Labor department adds 12 conciliation officers soon
The federal labor department will add 12 conciliation officers to its staff. the three best qualified will be classified as labor relations specialists. First Great War pensions in force March 31 total 72,904 disability and 17,941 dependent, with annual liability of 39,595,180 dollars. An Italy decree orders all public establishments to close by 7 p.m. for wartime fuel savings. In Canada living cost index for farms is 116.0 this fall, up from 112.3 last spring. John Winant, the U.S. ambassador, says fight on ground you choose, not ground the enemy selects.
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Federal Labor Department
John Winant
United States
Jesus
James Drummond
Drummond
Clarke
George Matheson
Gypsy Fortune Telling Booklets Sell Illusions for Fun
Advertising copy promotes a Home Service fortune telling guide and a 32 page booklet titled Fun With Fortune Telling offering love luck marriage and travel predictions through cards and tea leaves. It lists additional 15 cent booklets on cartooning fashion drawing parties songs weaving and wedding planning.
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Queen of Hearts
Bill
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Gay Versions of Hilds Frock Pattern 4899 for Children
Two graceful Anne Adams dresses from Pattern 4899 feature a curved bodice panel creating a bolero look, with options for ribbon collarless lacing or contrast collar and button trim. Both styles offer long or short sleeves and open back. The pattern suits children sizes 2 4 6 8 10, with fabric and trim yardage listed for size 6. Send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Canada Can Saw Boost in Canned Salmon Pack This Year
Fisheries Minister Michaud announced Canada will ship about 200000 more cases to the United Kingdom than the initial 1100000 estimate. British Columbia's canning stock tops 2 million, with sockeye and cohoe canneries exceeding prior records as chum and pink outputs shift.
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Canada
Dominion
United Kingdom
Michaud
Australia
South Africa
British Columbia
Albanian Girlhood Customs Create “Man Woman” Role
A historic note explains that in Albania a girl who defies a childhood betrothal becomes a man woman, adopting male dress, bearing arms, and inheriting property. A separate snippet estimates the ocean’s gold content at twenty five million dollars per cubic mile, while gold remains a few parts per billion in seawater.
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Albania
Pushing Stamp Sales Names National War Savings Director
Pushing Stamp Sales has tapped Mr. Tingle as National Director of War Savings Stamp Sales. Ottawa reports the appointment aims to boost fund raising through War Savings Stamps and leverages Tingle’s extensive advertising experience with Imperial Tobacco Co. He has led charitable campaigns and currently chairs the Quebec province Air Cadet League of Canada.
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Ottawa
Tingle
Imperial Tobacco Co., of Canada Ltd
Quebec
Air Cadet League of Canada
Sunday School Lesson Highlights November Theme
The lesson emphasizes Pray without ceasing and giving thanks per I Thessalonians 5 17 to 18 and Psalm 107 23 to reinforce daily devotion. References include Psalms 103 107 Matthew 6 5 15 John 17 1 26 Ephesians 5 158 21 Philippians 4 6 I Thessalonians 5 16 18 I John 5 14 15 and Psalm 107 23
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I Thessalonians
Ehpesians
Philippians
I. Thessalonians
Alberta coal orders prompt delivery to avoid congestion
The wartime prices and trade board said Ontario dealers have ordered increased Alberta domestic coal this year. A statement on behalf of Coal Administrator J McG Stewart urged prompt delivery to prevent traffic bottlenecks as weather conditions worsen.
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Alberta
Ontario
J. McG. Stewart
Prices and Trade Board
Early Azore Indians Mistake Cortes Riders for Twins
When the Azore Indians first sighted Cortz and his mounted men they believed them to be strange twin beings since the red men had never seen horses before.
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Cortz
Tacitus on German spirit through ages of war and peace
The Roman historian Tacitus noted that Germans hate peace and prize blood wins. Caesar, who had subdued them, claimed their life centers on hunting and war. The passage argues the old martial spirit endures across centuries.
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Tacitus
Germany
Julius Caesar
Inoculation of Lord Nuffield Workers Reduces Absences
Inoculation of 25 000 war work employees against colds cut last winter's work loss by 14 percent and all workers will be inoculated again, according to a report on Lord Nuffield's factory program.
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Lord Nuffield
A Design for Victory and the Right Moment
The London Daily Express argues Britain must time its strike to the right front and moment, building strength in field and factory before a final, decisive blow. It questions sensational rhetoric and emphasizes patient preparation.
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The
Express
Winston Churchill
Downing Street
Trafalgar Square
Nelson
Hitler
London Daily Express
Doctor Explains Rise in Heart Ailments in U S
Dr Paul Dudley White president of the American Heart Association cites longer life spans as the main reason for more heart disease cases. Speaking at a Los Angeles symposium he noted life expectancy has grown 18 years since 1900 and that earlier deaths from now controllable diseases prevent later heart ailments.
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United States
Paul Dudley White
American Heart Association
Los Angeles
Diphtheria Deaths May Spur Prosecution Says Toronto Doctor
Dr Harry Thomson of Toronto says medical advances will soon make diphtheria deaths prosecutable as criminal unless prevented. He spoke at the Ottawa Lions Club. The text mentions Amsterdam as the Netherlands capital before occupation, noted for its 100 small islands linked by over 300 bridges.
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Harry Thomson
Toronto
Thomson
Ottawa Lions Club
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Health education urged to win war in Britain and Canada
Sir Wilson Jameson, chief medical officer, urged renewed health education and disease prevention at a Health League of Canada meeting in Toronto. He cited nutrition and toxoid campaigns as key, noted ongoing malnutrition risk, and warned Britain faces food shortages with meat and cheese most needed for industrial workers.
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Great Britain
Canada
Hitler
Wilson Jameson
Ministry of Health For
Health League of Canada
Toronto
Sir Wilson
London
Plastic lines grafted on British roads for night driving
The Ministry of Transport says 10 mile sections of a new plastic white line are grafted onto roads to aid night driving. The lines, still experimental, aim to replace paint as wear and weather degrade road markings. Paint remains in use until the plastic proves reliable. Continental heights would reach about 2800 feet if graded to a common level.
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Ministry of Transport
Neap Tides Occur During First and Third Moon Quarters
Neap tides are the lowest tides of the lunar month and occur at the first and third quarters of the moon.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Home Service
RP Aly
Hild
Pete
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W. B. Tingle
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A.D
News of the World
Britain
Europe
Mickie
Vicks VapoRub
Vicks VapoRus
Wealtly League
Jerry
Paddy
Paddy Finucane
Dublin
452 Squadron
RAF
Brendon Finucane
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