Victory Loan drives and postwar rural shift in Canada
The piece urges Canada to support Seventh Victory Loan and join the home front effort for final victory. It notes postwar moves toward quieter rural life, with war workers seeking small holdings and veterans returning to towns, while families eye simpler living and reduced noise as radio restrictions ease.
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Canada
Germany
Japan
Acton
Armed Services Rehabilitation
Europe
Ethey
Passing of Collingwood editor Dr David Williams
The Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin notes the death of Dr David Williams longtime editor and community figure. He led editorial effort for over twenty five years at press gatherings and inspired younger reporters. His dedication and honors reflect a life of service to the town.
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David Williams
Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin
Collingwood
Tha
Editorial Notes Reflect Wartime Society and Bond Drives
The piece recalls long lived slices of life from summer to autumn and wartime shortages with surviving fowl suppers. It urges buying bonds to support soldiers and hints at effects on Christmas shopping. It cites Smiths Falls Record News on baby bonuses and free marriage licenses amid political arguments about provincial rights.
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The
Smith's Falls Record-News
King
Capitalism at Crossroads and Call for Controlled Reform
A speaker stresses the importance of capital and a stable economic order while urging a measured evolution from the nation’s foundations. He warns against threats of sweeping economic revolution and advocates careful control of capitalist forces.
Noisy Scarecrow Frightens Deer in Sierra Garden
Deputy Sheriff Stanley N. McCormick of Downieville California built an animated scarecrow to ward off nightly deer raids. The device uses tin cans, a lever, and a water-powered mechanism to flap arms and clatter, startling deer and sending them back to the woods.
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Downieville
Calif
High Sierras
Stanley N. McCormick
McCormick
City Folks Bitter at French Farmers
City residents in Eindhoven report growing hostility toward farmers amid wartime memories and hunger. They argue farmers prospered under Nazi rule and benefited from occupation prices while city markets faced shortages. A France Normandy note cites a 35 percent rise in harvest under German encouragement, fueling urban mistrust.
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Eindhoven
Holland
Normandy
U. S
Paria
Paris
Badger Nabbed After Radville Chicken Heist
Police in Radville district locate culprit after widespread chicken thefts. A man reports 23 of his 24 chickens killed in one night during the outbreak. The incident highlights the unusual wildlife theft case in Saskatchewan.
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Radville
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Halton
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Halton County
Dobbs
Carrolls
Aefimar Garden
Wists
Florida
Crisp Press
Celery Hearts
Cougens
Freserves
Business Directory
W. G. C. Kenney
Sergeen
J. A. McNines
Lymon Block
Mill Street
Resiscars
Cheney
WM. G. Cullen
LaLcc
Gary
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T. H. Wylie
Hugh S. Austin
Mim Street
Comer Frederick
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Welophone
Beal
C. F. Leatherland
Kenneth M. Langdon
Notary Public
Georgetown
Gregory Theatre
T. Soynuck
B. D. Young. V.S
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Veterinary Surgeon Office
Brookville
Ontario
Milton
F. G. Oakes
V.S
B.v.sc. Veterinary
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Willoughby Farm Agency
Kent
Toronto
Tees Newsss
Frhene
Canadian National Railways
Georgetown Flyer
Guelph
Gray Coach Lines
Wogiboune
London
Kitchener
Stratford
Alex
T. Patterson
Tallet
Rye
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