Shadow of Famine Looms Across War Timeline
The piece argues that famine follows major wars in Europe and North America hinges on weather. It cites brutal winters, late springs, and disrupted sowing as factors, predicting a hungry fall and winter unless crops rebound. It links Hitler’s blitz to famine pressures and notes shipping losses and weather as decisive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Board of Trade
Europe
Finland
Napoleon
Charles XII
Peter
the Great
Hitler
Geology and War Minerals Survey Teams Set Nationwide
The Mines and Geology Branch of Canada's Department of Mines and Resources assigns 37 field parties totaling about 170 personnel for 1940 projects. Twenty sixGeo parties focus on surveys across provinces plus Yukon and Northwest Territories while eleven map terrain. Two supervisory topo parties also operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mines and Geology Branch
Department of Mines and Resources
Ottawa
Dominion
Yukon
Northwest Territores
Bureau
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Northwest Territories
Canada
Selenium found in Saskatchewan wheat questioned
University of Saskatchewan researchers led by Dr. T Thorvaldson and L R Johnson report Saskatchewan wheat contains little or no selenium a trace found in some districts raises concern about grain quality and prompts exporters to guarantee selenium free wheat despite established importer trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
T. Thorvaldson
L. R. Johnson
Outlook, Sask
Improbable Dunes and Diminutive Coffee Cups Headline Claims
A bizarre report notes Idaho sand dunes near the Snake River rising to 450 feet surpassing Sahara dunes in height. In Sarajevo coffee houses serve coffee in tiny cups described as thimble sized. Canary Islands crocuses yield the bulk of saffron imported into the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snake River
Idaho
Sahara Desert
Sarajevo
Yugoslavia
Canary Islands
Worthing Woman Runs Pony Ride Taxi and War Evacuee Care
Mrs A H Booth keeps a busy home front life in Worthing England. She runs a pony ride business and a taxi service while her RAF husband is away. She cares for an evacuee and handles his antique shop and book business, starting at 5 30 each morning and working past midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Booth
Worthing
Eng
R.A.F
Advice For Pedestrians From Brandon Sun
Advice stresses sidewalks where available and walking on the left side on roads without sidewalks. Night pedestrians should carry a light or wear white, and crossing should occur only at intersections. Emphasizes children's street safety and shared responsibility for traffic accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Sun
Woman Demands Milk From Her Own Cow After Strike
Chicago milk strike leaves dairymen unable to deliver to customers. Mrs. Howard demands milk and forces a solution by sending for a cow named Anna to her estate. The cow is milked by a dairyman, supplying the Howards and neighboring residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anna
Howard Estate
Regulations For Nazi Farmers On Meat From Pigs
An article outlines strict Nazi regime rules requiring a three month rearing period, written permit from the local mayor, advance slaughter tax, and inspection before using meat from a farmer’s own pig. The farmer must surrender ninety percent of meat and fat as ration coupons. Also notes giant prehistoric hippopotamus bones found in Sicily and a Canadian woman funding Legion war bonds to reward schoolchildren helping the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Empire
Canadian Legion
Legion
War Legion
Fort Erie
Lindsay
Winnipeg
Vancouver
War time heat thins South Australian apple crop
The Brandon Sun notes extreme heat reduced South Australia’s marketable apple crop by about 40 percent after seven days above 100 F. The surplus production meets export hurdles amid shipping shortages, prompting thoughts of importing apples to meet local demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Sun
South Australia
Commonwealth
Mussolini’s Bombs Fail in Africa Empire
The Montreal Star opines Mussolini’s largest bomb is a dud. It wonders what fate awaits Italy in its African empire but says it would rather be a submarine in the North Sea than an Italian soldier with no ammunition hunted by Ethiopians with yells and a spear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Star
Italy
Star
Czech tanks credited with German breakthrough at Sedan
Report cites Czech designed Skoda tanks as a key factor in the German advance at Sedan. Skoda armor withstood Allied fire, prompting their use at the head of armored divisions. Also notes Reno Nevada’s proximity to Asia and that New Orleans is a northern city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedan
Belgium
Holland
Skoda
New Orleans
Warship Roll Improves Gunfire Reach On Cresting Seas
Analysis notes that ship roll can be exploited to gain greater gun elevation and longer range at the crest of a rolling motion. The idea is that dynamics of roll enable heavier shells to reach further distances than on a steady platform. A lighthearted aside compares driving and cooking under constrained conditions.
Sunset clue in artist's habit sparks quiet joke
Myrtle asks if the picture shows a sunrise or sunset. Martin replies sunset, noting the artist never rose early enough to paint a sunrise. The line suggests a playful dig at the painter's routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Martin
Vatican and Russia sizes chart the world’s realms
Vatican City is the world’s smallest nation covering 108.7 acres while Russia remains the largest country spanning 8,144.228 square miles, illustrating vast geographic extremes across the globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Russia
Seed selection aids potato disease control, says plant pathologist
J L Howatt of the Dominion Laboratory of Plant Pathology promotes seed selection as a cheap, simple method to prevent tuber borne diseases. By inspecting seed tubers for decay, misshapen or frost damaged areas and cutting flesh for internal blemishes, farmers can curb late blight blackleg spindle tuber and other issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Howatt
Dominion Laboratory
Fredericton
N.B
Canada Radium Industry Expands to Meet World Demand
Canada’s radium industry shows steady progress with Eldorado Gold Mines output over 100 grams and uranium byproducts yielding returns. Mill capacity rises to 135 tons daily and Port Hope refinery can process 8000 to 10000 tons of uranium compounds with other materials recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Circle
Canada
Department of Mines and Resources
Ottawa
Eldorado Gold Mines Limited
Great Bear Lake
N.W.T
Port Hope
Ont
St. Thomas
Illustration Stations and Farm Landscaping Concepts
Illustration Stations of the Dominion Experimental Farms Service emphasize crop and livestock problems while highlighting home surroundings. Shrubbery hedges lawns flower borders and shelter belts show varieties suited to localities and effective planting methods. Toads quench their thirst by absorbing moisture through their skins.
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Dominion Experimental Farms Service
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Montebello
Julianna of Holland
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Sicily
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Asia
Los Angeles
California
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