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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 09, 1945
Page
2
The article reflects on thirty years of conflict and two world wars, urging sustained public effort to build enduring world peace. It warns that complacency allowed Axis powers to rise and highlights education as key, including a proposed permanent international office for education to safeguard democratic ideals.
Educational leaders in Canada argue for teaching democracy to safeguard peace. Dr. E. F. Willoughby of Winnipeg warns that without an educated loyal citizenship Canada may lose the war even with soldiers advancing in Europe. He urges schools to teach in and for democracy to build lasting peace and responsibility for educators.
A compact collection of quotes on patience and contemplation from Tryon Edwards, C Simmons, B W Procter, Mary Baker Eddy, Gail Hamilton, R Collyer, and a note on the skin covering about 20 square feet of the human body. The items mix reflections on action, waiting, and moral conduct.
To plant seed potatoes cut into blocky pieces weighing 1.5 to 2 ounces with two eyes each. Cut the seed end, which has most eyes. A six to eight ounce potato yields four pieces. a five ounce tuber yields three pieces from seed and stem ends.
A ship captain told the switchboard operator he could not float his vessel off the grid at Prince Rupert Drydock. The operator relayed the message to Mr. Halcrow who explained the ship must wait for the next high tide to be floated.
A note warns that rust is not the only source of infection as even clean appearing nails can harbor germs, highlighting health cautions about everyday objects.
Public libraries are hailed as one of the finest world institutions serving every class. Reports show a larger volume of reading now than ever before. Libraries have a chance to guide youth with good literature that is historically true. While much rubbish exists, much better reading is also available.
A Canadian home remedy ad promotes Hem-Roid as an internal treatment for sore itching piles. It claims quick relief from itching and pain with healing of tumors, and offers a refund if unsatisfied. The sponsor notes over 20 years of business in Canada.
The Halifax Herald notes the German gold hoard at a salt mine was useless for wartime needs. Gold cannot feed troops or produce munitions, making it a non-strategic metal despite its vast cache.
A joint report by the Combined Food Board estimates wartime sugar consumption trends across the United States Canada and the United Kingdom. It notes prewar per capita sugar usage with the United States highest and Britain lowest, rationing limits, and modest 1944 consumption increases.
The British Information Services notes Britain’s Protestant churches intend to raise £1,000,000 for rehabilitation of churches and ministries in liberated Europe. The plan was disclosed in a statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury and endorsed by leaders of all Protestant denominations in Britain.
The Andes in South America constitute the world’s longest mountain range, stretching along the western edge of the continent from Venezuela to Chile and Argentina.
Lancet reports tests by Frank Alexander Knott and W H Clark at Guys Hospital London showing inhaled penicillin in a fine mist can enter the bloodstream. Volunteers confined in a small room for 15 minutes received a half teaspoon spray and blood samples revealed antibacterial concentrations.
A collection of light anecdotes and quips spanning sergeants and bugles to philosophical kids and restaurant gags. The lines mix humor on soldiers, family banter, and social stereotypes, featuring quick exchanges about vanity, money, and everyday mishaps.
Q A guidance on infant food rationing and coupons. Infant canned vegetables are unrationed while fruit and mixed items are rationed at 20 fluid ounces per preserves coupon yielding four small tins. Coupons P cover preserves and sugar for canning after page coupons expire. Demobilized servicemen receive certificates to buy suits, not mandatory to present. All book five coupons remain valid. send questions to Wartime Prices and Trade Board offices.
The UNRRA report shows Nazi troops spread diphtheria in occupied Europe, stressing toxoid immunization as vital. Toronto Globe and Mail warns that returning Canadian soldiers could carry the disease, urging parents to vaccinate children during the city’s 15th annual Toxoid Week led by Health League of Canada and public health officials. Dr Gordon Jackson highlights toxoid as proven, lasting protection.
The article notes booby traps used as early as 1620 employing empty appearing baskets and peddler carts that exploded when touched by enemy soldiers, illustrating wartime deception methods.
Ten diesel tractors TD-49 delivering 47.55 horsepower for industrial or farm use. Other equipment available. Write, wire, or phone Leventhal & Co. Machinery Agents at McIntyre Block, Winnipeg.
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