Czechoslovakia Fallen Under Nazi Domination Remembered
The article recalls Czechoslovakia, led by Edouard Beneš and Jan Masaryk, as a early victim of Nazi aggression. It notes the twenty fifth anniversary of its independence, praises democratic ideals, and calls for future security and collective defense in Europe.
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Republic of
Czechoslovakia
Edouard Benes
Jan Masaryk
Thomas Masaryk
United Nations
Cechoslovakia
Europe
Czccoslovakia
Germany
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Skin Relief
An old advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a powerful antiseptic for eczema and skin troubles. It claims deep penetration, no staining, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, urging readers to buy at drugstores and apply for multiple days to treat rough skin and salt rheum.
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Moone
Maine
Food prices cited from Skagway Alaska reflect historic era
The Lethbridge Herald notes that complains about high food prices echo a Skagway, Alaska example where milk costs 25 cents per quart and butter 72 cents per pound. Bread is 15 cents a loaf, beef 70 cents a pound, ham and eggs total about $1, and an ice cream cone 20 cents.
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Lethbridge Herald
Skagway
Alaska
Smile Awhile Jokes and Pettier Wordplay Bits
A collection of humor bits with quick wits and puns. Includes exchanges about a short circuit hair splitting house plans and a door knocker from Java. The set features a fired office boy the pelican bill joke and a misread salute tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
HMCS Morden Corvette Rescues Freighter Crew In Storm
HMCS Morden saved 102 crew members from a sinking merchant freighter, retrieved an 80 ton motor launch and gear, and navigated 300 miles through rough seas under Lieut Douglas Watson who earned a British Empire Medal. Telegraphist Harry Taylor and Signal man Joe Shacter aided the operation as Canadian sailors adapt to wartime roles and new gear.
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Morden
Manitoba
Douglas Watson
Harry Taylor
Gregg
Joe Shacter
Regina, Sask
Los Angeles Oil Field Used for Wartime Gas Storage
An old oil field near Los Angeles California known as the Plage Del Rey field spans about 310 acres. A five foot layer of porous oil sands acts as a reservoir for roughly two billion cubic feet of natural gas to be pumped into subterranean deposits via abandoned wells. The move aims to alleviate storage shortages due to wartime industry growth.
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Los Angeles
California
Plage del Rey Oiield
Wings Parade Marks Canadian Pilots Graduation at Swift Current
Nine Canadians and international trainees graduate as flight instructors at No 2 FLS in Swift Current. Certificates are awarded by SL R E Watts AFC, with attendees from British Columbia Alberta Manitoba Saskatchewan and abroad including South Africa Australia the U K and the U S A. A second MacLeod Alberta class of student pilots also graduates featuring many British Columbia and Alberta servicemen.
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Swift Current
SL. R. E. Watts
A.F.C
Poland
No. 2 Fls
Pearce
Alta
South Africa
Australia
United Kingdom
Canadian
British Columbia
A. T. Dalwleish
T. C. Palmer
Vancouver
PO. M. White
Hope
R. ‘A. Harper
Dawson Creek
PO. M. L. Armitage
L. B
Summerberry
U.S.A
MacLeod
Alberta
Claton
Grant
Campbell River
Russell J. Glazier
New Westminster
John B. Gummow
Peachland
Raymond Lidgren
Trail
William L. Stanbury
Langley Prairie
Robert
Nature Study on Winter Change in Northland Wildlife
Inhabitants of the northland prepare for winter by donning seasonal coats. Brown hares, weasels, and ptarmigan molt to white coverings as their fur grows in, a gradual replacement rather than a color shift. Royal Ontario Museum specimens illustrate various stages of this transformation, emphasizing practical winter adaptations.
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Northland
Royal Ontario Museum
Jas
Motor cars become animal drawn vehicles in Kingston
In Kingston Jamaica the scene shows petrol driven cars replaced by animal drawn vehicles with petrol driven machines vanished from streets.
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Kingston
Jamaica
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