Science Must Be Brought To Bear In Maintaining Our Agricultural Industry
Dr J M Beamne urges technical agriculture to lead postwar Canada’s farming rebound. He calls for soil fertility, seed quality, pest control, processing, and marketing reforms to boost home production and export readiness while maintaining price and trade stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M Beamne
Science Service
Detrimen
Department of Agriculture
McMaster University
Hamilton
Ont
Canada
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Ontario
Prairie Provinces
Bells Across Oceans Carry English Chimes Worldwide
Ancient London founders cast three large bells weighing near a ton for a church in Phaneromeni Cyprus as British bellmaking remains in demand overseas despite tariffs. Canadian and U.S. markets stay strong with expert tuning kept by a few families, while bells from the cradle of Big Ben hang in Christchurch Cathedral and cathedrals from Newfoundland to New Zealand highlight global reach.
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England
Phaneromeni Cyprus
Christendom
Bethlehem
Canada
U.S.A
Dominion
Kent
Connecticut
London
Christchurch Cathedral
Valleyfield Cathedral
Quebec
St. John's
Newfoundland
St. Lucia
West Indies
Waikato
New Zealand
Durban
South Africa
Khartoum
Achimota
Takoradi
Gold Coast
Oshawa
Ontario
Schemning
Holland
Final Conference notes and shifting roles at talks
The report says Hitler spoke to France in the same railroad coach used by Foch at the previous war's end, with Britain absent from the second conference. The Chatham News notes Britain was present at the first conference but not the second, implying future talks may place Britain in the position of speaking to Hitler. The closing line hints at a proverb about a salesman misreading a customer.
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Hitler
France
Foch
Britain
Chatham News
The Earl of Athlone as Canada’s 16th Governor General
The Earl of Athlone is the 16th Governor General of Canada since Confederation. A list of predecessors follows with their dates of assuming office: Viscount Monck July 1 1867, Lord Lisgar Feb 2 1869, the Earl of Dufferin June 25 1872, the Marquess of Lorne Nov 25 1878, the Marquess of Lansdowne Oct 23 1883, Lord Stanley June 11 1888, the Earl of Aberdeen Sept 18 1893, the Earl of Minto Nov 12 1898, Earl Grey Dec 10 1904, the Duke of Connaught Oct 13 1911, the Duke of Devonshire Nov 11 1916, Baron Byng of Vimy Aug 11 1921, Viscount Willingdon Oct 2 1926, the Earl of Bessborough April 4 1931, Lord Tweedsmuir Nov 2 1935.
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Canada
Earl of Athlone
Viscount Monck
Lord Lisgar
Earl of Dufferin
Marquess of
Lorne
Marquess of Lansdowne
Lord Stanley
the Earl of Aberdeen
Earl of
Minto
Earl Grey
Duke of Connaught
Viscount Willingdon
Earl of Bessborough
Lord Tweedsmuir
Morale Of British People In War Cited By Cleric
Rev Dr Roelif H. Brooks of St Thomas Church New York argues prayer equals national defense alongside armament. He says ridiculing a foe’s religion weakens morale and stresses England defends with faith as well as arms amid war. He notes religion surfaces in war, already in people’s hearts.
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Roelif H. Brooks
St. Thomas Protestant Episcopal Church
New York
Brooks
England
Dr Brooks
Bank of England Gold Shipment Arrives at New York Vault
One of the era’s largest gold shipments, valued around 25 million dollars, arrived in New York aboard Bank of England vessels. The 500 cases of coins join about 15 million in gold bars stored in the Federal Reserve vaults. The treasure was sent to New York by the Bank of England. A rustless conduit made from wood pulp is reported as perfected.
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New York Federal Reserve Bank
New York
Bank of England
United States
American Medical Association
Lowell S. Selling
Detroit
Mich
Recorder's Court
New York City
Selling
Regional union idea eyed for Western hemisphere
The League of Nations Society in Canada via its president Senator Cairine Wilson issued a statement after an executive meeting envisioning a regional union in the Western hemisphere that could influence the current conflict. The group urged continued exploration of international action and vowed to organize to aid the war effort and cooperate with the League of Nations Association of the United States which backs Allied aid through the William Allen White committee.
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League of Nations Society
Canada
Cairine Wilson
Ottawa
Universal League of Nations
Western Hemisphere
League of Nations Association of the
United States
William Allen White
America
Wash-A-Teria Opens In Glendale With Low Cost Laundry Service
Glendale entrepreneur launches Wash A T Eria offering individual washing at low rates. House wives bring in garments, use supplied equipment and receive cleaned clothes home, with savings on soap starch bluing water and heat.
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Glendale
California
Training foals early reduces later breaking effort
The piece notes early handling makes foals easier to train and less harsh on horse and gear, with well-handled foals becoming calm workers after a few hitching sessions. It also mentions Texas deriving its name from the Tejas Indians.
Canada’s greatest industry and its hidden value
A Financial Post piece argues the pulp and paper industry sustains 30 000 mill workers and 90 000 seasonal woods jobs, supports 50 plus towns, boosts agriculture mining and hydro power, and added 150 million to Canada’s 1939 export trade with growth expected in 1940. It urges stronger public communication to gain recognition.
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Pulp and Paper
Pulp and
Canada
Dominion
Financial Post
Do Crewel Work In Gay Wools
Simple crewel embroidery in wool adds distinction to a room with motifs for pillows footstools chair backs and scarfs Pattern 6636 offers transfer motifs small and large with stitch illustrations and color charts Send 20 cents to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg for pattern 6636
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Present Day War Methods Not So Modern Reflections
A Manchester Guardian excerpt surveys historic and modern warfare ideas from incendiaries and flame weapons to balloon troop transport and air cavalry. It notes early cautions about public acceptance of military measures and recalls Pitt's 1805 defense bill debates.
Gibraltar, a Bargain Recalled by the Spectator
The London Spectator argues that Britain's hold on Gibraltar is a bargain tied to history. It notes Rock from 1704 to 1783, via Rooke and Elliott, and cites the Treaty of Paris trading Florida and Minorca for Gibraltar.
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Gibraltar
George Rooke
Rock
George Elliott
Paris
Spain
Florida
Minorca
United States
London Spectator
New Pocket and Hemmed Bed Sheets Declared News
Two innovations in bed sheets gain notice for first time buyers. A no tuck sheet with pockets at top and bottom fits mattresses to reduce wrinkling. A hem woven into the fabric saves length loss and is labeled single full twin or double full length. Both use preshrunk muslin.
Waste collection drive urged to aid war effort
Herbert Morrison declares that no scrap should go unused in the fight against Hitler. He orders towns to collect waste paper cardboard and scrap metal along with household bones as urgent needs. Local authorities will set up collection systems and households must cooperate. He jokes that many know when to keep silent but fail to do so.
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Hitler
Herbert Morrison
Morrison
Perils Of The Road Uninsured drivers rely on aging cars
The Stratford Beacon Herald notes that many uninsured drivers use venerable used cars kept cheaply and avoid garage checkups. They fear repair costs and may cause accidents that wreck capable vehicles and leave victims unable to obtain damages or compensation.
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Stratford Beacon Herald
Empire praise for King Queen in crisis era
The St Catharines Standard extols the Empire as blessed by King and Queen exemplars of a virtuous home life. It asserts their Majesties command affection and fealty, valuing the Throne amid grave crisis and trial. A brief note from Signo jokes about cashing checks in a Pittsburgh restaurant.
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St. Catharines
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Hanover
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Delium
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