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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1944
Page
10
Household tips on storing late summer fruits, avoiding flavor loss, and canning peaches and pears. Recipes include peach pie, canned peaches, canned pears, Waldorf salad ideas, and fruit dressings. Practical notes cover cork sterilization, vase cleaning, and a Q&A section on cucumbers and moldy juice.
A farm diary notes the blur of harvest tasks under a looming forty eight hour week plan. John returns as steady help for milking, chores, and threshing, easing strain on Partners. Beets and tomatoes are canned, a capper mishap sparks laughter, and stories of wounded, repatriated soldiers bring sober reflection on sacrifice and freedom.
A 15 year old Norman May was sent home to Midland Ontario after being thwarted while trying to stow away on a Transport Liberator at Dorval airport. He said he wanted to reach oversea to avenge his brother who died in the Canada Newfoundland ferry Caribou disaster two years ago.
The Quarterly Review of Coarse Grains reports wartime shifts with wheat feeding to livestock rising sharply. From 1939 to 1944 Canadian animal consumption surpassed human use, reaching over 100 million bushels for animals in 1943 44 while humans consumed about 50 million.
Flight Lt Buzz Beurling plans to depart in mid October for the Far East to join aerial combat against Japan. Beurling, whose resignation from the Royal Air Force was accepted, would earn compensation for the risks and hopes to serve with a new force. Previously it was reported he offered his services to China.
An Economic Analyst notes Canada wide milk output rose from 115.7 to 117.5 billion pounds, a 1.1 percent gain. The Prairie Provinces saw the strongest jump, over 12 percent in four years, aided by favorable dairy prices relative to grain.
Mrs. John Hosking of Elora reported finding a remarkable two in one egg. The outer shell measured nine inches long and seven inches around, thin and rough. Upon breaking it an inner complete egg appeared with yolk and white intact.
In a village scene a city druggist advertises cheap medical goods including bandages and salve to address an epidemic scare. A doctor questions preparations while a visiting family discusses sanitary measures and protective cups amid rumors of contagion.
Disjointed lines suggest a parliamentary discussion where a minister describes selection timing and budget issues. The text mentions Parliament expiration, a minister named King or King mat, and references to cheques and appeals. The readable content is sparse and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Garage unit in South Lincolnshire village offered for sale at $2,500. Buyer must remove it on purchase, and a more modern storage option may be preferred. Located near Mhurley England.
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