. She complained about the long wait and questioned why they were held for nearly fifteen minutes, expressing frustration at the delay.
The Calgary city council limits mayoral car cost to under 2,000 while Hubert Mackay of the electric light and power department argues for higher dignity and recommends a $2,521.06 sector purchase, citing the need for an outstanding mayoral vehicle.
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