We Stand On Guard Against Nazi Subversion Here
Wartime warning stresses vigilance against underground Nazi propaganda among immigrant groups in Canada and the United States. Leaders urge reporting nefarious activity to authorities while praising loyalty of non British origin communities. Readings from Swedish Ukrainian Croatian and German language papers emphasize unity with Britain and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
European
Britain
Hitler
Europe
Great Britain
Greece
Canada
United States
Nya Svenska Pressen
Vancouver
Narodnia Gazeta
People’s Gazette
Winnipeg
Hrvatski Glas
der Nordwesten
Elise
British Empire
Will provides life annuity for Dobermann in Indiana
The dog Mike receives a life annuity of 240 dollars annually under the will of Dr. E. S. Drucks of Wabash Indiana, ensuring ongoing care for the rest of the dog's life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
E. S. Drucks
Wabash, Ind
Laundry King Haakon of Norway Visits London
The Laundry King Haakon of Norway travels to Buckingham Palace in a black limousine weekly to collect his laundry. Officials state his letters and laundry will not be delivered at his residence for state reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Haakon of
Norway
Buckingham Palace
London
Legion aids 7000 Veterans Guard with comforts at camps
The Canadian Legion provides recreation rooms free notepaper envelopes magazines sports gear radios pianos and personal assistance to over 7000 Veterans' Guard of Canada on duty at prisoner of war camps. Auxiliary services across Canada support navy army and air force members at home and abroad with a nationwide drive for 5 500 000 dollars under the Governor General and Princess Alice in 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Guard of Canada
Canadian Legion
The
Legion
Navy
Army
Air Force
Guard
Canada
Auxiliary War Services
I.C.D.E
Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Y.M.C.A
Y.w.ca
Butter fly species counts noted in Americas
A report states South America harbors about 20,000 butterfly species while North America contains around 700. The figures highlight regional biodiversity differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
North America
Wheat cultivation dates back to Stone Age origins
The text notes wheat cultivation dates to the Stone Age and that its origin remains unknown, highlighting ancient agricultural history.
Youth Training Aims 100,000 Graduates For War Jobs
Labor Minister McLarty told the House of Commons that 50,000 graduates from vocational schools and 50,000 from pliant schools are targeted for war industry jobs this year. He said the plan mirrors pre-war youth training and hinges on joint provincial dominion effort. Vocational enrolment averages about 4,000 graduates monthly, with more in summer. plant schools lack government funding and are run by the industries themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Labor
McLarty
Air Training Plan Taps US Aid For Canada’s Air Force
In the House of Commons the air minister described U.S. help in training and ferrying airmen. The United States supplied 200 to 400 aviators and produced seven to 10 percent of BCATP students. Canadians and others formed 9 percent, with the rest from the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Total Canadian air force personnel stood at 3,400 officers and 42,732 airmen, equating to three infantry divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
C. G. Power
House of Com
United Kingdom
Australia
New Zealand
Power
Capture of Long-Lost Seal Oscar Ends Nine-Year Freedom
A 175-pound seal named Oscar was captured after nearly nine years at large in the warm waters of the Giff Stream. The animal reportedly hopped during the capture process as conservation teams tracked its movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Powerful British Tanks Demonstrate Awesome Speed and Power
Report describes new British tanks rolling from an assembly line, rivaling fast 1930 cars in speed. A demonstration shows their sheer momentum as they approach a reviewing stand, engines roaring, treads grinding, and crews ready with heavy weapons, powered by Liberty-type motors from WWI aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libya
Britain
Selected Recipes for Orange Jell-O Salad Dessert
Dissolve Jell-O in hot water and pour a quarter into a mold to set. Chill the rest until slightly thickened then fold in orange sections and banana. Layer over the firm Jell-O, chill until firm, unmold, and serve on crisp lettuce with mayonnaise or whipped cream. Serves six.
Macaroons With Rice Krispies and Peanut Butter
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold in sugar almond extract and peanut butter. Add Rice Krispies and stir just to combine. Drop by teaspoon on greased sheets and bake at 375 F for about 20 minutes. Yield about 1 dozen macaroons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg's
Contrasts Highlight Rich and Poor in Shanghai Christmas Scenes
Chinese press paints a stark view of wealth disparity in Shanghai. Christmas Eve festivities fill ballrooms with revelers, generating over 1,000,000 dollars in income, while 82 bodies are recovered from streets by the Public Benevolent Cemetery. Among the deceased that night 23 are adults. Christmas Day yields 32 dead adults and 47 dead children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Shanghai
Timely spring garden prep tips from Ottawa expert
As snow melts work begins in the garden. Remove old perennials tops and debris, rake beds, and dig in a 4-8-10 fertilizer. Prune late bloomers and damaged branches, with careful cuts. For roses, lift mulch gradually to air, and delay full uncovering if nights stay cold to protect roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Preston
Division of Horticulture
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Variants of Churchill Phrase Travel Across Newsrooms
The report notes extensive paraphrasing of Churchill’s famed line about the few who owe much to the many. CBS and London commentary illustrate altered forms such as Hitler’s tribute to Italians and Balkan quips about knowledge and effort, reflecting wartime messaging latitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Royal Air Force
Columbia Broadcasting System
London
CBS
Hitler
Churchill Wins Unanimous Confidence Vote In Commons
Britain’s Prime Minister Winston Churchill secured another confidence vote by the Commons with unanimous support after his May appointment. The chamber roared Yes as MPs backed his leadership in a show of unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Britain
Commons
Balkan crops drive Axis haste to victory
Germany and Italy aim to win Balkan campaigns quickly to secure Yugoslavian Bulgarian Romanian crops, fearing losses if fighting begins. The strategy seeks food supplies, not just territorial gains, as both powers weigh the risks of prolonged combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italy
Balkan
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
Rumania
Britain relies on farmers to meet food needs
Britain must grow more food as imports shrink. Robert Hudson says farmers should not be called for military service until after harvest and Bevin agrees, stressing agriculture is on the war front and soil must produce food for people and animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hudson
British Broadcasting Corporation
Hudson
Labor and National Service
Ernest Bevin
Words Of Inspiration From Sir Gerald Campbell
The British Embassy minister in Washington denounces any new order built on cruelty and treachery. He argues the world needs reform but not one founded on old fallacies or acts of torture and unnecessary death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Gerald Campbell
Washington
Russia cites Oi-Mekon as world’s coldest place claim
Russia asserts Oi-Mekon in Siberia is the coldest spot on earth with temperatures so frigid that water tossed from a first floor window freezes before hitting the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Oi-Mekon
Siberia
California beekeepers send swarms to Sierra for summer
Following the example of cattle raisers, apiarists from California move their hives to the high Sierra region for the summer months to harvest nectar and pollination opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
High Sierra Region
Also Mentioned on This Page
Big Ben
Aleo
ACL
U.S
Mons
Tion
Jouth
Sde Qo
Appleford Paper Products
Appleford Paper Products Ltd
Warercjees
Winnipeg - Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
Edmonton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!