War Loan drives strong start. deposits and local notes
The Wheat Board eased elevator vat delivery rules. Intercession on Sunday drew large crowds with clergy delivering addresses. Canada’s War Loan opened with $92 million subscribed on day one. Miniota funds invested $1,000. Wm Taylor and A Leam return from Carberry work. A truck living-quarters build progresses for Rivers site. A small hand-axe was lost in Miniota and a finder is asked to contact Peter MacPherson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Taylor
A. Leam
Carberry
Rivers
Miniota
Peter MacPherson
Card of Thanks for National Registration Assistance
Sincere thanks to all who assisted in the National Registration for Marquette. The wholehearted cooperation from the people was remarkable and is reflected in the splendid work done. H. Rungay, Siamae for Marquette.
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Marquette
H. Rungay
Siaiaae
RC A F members and residents noted in Brandon area
Isabella Hy Beveridge of the RC A F Brandon spent the weekend at home. Ted Finkbeiner left last week to train in the RC A F as a radio telegraphist. Mrs Smith of Brandon has moved in with her daughter Mrs RK Heise.
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Hy. Beveridge
The
RC A.F. Brandon
Ted Finkbeiner
Call for Destroyer Sale to Aid Britain in World War II
A letter to the New York Herald Tribune argues that German control of the Atlantic threatens Britain and the Caribbean. It urges readers to pressure Senators and Congressmen to back immediate legislation authorizing the sale of 60 reconditioned destroyers to Great Britain to aid in the critical war effort.
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Germany
Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Britain
New York Herald Tribune
Paris Comeback by Reynolds War Correspondent Return
Quentin Reynolds of Collier's returns from Paris after covering the Nazi seizure. He notes the Ritz as a last client site before occupation and remarks on the dramatic suite overlooking Place Vendôme. A folding metal ladder device is described as a potential escape tool from windows.
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Quentin Reynolds
Collier's
Paris
Ritz
Goering
Place Vendore
Weekend Moves and Local Church Rally Plans
Pres E Warren C Shurvell and A Kuppere stayed at home over the weekend. Mr and Mrs W Iverach Jr have moved to Hamiata. Iverach is Pitlochry elevator in charge. Sunday service will be led by a minister at the general conference. A combined Rally day service follows. Mrs J G Sutherland wrote to Gunner Murray Shurwell now in England. The letter, stamped Saved from the sex, was returned to sender by Murray as a memento.
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J.G Sutherland
Gunner Murray Shurwell
England
Murray
British Isles
Winston Churchill
Local Women’s Club Holds W I Meeting at Clark Home
Fifteen members attended the W I gathering at Mrs A S Clark’s residence last Wednesday with Mrs L Hall presiding. Members answered a roll call about maternal maiden names and birthplaces. Plans were made for a dental clinic a W I rally and a fall bazaar. Tea hostesses were Mrs H Shurwell Miss I Satterthwaite and Mrs A B Clark.
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A.S Clark
L. Hall
H. Shurwell
I. Satterthwaite
A. 8. Clark
Free Holi day shows men set for a month of training
The defence plan outlines a simple path for recruits from letter to medical review to board clearance. Recruits report to camp for kit issue and housing, then receive instructions and transport. The piece contrasts civilian fear of planes with British aerial warfare and Churchill’s praise of the Air Force.
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Defence Department
Mobilization of British and American Forces Asserted
The text notes manpower from Britain and the Americas is being mobilized and intensively trained in readiness for future need. It predicts that time will surely come and asserts that temporary dictator victories will be turned into a crushing defeat, demanding no peace terms until battles are won.
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Americas
Imaginative 18th Century Vision vs Early Balloon Ideas
Excerpt recalls 1759 fantasies of aerial attack before balloon flights and contrasts Johnson’s vision with H G Wells War of the Worlds. It mentions diverse crops at Ottawa Experimental Farm including sunflowers alfalfa red clover and soybeans and notes alfalfa’s care. It also notes Bessarabia’s 1917 independence and union with Romania.
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Johnson
H. G. Wells
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Ottawa
Pattern 6771 Needlepoint Madonna Transfer
This notice advertises pattern 6771 a Raphael Madonna needlepoint transfer with stitch illustrations and color chart. To obtain the pattern send 20 cents to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. No Alice Brooks pattern book exists.
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Raphael
Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
London Transport Eyes Paper Savings Via Thin Ticketing
London Transport plans to save about 450 tons of paper pulp annually by switching to thinner tickets. The rollout aims to reduce waste and cut costs across the system.
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London Transport
Royal Canadian Navy Opens New Role in Empire Defense
The Royal Canadian Navy expands rapidly after war begins. From 15 ships and 1,774 personnel in 1939 to about 120 vessels and 10,000 sailors, with 214 more vessels soon, Canada aids Royal Navy in evacuations, convoys, and Atlantic patrols while safeguarding vital munitions and food destined for Britain.
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Seven Seas
Royal Canadian Navy
Canada
Empire
Germany
Royal Navy
France
Britain
England
Caribbean
H.M.C.S. Fraser
Hm.c.s. Restigouche
Restigouche
Atlantic
Canadian Atlantic
RCN
Grants and Foundations Shape Funding Tactics for Research
An observer reviews foundation requests showing varied aims from anti common campaign subsidization to economic ruin ideas and denominational planning. The advice: tailor proposals to funders interests, seek alignment, and rely on a strong research plan rather than broad needs. Strong advocates emerge through compelling proposals, as generous open-handed grants fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttsic
Togic
Rockefeller
Edor
Carnegie
Pollen Pills Fail to Impress Hay Fever Experts
Experts question pollen pills after 32 reported cases show minimal gains with fake pills and real pollen pills yielding modest benefits. A notable share improved with placebo, while pollen injections achieved 56 percent improvement, suggesting patient hope drives some results.
Alaska Airway Past Five Miles Per Mile Of Highway
Alaska features about five miles of airway for each mile of highway or railroad. The United States produced 5,000,000 pounds of synthetic rubber in the previous year.
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Alaska
United States
Alfalfa Seed Crop Outlook for Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan remains a top alfalfa seed region though 1940 bids lag, with about 1000 acres inspected and an expected average yield near 100 pounds per acre. Regional estimates range 50 to 300 pounds, aiming for a total registered and certified seed crop of at least 2 500 pounds.
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Saskatchewan
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Reg M Oliver
Manitoba
Wheat Board
Isabella
Pres. E Warren, C. Shurvell and
A Kuppere
Saskatoon
Cave
Westero Sale
Maniota
Bessarabia
Russia
Rumania
Oyal Canadian Navy
the Empire
Europe
Inm
Thibet
John C. Wood
Ting
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