Best Of All Joseph Drison Praises U S Army Uniforms In Germany
In a letter from Germany to the New York Herald Tribune Joseph Drison of the 3rd Army says no army has faced a winter like the one just ended with such low non battle casualties. He admits U S uniforms are nearly as good as Britain and Germany, cites tanning processes and boot leather, notes U S clothes are less handsome but tougher and warmer than British gear, and praises the overall quality except for the British wool.
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Joseph Drison
Germany
New York Herald Tribune
U.S
Future of the British Empire After the War
The article notes expectations of broad social and political changes after the war. It discusses possible shifts in the Empire’s structure, tensions with universal freedom goals, and remarks by Churchill and British officials on policy directions in peace.
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Churchill
Col Oliver Stanley Refutes Charges on Colonial Profits
Col Stanley, British Colonial Secretary, addresses misconceptions about colonial profits. He notes that while some private capitalists earned sizable gains, they faced large risks and losses, and that investing in government securities would have yielded similar returns over fifty years. He also credits private enterprise with economic and social progress where wealth and capital were scarce.
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Col
Oliver Stanley
Col Stanley
Ideals and Colonial Policy in Britain Declared Unchanged
The article states that development is the cornerstone of Britain's colonial policy with private investment aiding public utilities and social services. It notes a 1940 bill for 480 million dollars in the colonies over ten years and cites Col Stanley on limited get rich quick schemes. It highlights a goal of preparing colonies for self government and upholds British justice and free institutions across the Empire.
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Britain
Col. Stanley
Hem-Roid Hemroid Relief Instructions for Piles
Instructions promote Hem-Roid tablets to relieve itching and soreness from piles. The ad claims quick relief, internal use, and healing of tender areas with a small cost. It promises guaranteed satisfaction and money back if not pleased.
Real Ocean Hopper to Europe from La Guardia
The New York Times notes that A T C planes arrive from or depart for Europe at about one hourly rate at La Guardia Field. A military man commutes between New York and London via Scotland, usually leaving Monday and returning by weekend. Fog in the British Isles may slow travel from Scotland to London.
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New York Times
LaGuardia Field
A.T.C
Europe
London
Scotland
British Isles
New York
Ambulance term origins traced to movable hospital
The article explains the origin of the word ambulance, noting it began as a movable hospital during the Crimean war and later referred to vehicles for transporting the sick. It highlights the shift in meaning from medical units to motorized transport.
Guard at No 10 Downing Street Weathered Guardian of Churchill
Policeman Sam known as London’s Saint Peter guards the gates at No 10 Downing Street. He cites restricted access for Canadian and American servicemen and laments the dull, heatless eight hours. Sam notes fewer wartime crowds and the unchanged, austere facade of Britain’s prime ministerial residence.
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Frank Lowe
Sam
London
St. Peter
No. 10
Downing Street
Churchill
Canada
United States
Britain
Blessing Texas Named After Early Settler Remark
The town of Blessing in Texas earned its name from an early settler who said that “That this was a bless ing” as officials announced a railroad would pass through the area. The remark captured the hopeful outlook as the community anticipated growth and access brought by rail.
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Blessing
Texas
Ten-dalar piece once coined by Swedish government
A historical coin weighed 45 pounds and earned the nickname ten-dalar, a term attributed to its origin in Swedish government naming.
Jokes and quips from a wartime humor page
A collection of brief humorous exchanges and lines. Jokes cover topics from soprano wives and recitals to mistaken notices about electricity charges and a sailor’s discreet reward. A light, period newspaper humor item with multiple vignettes.
Price Control And Rationing Information
Wartime guidance explains price limits on new ownership and urges reporting of overcharging. It notes tennis balls from reclaimed rubber will be available. new balls about 80 percent efficiency. Maple syrup coupons valid until May 31. post date value 24 ounces per coupon. Canning sugar coupons: eight valid May 17, half pound each. Send questions or request for pamphlet to paper’s nearest provincial office.
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Prices and Trade Board
Consumers’ News
Manitoba CWAC Sergeant Muriel Shaw Promoted in Ottawa
Cpl Muriel Shaw Swan River Manitoba has been promoted to sergeant in the CWAC and serves as a clerk at Ottawa Area Command. The graduation ceremony at No 3 CWAC B T C Kitchener included Western nominees from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Sgt Sadie Murdoch Saskatoon qualified for a silver service chevron after four years with the ATS.
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Muriel Shaw
Swan River
Man
C.W.A.C
Shaw
W. K. Shaw
Ottawa Area
Canada
CWAC
T.C
Kitchener
Ont
Manitoba
Ptes
M. A. Charney
Menisino
S. D. Cockerham
Brandon
M. I. Magill
Portage la Prairie
M. V. Mills
Winnipeg
W. R. Russell
F. M. Tabak
Pine River
W. P. Thompson
Portage
Sadie M. Murdoch
Saskatoon
Sgt
Murdoch
British Auxiliary Territorial Service
England
A.T.S
London
W. Payne
Victoria
B.C
J. Murdoch
Italy
Rhubarb Pie Recipe From A Home Kitchen
A classic rhubarb pie with bran pastry shell uses 4 cups diced rhubarb and 1 cup sugar mixed with a lightly beaten egg. Bake at 425 F for 10 minutes then 375 F for 40 minutes. Bran pastry crown is made from bran flour salt shortening and water. Yield one 8 inch pie.
Gems Of Thought Quotes On Learning And Truth
A collection of aphorisms from Montaigne Blair Parker Austin O Malley Mary Baker Eddy and Antisthenes on learning literature and the pursuit of truth. The passages urge purity of style, universal insight, and the moral aim of education.
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Blair
Theodore Parker
Shakespeare
Austin O'Malley
Mary Baker Eddy
Pens and pencils consume 2800 tons of steel in 1941
The report notes that fountain pens and automatic pencils used 2 800 tons of steel during 1941, sufficient to produce about 430 000 shells for 75 mm field guns, highlighting material demand during wartime.
Early 17th Century Booby Traps Appeared in Warfare
Report notes that booby traps were used as early as 1630 to deceive enemy troops. Eggs fruits and other foods were placed in baskets and peddlers carts left as lone goods to appear abandoned and exploded when touched by soldiers.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Offer Kidney Relief
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as help for disordered kidneys and inflamed bladder. It claims relief from back pain restless nights leg cramps and rheumatic pains and urges readers to ask their druggist for a 40c box.
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Haarlem
Australia Receives Most War News Words From London
About 70 million words of press dispatches from London since D-Day reached war readers. Australia got 10,235,980 words, while the United States received 8,626,480 and Canada 3,565,680.
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London
United States
Australia
Canada
The Moon Shines Bright From Sunlight
The moon appears luminous not by its own light but by sunlight reflecting off its surface. This reflects how the moon shines during its phases as seen from Earth.
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Mane
Trafalgar Square
Mr. Smith
Mr. Jones
Frank
Mose
Sarge
Boxer
Minard
Reji
A Pei
Buttercup
Penelope Cwac
20Th Century Fox
Montaigne
Antisthenes
Brandon Kiwanis Club
THE
Kiwanis Club
Brandon, Man
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