Wartime Shipbuilding And Aid Figures From Canada And Allies
Wartime reports indicate Canada ships under lend-lease for Britain would stretch 18 miles if placed end to end. Britain approves BEM reaward to Empire medalists. Canada’s orders for ships buoy hopes for Britain’s supply routes. Health measures record 51,554 casualties handled to end September. Canada sent about $9,000 to Shipwrecked Mariners' Society and $2,240 to Merchant Navy Comforts Society. Stalin allows 25,000 Polish military-age men to join Polish forces under British command. RCAF staff and civilians donate half-an-hour extra work daily to aid the war effort. Crown Prince Olav reports most Norwegian fliers have escaped and train in Canada. Holstein-Friesian Association mentioned.
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United States
Canada
Britain
Brown
Don
S of Canada
Merchant Navy
Joseph Stalin
Soviet Russia
Middle East
Royal Canadian Air Force
RCAF
Ottawa
Crown Prince Olav
Norway
The
Holstein-Friesian Association
Vintage Apron Pattern Ad by Anne Adams
Anne Adams pattern 4898 features a deep V yoke apron with shoulder straps back buttons, and optional V pockets. Version A offers contrast yoke and hem, Version B uses different fabric amounts. Sizes 32 to 40 with yardage guidance and requires order to Anne Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
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Times
Anne Adams
Tampa
Winnipeg
McDermotte B. Winnipes
Theatre Craft Lessons From a Trouper’s Memoir
Mary Ellen Burgess shares practical acting guidance drawn from stage life. Focus areas include natural delivery, emphasis, pauses, avoiding line pulling, teamwork, and responding to audience laughter, with tips on exits, breath control, and restrained crying.
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Mr. Sampson
Mary Ellen Burgess
Box
Regina
No Real Du Wryly Distorts The German Leadership Concept
The text argues that Prussianism and Hitlerism are not essentially different, describing Prussia and Hitlerism as the same core phenomenon. It critiques the generals' desires to punish a brigadier while acknowledging shared ideological roots.
Storing Potatoes For Dormant Longevity In Spring
Advice on potato storage suggests opening ventilators and doors at night when air is cool and closing them in the morning to keep potatoes dormant longer. The saying emphasizes living for others, not just oneself.
Giant Liberator Bomber Describes Size and Power
The Liberator bomber spans 110 feet with a 63 foot length and a height approaching a private record. It cruises at 230 mph and exceeds 330 mph in flight, powered by four 1,200 hp engines for 5,000 hp total. It features retractable tricycle wheels, twin fins, a 36,000 foot service ceiling, and a six crew capacity with nose and tail turrets.
Boots to miners and mountaintop debts in brief notes
An Englishman who bought 50 000 old army boots to salvage for miners finds 6 000 left boots beyond repair. Mount Evans rest house claimed as North America’s highest at 14 260 feet. Oliver Goldsmith died owing over 10 000 dollars.
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North America
Mount Evans
Colorado
Oliver Goldsmith
Four Fishermen Called to Follow Jesus by Sea of Galilee
A devotional reading recounts Jesus calling Simon Peter James and John after a miraculous catch of fish at the Sea of Galilee. Peter declares himself unworthy, Jesus calls them to catch men, and they abandon nets and boats to follow him.
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Grnnesaret
Capernauim
Jesus
Luke
Simon Peter
Peter
James
John
Spectator Pauses ARP Rescue Work in Bowler Hat
A Londoner watching the ARP demolition from behind a fence failed to move for three days. After the foreman finally confronted him, the man replied he once lived there, prompting the crew to dig up the site to recover the remains.
Boating Accident Noted in Irish Publication
An Irish newspaper remarks on a boating accident involving a former staff member and mentions patriotic censorship. The cited item notes the individual is alive and well, with light commentary underneath a published photograph. The text reflects wartime publication restrictions and editorial humor.
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Lal
Irish Times
John A. Robinson
Canadian Health League urges six month dental visits
Health League officials in Toronto released figures showing high decayed teeth rates in the United States and urging Canadians to see a dentist every six months. They argued periodic checks would reduce sickness and improve fitness for military service, heroining the broader goal of disease prevention.
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United States
Health League of Canada
Canada
Canadian Navy
Army
Air Force
Health League
Toronto
Iron ration stored across Britain as bread substitute
Britain announces an iron ration for civilians for the first time in history. Thousands of tons are stored nationwide to withstand invasion and bread disruption. The dry wheaten biscuit is 3 percent moisture, made from wholewheat fat and sugar, and preserves vitamins. Seven types of optical glass begin production in a Canada government plant, first since 1941.
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Britain
British Industries Bulletin
Canada
Mickie Says Inadvertent Ads Draw Big Laughter
A humorous note mocks advertising sheets claiming high circulation and the idea of a “skinny gag” about blood pressure. The speaker parodies the term CRCULATION and contrasts with supposed “CONSTITUTION” to punch up the joke.
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Roace
Leboraler
By William Tus
Curious World
Egusen
Kansas
Rene
Gooden
Chaldea
Mickie
Poppa
Sors
Mello
Chickadee
Oppa
Oma
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