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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 27, 1945

Page

3

Home Garden Food Flavors and Preservation Techniques

A compact guide offers methods for storing winter garden produce including insulated basement rooms, root cellar options, and pit storage. It also lists several tested recipes and preparation tips such as cheese sauces, scalloped vegetables, baked stuffed peppers, and custards for use with garden produce.

Department of Agriculture Beiling Salle Onediam

Chronicles of Ginger Farm Return Train Journal Ramblings

A traveler writes from a railcar about leaving Ginger Farm for the city and back, observing fellow passengers and a chaotic journey. The narrative reflects houseguest dynamics, a busy week at Ginger Farm with repairs and guests, and anticipation of a partner’s return as the train nears Montreal.

Tainger Farm Indy Ginner Farm Che Helen Newdless Ito Toronto Ginger Farm McGall University Cole Bob

Evening dress rationing and social life after VJ Day

Postwar fashion notes describe widespread drabness in evening wear as shoppers struggle with coupons and scarce materials. London women improvise with refashioned garments while restaurants report patrons dressed in practical attire amid rationing. industry shortages and demobilization strain inventories as couples seek affordable outfits and wedding dress options.

Shell London Patel Toran

Improved Wool Clip Raises Canadian Fleece Quality

The Current Review of Agricultural Conditions In Canada reports the UMN domestic clip shows marked improvement over the WHA in preparing individual fleeces. Bright grades come mainly from British Columbia and Manitoba due to moisture, while Saskatchewan and Alberta yield similar light grades. Eastern wools may outgrade 1944, with higher shrinkage, and total fleece weight graded in Canadian warehouses reaches 10,503,243 pounds, up 1,667,641 from 1943.

Canada Columbia Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta

Spider-Jailer London: Boy Hides in Shelter from Giant Spider

A three year old named David Oakley hid in a shelter near his home for 24 hours after spotting a large black spider. Parents and police hunted for him but he chose to stay inside the shelter once the spider.

London David Oakley David

Release To Public Surplus Equipment

Surplus goods including blankets hardware household items and appliances to be released for public sale through trade channel. Distribution plan creates ten regional centers across the United Kingdom to manage tendered sales and ensure controlled distribution to the trade.

Pondon Cb Toni Natly United Kingdom Crades

Planning turkeys made to measure for Christmas

In Preston England experts discuss controlled breeding of turkeys to time slaughter for Christmas. Officials note aim to rear birds in about 30 weeks with rapid growth and high quality for the dinner table. Residents are urged to contact cleaners for doorstep service and delivery arrangements.

Preston England Plutten

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