Colonial Secretary Heralds British Imperial Genius at Zenith
Colonial Secretary Malcolm MacDonald praised the empire in a speech, saying British genius remains at the tenth of its powers. He lauded colonial self government in Dominions like Canada Australia and New Zealand and stressed trusteeship and two guiding principles for colonial policy. The speech noted colonies protectorates and mandated territories advancing toward full nationhood within a transformed empire.
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Britain
Downing Street
Malcolm MacDonald
MacDonald
Commonwealth of Free Nations
Queen Elizabeth Gifts Aid to Toronto Scottish Troops
Lieutenant Colonel C Thompson describes a parcel from Queen Elizabeth to the Toronto Scottish. The box contained scarves socks balaclavas mittens and gloves for the needy soldiers who planned to keep the items as keepsakes while awaiting the queen's future visit to inspect the regiment.
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C. Thompson
Toronto Scottish
Aldershot
Col. Thompson
Queen Elizabeth
Gomi
Cats Eat Cheaper Meat as Ration Bites Rise
London meat trades shift as butcher’s rations tighten. Horse flesh gains favor with pennyworths and quarter-pounds popular among households. Prices jump from £28 to £38 a ton as demand remains high. A local oatsmeat seller reports selling 112 pounds daily at 1d a pound.
Schwab Praises Black Beauty in Library Interview
In a magazine interview the late Charles M. Schwab sits amid rare volumes at his home library and selects Black Beauty as one of the finest books ever written, speaking with sincere approval.
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Charles M. Schwab
Rose
Canada Gold Output Rises in 1939 First Ten Months
Gold production in Canada for the first ten months of 1939 reached 4 235 880 ounces, up from 3 877 239 ounces in the same period of 1938 and 3 380 735 ounces in 1937.
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Canada
Amber oil made from inferior amber scraps
The amber oil described is produced from low quality amber grades and leftover scrap pieces, resulting in a product derived from substandard raw materials.
Kindness as a natural expression in daily life
The piece notes that kindness is common and spontaneous across people in many acts. It cites a Canadian soldier in England awaiting mail, altruistic strangers in Canada and the US, and everyday helpers like a Boston taxi driver and bus passengers. It emphasizes mercy falling naturally, unforced, as in Christian Science Monitor reflection.
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England
States
Canada
Montreal
Boston
Christian Science Monitor
Veteran Hardy Returns to Vimy Ridge recollection tale
Vancouver Province recounts Sergeant Hardy of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry revisiting Vimy Ridge. A Canada-raised youngster who fought in the Great War, he later settled in Yorkshire then rejoined the regular army and led officers to the Canadian Memorial atop the ridge, explaining the battle dynamics.
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Yorkshire
Hardy
King’s Own
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Canada
Vimy Ridge
Vimy
Vancouver Province
Canadians Like Celery and Ice Cream Rise in Canada
Celery consumption in Canada is rising with Ontario leading production and smaller areas in Quebec and British Columbia. Imports from California and Florida grew from 6000 tons in 1934 to 11000 tons in 1938. Ice cream production in 1938 reached 8,104,979 gallons valued at 9,848,265.2349.
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Canada
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
California
Florida
Health Of Canada's People Health Leader Dr. J. A. Amyot
The Regina Leader-Post remembers Dr. J A Amyot a longtime public servant who directed Canada's health policy from 1919 to 1933 He advanced preventive medicine sanitation water filtration chlorination and pasteurization of milk actions linked to lower typhoid deaths He is praised for modernizing health work and keeping Canada ahead in health matters.
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Canada
J. A. Amyot
France
Amyot
Dominion
Regina
Pork for Christmas Dinner Divides A R P Workers
The New Statesman and Nation reports a surprising vote among about 40 A R P workers led by a medical officer. Most chose pork over turkey for their Christmas dinner, with only two voting otherwise.
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The
New Statesman and Nation
A.R.P
Coffee plants reach bearing state by early years
Coffee plants do not yield much until about five years old, but they reach bearing state in their second or third year. This summary notes the growth timeline and age at which coffee plants begin producing.
Registered seed grows scarce in wartime Canada
The Agricultural Supplies Board warns that registered seed supply is shrinking as demand rises through sales in the grain trade. It stresses seed purity, high germination, and freedom from weeds, noting sealed government inspected containers. Producing the best seed is crucial for wartime food security and farmer returns.
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Canada
Agricultural Supplies Board
Queen Marie of Yugoslavia Embraces English Traditions
The Daily Sketch notes Queen Marie of Yugoslavia, daughter of the late Dowager Queen Marie of Roumania and great granddaughter of Queen Victoria, favors English manners and schooling. Her Belgrade palace rooms are English styled and she has English nurses and tutors for her children. Her son King Peter, then 16, studied in England when his father died in 1934.
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Queen Marie of
Yugoslavia
Roumania
Victoria
Daily Sketch
Royal Palace
Belgrade
Peter
England
Woman's Reputation Wobbles as She Loses a Few Years
A woman’s age appears to be a point of local chatter after she drops several years from her count. Neighbors weigh in on appearances and social expectations as time effects linger in small-town talk.
Applique Kittens Quilt Patch Pattern Offer
A quilt or pillow kit features a white kitten with bows and scrap fabric pieces. Pattern 6631 includes block chart, color schemes, yardage, and instructions. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg for the pattern.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
Bulwark Of The Empire British Navy Faces War Fronts
Toronto Telegram editorial lauds the British Navy for confronting war dangers directly, argues neutrality is not sacred and praises the naval rescue of British prisoners, while urging Canada to ensure veteran rehabilitation and civilian readiness alongside military strength.
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Josing Fjord
Uruguay
Baltic
Poland
Germany
Finland
Britain
Toronto
Road Menace London Enforces 20 MPH Blackout Speed
In London a white army and traffic police patrol after dark to enforce a 20 mile per hour speed limit designed to cut highway deaths. Cars signal a stop with a red torch and fines can reach 100 pounds. The blackout safety drive uses Look Out in the Blackout as a slogan amid 1939 fatalities of 8,270.
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London
Queen Mary Visits Factory to Observe War Ration Efforts
Queen Mary toured Somerdale factory F. S. Fry & Sons to see how waste silver paper sorting supports chocolate and cocoa demands for the fighting forces. She lauded four long serving staff members May Meredith Nellie Foster Ada Rains and Charlotte Pearce for their splendid service. London's drivers’ licenses exceed one million names with Smiths Mineral wool produced since 1840 for insulation.
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Queen Mary
Somerdale
F. S. Fry & Sons, Ltd
May Meredith
Nellie
Britain trims timber use to save war effort
The Edmonton Journal notes Britain's timber control aims to cut waste for the war, citing square-handled brooms and tent poles as examples. It estimates 40 million board feet needed for military trucks plus 1 million chairs and 400 thousand tables, with slatted tops and redesigned ammo boxes saving lumber and boosting shipping by over 350,000 tons.
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Britain
France
Edmonton Journal
Beaver Club Opens For Canadian Soldiers In London
The King and Queen visited the Beaver Club for an hour and spoke with Canadian soldiers stationed at Aldershot, watching them play games. The club near Trafalgar Square serves non commissioned officers and men of the Canadian Active Service Force and is run by Captain H. T. Swetman under a committee led by Hon. Vincent Massey.
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King
Beaver Club
London
Aldershot
Trafalgar Square
H. T. Swetman
Vincent Massey
Made Nice Change for Dinner Ham Variety
A homemaker explains keeping dinner varied for her husband by buying boiled ham from a different shop each day. The light anecdote shows a simple spin on weekly meals and shopping routines.
Napoleons Waterloo Breakfast Vessel Found at Goodwood
The breakfast service used by Napoleon on the morning of the Battle of Waterloo is housed at Goodwood House in Sussex England, the residence of the Duke of Richmond.
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Napoleon
Waterloo
Goodwood House
Sussex
England
Duke of Richmond
Los Angeles Altitude Range From Sea Level to 2785 Feet
The report notes Los Angeles spans from sea level up to 2785 feet in elevation. It identifies the city’s varied topography and potential impacts on climate and development.
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Los Angeles
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