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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 22, 1948
Page
7
Gordon Smith explains dahlia cultivation from planting depth to pruning and staking. He covers toping for bushier growth, thinning clumps, handling miniatures versus tall varieties, watering and mulch in dry weather, pest control with sprays and dusts, and notes Britain’s prewar shipping losses.
The writer notes heavy rains hinder haying but boost grain crops and gardens. A painting mishap leads to Whisky the cat going into labor, kittens found in a hall closet. The narrator rescues them, finishes painting, and reflects on farm life and holidays.
Experts urge full seal jars over partial seals for pressure canning and offer steps to maintain constant pressure. Turn off heat and let the canner cool naturally, wait for No Pounds on the dial before venting, then five more minutes before uncovering. Have gauges checked, cleaned, and repaired as needed to avoid under or over processing and possible spoilage or explosions.
An advertisement describes an electric hedge trimmer with circular blades cutting hedges quickly, a seed bed made of plastics and light metal, and a glazing system using plastic coated mesh for infrared and ultraviolet transmission. It also features flat packing, corrosion resistance, and safe storage details. The ad lists a mechanical tiller weighing 84 pounds with a 1 1/2 hp gasoline engine and ten roto spikes, claiming multiple soil operations in one pass. It ends with a window type air conditioner offering dual refrigerating systems for selective cooling.
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