Co Operation Marked July Start for UN Refugee Office
In early July the International Refugee Organization marked its second year of operation. It has aided over 1,250,000 refugees in camps and resettlement, providing food clothing and health care and training for new trades. More than 65,000 displaced persons have come to Canada under IR O auspices, about thirteen percent of those resettled.
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United Nations
Sr.o
Organization of the United Nations
Ir.o
Canada
Refugee Rehousing Efforts Under UNRRA IR0A and Canada Support
At war’s end about eight million were homeless refugees or former slave camp inmates. UNRRA supplied essentials and assisted return home. Many went back, but over a million sought resettlement elsewhere, leading to IRROA efforts and ships to transport displaced persons. By 1950, 595,000 had been resettled, 700,000 remained in camps awaiting placement, with a charter fleet of forty vessels moving about 30,000 people monthly. Canada provided notable support as an international example.
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UNRRA
International Refugee Organization
LRO
Ir.o
Canada
Moone's Emerald Ointment Promised To Heal Skin Ailments
A Canadian antiseptic Home Remedy known as Moone's Emerald Ointment is advertised as a fast acting healer for eczema hair loss rheum itching and long standing skin conditions. It is described as pleasant to use and highly antiseptic with a money back guarantee.
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Canada
Moone
Hiarher
Selected: Recipes Never Fail Pie Crust
A pie crust guide and apricot filling method. The crust uses flour salt shortening butter water and an egg white. bake at high heat then lower to finish. An apricot pie includes flaky pastry cracked cracker crumbs and a sugared lemon butter topping baked at 400 F then 350 F.
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Fleischmann
To Make Marriage Easier In Ontario
Ontario limits the marriage process will ease starting Aug 2 by removing one form and exempting the officiant from asking a long questionnaire. Clergy need only certify the couple while the 29 Dominion Bureau of Statistics questions remain mandatory. An unrelated note states about 10 percent of the Yugoslav army are women.
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Toronto
Ontario
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Humorous Exchanges From A Hat Shop To Traffic Court
A collection of brief jokes shows a hat shop saleslady praising a hat, a tramp clashing with a housewife, a spinster’s engagement, doctors advising marriage, and a judge hearing a traffic case. The humor hinges on miscommunications, sharp retorts, and social quirks across everyday settings.
Sprinkler System Gains Ground in Alberta Farms
In Lethbridge Alberta farmers adopt a new sprinkler irrigation system in the irrigation district. The system uses aluminum piping and pressure to spray water over crops, covering up to five acres per set and allowing three to four sets daily. It promises less labor, even growth, and reduced land leveling compared with flooding and furrow methods.
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Lethbridge
Alta
Alberta
Health drive targets tuberculosis in northwest and Alberta
Ottawa health minister Hon. Paul Martin announced a strong TB crackdown in the northwest. He said x rays would be offered to several thousand Indians in Alberta the Yukon and Northwest Territories as well as a large portion of the white population.
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Ottawa
Paul Martin
Northwest
Alberta
Yukon
Northwest Territories
More Fruit Less Vegetables In Harvest
Ottawa reports 1949 crop prospects show fruit crops rising while vegetables fall. Corn acreage up 23 percent and apple output about 16.8 million bushels, with pear peaches plums prunes apricots cherries rising. loganberries and several vegetables under contract fall. Grapes up 12 percent. detailed processor contracts listed for asparagus beans corn peas tomatoes.
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Ottawa
Bureau of Statistics Today
British Columbia
B.C
Soldiers Make Christmas Toys for Britain
Canadian Army camps buzz with toy making for underprivileged British children. Soldiers craft gifts in spare time for shipment via the Red Cross and United Emergency Fund. Deadline is September 30 with prior year thanks as precedent.
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Ottawa
Britain
Army
Red Cross
United Emergency Fund
Cattle killed by flies in Melfort district
Twelve head of cattle in this district were killed this year by black flies blown in by high northwesterly winds. Prison warden says he has charged the prison for ten years and plans celebration with the prisoners. They propose an open house party.
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Melfort
Sask
Budding Politician Pupil Questions His Mother
A Financial Post vignette recalls Napier Moore noting his young son’s first political awareness. The boy asks his mother if she is a preservative, signaling early curiosity about political roles.
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Napier Moore
Financial Post
Packing List Tip for Travel in Case
A travel tip advises making a written list of needed items and placing it inside the suitcase cover. As items are laid out on a bed or dresser, travelers should check them off to ensure nothing is forgotten before leaving.
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