Onion auction boosts Sheffield war fund at football match
In England an onion auction raised 1242 for the Sheffield war fund as onions remain scarce with a 10 cent per pound price. Soviet Russia and Japan sign a fisheries agreement allowing Japanese workers in Russia’s far eastern waters, replacing the prior deal expired December 31. British army and film industry leaders join to present top films for troops nationwide. A Spitfire pilot's training flight near a Midland airfield ends with a chase to the Dutch coast and a Heinkel encounter. London registers men aged 36 for military duty bringing total called to arms to about 3.9 million, with 2.6 million already registered. YWCA semi permanent air raid billeting model used in London areas. Home Guard not to be called out except for imminent military necessity, says Anthony Eden.
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Nerves and Care Advice From Home Service
A 32 page Home Service booklet explains physiological and psychological causes of nerves and offers guidance to reduce worry, indigestion, insomnia, and other nervous ailments. Readers are urged to schedule tasks, manage energy, and consider diet and eye strain. copies can be requested from Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Pewuaerea
Paya Call
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Canada border rumor harms tourism, says Sault Star
In the Canada United States border area the Sault Ste Marie towns on both sides of the river are nearly one community yet rumor spreads that Canadian authorities seize travelers. A Michigan county official and others warn such misinformation damages tourism and urge agencies to publicly reassure Americans that Canada welcomes visitors and preserves their safety and freedom to travel, except in a few restricted military zones.
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Sault Ste Marie
Michigan
Ontario
Michigan Soo
Ontario Soo
Sault Star Aays
The
Star
Canadian Travel Bureau
United States
Canada
Ottawa Journal
Interesting To Know Explanation Of Corned Beef Name
Armoured Magazine excerpt traces the term corned to sixteenth century gunpowder grains and salt curing, noting the shift in meaning while preserving the phrase for meat preservation. The piece wanders through fashion patterns, embroidery, and an 1940 Britain egg shortage, highlighting era curiosities.
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Armour Magazine
Britain
Canada
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Daily Sunday School Lesson Card
Golden text from First Thessalonians 5.22 urges abstaining from evil. Lesson references Habakkuk and Genesis 49 along with Mark 9 42 to 48. Devotional reading from Ezekiel 3 16 to 6 emphasizes attentive obedience and spiritual discernment.
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Thessalonians
We Are Our Brother's Keeper and The Cain Story
The text cites Isaiah and Habakkuk on drunken banquets and God’s judgment, then retells Genesis 4 with Cain’s offering, his anger, and the murder of Abel. It emphasizes human responsibility for others, the question Am I my brother's keeper, and the call to accountability and migration as punishment.
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Israel
Cain
Abel
Adam
Eve
Jehovah
Jenovah
Cottage industry hosiery in Shanghai and Asia war parallels
The article notes most cotton hosiery in Shanghai is produced on hand operated knitting machines under a cottage industry system. It also hints at a companion chapter to Lawrence in Arabia, possibly titled Wavell in Africa, suggesting broadened theater coverage.
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Shanghai
Mould Growth in Foods and Its Effects
Mould growth in foods often enhances flavor as seen in cheeses like Roquefort Limburger Brie and Camembert. Moulds are tiny plant-like organisms forming from spores resistant to conditions. they spread on meat jams bread and other foods but can be prevented by medium temperatures and keeping moisture low.
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Roquuefort
Limburger
Brie
Camembert
Agriculture And War In Canada Review Of The Land’s State
The piece weighs the mixed prospects for Canadian agriculture amid war. It notes higher demand for food products and a growing farm labour shortage from manufacturing growth and enlistments. It argues agriculture must endure ongoing war impacts, adjust, and seeks fair returns like in 1914 18 while farmers commit to victory.
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Canada
Mail drive for soldiers overseas boosted by parcels
National defense headquarters reported last November a mall for soldiers overseas collected more than 5000 letters and parcels. Many items were insufficiently or incorrectly addressed, highlighting ongoing postal challenges for servicemembers abroad.
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National Defence Headquarters
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