Red Cross Appeal Seeks Fifteen Thousand Dollar Urgency
The Canadian Red Cross Society launches a three week March appeal for ten thousand six hundred dollars to fund humanitarian services. Chairman Mr Jackson and national executive Mr Justice PH Gordon emphasize the Red Cross relies on voluntary subscriptions under Geneva Conventions to preserve rights and immunity. no belligerent government may fund it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Red Cross Society
Dominion
Jackson
Justice PH. Gordon
Red Cross
Geneva
Red Cross Society
Red Cross Fund Drive Urges Public Support for War Needs
The campaign, aided by the Government and the National War Finance Committee, seeks 11 650 000 for the Red Cross Canada home front work and wartime duties. 1 650 000 is on hand. About 5 500 000 funds food parcels for prisoners of war and the Blood Donor Service for armed forces. The International Red Cross was founded February 9, 1863 by five men in Geneva led by Jean Henri Dunant. The bureau assists POW families and internees, aiding Canadians with relatives overseas.
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National War Finance Committee
Red Cross Society
Germany
Red Cross
Armed Forces of
Canada
International Red Cross
Canadian Society
Geneva
Switzerland
International Red Cross Committee
Jean Henri Dunant
Central Information Bureau
Odd Food Facts from Canada Study
Science finds beliefs about food often false. Milk leaves more residue than meat or eggs while meat ranks most satisfying, with cooked eggs and bread analysis. A 500-person test ranks onions milk apples cabbage and tomatoes among distress foods.
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James S. McLester
Western Division Health League of Canada
Avenue Road
Toronto
Investige
Maryland Professor Claims Hope In Sea Water Drinking Study
Northwestern University physician Dr A C Ivy directs research at the Navy medical institute in Bethesda Maryland. He reports 10 approaches to render seawater drinkable are under testing using mechanical chemical electrical or heat methods. He stresses progress but with details yet undisclosed.
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Naval Medical Research
A. C. Ivy
Northwestern University
United States Navy
New Medical Research Institute
Bethesda
Ivy
Blind Britons Take Jobs in War Industries
More than 600 blind Britons have been given posts in war industries in recent weeks. An aero engine firm reports blind workers possess strong concentration and a delicate sense of touch.
Pope Innocent VIII Receives First Known Blood Transfusion
Historical note reports the first known blood transfusion given to Pope Innocent VIII in 2492. The account continues with later dates in 2504, marking early medical milestones in transfusion history.
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Innocent VIII
Changeable date for Good Friday near latest possible
Dr H R Kingston of the University of Western Ontario explains Good Friday can fall as late as April 24. He notes Easter Sunday depends on the first full moon after the vernal equinox and may occur March 21 or 29, with spring beginning on March 21 or 29.
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H. R. Kingston
Department of Mathematics and Astronomy
University of Western Ontario
Kingston
Road surfaces and tire wear and fuel use
Report notes macadam tar and gravel roads cause the most tire wear while concrete roads reduce wear and fuel use. It also states cocoanut oil from copra speeds soap lather.
Air Training Plan Graduates Listed by Schools
A list of graduates from the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan is provided, detailing names, home towns, and training schools. Entries cover No. 1 Central Navigation School Rivers Man. No. 5 Bombing and Gunnery Dafoe Sask. No. 3 Bombing and Gunnery Macdonald Man. No. 11 Service Flying Training Yorkton Sask. No. 7 Air Observer Portage la Prairie Man. and No. 7 Bombing and Gunnery Paulson Man with associated air navigators, gunners, and observers.
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Central Navigation School
Rivers
Man
LAC
J. Hedrich
Ponoka
Alta
Dafoe
Sask
Lac. LE Mehr
Lake Lenore
Macdonald
Gradshaw
Saskatoon
Prince Albert
M.on
Afaclean
Stonewall
E. Hansell
Vulcan
Alta Lac
SDAG
Stewart
Oxbow
Eand Ey Taylor
Vandure
Weller
Adance
No. 11 Service Flying Training School
Yorkton, Sask
No. 7 Air Observer School
Portage la Prairie
No. 7 Bombing and Gunnery School
Paulson
W. L. McDowell
Dauphin
D. B. Nicol
Regina
J Ashton
Patricia Bay
Victoria
No 2 Training Command
Winnipeg
Wiltshire
England
Ashton
Canada
Canadian Air Board
Canadian Air Force
RCAF
Hudson Straits
Manitoba
Royal Air Force
Coastal Command
Newfoundland
Vancouver
Ottawa
Rockcliffe
Jericho Beach
No. 2
Mossbank
Saskatchewan
8Th Battalion
France
Royal Flying Corps
Air Force
Gems Of Thought Quotations On Character And Growth
A collection of famous maxims from Froude Smiles Webster Eddy and Goethe on forging character education and perseverance. It contrasts patient gradual progress with sudden effort and notes the value of a great aim and persistent toil by eminent voices.
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Goethe
Swine Enteritis and Pellagra Treatments in Pigs
A veterinary article outlines enteritis forms in pigs from simple scours to necrotic enteritis and pellagra. It covers symptoms, post mortems, and treatments including diet correction, salt therapy, buttermilk with salt, and liver or yeast remedies, plus sanitation and management notes.
Prairie Provinces produce record crop in 1942
The Winnipeg Free Press review states Canada’s prairie provinces yielded a total 1 343 000 000 bushels in 1942, with 565 000 000 bushels of wheat and 778 000 000 bushels of coarse grains and flax. It notes this could supply 38 900 000 hogs at 200 pounds each, while 1943 asks for 8 000 000 hogs nationally. The Lethbridge Herald criticizes views that Western farmers grow only wheat.
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Prairie Provinces
Canada
Winnipeg Free Press Agricultural and Business Review
Lethbridge Herald
Buy War Savings Stamps to Help Overseas
An appeal to readers to save 25 cent pieces weekly and purchase War Savings stamps and certificates to support servicemen overseas.
Saskatchewan Poultry Raisers Asked to Export 500000 Egg Cases
Saskatchewan poultry raisers are urged to supply 500000 egg cases for export to meet the British Minister of Food 1943 quota. The move aims to fill the increased wartime demand for eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Yachts Have Long Traveled Between Britain and Holland
The text notes that yachts have been used in Great Britain and Holland since the 17th century, indicating a long history of maritime recreation and boat usage across both regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain and
Holland
Structure of British Army Units and Strengths
The London Spectator notes that a battalion has about 750 officers and men, a brigade about 3,000 with three battalions, and a division about 12,000 across three brigades plus divisional troops. It explains attachments for special purposes and that corps commonly has two or three divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Spectator
Country stores regain life as gas and tires tighten
The article notes country stores faded as motorists plentifully used fuel and tires, but with changes in the era the stores revive amid scarcity. Farmers curb car use while these shops attract customers again, signaling a renewed role while war savings certificates are promoted.
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A. J. Morgan
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A. M. Scott
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Edmonton
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