Battle Cry Echoes Cromwellian Charge Across Ages
A New York Herald Tribune piece notes General Montgomery echoed Cromwell’s Dunbar battle cry “Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered” as English leaders seek courage amid danger. It compares 17th century resolve to modern peril and references Edgehill and the Prince of Wales voyage against Bismarck.
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Montgomery
England
H. V. Morton
Prince of Wales
Bismarck
Jacob Astley
Edgehill
Oliver Cromwell
Dunbar
New York Herald Tribune
Courageous London trainmen save passengers from incendiary attack
In a tunnel during an air raid a London night express halted as incendiaries rained down. Driver Herbert Blunt and fireman William Page extinguished nearly 40 bombs on the track, then reported the safe halt and proceeded with caution. They kept silent about the act for a day.
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Herbert Blunt
William Page
Blunt
Page
Gift of the Bride at Westland Country Club unfolds romance
Pat Denton consoles Ellen, Brad Lanier’s sister, after a bridal eve crisis. Ellen confesses enduring love for Brad, while Pat navigates comic awkwardness and family ties at the Westland Country Club. Ellen and Pat share a late night drive and vow to meet again. The wedding day looms as secrets and emotions surface.
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Pat Denton
Westland Country Club
Pat
Uncle Pat
Ellen
Marion
Brad
Havana
Lanier
History Repeats Itself In Narrative Echoes From Lake Peipus
A reprinted Ottawa Citizen quote contrasts medieval and modern German actions at Lake Peipus with Nevsky’s defense of Russia. It notes Natal Brazil’s naming from Christmas 1599, and the fragment ends with a date 2564.
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Lake Peipus
Alexander Nevsky
Pattern 4691 Apron Makes Bright Spring Garment
This Week pattern imagines a smart beruffled apron Pattern 4691 in 35 inch cotton fabric with heart pockets. Sizes Sm 32 34 Medium 36 38 Large 40 42. Small uses 1 yard 35 inch. Send 20c in coins to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave E Winnipeg Man.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Wartime Lumber Shortages Hurt Prairie Builders
Manitoba and Prairie farmers show cash income leaps while lumber supply strains persist. The local dealer explains government war allocations limit available high grade stock, forcing reliance on lower grades for civilians. Priority access provided in 1942 43 eased some pressure, but war needs remain paramount.
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Manitoba
Prairies
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
United States
Ottawa
Remarkable Women Patriots in Occupied Europe War Role
The article praises courageous women who served in the Underground and fought with guerilla bands in occupied Europe. Danielle Casanova is highlighted for resistance work despite torture by the Gestapo. Madame Hermine Van Decatyse was executed for aiding sabotage. Greek and Yugoslav women also joined resistance efforts. The piece notes their bravery setting a standard for future generations. it ends with a brief note on the Volga River being navigable for 1,800 miles.
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Europe
Danielle Casanova
Jeanne d'Arc
France
Gestapo
Madame Hermine van Decatyse
Italy
Marshal Broz (Tito
Christian Science Moni
Maple Leaf in Italy dispatches issued by Canadian Press
Canadian Press releases a 16 page booklet compiling war dispatches from Italy covering the Canadians from the Sept. 3 landing at Reggio through the Apennine advance to Ortona and beyond. Five CP correspondents include Munro Stewart Amazon Hunter and Barclay. Illustrations show maps with new operational details.
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Italy
Ortona
Ross Munro
William Stewart
Douglas Amazon
L. V. Hunter
Foster Barclay
Stewart
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Christie, Brown and Company Limited Bakeries
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Brad Lanier
A & Aneston
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Germany
Russia
Ottawa Citizen
Natal
Brazil
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Edmonton
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Calgary
Ramsay Company
Bank Street
Jy Anne Adams
F. C. Pickwell
Volga
Maple Leaf
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