Plans For Peace And Postwar Canada
In postwar planning and unity, Canada authorities push ahead with a Veterans' Land Settlement Scheme to address unemployment and build a cooperative world. The King calls for responsible peace and international trust as Allied victory nears, with Canada preparing for postwar challenges under Hon. T. A. Crerar's leadership.
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Canada
T. A. Crerar
Canada launches Nutrition Campaign to boost wartime health
The Nutrition Campaign led by Nutrition Services of the Department of Pensions and National Health in Ottawa aims to improve national health amid wartime shortages. Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced the effort, backed by government departments tied to the war, with rules for daily food intake and guidance on milk fruit vegetables cereals meat eggs and oils to maintain health and value. Citizens are invited to request a free Vitamin Chart from the Health League of Canada in Toronto.
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Canada
Nutrition Services
Department of Pensions and National Health
Ottawa
W. L. Mackenzie King
Dominion
The
Health League of Canada
111 Avenue Road
Toronto
Ontario
Cracked flax seed blamed for poor crop in Canada
The Dominion Plant Pathology Laboratory at Winnipeg concludes cracked flax seed, caused by threshing in very dry weather, contributes to unsatisfactory crops. Seed with many cracks shows low germination, though treatment with organic mercury dust can largely or completely overcome the defect.
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Canada
Dominion Plant Pathology Laboratory
Winnipeg
Royal Air Force Ferry Command honors three Canadians
The Ferry Command announced the King has honored three Canadians with Civil Commendations for their work. Recipients are Capt. W. C. Siple in charge of civil flying personnel Capt. A. J. Lilly chief test pilot and R. H. T. Hodgson radio operator on trans Atlantic flights.
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Canada
Royal Air Force Ferry Command
Ferry Command
W. C. Siple
A. J. Lilly
R. H. T. Hodgson
London scientists rank reindeer top among milking animals
London scientists state among 11 milking animals reindeer yield the richest milk. The report notes South America’s population at 77 000 000.
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London
South America
Saskatchewan urged to boost hogs and pig breeding for war effort
Hon. R J. M. Parker urges Saskatchewan farmers to increase hog production in 1943 to meet beef and pork needs for Canada’s war economy. He notes grain abundance supports more pig farming, calls for breeders to supply sows and boars, and asks farmers to contact the Live Stock Commissioner in Regina for sales and breeding plans.
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R J. M. Parker
Saskatchewan
Great Britain
Parker
Ottawa
Canada
Prairie
Manitoba
Alberta
Ontario
Agricultural Supplies Board
Dominion
Iowa
Prairie Provinces
Regina
National Selective Service
R. H. Milliken
K.C
Dominion Minister of Agriculture
Milliken
National War Services Board
Fruit-a-tives Liver Health Claim Ad
An old advertisement extols liver health stressing bile production and waste elimination. It argues liver imbalance causes constipation, stomach and kidney issues, and general fatigue. It promotes Fruit-a-tives as a fast relief, claiming thousands have benefited and urging readers to try the Canada marketed tablets for 25 cents and a stamp.
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Canada
Gifts for Princesses From Washington Friend
Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose each received two jars of maple sugar from a Washington friend. The package came from Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt.
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Elizabeth
Princess Margaret Rose
Washington
Eleanor Roosevelt
New York City Directory Debuts in 1786 with Forty-Six Names
The first New York city directory appeared in 1786 listing 46 names. This early directory marks the beginnings of urban record keeping and local navigation for residents and merchants.
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New York City
Ramsay Company Patent Offer Promises Free Invention Info
Ottawa firm Ramsay Company, patent attorneys, invites inventors to obtain a complete list of inventions and full information at no cost. The notice specifies free materials and contact details at 273 Bank Street, Ottawa.
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Ramsay Company
Bank Street
Ottawa
Canada
Women's Army Corps grows from 800 to 8000 in a year
The Canadian Women’s Army Corps has expanded from about 800 to roughly 8,000, becoming an integral part of the Canadian Active Army. Women from all provinces and walks of life are serving in Canada, Britain, and the United States as they push to meet ongoing demand for manpower.
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Canada
Great Britain
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Prairie
Ontario
Quebec
His Majesty's
Canadian Forces
Women's Army Corps of Canada growth and milestones outlined
A year of reforms and milestones for the CWAC including a general service badge for honorable discharge, a Memorial Cross for mothers, the first training centre at MacDonald College, and the CWAC’s integration into the Canadian Active Army on March 23. Major General Jean Knox’s Canadian visit inspired expansion across coast to coast.
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CW. A.C
MacDonald College
Ste. Anne de Bellevue
P.Q
C.W.A.C
New York
United States
Canada
Western Division
Vermilion
Alberta
Edmonton
Alice Sorby
England
London
A.T.S
Jean Knox
Auxiliary Territorial Services of
Great Britain
Women’s Army
Snow on Central Africa Peaks in Winter
In winter, mountain summits in central Africa are often capped with snow. The high elevations attract seasonal snowfall despite warmer regional climates.
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Central Africa
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