Birds of Prey In A Struggling Home Pie Scene
Ellen Carroll bakes a pie at 212 Elm Street while a strike looms and a damp tramp pleads for food. Mrs Murphy, wary of “birds of prey,” warns of danger as Ellen recalls a charitable past and fears trust. A homey visit reveals lingering doubt and a sense of vulnerability.
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Jim
Ellen
Elle
Mrs. Murphy
Big John
212 Elm Street
Dearie
Carless
Tien
Eren
Mysterious Flood Tale Echoes in Neighborly Conversation
In a strained exchange Ellen recalls a harsh rumor about a man who reportedly ate a wife and baby during the flood. The dialogue hints at fear and superstition amid the calamity as neighbors weigh the truth of the grim tale.
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Ellen
Jim
Murphy
Big Jonn
Maple Leaf to Lead Canadian Goods in World Markets
Canada weighs adopting a universal Maple Leaf emblem for exports and UNRRA aid items to build global recognition. Officials say the symbol would help nonreaders identify Canadian products from trucks to salmon tins and aim to boost postwar advertising value.
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Canada
United Nations Relief and
Rehabilitation Administration
UNRRA
Junior Miss Frock Pattern 4577 by Anne Adams
Description of dress 4577 with side front closing and back flounce hat. Available sizes 11, 13, 15, 17 and 18 with fabric and yardage details. Orders to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 173 McDermot Ave Winnipeg Man. Mail slower delivery possible.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg
McDermot Ave
Will Need Horses Canada Will Play Large Part In Europe Supply
Canadian horses are poised to play a major role in rebuilding European livestock herds after the war. Estimates show Britain, Holland, and Belgium halved their horse populations. Russia down one-third. Poland Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia and Greece down to one-third. Germany reportedly holds prewar numbers. Authorities expect a huge ongoing demand for Canadian horses to restore farm power in devastated regions.
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Europe
Britain
Holland
Belgium
Russia
Poland
Czcchoslovakia
Yugoslavia
Greece
Germany
Queen Mother Elizabeth Refuses German Order at Laken Palace
The Belgian Queen Mother Elizabeth reportedly ignored German orders to go to Germany after King Leopold's removal. She locked herself in her apartment at Laken Palace and told the German commander by telephone that she would have to be dragged out to be taken. All persuasion attempts failed and she remained inside the palace.
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Elizabeth
Germany
Leopold
Laken Palace
Exchange Telegraph
Brussels
Hours Worked In Britain War Industry Average Hours
Figures published from the Ministry of Labour Gazette show wartime hours for July 1943 across industrial jobs in Britain. The survey finds averages of 52.9 hours for men 21 and over, 45.9 for women 18 and over, 48 for youths 14–20, and 45.1 for girls 14–17, with an overall average of 50 hours per week.
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Britain
Ministry of Labour
Postmaster General Extends Air Letters to Civilians
The Postmaster General announced a change in rules for air letters, extending the armed services blue air letter facilities to civilians. Civilian air letters may now be sent to many Commonwealth countries at a special rate of 10 cents, with Sept. 11 as the elective date. Col Mulock said the arrangement could mark a new idea in civilian trans ocean air mail.
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Uenern
Armed Services
Commonwealth Countries
Mulock
Wartime Squash Meat Loaf and Dessert Quick Guide
Cut 2 lbs Huppara squash in half remove seeds brush with Mazola sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt bake at 350 F for 15 minutes. Remove and fill with meat mixture made from smoked ham or cottage roll pork cracker crumbs pepper dry mustard corn syrup egg and condiments. Bake until cooked. Also a dessert idea layers graham crackers applesauce and custard optional maraschino cherry. Contains wartime note about rationing and Indian dietary beliefs.
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Royal Yeast
ROYAL
Birds of Prey
Jim Carroll
Mia. Murphy
County Cork
Lydia E. Pinkham
Frock
Anuon
Haarlem
India
Wein
the Ogilvie Flour Mills Company Limited
Snall Ae ‘Uick-Cookine
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