World security through a united democratic Commonwealth
The text argues for a postwar Commonwealth of Nations to secure freedom and peace. It emphasizes democratic unity, rejection of neutrality, and the English speaking democracies taking a leading role in forming a world opinion force to deter aggression. The Atlantic Charter is cited as a first step subscribed by twenty six United Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Nations
Roosevelt
Churchill
United Nations
One Standard Cord Defined by War Board
The War time Prices and Trade Board sets a single measure for wood cords at 128 cubic feet of stacked wood. Past three and four foot lengths caused inconsistencies, so all sales will use one cord or fraction thereof. Invoices must state quantity by cord and be given to the consumer. Sawdust is excluded as fuel wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prices and Trade Board
A. R. Mackie
Saskatchewan
J. McG. Stewart
Canada
One Letter Cut Saves Great Western Railways
A Great Western Railway clerk suggested removing the letter R from rolling stock to save costs. The idea was adopted and soon only GW appeared on cars and engines. The first year savings reached seven thousand pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C.K
Great Western
Commandos Prized for Hygiene Amid Boulogne Raid
A British commando officer, preparing for a Boulogne coast raid, bathes and jokes about staying clean in case of capture. One hour later he sits below deck smudging his face and hands with burnt cork.
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Britain
Boulogne Coast
The Individual Citizen's Army Calls for Daily War Effort
A citizen wartime column urges living as part of Canada's home front army. It urges car ownership restraint, walking for errands, conserving fuel and food, and viewing daily acts as military duty. It lists kitchen substitutions to save sugar and energy for arms, urging household participation in universal mobilization.
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Armoured Corps
Germany
Philippines
Canada
Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps
Air Training Plan graduates listed from Canadian schools
A list of graduates under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan from No 7 Bombing and Gunnery School Paulson Manitoba and No 3 and No 11 Service Flying Training Schools across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta. Names include air observers gunnery and pilot trainees such as I Anderson W Kareduk Mollard Mier J MacDonald LAC Day Johnston Maxwell Parker Gibb Olson Howard Martynuk Palmer Sitlers Trask and others with their respective locations in Canada.
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No 7
Paulson
Man
I. Anderson
Dronhellee Alps
W. Kareduk
Leevel Bisete
Machitanachar
Peowland Braagwandaire
Mar Ser
Mollard S
Onewall Mier No
MacDonald, Man
Air Gunnersi
Lac
Day
Dunblane Sask
EB. Johnston
Crandat Man
J. Maxwell
Jasper Park
Alta Lac
Parker
Manopore
Alta No
MacDonald
Lindsay
Fort Qu’ Appetite
Sask
Lac FE
Menzies
Pratt Man
W. Erickson
Fanfr
Alita
Service
Yorkton
Didsbury
Alta
J. L. Brown
Struan
Destroyer Uses Sails For Home After Engine Trouble
A British destroyer escorting a convoy encountered a gale 150 miles from home. Engine failure damaged the vessel, flooding compartments and ripping a hatch-cover. Rather than seek aid, the captain rigged sails salvaged from a whaler and a lifeboat to sail 150 miles to safety.
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London Times
Gems of Thought Across Ranks on Beauty and Goodness
A collection of quotations on beauty and virtue from H. B. Stowe to Mary Baker Eddy and others. The passages praise cultivating beauty as a universal gift, link beauty with goodness, and urge shaping life with loveliness and holiness as transformative forces.
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H. B Stowe
Mary Baker Eddy
Hydrogen energy from water and the North American moose
The text notes that converting hydrogen in a teaspoon of water to helium would release about 100000 kilowatt hours of energy worth $10000. It mentions the moose as the largest deer in North America and lists kitchen measurements including one cup, cane syrup, 142 cups, corn syrup, two cups. The phrase references the Individual Citizen's Army and a number 2462.
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North America
All-Bran “Better Way” promoted by Kellogg’s
Valleyfield Quebec resident Mr C Boyer hails Kellogg's All-Bran as a delicious natural aid for regularity. The ad advises using All-Bran as a bulk dietary aid rather than a cathartic, noting it works over time with regular use and ample water. Produced by Kellogg's in London Canada.
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Mr. C. Boyer
Valleyfield
Quebec
Kellogg's
London
Canada
Smile Awhile Cartoon Caption Snippet Collection
A series of humorous dialogue snippets from Smile Awhile features playful exchanges. Characters joke about love, family trees, harp practice, heaven, cycling clubs, and a cheeky cousin who dodges board. The tone is light, satirical, and lightly domestic with quick quips.
Bridge the Gap With Pontoon Bridge Need
To bridge the gap in an attack the army needs pontoon bridges. One 10 ton bridge requires rubber enough for 260 tires and scrap rubber is needed to cover the shortage until synthetic production helps supply the armed forces. Get in the scrap.
Clutch Pedal Trick Aimed at Battery Boost
A tip to save battery power suggests depressing the clutch while starting to reduce the load on the starter. This prevents the battery from turning the transmission gears, easing the starter’s job during engine start.
Fourteen Thousand Ants Needed to Weigh a Pound
A quirky study states it takes about fourteen thousand average ants to equal one pound in weight. Researchers note size variation among species. the estimate helps illustrate mass comparisions for classroom demonstrations and educational outreach.
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Florence Williamson
Montreal
Que
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Chatham, Ont
Mark Twain
Howard
Chalmers
Orna
James Thomson
Bran
Solomon
Sol
Dr. Sawbones
Harry
Mr. McSpenger
Junior
Daddy
Wes
Will
Uppleford Paper Productc
Hamilton
Toronto
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