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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 12, 1942

Page

7

Clergy Secretary Uncovers Hidden Wallet in Church Study

Faith Brooks arrives early at Holliston Avenue Church and discovers a brown leather bag with coins in a black box. A young man Marshall Frazer arrives seeking the bag, claiming it belongs to an elderly lady, while Aunt Jane and a police officer join the scene. Doctor Samuels confirms the bag was left at the altar and found by Faith, who returns it to the rightful owner.

Faith Brooks Holliston Avenue Church Mika Brooks Faith Doctor Samuels Brooks Pearth Ste Thabon Breene Bay Marshall Frazer Stevevastrels Ruth Ube Willis Altaur Miss Brooks Aiditorium Shangern Aunt Jane Renueman Marshall Brazer Seraing Aunt Dane Joody

Scottish Doctor Died in GeTMA in World War I

A Scottish doctor died while serving in a German prison camp area, was known for volunteering to aid Russian prisoners of war, and received full military honors. London reports British searchlights and a fire at a warehouse related to the incident, with unclear details about rescue actions.

London Tris Germany Meath Ciebson Cp i Rowatch Dondon Freien

Ottawa proposes wheat price increase and farm labor plans

The government outlines a 80 cent per bushel support for western wheat with a 60 cent minimum in store Fort William and a 2.25 dollar per bushel crude oil fix in North Fort William. A manpower plebiscite is slated for April 27 as part of wartime mobilization and farm labor measures.

Fottawa Bunkel Alaska Mackinnon Bute Fort Wittlans Commons Mackionon House Tom Airiewiture Gardiner Fort William Wheat Board George WH. Melvor National Sepective Service As War Departments Mumi- Hons Daber Agrieuluce War Services Primanty SOPV Pam Wall Waoltentars Msn Uae

Biscuit Innovations Aid War Food Rations Across Forces

A wartime account notes British biscuit makers adapting to supply the armed forces and Merchant Navy. It highlights two inch square by quarter inch thick biscuits, packed in watertight containers with 14 ounces per heat, plus beef extract malted milk tablets and chocolate supplements. The article compares Army preference for oblong biscuits with Royal Navy taste for cabin biscuits and stresses space saved for water.

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Mercury supply and cinnabar in Royal Ontario Museum display

The article notes cinnabar as the chief cinnabar mineral used in makeup and mercury production. It highlights Britain and Canada sourcing shifts, with mercury demand rising for explosives and high atomic activity, while Canadian cinnabar deposits and samples are showcased at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Columbia Royal Ontario Museum

Improved Fruit-atives Liver Tablets Ad To Health

An advertisement warns that an unhealthy liver harms digestion and overall health leading to fatigue and sickness. It promotes Improved Fruit-atives liver tablets as a tonic to restore liver function, digestion, and nourished blood with claims of quick relief. Priced 25c and 50c.

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