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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1946
Page
3
New Brunswick New Jersey reports the State Department of Agriculture through Rutgers University advises feeding turkeys hay for plumper meat. Prof Paul Margoff notes baled hay works better than loose, as birds struggle to pick leaves and may swallow stalks.
Auctioneers Hed 2 Albert Gray announce a farm sale by MRK MMA of the late John McDougall. Lot items include horses cattle tractors and equipment, poultry gear, furniture, grain and hay, with no reserve. sale set for Monday in Eramosa Township.
Auctioneers Roy Hindley and J.A. Elliott offer a farm sale at Erin adjacent property on a March Monday starting at 2 PM. Items include horses, cows, hogs, hog equipment, farm Implements, hay and grain, household furniture, and kitchenware with no reserve as owners retire from farming. This event features early sale advantages and a lunch stand for attendees.
A columnist laments a district epidemic of Selitia as many farms sell off. Veterans and returning soldiers face reconversion hurdles, housing shortages, rising costs, and uncertainty about new farms and education. The piece urges support for veterans and a fair, square deal.
Victoria British Columbia reports on early British Columbia history. Dr Green and colleagues recount the 1887 Fenians raid on Wild Horse Creek mining camp 100 miles north of Cranbrook, miners buried 200 dollars in dust, 16 Fenians killed and 17 captured. Counterattack by Michael Phillips and two helpers led to banishment of the prisoners.
Mobile recruiting units will visit Halifax and Charlottetown to interview prospects for ground crew in the permanent air force. The tours follow wartime practice to attract suitable personnel.
The Calgary Albertan praises Canada’s weekly press, praising editors as hard‑working, undervalued community pillars who oversee births and deaths, local calamities, and public action. The piece notes editors’ loyal reach beyond small circulations to readers across distant towns and even other countries.
Premier August McDonald attended the 30th annual convention of the Nova Scotia Farmers Association to congratulate delegates on the association reaching its golden anniversary.
In Treelon district south of Climax fifteen farmers used shovels and three trucks to dig a snowbound route to Climax after a month. The eight hour trek ended with them arriving in town tired hungry and glad to reconnect with the outside world.
In Tisdale Sask a 24 year old Doncrest mother gave birth to triplets without a doctor present. Neighbors attended the delivery in the isolated community about 30 miles east of Tisdale. The event occurred amid limited medical access and household support.
A Montreal welfare panel stresses creating teen age girls clubs similar to boys clubs to steer youth away from crime. Key voices include Mre M Vail of Iverly Community Centre and Mra SM Kennedy of the Juvenile Court who argue for structured activities, family support, and community organizations to provide healthy outlets.
Coal mines in Alberta under federal sponsorship have halted after a third season due to reduced demand for emergency fuel. Officials cite declining need as the main reason for the shutdown.
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