Canadians Aid Northern Greece Through Vast Relief Shipment
The Canadian Red Cross launched its largest relief effort by sending 206 315 famine bags of Nour to famine struck villages in Northern Greece amid devastation and guerrilla violence. The Canadian government donated half a million bushels of wheat enabling the operation. In 1930 Canadians paid under 1.25 billion dollars to governments, rising to over 6.75 billion by 1952.
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Canadian Red Cross
Greece
Expanding Door And Canadian Stars At EK Grandstand 1903
A new adjustable screen door fits uneven doorways with height and width tweaks. Victor Borge will headline the C.N. EK Grandstand 1903 with Jack Arthur production featuring Canadian singing and dancing teams and other top entertainment names.
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Victor Borge
C.N. EK
Jack Arthur
Acton Fall Fair Admission Prices Listed
Admission for the Acton Fall Fair shows 10.00 and 10.75 dollar entries with 3 15 00 and 25 00 amounts noted along with an entry of $000 indicating a pricing update or misprint.
Halton Crops Benefit From Sunshine And Rainy Days
Historical Halton agriculture shows 244 hours of sun in August 1962 and 307 in July, totaling about 2026 hours for the year. Rain fell on 76 days with 24 snowy days, affecting 191,200 arces of cleared farmland. Crop values reached 3.4 million dollars across 96,960 acres. wheat oats barley and potatoes listed with totals, while livestock trends show shifts since 1885 to 1952. A dental health note cites global decay issues and sugar links, then irrigation guidance for young trees and Red Cross youth training exceeding one million Canadian students.
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Ontario
Guelph
Georgetown
Halton
Lesa Imposing
Dobbin
New Trees Need Much Watering
Summerland Experimental Station in British Columbia urges careful watering of young fruit trees in their first year. Upon receipt, keep cool and sheltered. if roots look dry, place in water for a couple of days. If planting promptly, heel in in shade with ample water. transport to the orchard in water and keep roots damp until planted. fill the hole to within six inches of the top.
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Summerland
B.C
A. J. Muti
Saintpaulias A Violets Tale From Africa To Your Window
Saintpaulias or violets belong to the Gloxinea family and originate from Africa. They are popular houseplants propagated by division or leaf cuttings, rooting in about three weeks and transplanting in six. Soil mixes vary, and watering from the bottom or brim is advised to avoid overwatering.
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Africa
Citizenship and Mints W I Paper Topics
The August Dublin Women's Institute met at Min J. Van Fleet's home with fourteen members and seven visitors. A citizenship paper by Mrs. T S Storey and a helpful hints paper by Mrs Van Fleet were read. fair exhibits were planned for the next meeting and the Queen Lunch was served.
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Dublin Women's Institute
Min J. van Fleet
Mary Stewart
T S. Storey
van Fleet
McIntyre
A Cautionary Verse on Domestic Tensions and Smoke
A blurred vignette warns husbands about rising tempers and cigarette smoke at home. The speaker notes a pattern of anxious pacing and neglectful habits, like smoking and ash, amid a failed effort to please a partner. The violet plant stands in as a symbol of fragility.
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Acton Free Press
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Acon J. V
Terry
H. Arbic
Elliott’s Store
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