New Mouton Fur Promises Popular Style Rise
The article reviews mouton, a plasticized sheepskin fur that lowers coat prices and broadens appeal. Canadian firms, notably Universal Fur Dressers & Dyers led by Samuel Moskoff, drive rapid growth as demand outstrips capacity. Moskoff predicts mouton coats will lead the market next winter and potentially double Canada's fur coat market.
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Larry Dack
Financial Post
Canada
Mouton
Fifth Avenue
United States
Montreal
Toronto
Ias
Samuel Moskoff
Dyer
Mr. Moskoffs Company
Universal Fur Dressers & Dyers
Peace Crusade Converges on Vezelay for World Peace
Pilgrims from Britain Belgium Switzerland Holland Luxembourg and all parts of France walk to Vezelay in a peace crusade. Over 50 000 visitors expected including military delegations from Britain Canada the United States and France and foreign diplomats. The gathering centers at the Benedictine basilica renowned as France s beautiful church.
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Paris
Britain
Belgium
Switzerland
Holland
Luxembourg
France
Vezelay
Canada
United States
Reverting to Peace Demobilization of Indian Army progress
The Indian Army demobilization continues on plan. By October 1946 the volunteer world army is to drop to 1,006,000 men. Over 656,000 Indian servicemen have already returned to civilian life.
Retiring Lt Col J C Knowles MBE to Leave Canadian Army
Lieutenant colonel J C Knowles MBE ED longtime militia and public servant will retire from the Canadian Army in early September announced from Headquarters MD 12. Born Bracebridge Ontario he served in World War I and II, held key posts in MD 12, and represented Wilkie in Saskatchewan Legislature from 1938 to 1944. He resides in Regina with his wife Inez Mead.
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J. C. Knowles
M.B.E
E.D
Unity
Headquarters Military District 12
Knowles
M.D. 12
France
Belgium
Battleford Light Infantry
N.P.A.M
20Th Tank Battalion
Canada
40Th
H. F. Webber
Bracebridge
Ont
Saskatchewan
Association of Rural Municipalities
Rural School Trustees’ Association
Unity Telephone Company
Unity Union Hospital Board
Wilkie
Colonel Knowles
Inez Mead
Durham
McIntyre Street
Regina
R C M P Rearrest of Dr David Shugar in Ottawa
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police announce the rearrest of Dr David Shugar in Ottawa on conspiracy and Official Secrets Act charges. He is remanded to Sept 16 on 3000 dollar bail. Shugar had earlier been freed after magistrate Glen Strike deemed evidence insufficient and returned to health department duties.
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R.C.M.P
Ottawa
David Shugar
Shugar
Glen Strike
National Health Department
Medicine Hat Adopts Medicine Hat Symbol for Tourism
Regina Leader Post reports Medicine Hat Alberta favors a city symbol a medicine hat to appear on all ads. The chamber of commerce tourist committee also recommends making small pottery medicine hats for sale to tourists.
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Medicine Hat
Alberta
Chamber of Commerce
North American
Winnipeg
Regina
Edmonton
Lower Death Rate From Typhoid Fever Declines Nationwide
The country sees an encouraging drop in typhoid fever deaths and nears near elimination in the United States. Authorities express hope that this success will be mirrored against other diseases like cancer, poliomyelitis, and rheumatic fever.
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United States
New York Times
Memorial Bell for Patton at St. John’s Beverly Farms
A 1500 pound bell cast by Menelly Bell company in Troy New York will be installed at St John’s Episcopal Church Beverly Farms Massachusetts. The gift honors Gen George S Patton and comes from his widow.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
Beverly Farms
Mass
George S. Patton
Menelly Bell Company
Troy
N.Y
Woman killed by falling rocket during V Day display
Miss Megan Bonner a Welsh school mistress visiting London for V Day died after a rocket fired at night on the Thames Embankment struck her forehead. The strange accident occurred among massive crowds watching the fireworks.
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London
Megan Bonner
Wales
Thames Embankment
Man Reunites Teeth With Comrade After Six Years
Ex corporal Frank Beresford returned a set of lower molars to Drummer Bob Ellicott in Toronto after six years apart. Ellicott, ill overseas at the time, left his lower plate behind and Beresford kept it until their reunion.
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Toronto
Frank Beresford
Bob Ellicott
Ellicott
Beresford
Ocean Levels Rise Citing US Survey Uncertain Cause
The United States Coast and Geodetic Survey reports a Atlantic sea level rise of about one and a half feet per century. The rise appears across New York Harbor Portland Baltimore Key West and the west coast, while southeast Alaska shows land uplift. Causes remain unknown though warming glaciers and land subsidence are considered. The trend could affect tides and broader economic and social factors. In Ethiopia a day can swing from oppressive heat to intense cold.
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Atlantic Ocean
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
New York Harbor
Manhattan Island
Portland
Baltimore
Key West
Fla
United States
Alaska
H. A. Marmer
Survey
Marmer
Mr. Marmer
Golfing in Canada’s National Parks Highlights
National Parks Bureau maintains golf courses across Waterton Lakes Elk Island Prince Albert Riding Mountain Prince Edward Island Cape Breton Highlands and Jasper Banff in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Courses range from links style on coastlines to high altitude layouts with scenic wildlife and alpine backdrops.
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Canada
Waterton Lakes
Elk Island
Prince Albert
Riding Mountain
Prince Edward Island
Cape Breton Highlands National Parks
National Parks Bureau
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Nova Scotia
Middle Head
Atlantic Ocean
Prince Edward Island National Park
Green Gables
Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne
Wasa Gaming
Riding Mountain National Park
Manitoba
Clear Lake
Prince Alberta National Park
Saskatchewan
Elk Island National Park
Alberta
Banff National Park
Banff and
Jasper
Denmark Aims To Overtake Canada In Bacon Markets
Denmark’s hog population rose from prewar levels to about two million by 1944, aided by feed from the Danube basin and domestic crops. The article notes Britain’s demand reduced Danish stock during invasion, while Germany secured feed and limited losses. It argues Canada must sustain quality and steady supply to counter foreign competition.
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Canada
Denmark
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Britain
Danube
Calgary Diphtheria Record Highlights Immunization Aim
Health authorities note Calgary’s strong diphtheria record with zero cases in 1944 and only one in 1945. Maintained through widespread immunization, especially for school and pre-school children, to protect the community.
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Calgary
Canada
World Federation Formed By Scientific Workers
A world federation uniting scientists and technicians into a political action body was created at a conference convened by the Association of Scientific Workers. Delegates came from Canada United States Australia South Africa France China Belgium Czechoslovakia Norway Denmark Italy India and Spain.
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London
World Federation of Scientific Workers
Association of Scientific Workers
Canada
United States
Australia
South Africa
France
China
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Norway
Denmark
Italy
India
Spain
Surgeons Study Spanish Mess as Absorbent for Dressings
Medical researchers are examining a Spanish material described as a potential absorbent for surgical dressings. The study explores its properties and possible applications in wound care and infection control.
South Africa Wins King George V Trophy in Miniature Rifle
London reports South Africa captured the King George V Trophy for miniature rifle shooting among British Empire Boys, organized by the National Rifle Association. Canada finished second as about 3,000 participants from Britain and the Dominions competed. SA led with an average of 79.667, Canada 76.848, Britain 66.572, and Australia 50.182. Canada earned the most individual medals with 19 silver and bronze, followed by Britain with 17 and South Africa with 11.
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London
South Africa
National Rifle Association
Canada
Britain
Dominions
Australia
Elm Walk at Windsor undergoes mass tree replacement
The three mile Long Walk from Windsor Castle to the Copper Horse is nearly cleared of elms due to elm disease. Replacements planned include plane trees or horse chestnuts, with the weaker line to be removed to make space for the others.
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Windsor Castle
Charles H
England
Reasons for Objections to Household Children
A mother dismisses questions about having children at home and orders her children to stop misbehaving with a catapult, spitting, and trumpet blowing. The passage also notes that Brazil was discovered and settled by the Portuguese, who gave the country its language.
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Elsie
Billy
Betty
Alex
Jimmie
Brazil
Beaverdell Departs Montreal with Food Cargo for London
The Beaverdell sails to London carrying about 6500 tons of food for the British Isles. Included are 2300 tons of flour 1200 tons of cheese and 220 tons of egg powder along with lumber pulpwood and other primary products from Montreal.
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British Isles
Montreal
London
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