Briefer News Snippets From wartime Britain and Canada
Navy expands to eight blimps while Sir Farquhar Buzzard suffers auto crash injuries. Exchequer chancellor John Simon warns that spending may be unlimited. George Lansbury dead. pacifist figure in Commons. Finland sends cash to Norway as Britain promises food security. Joan of Arc honored in France. US naval experts doubt German bombardment success against Britain. Saskatchewan students Goodman and Mandel recommended for medical degrees at Alberta.
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United States Navy
Farquhar Buzzard
John Simon
Exchequer
National Savings ‘Asociation
George Lansbury
Labor Party
House of Commons
Finland
Russia
Norway
Lord Woolton
Britain
France
Joan of Arc
England
Orleans
United States
Germany
Saskatchewan
University of Alberta
Benjamin Goodman
Baskatoon
Jacob Mandel
Estevan
Scots Rejoinder To There Will Always Be An England
The Scots grew tired of the England label and wrote a rejoinder to the poem There will always be an England. The Manchester Guardian notes the Scottish view and asks for parodies to be sent to the author or publisher. The paper also acknowledges Scotland’s vast contribution to Britain’s greatness.
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England
Britain
Scotland
Manchester Guardian
The
Guardian
Gardening Tips for Early Spring Planting and Care
Early guidance urges planting started annuals with tulips and spring bulbs soon to fade. Use quick growing annuals to fill gaps, and stagger sowings every ten days for continuous harvests of peas lettuce radish spinach carrots beets onions potatoes beans corn tomatoes cabbage and cauliflower. Buy started plants from a Canadian seed catalogue, water and fertilize after transplanting, keep soil moist for a week, and weed when soil is moist to prevent grass chunks from pulling out with weeds.
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Inort
Jaunty new pocket-dress pattern by Anne Adams
Fashion notes promote Pattern 4421 with large front pockets and adjustable bodice. Describes yoke gathers, collar options, and a two-piece look with a flaring skirt. Available in misses and women sizes 12 through 42 for $4, with fabric guidance and order details to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg
Union
McDermot E
Queen’s Dudley House visit sparks wartime aid gifts
The Queen wore a real lily trimmed spring hat with brim turned up in front during a Dudley House visit. She received gifts from the United States for war-stricken areas of Europe, matching a small bouquet on her coat lapel.
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Dudley House
United States
Europe
Read- and Write-For You From John C Kirkwood
A column discusses packaging design and consumer awareness, noting a January continental packaging exhibition with 30 000 entries and trends toward clearer labels and new wrappers. It then surveys broader topics from marriage education to Newfoundland airport plans, plus fear of allergy trends and evolving health ideas.
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Grug
Fela Om
False Prophets Face Judgment In Biblical Reflections
A devotional explores enduring truth of God’s word versus human prophecy drawn from Jeremiah 23 and 30 and 1 Thessalonians. It contrasts dreams with divine prophecy, citing Beza's motto and Beza’s era to warn that false prophecies mislead nations and weaken righteous leadership, while God’s word endures.
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Abingdon
Beza
W. M. Taylor
Israel
Good Letter Writing Made Easy Offered by Winnipeg Union
Home Service promotes a booklet with simple tips for natural friendly letters both social and business. Guidance covers escaping dull phrasing, correct English, warm tone, and sample letters. Order by mail for 15 cents plus coins to Home Service Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Bull
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot ‘Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Health experts urge wartime focus on preventing tuberculosis
Dr J W S McCullough notes the Health League of Canada warns war periods heighten tuberculosis risk. Emphasizes nourishing meals for children, fresh air, open bedroom windows, balanced exercise and rest, and a strong breakfast with milk and eggs to sustain health during the Dominion’s mobilization.
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Health League of Canada
Dominion
Empire
Editorial Note on Dr McCul Health League of Candia
Readers desiring the complete set of information from Dr McCul Health League of Candia located at 105 Bond Street Toronto Ont are advised to contact the organization for full materials and membership details.
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Dr. McCulmay
Health League of
Candia
Bond St
Toronto
Ont
Suffolk shepherd presents Elm cane to Chamberlain
An elderly shepherd from Suffolk presents Prime Minister Chamberlain with a cane carved from an elm branch using his pocket knife. The gesture highlights humble crafts and wartime morale as Britain under Chamberlain leads in early 1940s tensions.
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Suffolk
England
Chamberlain
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