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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 24, 1951

Page

6

Pupils Rescue Starving Beaver On Arbor Day Hike

Pupils of grades 4 to 8 at SS No. 10 Nasagaweya Campbellville with teacher Mr John Kobzey found a beaver at Devils Hole on an Arbor Day hike on Mr A S Mahons farm. The warden Dudley Hitchcox released it at Gates Mountain bridge and praised the school for their care and restraint.

Wradea SS No Nasagaweya Campbellville John Kobzey A. S. Mahon Devils Hole SS No 10 Halton Dudley Hitchcox Gates Mountain

Seed Treatment Aids Health Of Crops Says Scientist

Dr J Skolko of the Department of Agriculture warns seed born diseases affect many crops. Surface infections respond to chemical treatment while deep seeds infections resist. proper seed cleaning and hot water treatment help. Better seed quality boosts germination, yield, and disease protection. In a 100 yard race a man wins by endurance.

J. Skolko Department of Agriculture Science Service Ottawa Skolko

Discovery of Tea Legend Traces Emperor Shen Nong

A Chinese legend recounts Emperor Shen Nong discovering tea in 2737 BC when leaves from nearby plants blew into his boiling water. The aroma enticed him to investigate, revealing the leaves came from a wild tea plant.

Shen Nung

Occupation Age Has Risen Here During the Inat Years

Canadian labor force participation among youths shows a decline in the share of working boys and girls ages 14 to 18 or 10 in several years. The Ninth Decennial Census of Canada, to be taken in June, will expand on this trend with data for 1941 and 1943 figures indicating shifts in youth employment.

Canada Adion Uist Fars Hellglon International Boundarie Flint Reed In

Man on Hotel Roof Halts Jump After Observing Construction

A man on an eleven story downtown Memphis hotel roof drew a crowd as two officers urged him not to jump. He calmly noted there was no need for excitement and said he would enjoy the view of a nearby construction job from his high perch.

Memphis

Ready for the 9th Census Canadians urged to answer

A distressed scan outlines the 9th Census questionnaire for Canada. It lists required questions on identity, household, language, birthplace, citizenship, schooling, employment, and wages, urging every resident to complete by the enumerator’s June 1 start date. The text mentions data on name, sex, age, marital status, farm living, education, language spoken, religion, ancestry, and occupation with emphasis on accuracy and completion before deadlines.

Nelow Calla Canada Svery Peron Dnehuding University

Early Canadian Indians used fat as war paint base

The Indians used animal fat as their version of cold cream to form the base for their war paint.

Scotch Block WI Officers Installed

The May meeting of the Scotch Block Womans? Of Wisconsin was held at home of Mrs D Medibhon Wed May 0 Mr Murray comminted the ceremony for installation of officers with the new president Mrs J T Willa taking the chair with members and three visitors present. The program featured Everyday Citizenship and a report on the Guelph conference. Donation of 50 dollars was made to the Salvation Army. A duet and poems were shared before the National Anthem closed the meeting.

D. Medibhon von Wed- Hewtay Murray Mic O D. Teving Guelph Mra Red Crian Inghee van Mousey Salvation Army G. McGibbon Stark Wilson Edna Jacques

Can Farms Expand in Canada Where Growth Likely

Dr EB Archibald head of the Dominion Experimental Farm notes few new farming areas in Canada. He cites Northern Alberta and Central/Northern British Columbia as the main possible regions, with climate restricting crop variety. He says growth will come from intensive use of existing soils and established farmlands. The term khaki is noted as Hindustan for dust colored.

Canada EB. S. Archibald Dominion Experimental Farma Flinancelal Post Alberta British Colum#s

Warning on Headlights Dazzle Drivers in Dense Night Traffic

A fragmented report warns drivers about dazzle from poorly aimed headlights. It notes the risk of misjudging distances and veering into ditches while trying to avoid glare. Experts advise focusing on the road line rather than the bright oncoming beam.

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