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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
5
Betty Barclay shares easy foolproof Concord grape jelly and butter spreads. The method yields about 11 glasses each and emphasizes precise pectin sugar and acid balance with steps for juice and pulp separation and quick paraffin sealing.
A 1939 article explains the new legal bag weights for potatoes packed in cotton, jute, mesh, and paper bags, replacing 80 and 90 Ib bags with standardized 100 50 25 and 15 Ib for sacked goods and 10 and 13 Ib for paper bags. It notes easier weight recognition, reduced bag varieties, and tags showing grower or packer details for fair dealing.
The article warns that gasoline mishandling caused 1 052 fires in 1938 Canada and property losses over 600000 dollars, killing 36. It urges safer storage in metal cans, daylight transfers, and avoiding house use and ignition sources. It notes insurance voids if more than a quart is kept without permit and stresses educating the public on gasoline’s explosive power.
Gwendoline P Clarke shares farm life in Canada during wartime. She recalls harvests of fresh peas after a dry spell, sugar shortages, and resourceful canning ideas. She muses on gratitude for Thanksgiving, the war’s impact, and a rain-soaked plans for a fall outing.
The columnist muses on a Stevenson prayer and the idea that history repeats, comparing past naval actions and modern war time toil. He cites tea, thrift, and housing as keys to morale and output, urging readers to act to ensure favorable historical outcomes for England and its allies.
This week presents an old-fashioned hostess gown in dull satin mauve. The slim bodice sheath is buttoned and bowed in purple down the front. The back features a double-tored section with a bustle-like top and a slight train, bordered by purple geometric bands and trims on the wrists.
In a brief exchange, Mike tells a girl his honest thoughts and she replies with mutual love, confirming a simple, unexpected emotional reciprocity. Haroki challenges the idea of stating thoughts openly, then relents as the girl confirms affection.
In a tense exchange, boss scolds Pidd for ignoring efficiency, while Stew Pidd defends the need to complete tasks. The office humorist insists someone must do the work despite the pressure.
The fragment shows a dialogue about giving a new ball and a boast about Bobby promising to retime be Secretary of the Navy when he becomes President. The source is unclear and does not provide verifiable events or persons.
A fragmented dialogue shows a child speaking with a father about costs and fear of a spill. The mother appears disturbed by an accidental spill in the hall, while a request involves petrol and air and the child asks about breathing. The scene reads as a terse, anxious exchange with unclear resolution.
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