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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 22, 1946
Page
12
A homemaker column exhorts readers to sort laundry by fabric, treat hard water with washing soda or borax, and use ammonia or solvents for stains. It includes step by step stain solutions, guidance on wringing and rinsing, and brief Q&A on woolen wash, solvent use, and rainproof trench coats.
A reflective piece on farm life showing the contrast between bustling family farms and lonely elderly ranch homes. The author visits homes with young couples and their children, contrasts with an elderly man losing his barn in a fire, and muses on the satisfaction and challenges of rural living in Canada.
Dellah Columbia follows Alberta and Saskatchewan by creating larger school districts for administration. Legislation passed in the legislature allows dividing the province into four districts. Current trustees will stay until year end when new boards for the larger districts are elected.
A Hyas man reportedly hid 5000 dollars in a wooden box under potatoes in a cellar. On counting, only gnawed fragments remained, suggesting rats as the culprits. The tale underscores the proverb about throwing money to the dogs.
Group Captain Andrew Coombe, longtime bomber expert and 1AF representative at Fort Leavenworth, argues no defense against atomic bombs except shooting. he links future weapon planning to Moral Re-Armament and says changing minds and hearts may prevent another war's devastation.
Indian representative at UNO former prime minister of Baroda urges a new moral foundation for home life and national leadership. He cites famine in India, industrial conflict in America, and Europe’s political pressures as evidence for renewed teamwork and integrity at all levels.
Report notes France bought about 650 draft horses from western Canada last year and a French mission seeks several thousand more. Horses weighing up to 1500 pounds are shipped, with prices ranging from 330 to 165 dollars each. By 1916 about 1400 had landed, and total arrivals by year end are expected near 20,000. Montreal.
British Columbia coal production fell in February with total output at 127162? tons, compared with the prior February level. The report notes a downturn across all collieries in the province amid lower shipments.
Capetown reports rising demand for South African diamonds with traders begging for more supply. Factory manager says Cullers could boost output if mine yields increase, Kimberley tables show growing rough stock, jewelers in Ulon face inadequate supply as shipments head to the center.
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