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This is a picture of the church stamp which is in the back of the Beeton Presbyterian Church book of praise.15
Kate Aitken23 August 2007
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Kate was a female entrepreneur who operated a successful chicken farm and home canning business. This was Kate's first major project in her busy career. She achieved fame as a domestic entrepreneur, cook, beauty, and women's lifestyle guru, and radio broadcaster.17
Kate and her radio broadcasting career23 August 2007
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At Sunnybank Farm, she started her home canning business, which led to lectures for the Ontario Depratment of Agriculture, and cooking demonstrations, which further led to her radio broadcasting career.19
The great depression years23 August 2007
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The Great Depression was hard on Kate's luxury Fine Foods business and the Aitken Mill. In 1938, Henry sold the mill to his partners, and the family moved to Toronto.21
Kate Aitken23 August 2007
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At Sunnybank farms, Kate raised a flock of prize winning Wyandotte's hens. In a time when most farmers paid little attention to chickens, Kate pampered her flock, feeding them the only best feed by hand, adding extra minerals to their diet, and having regular government inspections.23
Kate and her prize winning hens23 August 2007
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Because of her hens, Kate was invited to London as a Canadian representative for an exhibition of all the crafts in the British Empire. She also took an exhibit to the Chicago Women's World Fair for the Federal Development of Agriculture. Her hens became famous.25
Kate feeding her hens23 August 2007
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A set back occured in 1927 when thieves chloroformed and stole one thousand young hens, and set fire to the pens.27
Kate helping deliver the mail23 August 2007
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