Winston Churchill Recalled as Versatile British Statesman
The article profiles Winston Churchill as a foremost British statesman and adventurer. It covers his early naval career from 1911, leadership as First Lord of the Admiralty, Antwerp and Dardanelles failures, service on the Western Front, ministerial roles under Lloyd George and Baldwin, and enduring literary works and political influence.
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the Admiralty
Winston Churchill
British Empire
London
Britain
Germany
Belgium
France
Churchill
England
Admiralty
George V
Spithead
North Sea
Antwerp
Dardanelles
Winton Churchill
David Lloyd George
Patriot Veterans Offer Taxed Allowances For Peace Time Aid
Two disabled Canadian veterans of the first Great War request withholding part of their monthly veterans allowance until peace is restored. They seek to contribute to the present conflict and their names remain undisclosed. The government will accept the offers and restore full allowances on request. W. S. Wood notes pride in such patriotism while urging no publicized imitation and stressing the small living margin.
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War Veterans’ Allowance Board
Ian Mackenzie
W. S. Wood
Raskob Plans Cattle Range For New Mexico Desert
Washington correspondent notes John J. Raskob, GM director and former Democratic leader, bought 100000 acres in New Mexico. Rumors said oil or gold, but Evie Robert asked him, and he replied he will run cattle on the land.
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Washington
New Mexico
John J. Raskob
General Motors
Democratic National Committee
Raskob
Evie Robert
Chip Robert
Santa Fe
Evie
New Mexican
Dominion plans air training site at St Thomas hospital
The Brockville Recorder and Times reports Britain plans to use the provincial mental hospital at St Thomas as an air training centre. The facility houses 1100 patients, signaling renewed reliance on Canada to bolster Britain’s air arm.
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Brockville
Bamaray Police Target Street Gossip Blockage
Police in Bamaray India launch campaign against pedestrians stopping mid street to gossip, urging respectful conduct and smoother traffic flow. Authorities warn fines or warnings for those obstructing lanes and hindering travel. The effort aims to reduce congestion and public disturbance.
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Bamaray
India
Japan grants official status to Christianity under new law
The Japanese Diet passes a religious law establishing an official Christian head and government oversight. Christians must conform to state regulations while Shinto rites continue, sparking concern among Christian Koreans that faith is being used for state purposes. The Times-Journal notes the move could resemble a totalitarian device.
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St. Thomas Times-Journal
Canadians Install First Electric Generator at Cornwall Textile Plant
The 1883 installation lights a Cornwall textile plant marking Canada's first electric generator. The local Brockville Recorder and Times notes early opposition and a British critic who doubted electric light's future, while a fund in France assists children of mobilized Frenchmen.
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Canada
Cornwall
Brockville Recorder and Times
France
War leadership profile in Has Had Experience Canada
The article profiles top war experts guiding Has Had Experience Canada, noting most are Canadian-born with extensive land, sea, and air service. Chief of the air staff Vice-Marshal G. M. Croil, born in Milwaukee, rose from Gordon Highlanders to Royal Flying Corps, led in Salonika and Egypt, and once flew T. E. Lawrence in the desert.
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G. M. Croil
Milwaukee
Scotland
Ceylon
Aberdeen
Territorials
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Royal Flying Corps
Salonika
Crosl
Egypt
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Suez
el Rimal
T. E. Lawrence
Lawrence of
Arabia
Watch Gold Exports Warning Issued by Post Office Dept
Post Office Department issues warning to postmasters to scrutinize items addressed to the United States or any country that may contain gold. Canada prohibits export of gold coin bullion or fine bars without a Finance Minister licence to a Canadian chartered bank. Such shipments also require a licence from the Foreign Exchange Control Board obtainable from any chartered bank.
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United States
Post Office Department
Canada
Minister of Finance
Foreign Exchange Control Board
Doilies With Matching Edgings Pattern 6476
Edgings designed to accompany luncheon sets scarfs and cloths with filet crochet doilies for place mats. Pattern 6476 includes charts directions illustrations and required materials. Send 20 cents in coins to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave E Winnipeg. No Alice Brooks pattern book published.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
Welfare work stressed as war climate deepens in Canada
The Hamilton Spectator highlights widespread Indian support and leadership from the Aga Khan to fund and mobilize welfare efforts. Indian princes, Gurkhas, Sikhs, and students volunteer, while Lord Tweedsmuir urges civilian welfare services to endure wartime demands. Duff Morrison and Chisholm stress strengthening charities to sustain production and veterans’ needs.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Lyman Duff
Canada
Governor General
Lord Tweedsmuir
Lyman
Ottawa
Joseph Chisholm
Nova Scotia
Halifax
Vancouver
Aulay Morrison
British Columbia
Sir Lyman Duff
Forest Insects and Human Impact Warned in 1939 Year Book
J. J. de Gryse argues that humans drive many forest calamities through improper exploitation and poor reforestation. He urges regulation of activity and targeted education, noting knowledge gaps in insect ecology and the need for factual basis in prevention and control.
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J. J. de Gryse
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Fur Farms Dominate Canadian Silver Fox Pelts Trade
Fur farms supply nearly all silver fox pelts in Canada while Arctic regions yield many white skins and a few blue. Ermine remains plentiful, and otter beaver marten fisher and mink fur from northern timberlands are prized. Ranch bred mink pelts are favored over wild. The Tempest link and a Statue of Liberty joke appear as aside notes. The young condor cannot fly for 12 months after hatching.
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Canada
Arctic
Dominion
Albino Hummingbird Sightings Prompt National Interest
Albino ruby throat hummingbird reported by technician Dick Sutton at Wasagaming Museum in Clear Lake Manitoba seen for ten days in August. Observations note pure white plumage with iridescent sheen. first albinism report in hummingbirds. Other notes include albino buffalo in Alaska herd and white sparrow sightings in Winnipeg. Italian tobacco grafting on tomato leaves shows nicotine disappears as plants grow.
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Dick Sutton
Wasagaming Museum
Clear Lake
Man
Alaska
Alaska Game Commission
North America
W. H. Thompson
Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Free Press
Bee Stinger Still Penetrates Skin When Holding Breath
Despite common belief, trying to hold one's breath does not stop a bee’s sting from puncturing the skin. Experts explain the sting mechanism and advise staying calm and removing the stinger promptly.
Mushroom Cultivation in Caves Near Paris For Louis XIV
Cultivation of mushrooms began in underground caves near Paris to supply the French court of Louis the Fourteenth. The project aimed to provide fresh produce for royal tables and culinary needs during the reign.
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Paris
Louis the Fourteenth
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