Canada Holds Line Against Inflation Says Kitchener Record
The Kitchener Record cites Dominion Bureau figures showing Canada's cost of living index rising only from 119 to 119.1 between March 2 and April 1. Compared with other nations Canada’s wartime price increases are among the smallest, supporting claims that price controls are keeping inflation in check.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Mitchell
New Zealand
Deing
United Kingdom
United States
Waie
Switzerland
Australia
South Africa
Europe Clocks Jump Six Hours Ahead in War Time
The article notes Europe-wide clock changes placing most nations six hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time. Britain uses double Summer time two hours ahead of GMT, while Germany and occupied territories run on German Summer Time, also two hours ahead of GMT and six hours ahead of EDT.
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Europe
Canada
United States
Britain
France
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Norway
Denmark
Luxembourg
Bulgaria
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Romania
Czechoslovakia
G.M.T
E.D.T
Nazi A A Guns Hidden In Boxcars
Fighter pilots reported the Germans used a new anti aircraft tactic during allied air sweeps. As planes attacked trains the walls dropped from boxcars to reveal heavily armed flak cars firing intense barrages. In many cases German troops dismounted and fired small arms and cannon shells.
All Bran cereal recommends relief for constipation
An advertisement promotes Kellogg's All Bran as a cereal solution for constipation due to low bulk in the diet. It advises regular daily intake with plenty of water and notes the product is a cereal, not a medicine, available in two handy sizes and made by Kellogg's in London.
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Ellogg’s
London
Mr. Wilmet
Amalgamated
National
Mr. Wilmot
Mrs. Talbert
Wilmott
Christine
Shepherd Dog Guides Raiders Night Mission
A Belgian shepherd dog guided Royal Air Force and RAF bombers past German patrols to a key coastal fortification near Ostend. Local civilians aided by signaling while German forces imposed curfews and census checks. The dog wore a flashlight and led the night runs for bombing raids onsight.
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R.A.F
Ostend
Belgian Relief Society
National War Fund
Allied secrecy shields new invasion weapons effort
The Allied Army of Liberation used secret weapons against the Hitler Westwall in a coordinated effort. The British Ministry of Supply states factories produced them for months under tight secrecy, with many workers unaware of the weapons' full purpose. Final assembly occurred at centralized locations with strict pledges of silence.
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Allied Army of Liberation
Hitler
Westwall
British
Ministry of Supply
Feints Made Before Invasion Revealed
Allied forces executed a series of feints before the invasion to mislead German forces. Prime Minister Churchill had predicted the tactic, aiming to prevent the enemy from pinpointing the exact moment of the strike.
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Churchill
Murder on the Boardwalk unfolds on the beach
Christine faces Inspector Parsons as Yardley and Wilmet clash over ownership and deceit. A dagger, a hidden wall secret, and a letter from Emma Talbert propel the mystery. Christine recalls a dangerous truth and prepares for a later confrontation.
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Bill
Christine
Twelve Essentials for Mothercraft Health Notes
The article outlines foundational steps for infant care focusing on twelve essentials. It covers fresh air, sunlight, water, proper food, light clothing, daily baths, muscular and sensory activity, warmth, regular habits, cleanliness, maternal affection, and overall management to ensure rest and sleep, credited to the New Zealand Mothercraft Society. It ends with a note about incendiary bombs and heat output.
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Baby
The
New Zealand Mothercraft Society
Dessert Recipes From a Past Pie Week Table
A home cook shares old pie recipes including Cream Pie Chocolate Cream Pie Rhubarb Custard Pie and Orange Rhubarb Pie. Instructions cover mixing cornstarch sugar and salt with eggs scalded milk and vanilla, making fillings and meringues, with baking steps and optional tweaks.
Miss Chambers Seeks Reader Fetters for Column
Miss Sadie Chambers invites readers to send fetters with topic suggestions and pet peeves for her Toronto column. Requests for recipes or special menus are welcome at 73 West Adelaide Street, Toronto, with a self addressed stamped envelope for replies. Notes Iceland’s severe climate yet mentions gardens near hot springs and semi tropical crops.
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Miss Chambers
Miss Sadie & Chambers
West Adelaide S
Toronto
Nervine advertised as relief for nervousness in 1944 ad
An advertisement promotes Dr Miles Nervine to ease general nervousness insomnia headaches and irritability. It touts Nervine tablets and Nervine liquid with prices 35c 75c 25c and 1 00 and advises natural food vitamins and rest.
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Miles
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Ottawa
Washington
Elinore Cowan Stone
Yardiey
Parsons
Bill Yardley
Yardley
Jasper
Inspector Parsons
Nevin
Miss Grace Nevin
Crestview
Christine Thorenson
Emma Talbert
Mothercraft Health Notes
Christie’s
Iceland
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