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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1941
Page
3
A period guide lists chicken club sandwiches with toasted bread and lettuce, chicken, mayonnaise and bacon. Also includes recipes for rocks, woodrock with anchovy sauce, banana and nut desserts, and Neapolitan ice cream blends with pistachio.
An article from the U S Department of Agriculture Home Economics bureau promotes trousers and skirts for working women detailing patterns and fabrics such as seersucker denim and cottons. It highlights straight trousers with ankle buttons and extendable sleeves to preserve femininity while practicality, noting some male opposition but urging support from husbands.
Ottawa industry shifts to soil stabilization using clay and salt for road bases. The Mines and Resources Department notes demand grows amid Commonwealth ties and new airport training plans.
A diarist recalls household breakdowns from a washing machine to a stove, then hunting for replacements amid shortages. She shops secondhand, auctions, and stores, finally securing a hand washer and stove as she and Partner plan to attend an Exhibition and wartime exhibits. The piece notes government cuts on domestic article production and wartime demonstrations, including RCA exhibits and parade sights.
Canada agreed to ship Britain 660 million pounds of Wiltshire bacon in the year starting Oct 1, up from 425 million pounds, with export prohibitions on barley, oats, low grade wheat and mill feeds. Government also tightens wartime price and supply controls, merging War Time Prices and Trade Board with finance oversight and coordinating with the Industries Control Board.
London women buy steamer rugs to extend clothing coupons for fall coats. Rug favors fashion with reversible plaid surfaces used for collars revers pockets and cuffs. Featherweight cashmere rugs and plain plaids provide stylish coat options while towels and face cloths become holiday wraps and bathing costumes.
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