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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
6
Crowds of about twenty five thousand are expected at the Canadian National Exhibition fashion shows led by Mrs Kate Aitken. Hourly showcases feature fall trends including sloping shoulders and new hiplines, with children's clothing and business wear highlighted across the Fashion Court and Coliseum venues.
The Toronto Telegram Trophy hosts the first Canadian men’s softball championship at the Canadian National Exhibition from Aug 25 to Sept 9. The event features three championship series and “The King and His Court” led by Eddie Feigner, plus a tripleheader nightly and teams from Ontario Manitoba and Quebec vying for regional titles.
The article laments forest destruction across the world and links it to soil erosion and desertification. It recalls the dust bowl and Palestine’s deforestation, urges immediate action, and recalls a British admiral who planted acorns to sustain ships. It contrasts Canadian waste with Britain’s past efforts.
A collage of farm ads from Ontario markets offers several properties and items for sale. Dur ham County dairy and poultry farms list 100 to 118 acres with houses, barns, water systems, and possible immediate possession. Norfolk County tobacco belt property includes multiple buildings, 8 acres of bush, a silo, and rich soil. Other ads promote aluminum roofing, a circular saw mill, motorcycles and gear, tires for dealers, and Muskoka river property with cottages and furnace. Prices and contact details provided.
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