Red Cross Ships Large Aid Stock For War Relief
At the Central Council of the Canadian Red Cross Society annual meeting in Toronto delegates reported nearly 1.7 million hospital and surgical supplies and clothing shipped overseas in the past two months. From Feb 1 to Mar 31 1702 cases went to the London chapter with hospital necessities and knitted items. Additional shipments included 30 cases to the French Red Cross 244 to Finnish Red Cross and 44 to evacuee London children, plus 34 for Polish refugees. Woollen clothing for English winter climate aided Canadian troops near Aldershot, with officers thanking the Comfort Committee for home made comforts.
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One Dish Meal: Meal Tickets With Baked Potatoes
A time saving all in one dish combines baked potatoes with creamed Canadian fish or chicken, layered with vegetables and mashed potato to form a hearty main course. Serve with parsley and optional cold slaw for a complete meal.
Correction on inquiries about Canadians interned abroad
The notice clarifies where to address inquiries about Canadians held in enemy countries. It states that such questions should be sent to Colonel Hubert Stethem, Director of the Prisoner of War Information Bureau, Department of the Secretary of State Ottawa and not to External Affairs or the legations.
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Washington letter on agriculture and solace in farming
The piece recalls George Washington writing to the Philadelphia Society for promoting agriculture praising farming as a peaceful noble pursuit. It reflects on satisfaction from improving the earth and contrasts it with conquest. It frames agriculture as humane progress and social duty.
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George Washington
Philadelphia Society For Promoting Agriculture
Wild Mustard Reduces Crop Yield Across Grains
Studies at the Regios Experimental Sub Station over six years show wild mustard lowers yields in wheat, oats, and barley. Losses reach 50 percent or more under weedy conditions and correlate with mustard amount. Recommendations include using sound seed, early sowing, deeper but adequate seed placement, heavy seeding rates, and phosphatic fertilizer to mitigate infestation.
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Regios
John Cameron
Ofiver
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