Canada Faces Wartime Shortages and Potential Rationing
The editorial warns of growing shortages across life’s essentials as war expands beyond Europe. It argues rationing or government restrictions may be needed to conserve resources, noting Canada’s favorable position yet possible cuts in nonwar items. It urges public readiness to endure sacrifices for the common good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Canada
Ottawa
Europe
Japan
British Commonwealth of Nations
P.B.I
Etiquette tips for modern courting and home service
A Winnipeg newspaper feature promotes etiquette for dating and social occasions. It describes chivalrous seating, respectful conversation, and proper tipping, then markets a 32 page etiquette booklet and related topics. An aside notes a soldier’s rifle weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Gibraltar Seizes by British Fleet in 2445 OE
A British fleet captured Gibraltar in 2445 OE, marking a major strategic shift. The move consolidated control of the entrance to the Mediterranean, altering regional power dynamics and trade routes.
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Gibraltar
Royal Bank of Canada posts record assets and profits
The Royal Bank of Canada reports for the year ending November 29, 1941, asset totals rise to 1.075 billion with liquid assets of 651.9 million and public deposits at 202 million. Commercial loans reach 421.78 million while profits total 3.535 million after taxes and allocations. dividends 2.8 million and 400 thousand for depreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Bank of Canada
Bank of Canada
Canada
Pension Funds Society
Rover Bank of Canada
Hank
The Individual Citizen's Army and Its Modern Makeover
The column extols the Canadian Army's growth into a modern, businesslike force driven by volunteers. It likens manpower to eight times the CPR staff and compares fleet usage to civilian trucks, notes the shift from brass to study, and details a path from private to officer with emphasis on specialist roles and training. It references Pearkes and Price and discusses new titles and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Canadian Pacific Railway
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
G. R. Pearkes
V.c
Ds.c
M-C
C. B. Price
D.S.O
D.C.M
Shortest Admiral Sir Tom Phil lips Dies at 53
Rear Admiral Sir Tom S V Phil lips, named commander in chief of British naval forces in the Pacific, died aged 53 in the sinking of the Prince of Wales. He stood five feet four inches tall and was described as the shortest admiral in the navy with the remark all brains and no body.
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Tom S. V. Phillips
Pacific
London
Edinburgh War Weapons Week Raises Ten Million Pounds
Edinburgh residents during War Weapons Week raise ten million pounds in three days amid a half million population. Lord Provost vows to replace the Repulse in the second half of the week and says the Prince of Wales and Repulse will fight again. The passage notes the oldest known tool, the saw.
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Edinburgh
Prince of Wales
Per Annum Figures from Unclear Source
Financial figures in per annum terms show 700000.09 700000.00 and 700000.00 figures with fragmented formatting. The readable numbers suggest a recurring annual amount, but the context and entities are missing.
Flying doctor treats patient and tunes World War I piano
A radio tip led Australia’s flying physician to a lonely cabin. He treated the patient and then spent two hours tuning a piano untouched since World War I began. The piece also notes penguins swim underwater when hurried and on the surface when leisurely.
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Australia
Curried Veal with Almond Rice Platter
Cook onion garlic and celery in fat until lightly browned. Stir in curry powder salt pepper and flour then add milk slowly and simmer until smooth. Add veal pimiento and simmer about 10 minutes. Mix cereal with butter and heat through. Pile veal in center of platter and surround with curry rice mix. Yield six servings.
Young airman vows to recover prisoners in Crete
The article notes Peter Fraser stating how many New Zealanders were taken prisoner in Crete. A trainee under the Commonwealth Air Training Plan replies, We'll get them back, reflecting wartime resolve. The quote captures morale and commitment amid ongoing prisoner concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Peter Fraser
Crete
Cork Sources Centered in Spain and Portugal
The article identifies Spain and Portugal as the chief sources of cork, noting their dominance in cork production and supply. It discusses regional roles and potential implications for trade and industry.
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Cork
Spain
Portugal
Not Safe Now French Hotel Shoes Outside Rooms
In prewar France guests left shoes outside rooms for cleaning but notices now warn against the practice. Scarcity has grown, and guests risking leaving shoes out overnight may find them missing with no hotel responsibility.
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Home Service
Alan Maurice Irwin
Daisy” Bell
Gror” Anderson
A. G. L. MceNaughton
William
Percusa
Ero
MD Itrilima
Mormon Tabernacle
Brigham Young
Salt Lake City
VYORI
ABC
THE
Capital
United Kingdom
Com
Crold
Dominion
Provincial
Minister of Finance
M. W. Wilson
S. G. Dobson
Auditors’ Report
Jas.g. Ross
Ross & Sons
W. Garth Thomson, C.A
Peat, Marwick, Mitchell , Co
Montreal
Rence
Pension Fund Society
Lydia E. Pinkham
Adlerika
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