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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
8
A garbled note references expressions of sympathy for bereaved families and mothers, mentioning various personal names and implied victims. The readable fragments indicate a community gesture of condolence through cards and messages.
Community notices report Good Friday timing and up coming ration book issues. Obituary corrections acknowledge two Cree brothers and a Rev Matthew Cree. Volunteer health clinic appeals urge April d th registrations and local contact details.
At the New York State Experimental Station researchers inject 130000 Japanese beetle grubs with a milky disease spore. The infected grubs are sent to the U S Department of Agriculture to be processed into spore dust and spread to infested areas to curb beetle populations.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Alex Ader Grey. Survived by wife, two daughters, mother Mrs. Mary Grey, brothers George James Garriet, and three grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. interment at Rockwood Cemetery.
Dr F S Archibald Die weter argues that large scale agricultural settlement in the Northwest is unwise without thorough surveying and climate records. He cites regions like Mackeaie Basin Walrd Nelson areas and Upper Peace as potential but calls for controlled, cooperative experiments and careful population needs assessment before any settlement proceeds.
Shortages of dairy products for Canadian consumption have occurred due to exports to the United Kingdom and other destinations. Exports to Britain are channeled through the Dairy Products Board under Canada UK contracts, with strict controls on non UK shipments and export permits required for higher value shipments.
An auction sale is announced in Nasss Gayeya Tomns mup for cattle stock from ESEA and Durm am. Bids start with cash terms and the sale includes red and blue color cattle, fresh stock, and a range of animals led by a head calf. Auctioneers J. Elliott and Readhe nt are listed with location details.
The undersigned announces a public auction of dairy cattle and stockers in Esquel ing Township. Items include Durham cows and Hereford steers and heifers with calves and veal calves. No reserve due to lack of experienced labor. auctioneer J A Elliott and clerk George Currie handle the sale Thursday.
Auction notice for Lot 18 Con 2 N Nelson Township farm sale by Elliott on Wednesday at 1 pm. Items include horses cattle implements hay grain binders and farm equipment plus furniture bales and tools. No reserve cash terms. farm to be sold as proprietor leaves.
A rescued 1905 2 era catalogue from Falaf and Winter No. 47 offers a vivid view of early 20th century retail. It shows bamboo easels, parlor furniture, extension tables, sideboards, baby carriages, skates, electric fixtures, phonograph records, watches, groceries, and bold fur coats with prices from a few dollars to hundreds. The memoir notes era changes before World War I and recalls fashion for men and women with ornate collars, dresses, and hats.
Comedy star George Formby visiting North Africa and Italy recalls a layover in Fez Morocco where troops impatiently waited and a corporal from Edinburgh cried out Look who’s here. He then brought out his ukulele to entertain the men despite no planned entertainment.
The piece argues socialists misquote Lincoln and presents his belief that property is a positive good. It cites that wealth allows others to become rich and that freedom to accumulate property spurs industry. It asserts Lincoln rose from poverty and valued struggle as character formation.
A central London street suffered severe damage during a bombing raid. One house was wrecked and others badly damaged while several people were killed or wounded. The event is described as part of October’s air raid in the capital.
New York report outlines plant hormones and enzymes used with manure and compost to accelerate humus production. Hormone treatment reduces nitrogen loss to five percent and can rapidly stabilize eroded soils over two years. Dr. Prelifer leads a five year program testing growth substances on several farms with both promotors and inhibitors.
The article notes that soldiers abroad enjoy foreign radio programs for the music and entertainment they offer. It highlights the appeal of listening to overseas broadcasts for those far from home, praising the quality of music and content.
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