Canada’s Railways in Wartime and Their Essential Role
The article traces how Canada’s rail network linked settlements, boosted farming, mining, and industry, and supported wartime logistics. It cites A. A. Gardiner of Canadian National Railways noting improved efficiency and cooperation across systems, with railways carrying troops and freight on a wartime footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WBA
Canada
Dominion
A. A. Gardiner
Canadian National Railways
Gardiner
United States
Milk as a crucial calcium source for all ages
The article extols milk as a superior calcium rich food with high quality protein minerals and vitamins. It explains bone health, digestion, and daily intake guidelines from infants to older adults, recommending three to four glasses for children and at least three for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. McCreary
Health Magazine
Reserve Army Camp Reveals Hard Training and High Morale
A report from a Dominion summer camp describes Reserve Army units aged 17 to 50 undergoing two weeks of intensive drills. Recruits endure early reveille, long marches, and battle drills while learning Bren gun handling, bayonet fighting, and field rations. The piece highlights patriotism over weekend soldiering and notes nutritious meals and brisk instruction from NCOs despite the challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.C.0
Reserve Army
Kunming
Yunnan Province
China
Versatile Hawker Hurricanes Gain Wing Tanks For Europe Flight
The British Hurricanes acquire auxiliary wing tanks to extend range toward Europe. Once a eight MG fighter, then eight MG or four 20 mm cannons, the type later served as bomber with crews and two 250 lb bombs. It has operated from ships, been catapulted, and adapted for varied climates from sun to Russia’s snows.
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Europe
Britain
Russia
British Industries Bulletin
Air Training Plan graduates listed by training schools
A list of graduates from the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan includes No. 5 Bombing and Gunnery School Dafoe Saskatchewan with air gunners H A Carruthers Cn H T Cooper A R Haddleton W M Lee C B Sutton across Canada and No 1 Central Navigation School Rivers Manitoba with air observers Anderson Arps Bennett Wermel Toother Briegel Brock Broome Campbell Clendening Cook Edmunds Fleming Gordon Hardy O Connor Petts Pusher Riach Rudd Rudden Sargent Wiehe Wilkins Woodman from Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba towns.
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No. 5
Dafoe
Sask
Lac
H. A. Carruthers
Biggar
H. T. Cooper
Ezikom
Alta
A. R. Haddleton
Climax
W. M. Lee
V. Lee
Morwayne
R. W. Link
Camrose
C. R. Locke
Irma
J. R. McCormick
Moose Jaw
D. F. McDonald
Edmonton
H. Martell
S. T. O'Connor
Ceylon
H. N. Petts
Calgary
D. FE
Pusher
Fast Coulee
Riach
Nokomis
R. G. Rudd
Bashaw
H. M. Rudden
Parkber
H. B. J. Sargent
A. K. Wiehe
Vermilion
Set
F. A. Wilkins
Sgt
S. J. Woodman
Gems of Thought on Fortitude and Duty
A collection of quotations on fortitude duty faith and integrity from Locke Lincoln Eddy Galatians Tuckerman and Stevenson urging steadfastness in adversity and wise conduct. The lines emphasize quiet endurance, moral strength, and ethical action across diverse voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Locke
Henry Theodore Tuckerman
Christie's Grahams Offer True Graham Flavor for Parties
So tasty with any spread Christies Grahams help you with refreshments at your next party. Baked from a fine old recipe Christies have the true Graham flavor that folks like. They're tasty with cheese jam or any spread or just served with desserts or beverages.
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Christie's
Grahams
Wartime cloth restrictions not harming British art
The board of trade removed canvases from the wartime coupon list, allowing artists to buy supplies without coupons. The article notes historic facts about stethoscopes and rail travel, and includes a brief church anecdote about hymn 222. Gasoline evaporation compares aluminum and black tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Board of Trade
ALL-BRAN Digestive Helper Ad from Kellogg's
A Kellogg's advert from London Canada promotes ALL-BRAN as a fiber aid. It advises regular use with water and notes two packaging sizes and restaurant single servings.
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Kellogg's
London
Canada
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