War may boost Hudson Bay route through Churchill finds
The article notes war pressures could establish the Hudson Bay route as the safest fastest and most practical link between Western Canada and Europe. It cites Colonel F J James and Dr Alexander Baikov in Churchill as supporting figures while urging the On to the Bay Association to stay active and push for postwar control and development of the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Bay
Europe
Prairies
Canada
Churchill
F. J. James
Alexander D. Baikov
University of Manitoba
Bajkov
Hudson Strait
Fox Channel
C. M. Simpson
Winnipeg
Admiralty
Col
James
Voronoff sails to direct grafting work in France
Dr Serge Voronoff, famed for his monkey gland rejuvenation, leaves New York aboard Conte di Savoia to oversee bone and skin grafting for wounded French soldiers. He previously worked on shell shock rehabilitation in World War I using monkey bone grafts. Athenia sinking carried Alberta Grade XII textbooks. Babbitt metal named for inventor Isaac Babbit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serge Voronoff
New York
Conte di Savoia
France
Annual Julia Ellsworth Ford Foundation Children’s Book Contest
The Julia Ellsworth Ford Foundation announces its seventh annual contest with a $2,000 prize for the best juvenile manuscript. Entries close in May 1940 and brochures with entry blanks are available from executive director Helen Hoke at 8 West 40th Street, New York. The winning book will be published by Julian Messner, Inc after judges’ selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ellsworth Ford Foundation
Helen Hoke
West 40Th Street
New York
Ford Foundation
Julian Messner, Inc
Russian Division Surrounded by Finns Echoes Light Brigade Tale
An ice bound encounter in Finland recalls Tennyson as a Russian division is trapped and wiped out by Finnish machine guns and artillery. The narrative contrasts the Crimean Charge with modern Russo-Finnish warfare, noting blunders and defensive tactics with tanks forming a circle and guns firing from four sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Brigade
Finland
Tennyson
Russia
Hell
Army Journals Sprout Across Canada For Canadian Forces
Dozens of new unit papers appear in the Canadian Active Service Forces from coast to coast. Publications range from mimeographed sheets to small newspapers, offering unit news, wit, cartoons, and notices, with many free or low cost and some advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Valley
Canada
Rifleman
British Columbia Regiment
Duke of Connaught’s Own Rifles
Vancouver
77Th Field Battery
Royal Canadian Artillery
Moose Jaw
Perth Regiment
Stratford
Ont
Royal Canadian Army Service Corps
Toronto
Lethbridge
Alta
Hamilton
Canadian Scottish Regiment
Otter Point
B.C
France
16Th Battalion
C.E.F
How Poem Originated The Maple Leaf Forever origin
The Maple Leaf Forever grew from a chance autumn leaf sighting in Toronto 1867. Alexander Muir, urged by George Leslie, wrote the verses and later set them to music for Mrs. Muir and the children to sing.
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The
Toronto Telegram
Alexander Muir
George Leslie
Leslie
Toronto
Mr. Leslie
Leslieville
How Strong Are They and the Fate of Strong Men
The piece questions historical dictators Julius Caesar Napoleon and modern rulers like Hitler Mussolini Stalin and others. It argues strong leaders depend on popular support and military success, and often end in humiliation or tragedy once power wanes. Memory struggles to recall any dictator who avoided downfall.
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Julius
Caesar
Napoleon
Nicholas - Francis Joseph
Don Pedro of
Braz
Hitler
Mussolini
Stalin
Buffalo Courier-Express
Empire Undivided As War Strengthens Commonwealth Bonds
The piece argues German errors in 1914 and Hitler era plans misread Britain’s unity. It notes the Commonwealth remains intact despite tension and highlights a provocative London grocery symbol of sugar loaves and aviation’s impact on wolverine fur use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
Hitler
British Commonwealth of Nations
London
Selected Recipes for Bee Hive Syrup Squares
A short kitchen note describes mixing 1 cup Bee Hive Golden Corn Syrup 1 lb brown sugar and 1 scant cup hot water. Boil without stirring until a very hard ball forms in cold water. Pour onto buttered tins, mark into small squares while warm. labeled as suitable for small children.
Citrus Fruit Salad With Bee Hive Syrup Coating
A simple salad method uses oranges sliced crosswise to form rings, arranged on crisp lettuce. Dip the slices in Bee Hive White Corn Syrup, coat in coconut, place overlapping on plates, and fill the center with berries or fresh fruit, lightly sprinkled.
Butter Ration Rule Lets Restaurants Serve One Sixth Ounce
The food ministry announced a plan allowing restaurants to serve a pat of butter equal to one sixth of an ounce with meals starting in January. Breakfast to supper options are covered. any other meals require patrons to supply their own butter or forgo it.
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Food Ministry
Early 19th Century Instalment Buying Began in New York
The Russell Sage Foundation funded a practice that started in 1807 when a New York furniture house began selling on time payments. Competitors soon adopted the method to stay competitive in retailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage Foundation
New York
Deep Level Tube To Become Air Raid Shelter In London
The world’s first deep level tube rail line in South London will be revived as an air raid shelter after 48 years. Three months of work will enable 8,000 people to be sheltered with air conditioning, first aid posts, seating, and an estimated cost of $200,000, equating to $25 per person versus $50 for standard concrete shelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
London
Pasteurized Milk Digestibility Compared With Raw Milk
A study notes milk pasteurized for safety is digested more easily and tends to stay sweeter longer than raw milk. Researchers highlight biochemical changes during pasteurization that reduce spoilage and preserve flavor profile.
Northwest refinery to cut aviation fuel costs north of Edmonton
Imperial Oil subsidiary Northwest Company completes a refinery at Norman Wells 42 miles below Fort Norman in the Northwest Territories. An order in council waives a 10 percent royalty while the plant sells aviation gasoline at 37 cents per gallon plus tax and fuel oil at 13 cents a gallon, promising lower regional freight costs from 1.50 dollars per gallon. The project aims to meet local demand and may drill another well if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Norman
Edmonton
North West Territories
British Columbia
Northwest Company, Limited
Imperial Oil Company
Norman Wells
Mackenzie River
Sir Alexander Mackenzie
Imperial Oil
Norman
Real Trooper Coburn Entertains Soldiers in Sixth War at 87
Charles Coburn known as The Man That Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo performs a twice nightly show for troops on Salisbury Plain. His war appearances span the Zulu war, Egyptian campaign, Boer Wars, and the Great War. A Newark ad seeking a room in a home to raid the ice box drew 264 replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Coburn
Monte Carlo
Lord Kitchener
Salisbury Plain
Newark
N.J
Our Side Is Best Even With Many Questions
A columnist argues that despite multiple viewpoints, the writer’s side remains superior. The piece defends the stance with concise logic and emphasis on core values, urging readers to prioritize conviction over compromise.
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Lon
Athenia
Alberta
Babbitt
Isaac Babbit
Ecoeaa
Enaian
Enbion Cohen
Turkey
Japan
Army Journals
Ottawa
Ottawa Field Naturalists Club
North America
Ottawa Club
Maple Leaf
Famous
Commonwealth of Nations
Hardy Candy
Northern Oil Refinery
Cooking
Para-Sani
Appleford Paper Products Limited
Appleford Paper Products Ltd
Winnipeg - Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
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