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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
4
The piece visits a local tinsmith and plumber shop showing lawn mowers in for repair and resharpening. It notes that new mowers are hard to obtain and urges timely maintenance to extend life, reflecting wartime economy lessons for peacetime use.
The article notes a sharp rise in raspberry prices from five to ten cents per quart to twenty three cents for a pint box in Oshawa. Labour shortages and higher grower costs push up prices while berry patches may be fewer and wild berries uncertain.
The piece warns that house flies spread disease and urges screens and cleanup of garbage and manure piles to control infestations. It notes that fly poisons, stickers, and sprays can aid control, while acknowledging flies persist year after year despite efforts.
Canada may face a wood fuel shortage next winter despite milder recent weather. Citizens are urged to buy and store wood now, help dealers clear yards, and support early production as stocks remain below normal.
With tires and fuel limited shoppers lean on carrying home essentials in baskets and small wagons. The piece notes bundle buggies or wicker baskets on wheels gain traction in cities enabling efficient, patriotic and stylish grocery runs while hinting at local manufacture and political use.
Ontario growers increasingly share power dusters and sprayers to cope with labor and machine shortages. In 1948 seventeen power dusters were used on a custom basis. this year 115 machines will serve multiple growers protecting at least fifty acres each. Community use aids pest control and helps guard against late blight.
Fred C. Butt explains Canadians visiting the United States will receive ration points on entry from a War Price and Rationing Board for the stay. If over 60 days, they get an American ration book and must surrender the Canadian one, with possible access to canning sugar.
Mr Ilsley shifts Canada from compulsory savings to direct wage gains on July 1, putting about 110 million dollars a year into workers hands. Canadians are urged to save through personal accounts and support the Seventh Victory Loan while wartime pledges are emphasized. The piece frames this as a patriotic step and a way to aid military efforts.
Light demo craft including spring-tooth cultivator offered by Geo Morton of Orono reachable at phone 14r4. Listing notes wagon gear and farming tools for sale or demonstration.
The article traces the meaning of taxes from ancient burdens to modern municipal finance. It notes Canada had over 249 million dollars in municipal taxes in 1941 across more than four thousand incorporated municipalities, funding public buildings schools roads and protection while funds also cover arrears to keep the state afloat.
A discussion on changing values for flowers and produce across seasons. It notes how storage and refrigeration advance food preservation from canning to home systems, reducing waste and preserving vitamins and flavor for winter. The article envisions future homes with efficient refrigeration extending summer bounty into winter.
South Half Lot 1 Can 4 Clarke Township about 100 acres includes 10 acres hardwood bush and cedar with a creek near buildings and a house in good condition. Terms cash. Apply to Ernest E Patterson Administrator Robinson Farrow Estate Newcastle Ontario.
A Toronto hospital train carrying hundreds of returning servicemen was stocked with cigarettes matches chocolate bars and fresh fruit thanks to action by the Red Cross in Ontario Staffer Roberts organized North Bay donations including 500 chocolate bars 800 cigarette packs and matches oranges and more The North Bay delegation and local Legion donors greeted the train and distributed treats to the servicemen
Servicemen on leaves longer than 96 hours must obtain ration cards from their units. Short leaves of 48 72 and 96 hours use a yellow card that must be signed by the service member.
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