Equal Sacrifices Urged for War Effort Across Canada
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture argues for equalized war sacrifices among all regions and sectors. It warns the east’s prosperity risks widening the gap with the prairie and calls for higher farm incomes and a coordinated national agricultural policy to sustain unity and national victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Canada
Dominion
British Columbia
Maritimes
Fiery Gas Cloud Seen Far From Sun Prompts Reassessment
A gas cloud flared 150000 miles from the sun and 93700 miles above prior records, described and photographed. In gardening notes carrots are praised as preventive against age bacteria, while the humble vegetable beetles the roses for vegetable prominence.
Secret Is Guarded
The London Daily Mail reports three British chemists have discovered a new method to produce methane from coal gas as a substitute for gasoline. The process and details are kept secret by Britain, with methane known to be present in coal gas but the production method remains guarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Mail
the Mail
Britain
Birds Sleep In Many Roosting Ways Across Habitats
Birds display diverse sleeping postures from waterborne resting to upright perches and hanging by claws with stiff tails braced. Sleep patterns vary by species and environment, reflecting adaptations to safety and energy conservation.
Ireland’s Dilemma and a Hidden Reality of Neutrality
The Belfast Telegraph argues that Ireland faces a difficult position without British trade and protection. It criticizes Eamon de Valera for masking these facts for domestic reasons and accuses Eire of neutrality aiding Germany, claiming any solution will challenge Ireland’s self respect.
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Eire
Denmark
de Valera
Germany
Belfast Telegraph
British cruiser Forfar identified as CPR liner Montrose
New York marine circles identify the Armed British merchant cruiser Forfar torpedoed last December as the 16403 ton Canadian Pacific liner Montrose. The loss of life is reported heavy as the Montrose sank in the North Atlantic after conversion in Glasgow in 1922 and service between Canada and Great Britain. Capt. N A C Hardy commanded the cruiser after its wartime conversion.
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Forfar
Admiralty
New York Marine
Montrose
North Atlantic
Canada
Great Britain
Glasgow
N. A. C. Hardy
Novelty Yoked Housefrock Pattern 4670 Promotes Style
Anne Adams Pattern 4670 offers a lively kitchen frock with waist girdle to slim the midsection and decorative yokes that double as gathers. Darts or gathers above the waist seam, straight or curved neckline, and optional pockets enhance the look. Available in misses and women sizes 12 through 40. fabric and rnc-rac yardage listed. order form details provided.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Simplified Lemon Jell O Pie from Kitchen Notes
A two stage dessert recipe for a lemon flavored pie. It uses egg yolks and sugar cooked with water, then dissolves lemon Jell O, adds lemon juice and rind, chills. Egg whites are beaten with sugar to stiff peaks, folded into the Jell O mix, poured into a baked shell and chilled. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Cheese and Wafers Custard Bake from Christie’s
Scald milk poured over Reception wafers and flaked cheese with butter and salt. Stir into beaten yolks and fold in stiff egg whites. Bake in a buttered dish at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes six portions. Preparation time twelve minutes.
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Christie’s
Pensioners Contribute Vast Sums to War Fund
Pensioners join Canada’s War Fund drive with monthly gifts from 5 to 37.50 dollars. A Toledo resident returns his entire pension since August 1940 while Indian and Northwest Territory donors send 10 dollars. Almirante Panama contributes 500 dollars in American funds. Regina pupils donate 2.25. Three doctors pay examination fees. a Dugald Manitoba resident offers a five dollar gold piece. Great Falls Manitoba boy gives one dollar and anonymous profits total 3000 dollars. Wellwishers nationwide and in the United States give freely.
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Nime
Canada
Toledo
Ohio
North West Territory
Almirante
Panama
Herchmer
Regina
Dugald
Manitoba
Great Falls
Dominion
United States
Norwegians Ordered to Register by Nazi-ruled Oslo
The Nazi dominated Quisling government in Norway requires all residents over 15 to register. Despatches from German-held Oslo say the measure aims to tighten control, especially in western Norway where street fighting has recently been reported.
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Quisling
Norway
Oslo
Age limit for British pilot recruits raised to 31
The British armed forces increase the maximum age for pilot recruiter eligibility from 28 to 31 years. The change broadens the pool of applicants for aviation roles.
Yashmaks Return to Fashion in London Stores
London shops feature yashmaks in colors like yellow pink and green. Alderman Charles Key notes 90000 veils ready for shelter use. Designers say veils will be popular and enhance allure for those with appealing eyes while concealing faces for others. Veils fit over the nose and tie at the back.
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Charles Key
London
World has about 35 million telephones in use
The article notes an estimated global total of 35 million telephones currently in service worldwide, reflecting broad adoption of telephone technology across markets and regions.
Persecution Of Poles Reported Across Occupied Territories
Polish consular official Victor Podoski in Toronto cites large forced relocations with over 100000 Poles moved to barren Siberia in vermin ridden hovels. He also asserts 200000 in concentration camps 100000 more in prisons and 2000000 used as forced labor by German occupiers.
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Poland
Siberia
Victor Podoski
Canada
Toronto
Core movement described as jellylike flow by Johns Hopkins expert
David Rittenhouse Inglis of Johns Hopkins University compares the earth’s liquid core motion to a bowl of jelly rocked quickly. He shared this analogy with the American Physical Society to explain the fluid dynamics inside the planet.
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David Rittenhouse Inglis
Johns Hopkins University
American Physical Society
Buy War Certificates Fight With Your Dollars
A wartime notice urges readers to support the war effort by purchasing War Certificates as a financial contribution. It emphasizes patriotic duty and relates the program to national defense goals. The item frames the certificate purchase as a direct impact on the war effort.
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