Canada’s Mineral Wealth Powers War Efforts
Canada relies on rich nickel deposits in Northern Ontario and other minerals to supply the United Nations and Allies. Dr. Charles Camsel notes Canada exports many metals but now uses a larger share domestically due to war demand. Aluminum for aircraft production has surged, while labor and supply shortages hinder full mineral resource development amid wartime needs.
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Canada
United Nations
Ontario
Charles Camsel
Mines and Natural Resources
Dominion
Great Britain
United States
Liver rich in vitamin A promotes health in Canada
Canadian officials urge weekly use of liver heart or kidney for protein iron and B vitamins with liver as the most valuable source. A small portion of beef liver provides vitamin A thiamin riboflavin and iron amounts meeting or surpassing daily needs. Also includes two liver recipes and a request to write to the Health League of Canada in Toronto for a free Vitamin Chart.
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Canada
Health League of Canaa
Avenue Road
Toronto
Ontario
Bright church decor aims to draw in youth at St John’s
In England, St John’s church adopted a vivid color scheme with orange carpets green pews and bright walls to attract younger congregants. The vicar believed eye catching interiors could increase youth attendance.
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St. John’s Church
England
Deers Skeleton Found Turned to Iron in Virginia Bog
Workmen digging iron ore in central Virginia a century ago uncovered a remarkably preserved deers skeleton that had turned to iron after long immersion in iron-bearing waters.
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Virginia
Air Training Plan Graduates From Commonwealth Schools
A list of graduates from the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan includes personnel from No. 4 Service Flying Training School Saskatoon and No. 5 Air Observer School Winnipeg. Names span multiple Canadian provinces and include pilots navigators bombers gunners and observers with ranks LAC and WAC, reflecting trainees from Saskatoon Regina Winnipeg Transcona Deloraine and other centers.
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No. 4 Service Flying Training School
Saskatoon, Sask
No. 5 Air Observer School
Winnipeg
Man
No. 7 Air Observer School
Pertage la Prairie
Air Navigators
Lac
J. BR. King
Deloraine, Man
W. A. Porth
Winnipee
J. McClure
Winnipes
J. Foster
Calgary
Alta v
Milo
Alta Lac
J. F. Wilson
J.a Riviere
Lichtheart
J. G. McLavehton
A. Vernas
Stronarfield
Sask Lac
W. Strauss
Mackay
Alta
T. A. Thomson
Rivers
Man. Lac
WL. Poran
Bamonton
Lac Vo
Keeline Norwood
WL McParlane
Swift Current
Sask
Bolander
Gearberry
H. L. Cochrane
Recket
Holbeen
F. F Ferry
Regista
J. EB. Smith
Carman
No. 1 Central Navigation School
M. J. Reid
Winniper
Central Navigation School
H. H. Campbell
Regina
S. Dusku
Slorva
Kindrat
Dauphin
Be kind to your wives as you marry says professor
A college professor delivering a graduation address advises men to be patient with their wives and not to worry if she is not ready for a ride. He adds to bring a good book and notes humorously that waiting will yield a surprising amount of information.
Ceylons Thank India for Help in Food Problem
Sir Baron Jayatilaka expresses gratitude for India's aid in solving Sri Lanka's food problem. He says it is hard to imagine the consequences if their big neighbor had not extended a helping hand.
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Ceylons
India
Baron Jayatilaka
Alaska Purchase Price Stated at Two Cents an Acre
The article notes Alaska was bought from Russia by the United States for about two cents per acre, outlining the bargain rate that reflected the 19th century sale.
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Alaska
Russia
U.S
Saskatchewan urged to raise pig production for 1943 bacon need
Canada aims to boost pigs to 8,000,000 in 1943 to meet Britain’s wartime bacon demand. Saskatchewan farmers are called to add sows, improve feed, and use cooperative breeding to reach the target, with Alberta leading Western gains and a push for better nutrition and husbandry to reduce losses and boost exports.
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Great Britain
Canada
Saskatchewan
J. W. G. McEwan
University of Saskatchewan
Britain
Denmark
Ottawa
Scott Watson
Oxford University
Saskatoon
Watson
Western Canada
Alberta
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural College
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Ogilvie Flour Mills
O. G. Backers
Wanella
F Clarke
Parkside
J. M. Grieve
Shont Lake
A. Kilgore
Wellwood
S. Eotam
Lidkes
White Tear
H. J. Mareatte
FWY. Martin
P. J. Metke
Paterman
Sack
A. W. Nelean
G. Richardé
Klara
Shepherd
FL Simmons
Fw. Topping
Prince Albert
R. C. Webber
Miami, Man
Air Observer School
Warmsack
Lofts
Fampanton
C Blewett
Karmsack
Pol Cameell
Fast Kildonan
Go McDoneall
Transcona
A. O'Brien Wientines
H. J. Proskurniak
Timberton
RA. Pocectk
SE Vital
G. Edson
St. Vital
Macdonald, Man
Stanes
Monetary Times
Pacific Ocean
British Columbia
Pacific
Associated Screen
A. S. Cusson
Wiliider
Wilder
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