Revival of Books Aid for Europe Campaign
The March of Books campaign to aid war ravaged Europe invites Canadians to donate books. Ray Scouts will collect volumes across communities, prioritizing scientific and technical works, classics, and standard texts, excluding light fiction and damaged volumes. Halifax hosts a screening centre to forward books to devastated countries.
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Canadian Library Association
Canadian Council For reconcIuction
Unted Nations Economic and Social Council
Canada
Ray Scouts
Halifax
Europe
Is A Lie attributed to Rube Allyn in Rapid City Reporter
The Rapid City Reporter quotes Rube Allyn asserting Is A Lie is connected to the late Dr. J. T. in a provocative claim.
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Rube Allyn
Rapid City
Dr. J. T
Toe amputation tale from a strange 1908 column
A 1908 newspaper fragment recalls Mulvey amputating a toe on December 24 and lampoons medical myths. It includes a drunken toe joke, a reporter named Rube, and a child’s twisted Cinderella bedtime story reflecting odd home life.
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Mulvey
Fireworks expected in parliament after Drew victory
Ottawa Journal notes predictions of a lively session but dismisses talk of a Donnybrook as fantasy. It highlights Drew’s long experience and dignified leadership as Ontario premier and contrasts with Parliament’s past dissension. The piece reflects on public life, naval service, and broader wartime concerns. It also recalls a 1896 tornado in Saint Louis.
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Ottawa Journal
Drew
Parliament
Donnybrook
Ontario
Science and farmers in Western Canada gain from knowledge
A prairie farmer greeting notes how science boosts wheat and other crops, soil care, mechanization, and cheaper fertilizers. It credits Canadian scientists for agricultural progress, urging readers to acknowledge their work as harvests end and to wish peace, health, and prosperity for 1949.
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Canada
Line Elevator
Dog license notice with fees and deadline
Notice states dog axes are due by February 1 1949. Fees for small dogs are males three dollars females four dollars with a one dollar discount if paid before February 1. W T Dyer secretary treasurer.
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W. T. Dyer
Sec
Treas
For Sale 1939 Plymouth Coach Ad
For sale 1939 Plymouth coach with new engine and winterized components. Tires good radio and heater included. Contact W. B. P. Wilson at prone 320-12 Ken ton Box 100 pl3-27.
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Plymouth
W. B P. Wilson
Kenton
Wanted Dead Stock Re moved Free Call Branden
Public notice item offers removal of stock in claim of free service by Branden for National Renderers. Contact Branden at 4549 collect for arrangements and details.
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Branden
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the Rivers Gazette
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Utzwa
T. W. Offen
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Main Street
Rivers
Maniwta
G. F. Barker
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Manitoba Hospital Service Association
Royal Bank
Winnipeg
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Salomi
Cinderella
Owen Sound
Cata
London Daily Express
Burma
Indonesia
Saint- Jay
Saint Louis
Fr. J. Greaney
Life Elevators Farm Service
Manitoba
Wheatland
THE
Manitoba Farm Loans Association
USE
Bill Radcliffe
Emil Hain
Penman
Aylmer's
Berg's Rivers
Buffet
Royal Albert
Canterbury
Marshall- Wells Stores
Forman's Hardware Owners
the Rivers Drug Store
Mennon's
NYAL
Johnson's
Baby’s
G. M. Setter
Thompson Electric Ltd
Flin Flon
Man
Christian Science Monitor
Saad Coe
Worwedles de
Christian Science Publishing Society
Norway Street
Boston
Mess
U.S
Christian Cience Monitor
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