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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 04, 1939
Page
15
A homemaking column urges healthy dieting for women and families, warning against extreme weight loss and diet fads. It promotes physician guidance, balanced meals, high fruit and vegetable intake, and simple recipes such as baked beet dish and chrysanthemum salad with oranges and apples, emphasizing practical, healthful eating.
Hints on Fashions presents blue serge in a light weave as a favorite revival. The frock features a basque top with a low waistline and pearl button fasteners, a white bow-tied pique neckband, sleeves edged in pique, and a skirt with inverted box pleats and a slight flare.
An article in the Canadian National Magazine notes Canada rose from a minor role 35 years ago to become a major mineral supplier. Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec account for about 90 percent of metal output, with Nova Scotia and Alberta producing most fuels. Last year’s metals included 265,000 tons copper, 205,000 tons lead, 185,000 tons zinc, 112,000 tons nickel, 4,000,000 ounces gold, and 22,000,000 ounces silver.
The Manchester Guardian notes how during the last war it took 10 months to place rent checks, 15 months to start protecting essential workers, and 18 months to list certified occupants. It argues the new schedule of reserved occupations aims to prevent waste by securing vital labor before demands of civilian defense.
A discussion of seed purity testing lists the many instruments and setup needs for a laboratory to accurately determine pure seed content. It notes analysts require patience accuracy and specialized gear from balances and binoculars to sieves and diaphanoscopes.
A charming photo captures Princess Elizabeth on the morning of her 13th birthday. The portrait shows the young royal in a poised pose as she marked the milestone with family and ceremonial attention.
A diarylike account covers the annual Music Festival debates, daylight saving time mischief, spring farming notes, and a humorous paint spill. The writer reflects on whether the festival benefits students, mentions sons at Malton airport, and recalls a traffic dispute over a car permit.
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