Hore-Belisha Resigns to Return to Newspaper Work
Leslie Hore-Belisha announced his resignation as secretary of state for war and said he would return to newspaper work. Other items note Germany's plan for six months of obligatory labor service for men 18 to 25 in Polish territories, a trans Atlantic air service syndicate formation, a buffalo hide purchase by Prince Albert Fur Co, and British gifts to the navy valued at about $20,000. Also reported are 3 000–4 000 more Canadian shipyard workers and a $50 million shipbuilding program, plus Saskatoon Technical Institute opening a new radio school to train for Royal Canadian Air Force service under a youth training scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Germany
Poland
Netherlands
United States
Holland-America Steamship Line
Wainwright
Alta
National Park
Prince Albert Fur Co
New York
Washington
Robert McGregor
Saskatoon Technical Institute
Royal Canadian Air Force
Black Silvertone Black Marble From St Albert Promises Canadian Demand
Black Silvertone Black marble from the St Albert deposits near Ottawa is described as high quality and plentiful enough to meet Canadian demand and export needs. The quarry yields thick beds up to 40 inches with minimal waste, and the stone is prized for its deep black color with Calcite veinlets giving a silvery sheen. It has been used in major Canadian cities and in various architectural applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
St. Albert
Ontario
Ottawa
Federal
Department of Mines and Resources
Montreal
Toronto
Hamilton
Guelph
Winnipeg
Vancouver
United States
Europe
New York City
Canadians to Train with Commonwealth Air Plan Recruit Americans
A staff of 40 000 is being assembled to staff air schools across the Dominion under the Commonwealth air training plan with 10 000 flying instructors. Hundreds of fliers from civilian schools join the RCAF instructors to teach Canadian pilots, and Americans may join the program as British subjects not required for the air force. New York reports British agents recruiting 35 American aviators, with potential for growth as training progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
Dominion
Royal Canadian Air Force
Canada
RCAF
Air Force
New York
Censorship Finds Three Letters to Hitler Seized
Air mail from the United States to Europe via Bermuda had three letters addressed to Adolf Hitler removed by censorship. The chief censor declined to disclose their contents. The recipients were labeled Herr Adolf, Chan cellor Hitler, and Fuehrer.
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Adolf Hitler
United States
Europe
Bermuda
Herr Adolf
Chancellor Hitler
Fuehrer
How to Weave Useful Novelties from Home
Instructions for making rag rugs and matching items using a hoop and fabric strips. Provides yardage estimates, weaving steps, and ideas for pillows mats belts and bracelets. Offers 15 cent booklet purchase through Winnipeg Newspaper Union with additional titles listed.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Slim Cotton Princess Frock Pattern 4189
Anne Adams presents Pattern 4189 a princess line cotton dress designed to slim the waist and add height with bias cut panels and a front buttoning placket. Available in women's sizes 34 to 48. order by size, name, address and style number for 20 cents. Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave E Winnipeg.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Sunday School Lesson on Love and the Great Commandment
The lesson centers on Jesus answering Pharisees and Herodians about tribute to Caesar and the greatest commandment. It cites Mark 12 29 31 and emphasizes loving God and neighbor as the summary of the law. It notes the Shema and Leviticus 19 18 as linked commandments and quotes James Stalker on duty and law.
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Matthew
James Stalker
Poise Under Pressure: British Calm in Wartime
Malcolm W. Bingay praises British composure during war as a sign of maturity. He suggests America should emulate this restraint as it ages, viewing it as a triumph of civilized conduct despite unfolding conflict.
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America
Malcolm W. Bingay
Detroit Free Press
Real Benefactor George G. Going Named Modern Pioneer
George G. Going, the humanitarian inventor of the noiseless typewriter, was named a modern pioneer on the American frontier of industry by the National Association of Manufacturers. The honor was announced at a Hartford banquet recognizing his work aiding busy executives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Going
National Association of Manufacturers
Hartford
British Easter date statute from 1928 remains awaiting consent
The 1928 British statute set Easter as the first Sunday after the first Saturday in April. It remains unenforced because international consent has not been given.
Rationing Details Highlight World Shortages
The report notes Italian sugar and coffee ration limits and mentions Britain consuming 100 tons of candles each night despite rises in electricity and gas. The text reflects wartime scarcity and daily consumer constraints across nations.
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Great Britain
Cinnamon Bark Trade Ties Highlight U S Ceylon Link
The report notes that the United States sources the majority of its cinnamon bark from Ceylon, signaling a strong bilateral spice trade connection. It discusses import reliance and regional supply dynamics affecting U S markets.
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United States
Ceylon
Heraldry’s Reach Expands Across Coats of Arms
Heraldry is described as history in shorthand with emblems spanned from St Johns heads to locomotives and Noahs Ark. The piece notes rights to arms remain with ancestors or descendants and defines the coat of arms as including helmet mantling crest and motto. In North America about 1500 people from 300 English families qualify for arms and the College of Arms in London handles grants, about 150 yearly at a cost of £76 10s each.
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St. John’s
North America
College of Arms
London
Simmons Co Ads Intact Rationale Against Age Bias
The Simmons Company, a bedding maker, publishes a negative stance toward age-based dismissal in a full page Chicago ad. It argues workers’ years of service prove value, noting 70 percent have ten or more years with many at 20 30 or 40 years. The ad links job security and high wages to retaining aged employees, stating good people under good conditions deserve fair pay.
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Simmons Co
Chicago
Simmons Company
Simmons
New York Herald Tribune
Selected Recipes Muffin Batter with Wheat Flour Mix
A simple muffin batter combines whole wheat flour and flour with sugar salt and baking powder. Milk and a well beaten egg are stirred into dry ingredients, then melted butter is added. Batter baked in buttered muffin tins at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
Oyster Stew Recipe for Four to Six
Carefully pick over oysters. Heat milk and oyster liquor with salt and pepper. When milk is scalded add butter and oysters. Cook until plump and edges curl. Stir in cracker crumbs just before serving. Serves four to six.
Englishman’s cool remark halts saloon gunman
A gangster bursts into a Chicago saloon firing at patrons. Most flee, but one Englishman calmly finishes his drink and quips about the crowd, saying there were a lot of them.
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Chicago
Bias Cut Thread Tip Improves Needle Passing Ease
A practical tip notes that trimming thread at a bias helps the thread enter the needle eye more smoothly. The technique reduces fraying and snagging, aiding beginners and experienced sewers alike in threading accuracy.
Nutrition as a national objective urged at Toronto meeting
The Minister of Pensions and National Health spoke to about 1500 in Toronto on National Health Objectives in War Time. He highlighted Nutrition and the Health League of Canada’s launch of a Nutrition programme, urging public education and action to improve child nutrition and overall national stature.
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Toronto
The
Health League
Readers can request full cancer article set from Health League of Canada
In a notice readers are advised to write to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ontario to obtain the complete collection of Dr McCulloughs cancer articles.
Conscientious Objector Bennet Excused from Service
George E. Bennet, a conscientious objector who even opposed harming vegetables, was exempt from military service and permitted to register for non combatant duties. He told the London tribunal that he ate vegetables raw to absorb their life and avoid killing.
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George E. Bennet
Bennet
Conscientious Objectors’ Tribunal
London
Population in Australia Falls Below Seven Million
A historical note reports Australia’s population dipping under seven million, contrasting its vast land area with the relatively small resident count. The figure highlights demographic trends in the region during the period.
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Register
Ogden’s
Ogden
Ogden's
Chantecler
Vogue
Ont
Home Service
Jesus
Cesar
God
Italy
Allers Familij Journal
Sweden
DR. J. W. S. McCullough
Australia
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