Red Cross Seeks 10 Million Dollar Campaign Support
During the first three weeks of March the Canadian Red Cross Society launches a nationwide appeal for 10 million dollars. The drive relies on voluntary subscriptions with urgent need to fund humanitarian services. Leaders Jackson Dodds and Justice P H Gordon state Red Cross is international, funded by volunteers, and must retain immunity under Geneva Conventions.
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Canadian Red Cross Society
Jackson Dodds
Justice P. H. Gordon
Red Cross
Geneva
Red Cross Society
Gre
Red Cross War Campaign Seeks $11.65 Million Budget
The government cooperates with the Red Cross to avoid conflict with the National War Finance Committee as it seeks 11 650 000 for the year starting April 1 1943. Of the total, 5 500 000 funds food parcels for prisoners of war in Germany and the Far East and the Blood Donor Service supports military medical needs.
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National War Finance Committee
Red Cross Society
Germany
Far East
Red Cross
Armed Forces of
Canada
Society Serves In Many Ways by the Red Cross
The article highlights the International Red Cross origins in 1863 with five Geneva founders and Dunant’s role. It notes wartime expansion including the Central Information Bureau for Prisoners of War, its reconvening in the current conflict, and calls Canadians to donate to a funds appeal supporting mercy efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
International Red Cross
Canadian Society
Geneva
Switzerland
International Red Cross Committee
Jean Henri Dunant
Central Information Bureau
Digestive Truths From Nutrition Research
Scientific review shows milk leaves substantial residue in the gut and meat remains most satisfying to the stomach. Cooked eggs beat raw, toasted bread worsens appetite, vegetables vary in satisfaction, and certain foods trigger sensitivities. Readers urged to request a vitamin chart from the Western Division Health League of Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. McLester
U.S
Western Division Health League of Canada
111 Avenue Road
Toronto
Naval medical research tackles sea water drinking problem
Dr A C Ivy head of research at Northwestern University and director at the navy medical research institute in Bethesda Md reports progress in turning salt water drinkable for shipwreck survivors. Ten processes are being tested across mechanical chemical electrical and heat methods with hopeful early results.
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A. C. Ivy
Northwestern University
United States Navy
New Medical Research Institute
Bethesda
Ivy
Blind workers fill war industry posts in Britain
More than 600 blind Britons have been employed in war industries in recent weeks. An aero engine firm reports blind workers possess strong concentration and a delicate sense of touch. The note also mentions the first blood transfusion to Pope Innocent VIII in 2492.
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Innocent VIII
Changeable date Good Friday falls near late April
Dr H R Kingston head of mathematics and astronomy at the University of Western Ontario explains Easter mechanics. Good Friday this year may fall on April 23 with Easter determined by the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox. If spring starts March 22 the full moon could occur as late as April 20 and if that full moon lands on a Monday Easter would be April 24.
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H. R. Kingston
Department of Mathematics and Astronomy
University of Western Ontario
Kingston
Road Surfaces Influence Tire Wear and Fuel Use
Figures show macadam tar and gravel roads cause the greatest wear on tires while concrete roads cause the least wear and reduce fuel consumption. A note on soap making cites cocoanut oil from copra as the ingredient that makes soap lather quickly.
Graduates From Commonwealth Air Training Plan Listed
The roster lists air trainees from Canada’s Commonwealth plan across several schools. Names followed by home towns include LAC J Hedrich Ponoka Alberta at No 1 Central Navigation School Rivers Manitoba and numerous air gunners pilots observers and navigators from Dafoe Macdonald Yorkton Portage la Prairie and other locales.
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Central Navigation
Rivers
Man
Lac
J. Hedrich
Ponoka
Alta
Dafoe
Sask
L. E. Mehr
Lake Lenore
Macdonald
Bradshaw
Saskatoon
F. Green
Prince Albert
N. MacLean
Stonewall
Hansell
Vulcan
A. G. Stark
Meadow Lake
L. R. Bunn
Calgary
Alita
G. Bryson
Deloraine
M. Deverneychuk
Insinger
A. M. McGregor
Regina
C. A. Reist
Moose Jaw
L. G. Stewart
Setar
L. Taylor
Vandure
V. C. Weller
Adance
Gems of Thought Quotes About Character and Perseverance
A collection of inspirational lines from Froude Smiles Webster Mary Baker Eddy Goethe and Longfellow. The aphorisms emphasize self forging education ambition persistence and steady progress through challenges. Each quote reinforces personal effort and disciplined striving as the path to achievement.
Save Your Quarters Buy War Savings Stamps
An appeal urges readers to save 25-cent pieces and purchase War Savings stamps and certificates to aid servicemen overseas. The message frames small weekly savings as patriotic support for the war effort.
Swine Enteritis Diseases and Home Remedies
Veterinarian L Millar outlines enteritis in swine, detailing Simple Scours caused by poor diet and remedies including diet correction and small amounts of formalin or blue stone. Necrotic Enteritis affects young pigs with rapid decline. salt treatment with buttermilk or salted cats is described. Pig Pellagra from vitamin B deficiency is treated with liver or dried brewers yeast and vitamin B supplementation.
Experience Rich Officer Appointed to No 2 Training Command
Group Captain A. J. Ashton longtime RAF RC A F veteran takes charge as officer in charge administration of No 2 Training Command in Winnipeg. Born in Wiltshire England he came to Canada in 1911 and served in the Canadian Air Force and RC A F through both world wars including Ash down and Mossbank postings. He flew surveys over Hudson Straits and Newfoundland and held commands at Patricia Bay Jericho Beach Mossbank and Rockcliffe before his Winnipeg posting.
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A. J. Ashton
Patricia Bay
Victoria
B.C
No. 2 Training Command
Winnipeg
Wiltshire
England
Ashton
Canada
Canadian Air Board
Canadian Air Force
R.C.A.F
Hudson Straits
Manitoba
Royal Air Force
Coastal Command
Newfoundland
Vancouver
Ottawa
Rockcliffe
Jericho Beach
No. 2
Mossbank
Saskatchewan
8Th Battalion
France
Royal Flying Corps
Air Force
Prairie Provinces Produce Record Crop in 1942
The Winnipeg Free Press reports 1942 yields in the Prairie Provinces reached a record 1.343 billion bushels, including 565 million wheat and 778 million coarse grains and flax. The output could feed 38.9 million 200 lb hogs, contrasting with 8 million hogs planned for Canada in 1943. The Lethbridge Herald criticizes those who claim Western farmers grow only wheat.
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Prairie Provinces
Canada
Winnipeg Free Press Agricultural and Business Review
Lethbridge Herald
Saskatchewan Poultry Raisers Faces Large Export Quota
Saskatchewan poultry raisers are urged to export 500000 cases of eggs for overseas sale to meet Britain’s 1943 quota set by the British Minister of Food.
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Saskatchewan
Yachts Reach Deep Roots in Britain and Holland
Historical note confirms yachts have been used in Great Britain and Holland since the 17th century, highlighting long maritime traditions and early recreational sailing practices.
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Great Britain and
Holland
Structure of British Army Units Explained
The London Spectator notes a brigade holds about 3 battalions and 3,000 total, a division comprises three brigades and roughly 12,000 with divisional troops, a battalion about 750 strong, and corps with two or three divisions. It emphasizes attached troops for special purposes across units.
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London Spectator
The Country Store and its Comeback in Wartime Times
Rural merchants once lost customers as cars surged in use. now the country store reemerges with new life as farmers again control driving costs amid fuel, rubber, and wartime savings push. Buy War Savings Certificates.
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The
League OF Canada
Maryland
Naval Medical Research
Ogden
Ogden’s
No. 11 Service Flying Training School
Yorkton, Sask
D. A. Adams
Newdale
EB. S. Anderson
Kinley
H. H. Barber
Lipton
R. W. Beatty
Foremost
L. R. Carr
Okotoks
M. A. Carson
Edmonton
Set
E. S. Darlington
T. H. Demaere
H. H
H. D. Mackey
J. B Miller
Gainsborough
W. M. McMillan
Miami
C. N. Moe
Morrin
A. J. Morgan
Verwood
Maidstone
Sack
Qually
Romfo
Prince
W. F. Russell
Marriott
N. H. Shaw
Cpl
J. O. Watkins
Hubbard
D. Wood
Glen Rain
O. C. Oakes
No. 7 Air Observer School
Portage la Prairie
N. D. Austman
Milden
E. Bleich
Morse
R. Brieker
Lavoy
D. L. Dworkin
C. Green
Manson
Whitty
H. L. Merritt
Killam
A. M. Scott
A. L. Sommerville
Ghost Pine Creek
T. O. Wilson
Ae H. A. Gourke
No. 7 Bombing and Gunnery School
Pera Man
Air Navigators
Sdt
W. L. McDowell
Dauphin
Sgt
D. B. Nicol
Froude
Daniel Webster
Mary Baker Eddy
Goethe
3. L. Millar
Isery
Vicks VA
the Country Store
Hamilton
Montreal
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