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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 24, 1951

Page

16

Pupils Rescue Starving Beaver On Arboretum Hike

On an Arbor Day hike near Campbellville SS No 10 pupils and their teacher Mr John Kobzey found a beaver trapped in Devils Hole. They rescued it and Halton game warden Dudley Hitchcox released it at Gates Mountain bridge. He praised the students for their care and noted beavers are assets.

Wradea SS No Nastagaweya Campbellville John Kobzey A. S. Mahon Devils Hole Debruy

Seed Treatment Shields Crops From Seedborne Dread

A plant pathologist from Canada notes chemical seed treatment protects germination and seedling health, reduces losses, and improves yield by suppressing surface and soilborne diseases. Deep coated diseases resist seed treatment, and proper cleaning helps remove impurities.

J. Skolko Department of Agriculture Division of Science Service Ottawa Skolko

Wild tea legend from Shen Nung era 737 BC emerges

A Chinese tale describes Emperor Shen Nung discovering tea in 737 BC when leaves from a wild plant drifted into boiling water. The emperor, seeking purity, ordered an inquiry and learned the plant’s leaves imparted a fragrant aroma.

Shen Nung

Occupation Age Shift Shown In Canadian Labor Trends

A historical summary notes rising ages at work in Canada over three decades. It cites declines in the share of youths in the labor force, with 1941 data showing 17 percent of boys aged 14 to 18 employed, and similar shifts for older youth and girls, as the Ninth Decennial Census planned for June World War II era figures indicate continued changes in youth employment across ages and sexes.

Canada

Man on hotel ledge attracts crowd in Memphis

A man perched seven stories high on a downtown Memphis hotel roof drew a crowd as two police officers ordered him to step back. He claimed no danger and explained he was simply watching a nearby construction project for a better view.

Memphis

Are You Ready for the Ninth Census in Canada

The text outlines Canadian census questions for each person living at midnight May 31. It covers name, relationship, sex, age, marital status, farm living, schooling, language, birthplace, citizenship, ancestry, and occupation. It notes work activity for the week ending June 2, 1041 and related earnings, with enumeration details for the 1951 census year.

Nelon Calla Canada Addreas Aon Lauder Peron Dnehiding University Hellglon Pomuna Reed

Indians Used Animal Fat For War Paint Base

Early Canadian accounts note Indigenous peoples used animal fat as a base for their war paint, treating it as a cold cream substitute. The detail highlights resourceful grooming practices and cosmetic preparation among Arctic and subarctic groups.

Scotch Block WI Officers Installed

Scotch Block WI holds May meeting at home of Mrs D Meihbon von Wed Hewtay May 0. New president Mrs JT Willa presided with officers and guests including Mr McGibbon. They discussed Citizenship tests and community activity. Funds for Salvation Army and a donation of 50 supported church work.

D. Meihbon von Wed- Hewtay Murray Ahlor Willa McQgibbon Neta Hhar Teving Capvenor Guelph Red Chian Salvation Army G. McGibbon Stark OC. Wilson Edna Jacques

Can Farms Expand in Canada Wide Areas Few Left

Dr EB S Archibald of the Dominion Experimental Farm argues few new Canadian farming areas remain. Northern Alberta and Central Northern British Columbia are the main potential zones, with climate limiting crop range. Growth hinges on intensifying use of soils in older regions where land clearing costs are already borne. Khaki is a Hindustan word meaning dust colored.

Canada EB. S. Archibald Dominion Experimental Farma Financelal Post Alberta British Colum

Headlight danger prompts eye warning and self control

A fragmentary 19th or early 20th century advisory describes driver behavior near bright headlights. It warns that gaze is pulled toward the glare, risking head on collisions, and urges drivers to avert eyes and focus on road markings or right edge to stay safe.

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