This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1943
Page
5
The article notes Allied efforts rely on disrupting German communications to aid offensives. It explains light coastal forces, small wooden ships from 55 to 150 feet, deployed to combat coastal threats. They carry depth charges torpedoes mines and guns, designed to threaten enemy ships near shorelines.
British small ships built two years ago proved swift and deadly in convoy work and coastal harassment. They disrupted enemy shipping, destroying many valuable cargo ships according to reports. They embody the tradition of Drake's strategy to break enemy squadrons and prevent their joining from ports, keeping their vessels from reaching Britain.
The Royal Canadian Navy uses corvettes for convoy duty and coastal patrols. Twenty seven Canadian corvettes served in the North African campaign, protecting British supply lines. Many officers and ratings earned decorations, two corvettes Louisburg and Weyburn were lost in the Mediterranean, cementing Canada’s place among the Royal Navy’s light forces.
The article promotes soybeans as a high protein meat alternative, noting their complete protein content and nutritional benefits. It gives storage and cooking guidance, then shares a Soy Bean Casserole recipe with ingredients and baking steps to serve five people.
A British destroyer foiled a German U-boat by feigning attacks across a long Atlantic chase. The German crew stayed still as the destroyer, low on depth charges, simulated pursuit for 90 minutes. A corvette then joined and completed the kill.
Queen Mary hosts soldiers at her home for cinema shows every fortnight and run salvage drives. She uses no new envelopes, reuses mail with a war economy label, and guides troops to her canteen after events. She patrols for salvage, collects materials, and offers lifts to service members in uniform.
The Royal Canadian Air Forces Headquarters released a list of recently commissioned airmen across Canada. Names span multiple provinces including Saskatchewan Manitoba and Manitoba towns such as Prince Albert Morden Waskada and Brandon. The record includes ranks sergeant and staff sergeant with postings to Souris Humboldt Limerick The Pas Gainsborough and Gainsborough among others.
The King used his batman Jer ram as a disguise during a North Africa journey. Jer ram, a Guardsman who has served since the Duke of York era, accompanied the King on nearly all trips. An eight man RAF crew piloted the King’s aircraft with two wing commanders aboard, marking the first overseas flight by a British king and his entry to a battle-front.
Fall rye seeding advice highlights Dakola as a hardy winter variety from North Dakota developed by the University of Saskatchewan. Crown and common strains from the Dominion Experimental Farm Lethbridge show resilience to prairie winters. The British Ministry of Agriculture cites wartime allotment figures of 930,000 before the war and 1,058,000 in 1942.
John Kyle, General Superintendent Motive Power and Car Equipment Western Region, CN Railways, retires after over 50 years in railroading, 46 with CN. Born 1877 in Toronto, started as an apprentice with Grand Trunk in 1893, moved to Winnipeg in 1899, held key mechanical posts in Edmonton from 1907, joined CN as Winnipeg general superintendent in 1932, lauded for fostering labor management cooperation.
Ottawa researchers led by Evelyn Stevenson demonstrate a method for dehydration that shrinks 250 pounds of raw carrots to 25 pounds of shreds and back to cooked carrots. Ten Canadian plants currently produce dehydrated vegetables, with wartime use prompting storage for Britain. Entry process includes brine soak, slicing, trays, air heat dehydration, and rehydration in water before cooking.
The British Air Ministry says Wing Commander John D. Bisbee oversees a postwar reconstruction program on Lampedusa. Native residents, inspired by the effort, have begun removing remnants of the departed Fascist regime as Allied air forces continue to strike former Axis-held areas.
Beekeepers should ensure a steady water source for bees within or near the apiary. In spring and summer bees consume substantial water, so provide multiple accessible options to keep colonies healthy and productive.
In May 1940 Britain stood alone after France fell and Germany swept through Norway, Holland, Denmark, Belgium, and France. The article argues the isolation could aid in repelling invasion, with Allied aid from the United States and Free French forces. it contends a German attack on Russia might be delayed or altered, and suggests outcomes could favor the Allies if the balance shifts.
Parliamentary correspondent notes a dispute over whether Princess Elizabeth comes of age at 18 or 21. Letters cite Blackstone and Civilisation Acts, with references to Halsbury and the Regency Act. The Times recalls Queen Victoria’s ascent at 18 as context.
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from a humor page features voices from farmers, neighbors, and a coroner. It ends by noting London county workers and residents donated 3 267 840 to the Red Cross Penny a Week Fund at the end of May.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.