Agriculture Carried On Under Wartime Conditions in Britain
A Canadian observer describes Britain's wartime farming effort. New land is cultivated with government support and county Agricultural Committees direct crop choices. Tractors proliferate, women join the land army, and production priorities focus on feeding the maximum number of people.
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Britain
Eltore
London
Canada
England
Scotland
Denmark
Europe
Spain
Portugal
Tyre
TopalAl
Minary
Allah
Cannada
Ume
CSC
Women's Land Army
Lha
Air Force
Royal Naval Services
Osaw
Bingaghind
Newbridge
Tob Roebuck
San
John Duncan
Care and Planting of Small Trees in Ontario
Ontario residents will receive small forest trees from the Division of Reforestation. Proper planting tips include keeping roots moist, using a tub of water, planting in permanent locations, and watering during drought. Guidance covers transplant timing, soil, furrow planting, and avoiding sod around roots.
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Ontario
Division of
Milk Waste Water Purification in British Dairies
A new method reduces milk loss by treating waste water from dairies and milk depots. Experiments at Rothamsted showed polluted streams can be purified with simple modifications and better handling, cutting milk products carried away in waste water.
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Britain
Rothamsted
Canadians Undernourished In Midst Of Plenty
Dr J J Yeagerty warns eighty percent of Canadian children suffer physical defects linked to malnutrition. He calls for correcting defects and improving diet, urging housewives to balance meals with milk meat eggs vegetables fruit and whole grains.
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Canmin
J. J. Yeagerty
Department of Pensions and
National Heath
Ministry of Pensions and National’ Sealth
Canadian refinery output and fuel production in 1940
The article details Canada's petroleum industry in 1940 with refinery output reaching 121 million dollars in value, gasoline production at 77 million gallons, and imports totaling over 105 million gallons. It notes Alberta's oil contributions, Turner Valley activity, and high consumption levels amid limited capacity utilization.
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Canada
Alberta
Aes
Turner Valley
Department of Mines and Resources
Bread Crumb Tips For Useful Leftovers
A fragmented old recipe note describes using stale bread for breakfast spreads and desserts. It mentions making a nutty mix with sprinkles, salt, and sugar, and suggests toasting or drying bread, then serving with tea. It hints at sandwich and toast ideas and letting flavors meld overnight.
Birthrates in wartime nations show declines with varied recoveries
Wartime pressures impact birthrates across nations. Canada registered 243,815 births in 1940 at 21.6 per 1000, while the United States rose to 19.0 by 1940 due to wartime marriages. Britain and Italy show declines, Germany rises to 20.4 in 1940, and Japan peaks at 31.6 but skids to 19.7 by 1938 amid ongoing conflict. Detentions under Defence Regulation 18B reached 627 in 1941 United Kingdom report.
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Canala
Canada
United States
England
Axia Hirths
Germany
Norise
Hitler
Italy
Mussolini
Ite
Japan
Improved Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets Ad
Thousands find relief from liver misery with Improved Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets. They claim to tone the liver, aid digestion, and restore energy, promoting lasting health and vitality. Available for 25 cents.
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Canada
Sue
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Nories
Hugh Templin
Fergus News-Record
U. S
Toronto
Nicaea
Werner
J. Duplante
Cornwall
Mesa
J. WH. Latiberta
Montreal
P.Q
Theresa
FTA
Elle le Lee
Ottawa
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