Britain seeks to boost trade with Canada and United States
The article reports Britain's effort to expand exports amid war tied curbs. Sir Stafford Cripps outlines the need to open markets for British agriculture and goods in Canada. Sir Graham Cunningham, head of a new department, will coordinate with the Board of Trade to lift exports to Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Stafford Cripps
Graham Cunningham
Economic Planning Board
United Kingdom
Board of Trade
Canada
United States
Planning Great Export Drive to Build UK Dollar Reserves
The article describes a British effort to mobilize industry for a major export drive to dollar countries. Sir Graham Cunningham and his department will advise industry on market needs in the dollar countries and help create a long term program to boost trade with Canada and the United States outside the sterling area. The plan aims to secure dollars for purchases and strengthen Britain’s finances, with progress to be watched in the coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Canada
Cuitain
Sterling
United Kingdom
Britain
United States
Graham Cunningham
Imperial Oil Orders Over Nine Million For Edmonton Regina Pipeline
Imperial Oil Ltd says it has placed more than 9 million dollars in orders for supplies for its Edmonton to Regina pipeline. The line aims to widen western oil access by lowering transport costs and is expected to be completed by year end next year. The report notes Prairie production outpacing markets as a motive for expansion.
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Toronto
Imperial Oil, Ltd
Edmonton
Regina
Gems of Thought Phrase Card
A collection of quotes on honesty candor and character from Samuel Coley Voltaire Young Howson Emmons and Mary Baker Eddy. The passages urge authenticity sincere speech prudent silence and impartial reasoning as foundations of personal and public integrity.
Trail man wins Salmo River barrel derby
M. Nittel of Trail won the Salmo River barrel derby held by the Salmo Athletic Club in Salmo BC. The official time from Ymir bridge to Salmo bridge was two hours, six minutes, and 41 seconds, while Nittel had predicted two hours, four minutes, and 46 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salmo, BC
M. Nittel
Trail
Salmo Athletic Club
Ymir Bridge
Salmo Bridge
Blackbird Returns to Yorkton City Hall Lawn
A one legged blackbird has returned to Yorkton city hall lawns for a sixth consecutive summer visiting the grounds as a regular guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkton
City Hall
Sheep Killed in Hebron District Report
A photo shows a purebred Cheviot ewe killed near the barn of Geo. P. Sincair in Hebron New Brunswick. The district tally lists 43 sheep killed last fall, with 15 Cheviots in WL Appleby’s Neuwigewauk flock among the losses.
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Geo. P. Sincair
Hebron
N.B
WL Appleby
Neuwigewauk
Funny and Otherwise Father and Other Jokes
A collection of quick jokes and light anecdotes about fathers, old couples, doctors, tramps, hunters, a housewife, a farmer, and a hobo. The items joke about boyhood, misunderstandings, money, and everyday mishaps with concise punchlines.
Winnipeg-born sailor becomes Capilano pro golfer
Vancouver report notes John Smith, a Winnipeg native, left the Royal Canadian Navy after 17 years to pursue golf. Three years on, he has achieved professional status at the Capilano club, marking a notable career transition from naval service to the golf world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Royal Canadian Navy
Winnipeg
John Smith
Capilano Club
Saskatchewan Growth Confidence Boosts Oil and Mineral Drive
Regina reports Premier Douglas returning from a four week trip to eastern Canada and the United States notes growing confidence in Saskatchewan finances. He cites increased interest in oil and mineral development and mentions Husky Oil and Refining Company receiving Chase National Bank support to explore about four million acres in Saskatchewan.
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Regina
Canada
United States
Douglas
Saskatchewan
Husky Oil and Refining Company
Chase National Bank
Moon Heal Blemish Surface with Echo Bottle
A fragment suggests a Moon healing blemishes on surfaces using an EO bottle. The text is fragmented and unclear but implies a cosmetic or treatment claim tied to a product named EO. Further readable details are unavailable.
Painters Set City House Painting Record in Winnipeg
Fifty painters completed a two color interior job on a five room one story house on Smith Street in ten minutes and thirty one seconds set a new city record. The previous mark was fourteen minutes by the Toronto Junior Chamber of Commerce painters.
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Smith Street
Toronto
Trend Toward Lower Food Prices Forecast
Saskatoon report from the Canadian Retail Merchants' Association notes a general trend toward lower prices in the food field. The food division's annual findings show postwar marked down from 22 percent to 16 percent gross markup on food sales for retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Sask
Canadian Retail Merchants’ Association
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Howson
Emmons
Mary Baker Exdy
Blackbird
Dow
DOW Chemical OF Canada, Limited
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Son
Australia
Tramp
Tom
Sraate
MOON
Exhibition Grounds
Brandon
Manitoba
Otto
Malcolm McGregor
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saneCouves
Les Carroll
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