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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1943
Page
4
An American soldier writing from England praises British resolve under total war. He notes widespread sacrifice, with civilians donating cloth, salvaging libraries, and living on bare necessities while avoiding complaint. A candy shop ration card tale highlights shared wartime hardship and generosity.
The board of trade weighs a ration-friendly two-piece outfit for men that would remove vest collar and tie. Hugh Dalton says he cannot commit yet but notes saving material could be argued. London tailors and the public react amid talk of uniform civilian dress standards.
The war effort dictates halving civilian use of hard fibre rope including twines and skipping ropes to prioritize navy and military needs. Canada faces a shortage as main rope fibre sources were cut after Japanese advances in the South seas, urging households to conserve clothes lines.
Ottawa Journal notes a mix of views on wartime rationing among Canadians. Many accept rationing, while some object due to quotas and personal habits. The piece praises prudent use of both ration and payment books as essential to wartime effort and financial discipline.
The Dominion Department of Agriculture warns eggs spoil in heat above 65 F and freeze below 29 F. Frost damage occurs if eggs stay too long in the nest, so gather often and keep nests clean with fresh litter to ensure clean shells in winter and any season.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Langmore praised Canada for mass producing highly trained air crews. He noted Canada’s cold weather stations and snow-bound fields but said flying continued day and night despite blizzards, underlining Canada's grand job in the war effort.
The Dionne quintuplets will appear in May at Superior Wisconsin to send five ships down the ways. They will wave champagne bottles as the ships slide into the water in a notable event for the five girls who are not yet nine.
The National Film Board releases Wings On Her Shoulders, a World In Action entry, detailing how Canada's Women's Division of the Royal Canadian Air Force trains and deploys women in roles from dental assistants to wireless operators. The piece notes women free men for combat duties and boost the Allied air effort across Germany and Italy.
J A M Cook notes soldiers on Vancouver Island endure cold nights with tents and improvised comforts. Prairie units report blankets, floor boards, and extra patrols to guard against wet canvas while winter wears on. War Savings certificates promise Canada a $5 return for each $4 invested over seven and a half years. The piece ends with a quip on the ideal wife making morning chores.
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