Massey says Commonwealth is model of freedom and security
In a Guildhall address Vincent Massey lauds the British Commonwealth as a working model of freedom and collective security. He cites wartime loyalty bonds and the Empire’s unity, noting Britain’s support to colonies and the need for postwar development under the Colonial Vents Act and Allied reconstruction programs.
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Guildhall
London
Vincent Massey
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Britain
Commonwealth
Oliver Stanley
British Colonial Office
West Indies
Jamaica
Commonwealth of Nations
Westerners in the air force shine in wartime tales
A Manitoba family notes that four of nine children are too young to enlist while others serve across Canada and overseas. Stories highlight Fo 2 D Schultz’s Mosquito mission, Lt Mcnaughan’s rescue under Cuban gale, and the RCAF mail squadron aiding Cairo. Navy postal workers endure Christmas pressure as Wren crews share a royal message.
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HT. Cluett Angusville
Manitoba
Armed Services
Canada
RCAF
Cairo
FO. C
K. W. Hansom
Starbuck, Man
Cpl
W. B. Hugh
Regina
FO. H. E. Hill
Winnipeg
Air Force
D. Shultz
Bashaw
Alta
Rai
Fighter Command
England
Schultz
Williams
John J. Mcnaughan
RCN V.R
U.S. Navy
Cuba
U.S
United States
Caribbean
Weymouth
N.S
P. C. Timer Mellin
Saskatoon
Sask
Navy
Fred Ross
Douglas McKeowan
Frank Bradshaw
Garnet Register
Norman Wiseman
Liver a nutritious choice despite rationing and cooking tips
An article discusses organ meats under rationing, praising liver for iron riboflavin and complete protein. It notes liver is cost effective but must be cooked gently to avoid toughness, offering tips for frying, creating casseroles, and serving ideas to please families.
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Antag
Prairie crop remedy targets moisture limits
A notice notes that moisture is the limiting factor in crop production across prairie regions of the Western Provinces. The source highlights a home skin remedy phrase as a miscaptioned fragment but centers on agricultural moisture constraints and regional impact.
American millionaire Wins voyage cure for seasickness?
Canadian scientists reportedly helped Winans solve seasickness after 30 years of failed trials. He funded vessel designs to ride seas without nausea, yet he died in exile after 27 years of work. The article also notes Lady Jane Grey reigned as queen of England for nine days in 1553.
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Winans
England
Winona
Engineereg and
Demughtamen
Manchester Guardian
Jane Grey
Storage rules urge farmers to order fertilizers now
The guidance advises farmers to order fertilizers promptly and arrange delivery. It recommends storing fertilizers away from produce and livestock, in a dry neat pile on planks off the floor and away from walls, coverable with straw or dry litter to deter moisture.
Taise Teeth Use Traced To 18th Century
The practice of taise teeth dates back to the 18th century, reflecting early dental fashion and hygiene understanding. Historic records show its emergence among European societies, with later adoption spreading to other regions and social classes.
Royal Bank of Canada posts record assets for year 1943
The Royal Bank of Canada reports record total assets of 1 509 097 571 dollars for the year ended November 30 1943, up from 1 201 615 940 a year earlier. Deposits rise to 1 350 769 152 dollars and current Canadian loans reach 277 921 257 dollars as liquid assets expand to 78.09 percent of liabilities.
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Royal Bank of Canada
Canada
Dominion
Bank of Canada
Lord Woolton Wins Public Confidence As Food Minister
Belfast News Letter notes Lord Woolton, Britain's Food Minister, enjoys rare public trust and personal connection with households. The article recalls his recipes and guidance shaping domestic economy, with many attributing dishes and tips to his influence, seen as a personal adviser rather than distant official.
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Westminster
Churchill
Lord Woolton
Belfast
Difference between a jeweller and a jailer joke
A humorous dialogue features a range of domestic and crime related snippets. A jailed thief, questioning wives, detectives and a family humorously debate everyday misdeeds and misunderstandings. The pieces hint at social scenes with playful wordplay and cautious suspicion.
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Mal de Mer
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