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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 13, 1950

Page

6

Water tanks threaten children on farms

N J Wardle warns how a four year old nearly drowned after being left near an open water tank. A few more seconds could have ended in tragedy as the girl played with a stick in the tank before being found unresponsive. Cover tanks to keep stock drinking water while children stay safe.

Nancy Frank Fitter Deborn Frank Haney Giddup Mary Derek Barat Barak Wimbleton Guelph Ontario Fergus

Judges Mistake At Goodwood Race In 1949 Photo Finish Confusion

The July 27 1949 Goodwood race ended with No 3 leading by the nose due to a photo finish misread amid light and shadow. A spectator later noted the nose color contradicted the result and stewards admitted the error, but the judge did not change the decision.

Goodwood Track England

Potato Blackening Causes Concern

Scientists in Canada and elsewhere investigate why potatoes darken when cooked. They cite a mix of factors including temperature, fertilizers, soil, potato variety, and chemical interactions. Temperature influences the rate of darkening, with less blackening at 70 F or higher and more at 62 F.

Canada

Thorncliffe Raceway Opens With Big Payoffs

The Thorncliffe Raceway meet in Toronto starts strong as Daniel wins the second race and a Daily Double pays $629.50, boosting turnout and interest in harness racing. Meanwhile Wimbleton tennis chatter mocks lace panties and previews a flashy, distraction filled tournament atmosphere rather than pure courtcraft.

Thorncliffe Toronto Daniel

Hay Fire Precautions Highlight Farm Safety Tips

A farm safety specialist recounts a hay heating incident at the DeWalt farm and lists practical rules. Key points note that small piles heat less risk, proper curing is hard outdoors, ventilation helps dry loose hay, mows under ten tons heat little, and keep fire trucks ready before moving hot hay.

Classified Advertising Catalogs and Bargains Mix

Classifieds list accounting service in Toronto. baby chicks and poultry supplies from Ontario providers. roofing shingles and building materials in Hamilton. film development services in St. Catharines. various farms, motorcycles, tires, and farm equipment. berry plants from Kelowna. shavings and farm equipment. plus a Massey-Harris Clipper combine sale in Stratford.

F.O.B. Hamilton Ontario Quebec Maritimes Robert Jones Lumber CO Hamilton, Ont O.T Hughes Hydrotex Decarie Blvd Montreal Haliburton Asis F Prentice Weat Guildford C.O.D Hank’s Tire Catherine Street South Hamilton Tractor General St. Patrick St Soverign K.M.M. Strawberry Farms Kelowna B.C P.O Masshy-Harris Lloyd Hutchinson Stratford

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