Red Cross drive urged as war needs grow
A note from Acton requesting donations highlights Red Cross needs with a $3,200 quota and urges residents to exceed last year’s gifts. The message links support to wartime shortages in fuel wood and coal, stressing duty to prepare for future emergencies and help soldiers, prisoners, and the sick. An Ontario Agriculture College note by Dr Christie is also mentioned.
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Red Cross
Acton
District
Christie
Ontario Agriculture College
O.A.C. Do
Farmers and Oratory Clash Over Solving Practical Problems
The column argues that discussing farming at the cracker barrel won’t solve farmers’ problems as effectively as farmers working on their own on the job. It claims practical action beats debate across farming, factories, and small businesses, noting successful farmers plan and work during waiting periods rather than merely talk.
Organizers threaten bonds over beer in Ontario revolt
In 2043 a group of Ontario workers vows to retaliate if they cannot obtain more beer by refusing Victory Bonds purchases and selling holdings. The piece argues the act misreads bonds as a national favor and notes buyers gain safe savings with 3 percent interest, not charity.
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Ontario
Editorial notes on spring timetables and wartime price board views
The piece cites spring arrival, wartime rationing stance, and Donald Gordon's quote. It contrasts stock market weakness with 1929 peak volumes and notes transport and business conditions. It recalls a hockey injury report and praises the Burlington Gazette as it marks forty-five years. It ends with birthday wishes to the Harris brothers.
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Donald Gordon
Wartime Prices and Trade Board
Health Insurance Plan Outlines Provincial Admin Role
The report sketches a two year rollout for a health insurance scheme with provincial administration and federal funding. It envisions universal medical care with free pediatric dental, a $25 annual adult assessment, and drug coverage, funded largely by public funds. The Marsh proposal aligns with Beveridge principles and expands unemployment insurance to health and retirement programs.
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Operaton
Mackenzie
Plan for Contributory Social Insurance and Tax Shift
The proposal calls for ending present income tax exemptions for dependents and creating survivors pensions for widows on a scale tied to old age and funeral grants. It envisions a national contributory system funded by direct employer and worker contributions, with the rest covered by changes in tax revenues, applying to self employed farmers and business people as well as firms. The plan aims to provide health old age disability and survivors insurance across Canada through broad contributions.
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Leonard C. Marsh
James
Ines
United Kingdom
Citilzens
Canada
Sram
Canadian troops fed on long train journeys
Canadian National chefs provide meals in dining cars for military travelers on special trains as they head toward seaports. A typical dinner includes soup, roast veal, stewed corn, potatoes, peach pie, bread and butter, and tea, served to Canadian soldiers seated in allocated cars.
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United States
Beauty at Work Here s Check Up
Betty Clarke advises working girls on personal presentation and workplace posture. The piece highlights habits to improve appearance, from seating and movements to neat clothing and hygiene, noting how posture and grooming affect impression even among attractive peers.
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Jane
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W. H. Clayton
W. G. C. Kenney
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Hugh S. Austin
Mill Street
Comer Frederick
C. F. Leatherland
B. A. Bervinter
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Georgetown
Gregory Theatre
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B. D. Young
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Offin
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F. G. Oakes
Frank Petch
Wee Sentation
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Russell Johnson
Willoughby Farm Agency
Kent
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Canadian National Railways
Sunmy
Guelph
Wise
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Richard Onslow
Royal Navy
Buck Ingham Palace
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