Substitutes for Motor Fuel Studied by Canadian Officials
A Canadian committee of scientists investigates alcohol extraction from wheat and other vegetables and the potential of producer gas from wood or charcoal as substitutes for gasoline. Officials note wheat surpluses exist but food needs take priority, while centralized areas may use large retorts and rail distribution for charcoal fuels and isolated regions favor small kilns for local production.
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Canada
United Kingdom
Russia
Europe
United States
Germany
Forest Products Laboratory
Mines and Resources Department
Slogans that rallied nations in wartime history
A compact look at how slogans shaped morale from Churchill to Roosevelt. It cites "blood sweat and tears" and "Arsenal of democracy" as pivotal phrases, notes Mussolini and Hitler spoke at length but lacked a lasting war slogan, and honors Cambronne Lincoln Nelson and Lloyd George for famous lines.
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Churchill
Gen. Cambronne
Abraham Lincoln
Nelson
Trafalgar
England
Roosevelt
Mr. Churchill
United States
David Lloyd George
Chamberlain
Mussolini
Hitler
Halifax family military service described in three sons
Lord Halifax has three sons serving in the Army. The first is MSP for York and in the Horse Guards, the second in the Yorkshire Dragoons, and the third in the Rifle Brigade. Lord MV Halifax is honorary colonel of the Dragoons and his father was a captain in the regiment.
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Lord Halifax
York
The
Horse Guards
Yorkshire Dragoons
Rifle Brigade
MV Halifax
First Ronayne Girl Enrolls in Detroit School
For the first time in 88 years a feminine Ronayne will attend school in Detroit. Estella Marie Ronayne, five, enrolled in a Detroit kindergarten last fall, and she is the only daughter born to the family since 1853.
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Ronayne
Detroit
Estella Marie Ronayne
Yucca Moth Shapes Plant Dependency Discovery
A horticulturist notes the yucca moth, not a two man, as the first creature to render the Severing yucca reliant on it. The finding marks a landmark in plant insect mutualism and coevolution studies highlighting insect role in plant reproduction.
Estimated population of French Tado China 3 million
The text estimates a population of three million for the area described as French Tado China. It lacks context, sources, or definable boundaries, making the figure speculative and uncertain.
Mouse-Proof Granaries Show Simple Storage Plan
Dominion Experimental Station at Beaverlodge built a 1934 granary piled with sacks that has remained free of mice, squirrels, or pack rats. A fir floor, tied joints, and a surrounding 12 inch iron band keep pests out, with snow removal needed to prevent drifts from bridging to the wall. Several granaries using the same plan exist and work well, provided the roof and walls stay tight to prevent leaks and frost buildup.
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Dominion Experimental Station
Beaverlodge
Albright
Experts in Yakutia pledge to kill Germans in radio claim
Report from Moscow radio quotes Yakutian riflemen promising lethal action against Germans. The claim describes specialized training and ruthless methods to protect fur while targeting foes. Details are unclear and appear secondhand.
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Yakutia
Siberia
Moscow
Golf Legend Origin Traced to Dutch Proponents
A historical note suggests golf originated in the Netherlands, credited to Dutch innovators who shaped early play and rules. The claim places the sport's birth in a European setting, with references to early courses and players influencing modern golf’s form.
London Subways Turned Into Emergency Hotels And Cafes
A London Passenger Transport Board report describes wartime measures converting subway stations into emergency shelters and dining spaces. During the past year 16 million people found shelter in 79 stations, with 8 miles of bunks for 7,600 guests and nightly service of 11 tons of food plus 21 000 gallons of tea and beverages during bombing peaks.
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London Passenger Transport Board
Fliers Thermally Armed With Old Stockings In Sussex
Royal Air Force crews in Sussex wear old stockings as arm and leg coverings to stay warm during flights. Women’s Voluntary Service at Hove collected stockings and are making armlets and leglets for airfields. The Croydon branch inspired the effort, and the response has been strong with plans to expand.
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Royal Air Force
Sussex
Hove
England
Croydon
New Safety Device Aids Lifeboat Launching At Sea
A new safety device called the Schat sea skate is being installed on United States vessels bound for war zones. It allows lifeboats to be launched in heavy seas and when ships list after torpedo damage. The American South African line, already equipping some ships, notes many deaths where listing ships blocked lifeboat launch by traditional tackle methods.
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United States
Washing Colored Garments For First Time Care
Use a sample test on a hidden area to check colorfastness. For non boilfast colors employ mild soap and warm water, wash and rinse quickly without soaking. Use fresh suds for each item. Iron when almost dry with a warm iron.
Rubber in Brazilian Jungles Proves Vast Potential
Crude rubber forests in Brazil show a huge annual yield yet face collection and transport bottlenecks. Vast numbers of trees could supply large quantities, but logistics limit utilization.
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Brazil
YMCA Tea Car Logs Five Thousand Miles in Six Months
In six months a YMCA tea car operating around Dover England covered 5000 miles visiting military units in the district.
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Y.M.C.A
Dover
England
Pig Knows His Bowl Joke Sparks Farm Folly
A visitor at a farm notes a pig watching him as he drinks milk. The farmer explains the pig’s behavior is about ownership, not intelligence, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding of animal awareness.
UC professor says fast readers remember more than slow readers
A University of California professor reports that individuals who read quickly retain more information. The claim highlights speed as a factor in memory retention and comprehension among readers.
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University of California
New Salve Protects Skin From Mustard Gas
A new skin salve protects against mustard and other war gases. The preparation uses wood pulp or cotton reacted with a reagent obtainable from rancid butter. The discovery promises a protective barrier for soldiers and civilians exposed to chemical agents.
Destructive Power Of The Four Cannon Hurricanes
Gordon Webb chronicles a RAF fighter sweep over French territory with Hurricanes and Spitfires protecting bombers and attacking Messerschmitt 109s and 110s. The piece details cannon firepower, dramatic impacts on a railway junction and locomotives, and the swift, perilous tempo of dogfights above the Channel and sea.
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Channel
Afesserschmitts
Gordon Webb
London Daily Sketch
Messerschmitts
Dutch Airmen Escape From German POW Camp
Two German prisoners escaped a camp and reached a northwest England airfield in a trainer aircraft. Fuel shortages forced a return to East Anglia where they claimed to be Dutch. Suspicion rose over wood button uniforms, warning sent to airfields, and the pair were arrested and returned to prison.
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R.A.F
England
East Angla
London Times
Paris Crossed by Romans Franks Danes and English Rulers
A compact historical note surveys Paris being captured in sequence by Romans, Franks, Danes, English, allied English and Germans, and again by Germans on two occasions.
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Paris
Bird's-eye Maple Marks From Sugar Maple Wood
Bird's-eye maple is a variety of sugar maple wood named for its eye like grain pattern. The wavy grain causes an eye-like marking seen in this distinctive wood.
King Gustaf V Embroiderer to Family
King Gustaf V of Sweden pursues embroidery as a pastime and gives handmade gifts to his relatives. The hobby reflects a private, domestic side of the monarch amid royal duties.
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Gustaf V
Sweden
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Service Flying Schools Listed
The notice lists personnel assignments under the Commonwealth Air Training Plan for multiple Service Flying Training Schools across Canada. It names trainees and staff including ranks LAC and LA W. Clark and others, with locations in Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan Ontario and British Columbia, detailing station assignments at Brandon Dauphin Brantford Aylmer Fingal and more.
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Service
Brandon
Man
Robert Arthur Hayden
Rimbey
Alta
Evert Emanuel Hermanson
Buchanan
Sask
Reginald Clarence Rawlings
Glenboro
Edwin Austin Skene
Deloraine
Cyril Randolph Trask
Meadow Lake
Bruce Douglas Walker
Kisbey
Dauphin
L. D. Crozier
Carnduff
C. O. Hatle
Simmie
J. E. R. Lavigne
Melfort
R. L. McCartney
Lamont
D. VW. McLachlan
Virden
H. A. Stackhouse
Holden
A. W. Sterrenberg
Consort
W. B. Thompson
Moosomin
R. M. Westman
Kenaston
L. W. Woolf
Hill Spring
Service Flying Training School
Brantford
Ont
LA W. Clark
P.O
Government Road
Weyburn
A. R. Hales
R. C. King
Ochre River
Service Flying Training
Aylmer
W. V. Tobias
Morden
Fingal
C. B. Gowrie
Tramping Lake
B. B. Hutchinson
Wapella
Propellerless plane described as rocket like in new patent
A recent patent outlines a propellerless airplane design that uses rocket-like propulsion and frame engineering to achieve thrust. The concept centers on a high speed, jetting mechanism enabling sustained flight without traditional propellers, signaling potential shifts in aeronautical technology.
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