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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
10
A kitchen column outlines roasting a 14 pound turkey with proper dressing and timing, plus recipes for Welsh tray vegetables, potato casserole, savoury onions, pumpkin pie, gingerbread, meringues, bread sticks, fruit gelatin, and fruit compote. It includes Q and A on sugar-free cake, cauliflower prep to prevent greying, and applesauce tips.
A nurse writer describes Ginger Farm life as Partner recovers at home after hospital treatment. The piece notes hospital routines, patient care by doctors and nurses, and the strain of private rooms and resource limits. It reflects on weather, daily rituals, and the writer’s attempts to finish tasks before morning.
Farmers may build an economical root cellar using old lumber and locally available materials. The Dominion Department of Agriculture offers a publication titled A Practical Root Cellar with plans, elevations, and guidance on labor location temperature humidity and ventilation. Copies are obtainable by writing to the department in Ottawa.
Quebec farmers will soon have an opportunity to purchase surplus army four wheel drive trucks through the Quebec Council of Farm Forums per council secretary R. Alex Sim.
Charolttetown report says three former RCAF members plan fresh fish air shipments from Prince Edward Island. They aim for 20 round trips monthly within a few weeks to operate the service.
A newly developed wax emulsion for post war household use claims to waterproof summer fabrics without reducing porosity. It can be added to wash water to waterproof dresses skirts coats and shoes, resisting mildew while preserving fabric softness and color.
The guide covers escape boards to prevent robbing and steps for honey removal. It advises setting bee escapes, keeping supers sealed, uncapping with a hot knife or steam heated blade, controlling extractor speeds, and stacking supers bee proof. It also discusses straining honey and saving combs for spring use.
In Gloucestershire's Forest of Dean grey squirrels from North America anger naturalists and officials. They raid orchards hens and poultry pens break into houses and frighten residents. Foresters say only a nationwide offensive could help and mass shooting parties are planned with rewards for shooters.
Regina reports Saskatchewan plans a five year program under War Reconstruction and Rehabilitation to repaint thousands of farm buildings. Three two paint sprayer units are sought from War Assets for mobile crews to modernize rural structures and school effots, with crews of three to five men each.
Sanitation is a key factor in successful poultry production. The article from Nappan Farm advises thorough cleaning of laying houses between flocks, washing walls and floors with hot water and lye, and airing spaces to remove dust and pathogens. It notes yearly cleaning reduces costs and disease.
In Orkney the causeway to the Pigateine area is used to move Hull for aid and carry supplies to Holm and Cupea Motes. Islanders face weather reliance as air drops and the causeway enable limited land access for relief. The document notes four inland forays and warns against a repeat attack by a U-boat. Military leaders including First Lord Winston are referenced with ongoing repairs and a cost estimate around 2,000,660 pounds over three years.
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