Old Battle Cry Echoes in Modern Dangers
The New York Herald Tribune notes how leaders seek courage from seventeenth century figures as Britain faces peril. It recalls Cromwell’s use of the cry Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered during his Dunbar victory and parallels it to General Montgomery before action against the Bismarck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
England
H. V. Morton
Prince of Wales
Bismarck
Jacob Astley
Edgehill
Oliver Cromwell
Dunbar
New York Herald Tribune
Courageous London Express Crew Save Passengers From Bombs
Engineer Herbert Blunt and fireman William Page halted a packed London night express inside a tunnel during an air raid. They extinguished nearly 40 incendiary bombs on and around the track, then reported the danger and proceeded with a 30 minute delay. Blunt declined to publicize the feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Blunt
William Page
Blunt
Page
History repeats itself in failed German bid for history
The Ottawa Citizen notes a comparison to Lake Peipus where Nevsky drove back Teutons and warned invaders Russia lives. The piece adds Natal Brazil was named for a Christmas site chosen in 1599.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Peipus
Alexander Nevsky
Russia
Ottawa Citizen
Natal
Brazil
Gift of the Bride at Westland Country Club
Pat Denton consoles Ellen Lanier daughter of a bridegroom and sister of Marion after an emotionally charged wedding eve. Ellen confesses a hopeless love for Brad while Pat offers comfort and a chance to escape to a quieter celebration. In a car ride they briefly plan a bite and dance before returning to the church for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Denton
Pat
Marion
Brad
Beatrice Fairfax
Ellen
Uncle Pat
Brad Lanier
Country Club
Havana
Ellen Lanier
Pattern 4691 Apron Seeks Mail Order Patterns
This Week's Pattern Imagine features Pattern 4691 a cotton thirty five inch yard aprons with heart pockets in sizes Small to Large. Small requires 1 yard 25 inches and orders must include size name address and style number sent to Anne Adams Pattern Winnipeg Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg Man. Due to mail slowness delivery may take longer than expected.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Wartime Problems Of Your Lumber Merchant
A Manitoba farmer seeks large timber for a new building but the lumber dealer cannot promise delivery due to wartime shortages. Government restrictions prioritize war needs. 1942 and 1943 saw about 100 million feet allocated to Prairie yards, leaving civilians with lower grade lumber. Local dealers strive to serve customers while reserves stay for war production.
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Manitoba
Prairies
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
United States
Ottawa
Courageous Women Patriots of Occupied Europe In War
The article applauds women who served in the Underground and guerilla units across Europe. It highlights Danielle Casanova and Madame Her mine Van Decatyse for their sacrifice and courage, noting Greek and Yugoslav women training to join resistance efforts amid Nazi penalties.
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Europe
Danielle Casanova
Jeanne d’Arc
France
Gestapo
Madame Hermine van Decatyse
Italy
Marshal Broz
Tito
Christian Science Moni
Volga River Navigable From Source to 1800 Miles
The Volga, Europe's longest river, remains navigable for about 1800 miles, extending through multiple regions and supporting transport and commerce. Its course links key cities and regions, highlighting its importance in navigation and trade.
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Volga
Europe
Maple Leaf in Italy wartime dispatch booklet issued
Canadian Press releases a 16 page illustrated booklet Maple Leaf in Italy compiling dispatches by Ross Munro William Stewart Douglas Amazon L V Hunter and Foster Barclay from Reggio to Ortona. It is a temporary campaign record not sold commercially available at printing cost for study use. A note on machine gun production details follows.
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Italy
Sicily
Reggio
Ortona
C.P
Ross Munro
William Stewart
Douglas Amazon
L. V. Hunter
Foster Barclay
Stewart
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Eees
Christie's
Emium Soda
Cbisaw
Christies Biscuits
Christie, Brown and Company Limited Bakeries
Toronto
General Montgomery
London Express
London Daily Telegraph
Lydia IE Pinkham
Germany
Harvard
New Haven
Him
Hambley
J. J. Hambley Hatcheries
Winnpeg
Regina
Skatoon
Calgary
Edmonton
Brandon
Portage
Dauphin
Swan Lake
Boissevain
Abbotsford
B.C
Port Arthur
Ont
Ramsay Company
Bank Street
Sizes S.M.L
F. C. Pickwell
Maple Leaf
MacDonald
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