Rowell Sirois Report Aims to Bolster War Effort at Home
The article argues federal legislation to implement the Rowell-Sirois recommendations will redefine federal provincial and municipal roles, reduce duplication, and reallocate revenues. It stresses economizing internal services to fund the war, warns against higher taxes and extra local charges, and anticipates greater unity and efficiency in governance to support victory over the Axis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Sircis-Rowell
Confederation
Rowell-Sirois Commission
Commission
The
Montreal Herald
Sirois
He Meant Well From a Liverpool church magazine
The minister invites notices of illness or mis fortunes among congregants or relatives connected with the Forces, saying he would be pleased to hear of such events.
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Liverpool
Danish Nettles Harvested For Flax-like Use Across Regions
Nettles were gathered in multiple Danish regions to be thrashed and processed for the same purpose as flax. The notes indicate widespread collection activity aimed at producing a fiber suitable for textile use.
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Denmark
Pepper tomato: Richard Deiner’s veggie cross blends tomato and pepper
Richard Deiner developed a hybrid called pepper tomato, a cross between a tomato and a sweet bell pepper, offering a new vegetable variety for gardeners and cooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Deiner
Ramsay Company Patent Offer At 273 Bank Ottawa
Inventions and full information offered by The Ramsay Company registered patent attorneys at 273 Bank Street Ottawa Canada. The notice invites inventors to seek free details and guidance on patent protection from a professional firm.
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Ramsay Company
Bank Street
Ottawa
Canada
Eden orders 500 tons of aluminum for aircraft plants
Anthony Eden while at the War Office orders 500 tons of aluminum pots and pans from army kitchens now serving the Ministry of Aircraft Production to build 500 airplanes. For months housewives have contributed metal used in airplane fabrication. Aeroplanes at 15,000 feet face about half the air resistance of sea level.
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War Office
Anthony Eden
Ministry of Aircraft Production
Sweden Mobilizes Soldiers to Save Sugar Beet Harvest
Swedish sugar beet crop faced labor shortage and risked loss until volunteers from several training camps joined the effort. The improvised force helped during harvest to ensure timely collection and delivery for processing.
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Sweden
Necessary Part Of Diet Do You Eat Enough Vegetables
A Health Magazine article by Canada Health League nutritionists urges including vegetables daily for minerals and vitamins. It notes varieties differ: vitamin A from cabbage spinach and carrots. vitamin C from tomatoes cabbage turnips potatoes and juices. iron from cabbage greens and dried beans. At least two vegetables daily.
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Health
The
Health League of Canada
Man Knits Way to Fame as Ontario Expert
Nehemiah Ogden of Unionville Ontario, a 72 year old farmer and longtime knitter, claims knitting is not a woman’s monopoly. He learned at eight, hid to practice, and now passes his output to the Red Cross. He says machines could save time.
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Nehemiah Ogden
Unionville
Ont
Mr. Ogden
Red Cross
Elsie the celebrated cow returns to Elm Hill Farm
The famous Elsie the cow comes back to Brookfield Massachusetts to rest after eight years of stardom from the World’s Fair to Hollywood. Critics debate her fame while the animal reclaims a simple farm life with Beulah the calf. A New York Times quote frames her as America’s No. 1 Contented Cow. A separate note mentions a Youngstown Australia pig farmer contracting chocolate waste for feed.
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Elsie
Elm Hill Farm
Beulah
Brookfield
Mass
Hollywood
America
New York Times
Ukrainians take lead in voluntary enlistment in Canada
The report states Ukrainians show the highest percentage of voluntary enlistment relative to their population in Canada, illustrating a strong mobilization among that community.
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Canada
Woman Discovers Fatally Injured Father After Accident
A 76-year-old man died following a motor accident during a Manchester blackout. A woman providing first aid to the injured man later realized he was her father.
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Manchester
Look Out For Your Liver Health Promo
An old advertisement extols liver health and digestion urging readers to try Fruit-a-tives for relief from constipation and fatigue. It promises quick relief and a transformed, happier person after use.
Ottawa Egg Sale to United Kingdom Amid Production Rise
The agriculture department reports a sale within the past two weeks of 20 000 cases of eggs at 30 dozen per case to the United Kingdom. Mild weather boosted Canadian egg production and the shipment to Great Britain aims to absorb the surplus.
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Agricultural Department
Ottawa
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Time, poison, and dye in indigenous tools and trade
The piece notes that South American Indians tipped arrows with poison from a frog species. It also mentions tribes using the same frog to dye parrots’ feathers to boost salability. It observes that before 1883 four Standard Time zones, the U.S. had over 50 time variations.
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United States
Firecracker Trade Surges as China Ships to U.S. in 1938
China sent roughly $500,000 worth of firecrackers to the United States in 1938, reflecting growing cross Pacific trade. The memo notes import value and the international movement of pyrotechnic goods amid era commerce.
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China
United States
Royal Household Flour Contest Offers 133 Prizes
Readers can enter Ogilvie Flour Mills Royal Household Flour contest with a label. Prizes total 625.00 every two weeks including one 100 dollar prize, one 50 dollar prize, one 25 dollar prize, ten 10 dollar prizes, twenty 5 dollar prizes, and one hundred 2.50 dollar prizes. No entry cost. Enter by sending a label.
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Ogilvie Flour Mills
Royal Household
Royal “Household
Contest de Flour Mills Co
P.O
Montreal
David D. Giesbrecht
Plum Coulee
Manitoba
G. Doyle
Davidson
Saskatchewan
Edward B. Foster
Fredericton
New Brunswick
Free Hockey Book Offered by Imperial Tobacco Co. Canada
A promotional notice invites readers to request the Sweet Caporal Major League Hockey Guide from Imperial Tobacco Sales Co. of Canada Ltd Montreal. The over 150 page book, with personal records and photos of Major League players, is sent free upon request and citing the paper.
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Imperial Tobacco Sales Co. of Canada, Ltd
Montreal
Que
Japanese use of fish and whale oils for airplane lubricants
The report notes that airplane lubricants are produced from herring sar dine and whale oils by Japan. It also explains bees are kept in an apiary derived from apis meaning bee.
Red Star Praises Chinese Army Power in War Review
A Red Star article in the Russian army publication argues that China shows increased battle capacity with 22 million regulars and 1 million irregulars under arms, versus about 1 million Japanese in China. It notes Japanese technical superiority but vast Chinese resources and space, warning a prolonged war exhausts Japan.
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Red Star
China
Lions in the Park Teasing Sparks Ferocious Question
A writer questions the urge to tease a lion in parks and suggests Premier Mussolini might explain the impulse. The remark frames public concern about animal welfare and human behavior toward wildlife.
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Mussolini
First Railroads Used Wood Rails with Thin Metal Strip
The earliest rail systems relied on wooden rails with a narrow metal strip affixed to the top for running a train. This simple innovation enabled initial locomotive operation and gradual development of stronger rail technologies.
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Ontario
Youngstown
Australia
Ryme
Lien
VICKS
Japan
Bae Late
SS Limited
Onive Flour Mills Sama Ee Ee
Ogilvie Flour Mills Co., Limited
Royal Household” Flour
Ogilvie Oats
Ogilvie Blendies
Montreal - Fort William
Winnipeg - Medicine Hat
Edmonton
Moncton
Quebec
Toronto
Regina
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
Calgary
Vancouver
Victoria
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