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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1942
Page
7
The piece argues for a balanced national economy by expanding Western war industries. It highlights Western coal reserves in Alberta and Saskatchewan and scrap iron in the West that could become war material, urging government support to establish industries locally for employment and population retention.
A kitchen guidance piece urges making potatoes a staple in meals with milk cereals and bread to stretch value. It lists daily portion guidance for different age groups and touts potatoes as cheap sources of Vitamin C iron and energy. The article notes white Irish potatoes and sweet potatoes and mentions serving variety and traditional dishes. The Health League of Canada offers a vitamin chart upon request.
The introduction of the band saw in American sawmills began with Henry Disston at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876. His perfected band saw drew a sensational reaction as it operated in real use. Also notes that Australian soldiers’ slouch hats are made from about nine rabbit skins each after extensive durability testing.
A compact collection of quotes emphasizes work as a driver of progress and character. Authorities like Hunt Eddy and Reynolds urge purposeful effort, positive service, and structured daily activity to foster achievement and growth.
A Canadian Army Reserve column recounts a Sunday drill day interrupted by bad weather. The author boasts of the Reserve Army’s practices and describes indoor lectures after the weather thwarted an outdoor full-day workout.
Recruits and volunteers worked an hour and a half without question despite the weather as part of an experimental drill. The Regimental Sergeant Major and officers guided 19 minutes of smoking break before another hour of work. Only one man chose to go home.
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