Battle With The Big Winds Hints At Hurricane Warnings
The article warns of the October to December hurricane season threatening the West Indies Florida and the southern states. It details forecasts plans weather bureau radar and air force seeding efforts and the eye of the storm with hopes to minimize loss of life and property as winds reach destructive speeds.
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Central Press
Miami
Fila
West Indies
Florida
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic
Caribbean Sea
Key West
Charleston
S.C
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Weather Bureau
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
weather q@Bureau
Mississippi River Valley
U.S. Army Air Force
Navy
Air Force
Canada exports surge to record September totals
Canada’s export trade roared to record September figures with total shipments at 283 million dollars, led by beef cattle and fresh beef to the United States and gains in base metals, newsprint, wood pulp, and other wood products. US shipments reached 162 million, driving nine month totals to over 1.04 billion for exports to the U.S. and over 2.15 billion worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Britain
Europe
Latin-America
Farmers urged not to till dry topsoil in Saskatchewan
Regina director L B Thomson of P F R A told the Saskatchewan Implement Dealers association convention that tillage should be avoided on dry topsoil unless moisture can form clods. He warned that continued dry springs could repeat 1936 37, urged trash covers, smaller fallow fields, and better tillage. Dealers should learn the water conservation program and explain uses of machines for dugouts dams and irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
L. B. Thomson
P.f.ra
Saskatchewan Implement Dealers’ Association
Thompson
Thomson
P.F.R.A
Mr. Thomson
Savage beasts kept in captivity since 120 BC practice
A historical note describes the early custom of confining savage animals, dating back to 120 BC, highlighting ancient human practices of captivity and display.
Nuisance Case Ends With Fine For London Man
A London man named Wally Farey, about 60, was fined 40 shillings for keeping a nuisance after a policeman saw a horse in his window. Farey claimed he was too tired to move the horse to a distant stable, arguing the animal was good company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wally Farey
London
Eng
Wally
U.S. Economists Predict Six Years of Prosperity
U S agriculture department economists forecast six years of good times with living standards staying well above the 1935 59 prewar level even if a moderate recession occurs. They base their unofficial report on a stable peace and potential full employment through 1955.
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Washington
United States Agriculture Department
No Change In 1949 Car Imports
Ottawa reports no change to the 1949 import permit system for consumer goods including motor cars and washing machines. Firms may use American parts up to 1949 value and could earn an export bonus if foreign sales rise above the 1946 47 base period. Unspent 1984 allotments and unclaimed export bonuses may be carried over.
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Ottawa
Howe
Canadian products win praise at British Dairy Farmers Exhibition
At Olympia London Canadian entries in bacon cheese and egg contests drew high praise. In egg competition three of eight Canadian firms earned prizes led by Canadian Produce Association of Three Rivers Que taking first prize. Western Canada Produce Association Saskatchewan division placed second with a reserve earned by Western Ontario Produce Association Parkhill. Cheese first prize went to Blanchard and Missouri Cheese and Butter Company Limited Belton Ont. Canada had six bacon contest entries.
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London
Olympia
Pyres
Canadian Produce Association of
Three Rivers
Que
Western Canada Produce Association
Saskatchewan
Western Ontario Produce Association
Parkhill
Onr
Blanchard and
Missouri Cheese and Butter Company Limited
Belton, Ont
Canada
Montrealborn leader guides Canada's chamber to national scope
The new president of The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, born in Montreal in 1882, joined the company in 1911 and travels to its 16 houses nationwide. A McGill graduate, he served as a lieutenant in the Black Watch during World War I, later led Henry Birks and Sons, and became president in 1944. He has served on Montreal city council, as a hospital governor, and chaired welfare campaigns.
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Montreal
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
McGill University
Henry Birks and Sons Limited
Belgium
France
Montreal General Hospital
Welfare Federation
Chamber of Commerce
Montreal Board of Trade
Quebec
Board of Chamber
National Chamber of Commerce
Tips on ironing rayon and pastry hints for pie
The text advises avoiding dampening rayon before ironing to prevent stiffness and gloss. It also suggests adding orange rind to flour and orange juice to water when making pastry. A quick method for rayon garments is to roll them in a Turkish towel after washing and let sit before ironing.
Perfect Wife Defined By British Office
The central office of information in London defines the ideal wife as one who sends her husband to work happy and greets him cheerfully. She should urge him to work harder, refuse to pay inflated prices, save fuel, plan housework around peak times, grow food in the garden, and take a job in industry.
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London
Central Office of Information
Smile of the Week Cannibal Joke Punchline
A humorous caption recounts a cannibals tale where a newspaperman claims he was a sub editor, prompting the chief to joke that promotion awaits after dinner and he will become editor in chief.
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By Sanford Markey
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Idjan
Household Arts Department
Winnipeg
Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg Man
U.S
Henry G. Birks
F.c.es
National Federation of Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
Vancouver
Mr. Birks
Ion
South Seas Island
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