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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
7
A Portland Oregon man writes to the local OPA office requesting a gas stove priority. He cites his wife’s illness and inability to bring in wood from their wood stove as the reason for his request.
An Ottawa Citizen item notes an Ohio man who married a woman who had bitten his ear. The quip suggests their unusual union stems from unlikely circumstances and claims gallantry as a defense against judgment.
A Toronto Telegram dispatch notes President De Valera’s praise of Ireland’s enduring tolerance and resilience, suggesting Dublin’s patience reflects years of political endurance and steadfast resolve.
A Guelph Mercury brief urges drivers to pause for a passing train and restart quickly, noting the delay is less than a minute and motorists remain in their cars. The message emphasizes safety and efficiency for a brief pause.
A humorous note from the St. Thomas Times-Journal mocks a social climber who attempts to acquire a Spanish accent by eating a large number of olives. The fragment highlights the folly of pretentious attempts to imitate another culture.
Wounded London Scout Brian Walter Fox helped his mother and sister to air raid shelters before reporting to Warden's Post. The first Polish edition of Scouting for Boys, 3000 copies, was gifted by Canadian Scouts to aid Poland's postwar reestablishment. Similar editions will print in Canada for Belgium Norway Netherlands and Czechoslovakia, costing about 12500 dollars. Duke of Gloucester re elected President of the Boy Scouts Association of Great Britain and will remain in post while serving as Chief Scout of Australia.
The Soviet people aid nurseries and homes for children of Red Army men and civilians killed by Germans. In Kharkov eight homes now serve about 2,000 children with 900 cots and over 1,000 tables donated by locals.
The de Havilland Mosquito wood twin has joined RAF units in Burma for combat against Japanese forces. The aircraft conducts reconnaissance and daylight bombing missions, leveraging its speed and versatility in jungle terrain. High praise is given to crews for adapting to harsh conditions and sustaining operations.
An antiseptic heating agent known as Moone's Emerald Oil is advertised as effective for eczema barber's itch salt rheum and various skin eruptions. The ad claims rapid relief and that long standing cases often yield, noting its pleasant use and antiseptic penetrating action. It states availability at drug stores with satisfaction or money back.
The piece analyzes the June 1941 invasion front from the Arctic to the Danube, assessing Red Army advances into Romania and the potential Balkan campaign. It cites Hitler’s aims and Molotov’s statements while weighing political and strategic impacts for Romania, Yugoslavia, Greece, and the wider war.
A Brockville Recorders and Times report lists wartime destruction and damage to British churches: Church of England 163 destroyed 1 280 damaged. Baptist and Congregationalist over 800. Methodist 1 316. Church of Scotland 9 destroyed 170 damaged. Roman Catholic 234 destroyed or damaged.
Nearly half a million farmers belong to co operatives delivering livestock eggs dairy and farm supplies. Wartime limits slowed new stores though conversions expanded co ops with flourished credit unions in Quebec rising from 1200 to about 1800. Canadian corn use for starch rose as war disruptions cut imports and sprouting tips for early potato yields are offered along with horsehair stock guidance for war needs.
The growth of sprouts occurs alongside root development and requires careful handling during planting to prevent root damage. Proper depth and gentle soil contact protect fragile roots and support healthy establishment.
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