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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 22, 1946
Page
9
Household laundry guidance covers sorting clothes by fabric, handlings for wool and blankets, proper washing with borax ammonia and washing soda, and avoiding hot soaks. It includes stain removal methods, soft water hints, wringer usage cautions, and a few reader Q A exchanges on stains and rainproof coats.
A reflective account visits rural Canadian farm homes, contrasting lonely older farmers with thriving young families. The narrator notes pride in farm work, observation of children, care for animals, and a deepening appreciation for farm life amid change and aging rural society.
Dellah Columbia reports that British Columbia will create larger school districts for administration following Alberta and Saskatchewan. Legislation passed at the recent legislative session provides for dividing the province into four districts with current trustees serving until year-end. new boards will be elected for the larger districts.
A Hyas man reportedly hid 5000 in a wooden box under potatoes in a cellar but only gnawed fragments remained when counted. The odd tale attributes the loss to rats and mice.
Group Captain Andrew Coombe, a long distance flight record holder and 1AF representative at Fort Leavenworth, discusses the atomic threat and the futility of defense against it. He praises Moral Re-Armament with MHRA and Dr. Frank Buchman as crucial to preventing another war's devastation.
Former prime minister of Baroda appeals for a new moral climate to resolve India’s famine and global conflicts. He cites UNO efforts, urges divine guidance, and stresses teamwork in home life and industry. He warns that India’s decisions will shape 400 million people and the wider human race.
A French buying mission plans to import thousands of Canadian draft horses, mainly Percherons and Belgians, weighing up to 1500 pounds. Last year France purchased about 650 horses from western Canada, and by year end about 20 000 are expected to have landed in France. Prices range from 330 to 165 dollars each. Montreal.
Coal production in British Columbia falls in February with 127 675 tons produced compared to 132 000 tons a year earlier. The report notes a downward trend across all collieries in the province.
Capetown reports rising demand for diamond gems as trade tightens. A factory manager notes abundant rough stones at Kimberley while cutters strain to meet jewellers needs, with large quantities shipping to Europe and other markets.
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