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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 10, 1941

Page

6

New Easy To Handle Party Refreshments For Garden Parties

From the Dominion Department of Agriculture consumer section comes a set of appetizing guest friendly recipes. Veal Celery and Cucumber Salad and cheese cream puff canapes feature hard cooked eggs minced cucumber and salad dressing. Bake bread baskets filled with creamed chicken or a salad mix. Also offered are Wheat Germ Crisples and Cheese Cookies with simple steps and baking tips.

Paul Dominion Department of Agriculture

Severe Drought Scorches Lands In Old Ontario

Old Ontario faces its worst drought since 1925 with April to June rainfall below normal. Milk production falls across counties and the Ontario Milk Producers League warns of a frosty milk shortage while farmers are urged to feed grain and sow supplementary crops as crops suffer from shallow roots and heat.

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Britain Expands In Drug Controls Under Wartime Report

London officials released a health ministry report proposing centralized UK production of several listed drugs to meet wartime needs. The expert committee identifies substances including plant extracts and medicinal roots for enhanced security and supply.

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Dust and Road Grading Disrupt Farm Life on Highway 25

The writer recalls repeated road grading and dust from trucks on Highway 25 and 24. Dry conditions hurt crops though hay is saved. They fear delays as they prep for a Georgetown census check and worry about chores while traveling to Georgetown and back.

Notable Record Held by Czechs Notable Record Held by Czechs

London report describes a Czech Slovak family with members in Canada England and the Middle East. Andrey Gallen aims to be called up after emigrating years ago while Sylvester, who served in the last war, joined Czech forces in France and now serves in the Middle East with the Czech army.

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Country Women Pledge War Effort at Ottawa Conference

The Associated Country Women of the World plans to steer women’s part in Western Hemisphere defense at an Ottawa conference with Canada as host. The Canadian Women’s Institutes adopt a National Defence and All Out for Victory theme, outlining war service, citizenship, social welfare, and home economics committees. They seek a central war emergency fund and interprovincial trade boosts to aid war objectives.

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Britain must boost top quality bacon supply

A historical note stresses Britain needs more high grade bacon as export demand rises. It cites a 200,000 hog production increase and calls on breeders, Dominion Experimental Farms, provincial agriculture departments, and agricultural colleges to provide information and support to farmers to improve stock quality for export.

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War 25 Years Ago Echoes in Eastern Front Battles

The piece recalls 25 years past clashes between German and Russian forces in Poland and Galicia, with Verdun and the Trentino conflicts on the Western Front. It notes Russian diversions from the French and Italian fronts, Brusilov’s offensives, and heavy battles at Lueck and Baranovichi as Central Powers reinforce the east.

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Unclear eastern front battle notes and attrition details

Fragmentary report describes a Soviet or Allied offensive on the Eastern Front facing heavy shortages of munitions and worn-out guns. Attacks reportedly stalled by mid August as vigilance and supply issues hindered progress.

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World’s Largest Wheat Order Raises Storage and Supply Stakes

Britain contracts a record 220 million bushels of wheat from the Ministry of Food, with 3.0 million tons placed with the Canadian Wheat Board. The delivery spans twelve months, boosting bread output to about 3.15 billion loaves yearly, and supplying dairy, cattle, and poultry needs while supporting grain milling and farming inputs.

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