Stranger tutor FBI? No, but a tale of Lena Ames
In Vanadium, a stranger cracks Jeff Tubbs's case with a forest of gossip and a two thousand dollar inheritance. Jeff Cement runs the shop while Lena Ames’s money vanished after marrying Frank Stevens. The mystery unravels when a turquoise ear ring leads Jim Peters to a cash box under Jeff’s garage floor. A hobo’s confession ties the threads, revealing the old crime and the motive.
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Mount Wilson
Mame Terry
Colorado
Mame
Wilson Creek
Kit
Jeff Tubbs
Doc
Jeff
Doc Smith
Lena
Marie
Frank Stevens
Frank
Stevens
Denver
Jim Peters
Jim
Peters
Lena Ames
Telluride
Snatched Earring Sparks Quick Barter and Plans
A passerby finds a small earring in a store and pockets it while noting clouding skies. He jokes about mixing pleasure with business and plans to try his luck at a red, hinting at a wager or sale as he leaves.
Queues Outside Shops Explain Their Rarity In England
The Montreal Star notes that queues in England are uncommon except near theatres restaurants and pastry shops. Saturdays see lines when popular items like oranges from Spain appear or scarce vegetables return. In the past two years queues formed for cigarettes and chocolate but today tobacco stocks are ample.
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England
Oswald Dutch
Montreal Star
Spain
North Africa
Greatly Changed Russia From Past to Present
The Montreal Star notes Churchill's statement that Soviet Russia has undergone profound changes. It highlights removal of Trotskyite Communism, stronger Russian state power, broader state perspectives, and a rebirth of religious life, suggesting modern Russia differs greatly from 25 years ago.
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Russia
Churchill
Soviet Russia
Montreal Star
Freckled lad jokes about iron constitution at swim
A young boy taunted for freckles responds with humor saying the spots come from rusting iron as he and friends swim daily. The remark reveals a lighthearted attitude and quick wit in a rural or small-town setting.
Engines On Canadian Rails Reach 16000 Miles In 30 Days
Rail officials estimate some locomotives in service across Canada accumulate about 16000 miles in a month, reflecting high utilization and busy schedules on major corridors. The figure underscores intensive freight and passenger operations.
Evacuated Children in Canada May Enter War Work
Miss Marjorie Maxse chair of the Children's Overseas Reception Board says evacuated children in Canada should stay until eligible for military service or national work. She toured Canada and praised the physical condition and spirit of the children. About 8.5 percent joined Canadian forces and a hundred returned to the United Kingdom. A student expressed preference for the Canadian Navy over returning home. Ottawa Journal.
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Canada
Children’s Overseas Reception Board
Marjorie Maxse
Women's Voluntary Services
Ottawa
Maxse
C.O.R.E
United Kingdom
Maxie
Navy
Ottawa Journal
Air cargo reshapes postwar meals and perishables
The New York Times notes aviation will influence the dinner table after the war. Air shipments of perishable farm products and fruits from distant lands may begin, though rail and sea transport will remain for bulk goods.
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New York Times
Worker study reply reveals precise wartime job title
A mother asks about her daughter's defense work in Washington. The daughter answers with a long, formal title describing her role in the War Manpower Commission as part of the data-analysis group within the aptitude-test sub-unit of the worker analysis section and division of occupational analysis and manning tables. The report also notes a chimney swift’s daily activity.
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Washington
Division of Occupational Analysis
Bureau of Labor Utilization
War Manpower Commission
Western Canadians Serving With Canadian Army In Italy
Western Canadians in Italy are shown serving with the Royal Canadian Army. Top photo features Tpr. Donald Lake of Asquith, Sask, handing chow to Cpl. Pat Golden of Provost, Alta from a tank crew’s dug hollow in Italian ground. Lower photos include Pte. C. H. Cochrane Reston Man Pte. J. Wall Rush Lake Sask Pte. G. Nisbet Conquest Sask Pte. W. H. Ashdown Meath Park Sask Pte. W. F. Shields Pathlow Sask and Pte. P. Doniak Edmonton with Pte. R. Barton Kelliher Sask. All serving in Italy.
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Italy
Tpr
Donald Lake
Asquith
Sask
Pat” Golden
Provost
Alta
Royal Canadian Army Service Corps
C. H. Cochrane
Reston
Man
J. Wall
Rush Lake
G. Nisbet
Conquest
W. H. Ashdown
Meath Park
W. F. Shields
Pathlow
P. Doniak
Edmonton
Pte
R. Barton
Kelliher, Sask
Exceptional Work British Women Take Over The Hottest Job
A detachment of British women completes a year in the retort house of a fuel gas factory. They work 42 hours a week in roaring furnaces, feeding coal to burn off gas in low oxygen, with three shifts including nights. Health suffers but soap, tea allowances, extra time off, and first class medical care accompany their duties.
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England
Britain
Loyalty to Empire and Canada Intertwined
The Orillia Packet-Times argues that commitment to Britain and its ideas enhances service to Canada. It asserts imperial loyalty requires accepting responsibilities and sacrifices as part of Canadian citizenship, stressing loyalty to the Empire remains essential to Canada’s interests.
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Canada
Orillia Packet-Times
Water Cress Salad Lunch With Stuffed Eggs
A 4 serving menu features a water cress salad lunch with four stuffed egg halves, tomato quarters, cabbage water cress mix, and crackers. It includes eggs mayonnaise salt paprika water cress and French dressing as core ingredients.
North Bay merchant acquires four Royal Lofts homing pigeons
Harry Mulligan, a prominent North Bay merchant, has become the owner of four homing pigeons from the Royal Lofts at Sandringham England. After arrangements with the manager of the King's pigeon establishment the birds were shipped by boat and mail from England.
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Harry Mulligan
North Bay
Royal Lofts
Sandringham
England
King’s Pigeon Establishment
Miles Apart Siberia and Alaska Closer Than Thought
A fragment notes that Siberia and Alaska lie within a short distance, mentioning a surprising proximity between the two vast regions. The text hints at geography and distance without full details.
Feed For Horses Dominion Experimental Station In Quebec Using Rolled Oats
Farmers can save grain by using theNormandin Quebec Dominion Experimental Station method which rolls oats with a small 180 pound oat roller driven by a 0.75 horsepower motor. The setup includes a ceiling shelf bolted roller a 4 inch grain pipe to the hopper and a direct feed tube to the truck enabling a worker to start the crusher and attend to other chores.
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Dominion Experimental Station
Normandin
Quebec
Pattern 4736 for dresses and hat in multiple sizes
Anne Adams Pattern 4736 offers a reed slim waist design with back flounce hat. Available sizes 11 13 15 and 17. size 13 dress uses 3 yards 39 inch fabric and hat uses 1/2 yard. Send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg with name address and style number. Delayed mail may affect delivery.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Artist seeks Vermont home with a good view
An artist discusses buying with a Vermont farmer. The artist demands a good view while the farmer notes the view from the front porch shows Ed Snow’s barn and then only mountains beyond.
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Taconic Hills
Vermont
Churchill Says Moscow Rules Finest Salutes Drive War Spirit
Prime Minister Churchill told Parliament that Moscow displays the world’s finest salutes and that such ceremony strengthens armies for the war’s hard tests. He rejected the idea that off duty soldiers must salute only when on duty.
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Churchill
House of Commons
Moscow
Cactus Proves Difficult to Cultivate Beyond Harsh Habitat
While thriving in its natural arid home cactus remains one of the hardest plants to grow for people. Experts note its specialized needs and slow growth challenge hobbyists and collectors alike.
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Rae You
Widder Ames
Tubbs
Miles Nervine
Soviet
Siberia
Alaska
Malccolm McGregor
Brandon
Dominion
Lydia E. Pinkham
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