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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
5
The piece recalls the once famed On to the Bay slogan and the vast railway investment aimed at Churchill. Elevators and docks were built, and officials feared rapid inrush of settlers. War changed conditions, raising questions whether commerce will justify the heavy government bet on the Hudson Bay route.
A bygone tip claims saving gas is simple by placing pedal extremities in a set position and continuing forward. The memory is vague but the gist remains a steady, forward drive as the intended method.
Farmers face weed infestation despite summer fallow and weed destruction. Prevent seed spread by using clean seed and mowing down weed plants before seeding. Weed seeds persist deep in soil, germinating only from the top three inches each year, so treat each soil layer separately during annual fallow.
Trade Minister McKinnon announced last week that the government has acted to protect farmers from creditor claims regarding the five bushels per acre delivery quota accepted by the Canadian Wheat Board for the current crop year. The May order setting the 230,000,000 bushels limit under the War Measures Act superseded provincial rules that favored creditors in part of the crop. The exemption does not cover tenants who must follow their crop share agreements with creditors. The minister said the action aims to prevent hardship if a farmer delivering five bushels per acre must share proceeds with creditors.
A wartime economic coal committee urges immediate coal purchase urging consumers to stockpile coal in their bins to ensure adequate supply for the winter and avoid shortages. The notice emphasizes prudent preparation and domestic fuel security amidst ongoing shortages.
An official statement warns of higher coal demand in the coming heating season due to new air force and military establishments and greater wartime activity. It urges consumers to stock at least 60 days of coal, place future orders early, and prepare for possible coal, car, and labor shortages as western Canadian coal production is seen as essential to the national war effort.
A feathered pair mocks humans for claiming progress in flying and diving. They note fish have long mastered deep dives and submarines in history, citing Jonah as the earliest submarine passenger. The poem ends with questioning humans, urging them to seek something truly new.
The walls of Quebec will open this summer to a large scale tourist invasion, expecting to top prior records. The city offers Old World charms amid wartime adjustments with the Canadian Pacific hostelry as a convenient base near Dufferin Terrace and Lower Town. Nearby sights include Lorette Reservation Isle of Orleans Ste Anne de Beaupre Shrine and Montmorency Falls. The area boasts golf tennis fishing canoeing and ample nature allure for visitors from eastern Canada and the United States.
A spontaneous V campaign is under way across CN shops round houses and yards with chalk markings and three dot single dash symbols. No official guidance from Col. V Britton. Signs appear in mess rooms notice boards and congregating areas using chalk and waste material.
Rail fans have formed a rough V shaped strategy for a themed campaign reaching to yards and roundhouses. Enthusiasts increasingly rally around locomotives as symbols of victory and support.
Beecher argued in Edinburgh in 1863 that earth’s foundations would lift, urging Great Britain and America to stand shoulder to shoulder and hand in hand for Christianity and universal liberty. The remark frames transatlantic alliance as moral duty amid era tensions.
A verse reflecting on a kind deed performed for a downhearted person. The narrator admits the act began from personal need and ended with mutual benefit, noting the beneficiary was not only the friend but also the helper.
A limited time incentive invites new sub scribers to begin a Gazette subscription through December 31 1941 offering a reduced rate or bonus access as a promotional drive. The notice emphasizes immediate action and value for early signups.
Canada faces a total war at home with no front line as citizens mine their daily lives for victory. The drive to cut gasoline and oil use grows urgent, echoing A G Gardiner that the war will be won by the side with the last barrel of oil, urging restraint from car travel.
A Canadian National Railways project requires about 2,000 man hours to complete a freight box car. The plan outlines labor input, standard chassis assembly, and quality checks as key steps in delivering a reliable railcar for CN freight operations.
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