Red Cross launches $10,000,000 national fund drive
During the first three weeks of March the Canadian Red Cross Society seeks ten million dollars funded only by voluntary subscriptions. Leaders Jackson Dodds and P H Gordon urge nationwide support to sustain humanitarian services and uphold Geneva conventions ensuring the society’s rights and immunities.
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Canadian Society
Switzerland
International Red Cross Committee
Jean Henri Dunant
Central Information Bureau
Red Cross Fund Drive Urges Generous Support For War Needs
The government backs the current fundraising to aid the Red Cross on the home front and meet wartime obligations. The 1943 budget totals 11.65 million dollars with 1.65 million on hand and 5.5 million allocated for food parcels to prisoners of war and the blood donor service supporting armed forces.
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National War Finance Committee
Red Cross Society
Germany
Far East
Red Cross
Armed Forces of
Canada
Debunking Common Food Beliefs Highlights Digestive Facts
Investigation shows milk leaves more residue than meat or eggs and meat most satisfying, raw eggs digest poorly, vegetables vary in satisfaction, and combining milk with other foods aids digestion. A Detroit health group urges readers to request a vitamin chart from the Western Division Health League of Canada.
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McLester
Heston
Western Division
Health League of Canada
Avenue Road
Toronto
Navy researchers push toward drinkable seawater solution
Northwestern University professor Dr A C Ivy says naval scientists at Bethesda have advanced methods to turn salt water into drinkable water for shipwreck survivors. He notes ten processes are under test including mechanical chemical electrical and heat techniques.
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Naral Medical Research
A. C. Ivy
Northwestern University
United States Navy
New Medical Research Institute
Bethesda
Alhough
Ivy
Seaweed Rocks May Shape Ancient North American Beds
Seaweeds extract limestone from seawater and form shell like crusts that resemble coral. Paleontologists suggest many ancient North American rock masses may originate from sea weed deposits rather than traditional coral or mineral formations.
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North America
War Savings Certificates Ad in Canada
An old wartime advertisement promotes income tax free investments with War Savings certificates. The snippet labels the offering as the only income tax free investment in Canada and includes the number 2504.
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Canada
Swine Enteritis Diseases and Treatments
Historical report explains swine enteritis forms including simple scours necrotic enteritis and pig pellagra. It details symptoms rapid weight loss fever and diarrhea in pigs from weanling to four months, plus treatment options such as diet correction, milk, soft food, formalin or blue stone in water, and salt-bath buttermilk regimens with careful water access and sanitation.
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le Millar
Sinatians Regina
Des Fevalent
Pig Pellagra in Swine a Vitamin B Deficiency
Necrotic Enteritis in pigs is described as pig pellagra with slow onset, weight loss, diarrhea, dry hair, and skin inflammation. It contrasts with infectious enteritis in speed of onset. Treatment centers on correcting vitamin B deficiency, using fresh raw liver or dried brewers yeast as substitutes.
Forty Million Gift Forms Nuffield Foundation
Lord Nuffield, British motor magnate and philanthropist, donates 40 million dollars to form the Nuffield Foundation. Funds will support medical research teaching health services and scientific work for trade and industry plus social studies and elder care. He has given over 60 million to other trusts. The note adds a recipe fact about coconut oil in soap making.
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Nuffield Foundation
London
Lord Nuffield
Easter dating and April Passover do not align this year
The piece notes Easter Sunday may fall on April 2 or 21 to 22 by calculation from the first full moon after the vernal equinox. Dr. H A Kingston explains Good Friday dates shift with the lunar cycle and spring start, with possible anomalies if Easter changes to late April. It also mentions Pope Innocent VII receiving the first known blood transfusion in 1492.
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H A Kingston
University of Western Ontar
Kingston
Innocent VII
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