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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
2
Gardening notes describe lawn paths using flagstones set flush with the ground and proper spacing for drainage. It discusses intensive window box planting with rich soil and daily watering, listing trailing nasturtiums German ivy lobelia alyssum pentunias ageratums begonias ferns and geraniums with sun shelter during establishment.
Canadian consumers of British coal should place orders now for next winter to ensure even shipments through summer. J M G Stewart Halifax Gas Controller urged coal distributors and dealers to gauge needs in advance and arrange vessels, warning against autumn shortages. He said Canada is not threatened with coal shortage as US mines could supply shipments if British imports fall.
War week analysis cites a world scale clash on a 200 mile Western Front as Germany meets French British Belgian forces after Holland invasion. Archambault notes a potential weeks to months clash with a right angle front pivoting on Mezieres Charleville and Meuse Namur Liege before Rhine. The piece previews a decisive, movement driven war with high stakes for many nations.
Historic copies of Sir Arthur Currie orders date March 28 1918 and October 3 1918 reveal the Canadian Corps commander urging bold defense and then praising rapid Allied gains. The first stresses fighting under pressure with Canadians ready to engage. the second commends the corps for successful operations including Bourlon Wood and Cambrai while noting heavy German opposition and high discipline.
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