Meeting by Garden Oasis Ends in Wallet Mystery
Myrtle befriends a stranger in Colorado's Garden of the Gods while Andrew scorns casual chats. A wallet disappears from Andrew's coat, later found by Mrs Branch who clues Mrs Abbott Elderberry. The Elderberry connection brings an unexpected dinner invite and a peek at social circles. The tale closes with a wartime VC for Captain F. T. Peters from Prince Edward Island.
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Andrew
Myrtle
Colorado
Seattle
Sahara
Garden of the Gods
Mrs. Elderberry
Mr. Elderberry
F. T. Peters
Prince Edward Island
Royal Navy
V.C
Oran
Gentle All Bran remedy promises relief from constipation
An advertisement urges using Kellogg's All Bran for constipation due to lack of bulk in the diet. It claims gentle, non harsh relief by eating the cereal regularly and drinking water, promising regularity and happiness without dosing.
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Kellogg's
London
Young Pittsburgh Vet Surges From War At 16 With Honors
Sgt. Desales Glover, age 16, home in Pittsburgh after discharge for enlisting at 14. He flew 31 missions over Europe with the U S 8th Air Force, reached Britain in January, earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, and the Purple Heart. A pigeon’s flying muscles weigh about half its body.
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Europe
Desales Glover
Pittsburgh
Army
Britain
U.S. 8Th Air Force
China Industrial Revolution Under War Conditions
Dr. H H Kung vice-president of the executive Yuan and finance minister said China is undergoing an industrial revolution even during war and urged a larger postwar US role in China’s economic development. He spoke at a China American Council dinner. He warned a prosperous China will be vital to maintaining peace in the Far East.
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H. H. Kung
Executive Yuan
China
United States
Dr. Kung
China-American Council of Commerce and Industry
Far East
Smile Awhile Cartoon Jokes and Quick Quips
A collection of light humor and short gags involving family, manners, and everyday mishaps. Jokes cover misunderstandings about time and age, honesty, frank talk, and domestic banter with a playful tone. Includes a telegram mix up and a drummer joking about music quality.
Post War Attitudes on Soil Conservation by Western Canadian Farmer
A Western Manitoba farmer shows urgent concern over soil erosion from gullying and silting. He plans wartime savings for soil conservation with expert guidance from P.F.R.A. and university specialists, viewing postwar farming as a staged, costly long term project.
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Canada
P.f.ra
Joe Ellis
University of Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Moyself
Price Fixing for Snakes Discussed at Australian Zoo Meet
Delegates from zoos across Australia, including Melbourne Aquarium, gathered for the country’s first zoo conference. They fixed prices for pythons at £1 per foot and venomous snakes at 5s per foot, warning against zoo bidding against zoo and predicting a postwar scramble for Africa and South America imports. Conference secretary H B Brown noted a shortage of zebras and rhinos, while A J McWhinnie stressed sea control as vital to supply lines and war outcomes.
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Australia
Melbourne Aquarium
Africa
South America
H. B. Brown
Whole Wheat or Graham Popovers Recipe Adaptation
A vintage style recipe describes making popovers with 1 cup sifted flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 and 7 cup milk 1 teaspoon melted fat optional eggs beaten thick. Bake in hot 450F oven 25 minutes then 350F 10 15 minutes. Yield nine medium popovers served hot.
Nutritional Laboratory Planned at Imperial College
The Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture advances a nutritional laboratory to address West Indies nutrition research through Dr. John Duckworth, senior animal husbandry lecturer and former Aberdeen University medical school lecturer.
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Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture
West Indies
John Duckworth
Medical School
Aberdeen University
Liked Lemonade for Mongol Emperors Alleges Special Official
A historical note claims Mongol emperors prized lemonade and appointed a dedicated high rank official to prepare it, believing the drink had curative powers.
Postwar farming plan mirrors savers advantage in years ahead
Farmers plan to use their savings strategically after the war. The source notes voluntary outlines by individuals seeking prudent financial moves to capitalize on future years.
Pattern 4843 and 4845 Dresses Offered by Anne Adams
Anne Adams Pattern Dept announces Pattern 4843 offers a frock with light sleeve hint and airy neckline, and Pattern 4845 in misses sizes 12 to 20. Size 16 requires 34 yards 35-inch fabric and 4% yards ricrac. send 20 cents in coins to Winnipeg pattern office, with name address and style number. Delivery may be slower due to mail delays.
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Ricrac
Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Chief Confirms Japanese Occupation Had a Woman Attendant
Cmdr Myron W Graybill reports a Solomon Islands native chief said the occupying Japanese force included a woman with them. The chief explained by saying TI ate her. Separately Canada’s 1944 survey estimates 3 500 000 industrial workers.
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Solomons Island
Cmdr
Myron W. Graybill
U.S.N
Graybill
Canada
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