Epochal Rowell Sirois plan reshapes Canadian war effort
The proposal to legislate the Rowell Sirois report aims to redefine federal provincial and municipal duties and tax powers to cut duplication and free resources for victory. It argues economies in internal administration will strengthen the war effort and unite the country.
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He Meant Well From a Liverpool church magazine
The minister will be pleased to fear of the illness of any members of the congregation or of relatives at present with the Forces. Nettles were harvested in Denmark regions to be thrashed for the same purpose as fax.
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Liverpool
Denmark
Vegetable cram between tomato and pepper called o sanat
Richard Deiner produced a vegetable cram placed between a tomato and a sweet bell pepper, named o sanat, in an unusual culinary display. The item blends garden produce with a compact, novel presentation, reflecting experimental kitchen techniques.
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Richard Deiner
Aluminum Pots and Pans Fuel War Plane Production
Anthony Eden ordered 500 tons of aluminum pots and pans from army kitchens to the Ministry of Aircraft Production to make 500 aircraft. Housewife contributed metal has been used for airplane parts for months. Aeroplanes at 25 000 feet face half the air resistance of sea level.
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War Office
Anthony Eden
Ministry of Aircraft Production
Sweden Beets Saved by Volunteer Labor Amid Shortage
Sweden faced a sugar beet shortfall as labor vanished until volunteers from multiple training camps offered selfless help. The collective effort ensured planting and harvesting continued, stabilizing the season for farmers and the sugar industry.
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Sweden
Necessary Vegetables Vital In Diet For Vitamins And Iron
An article in Health magazine by the Health League of Canada nutrition committee urges including vegetables daily. It notes different vegetables provide vitamins A and C and iron, with cabbage, spinach, carrots, tomatoes, turnips, and potatoes key sources. two vegetables daily are advised.
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Man Knitting Expert Defies Monopolies of Women
Nehemiah Ogden of Unionville Ontario, a 72 year old man, has knitted for 64 years and outknits many local women. He taught himself at eight, hid in a barn, and now donates his knitting to the Red Cross while farming remains a sideline. He notes machines could speed work, but finds knitting easy on the nerves.
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Nehemiah Ogden
Unionville
Ont
Mr. Ogden
Red Cross
No title from the era of Elsie the famed cow returns home
The narrative celebrates Elsie the cow returning to Elm Hill Farm Brookfield Massachusetts eight years after her World’s Fair rise. It notes she will rest on laurels and sign autographs while recounting her record breaking fame and public devotion. A separate item mentions a Youngstown Australia pig farmer buying chocolate factory waste to feed stock and a note about Ukrainian voluntary enlistment rates in Canada.
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Elsie
Elm Hill Farm
Beulah
Brookfield
Mass
Hollywood
America
New York Times
Youngstown
Australia
Woman Discovers Father Fatally Injured in Manchester Crash
A 76-year-old man injured in a motor accident during a blackout in Manchester was found to be the woman's father after she administered first aid. The tragedy underscores the dangers of the blackout period and the community response.
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Manchester
Canada Sells 20000 Cases Of Eggs To United Kingdom
Ottawa announced in the past two weeks the sale of 20000 cases of eggs to Great Britain. Each case holds 30 dozen and the shipment aims to offset higher Canadian production due to mild weather.
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Canada
United Kingdom
Agricultural Department
Ottawa
Great Britain
Diverse uses of frog toxin and time zone history noted
The article notes that some South American Indians tip arrows with poison from a frog species and dye parrots with the same frog to boost sales. It also recalls that prior to 1883 there were over 50 time standards in the United States, before Standard Time zones were adopted. China exported roughly $500,000 of firecrackers to the United States in 1938.
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United States
China
Royal Household Flour contest offers 133 prizes
Readers can join Ogilvie Flour Mills Royal Household Flour contest with 133 prizes every two weeks totaling 625 dollars. Prizes include 109 dollars and 50 dollars top awards, with many smaller ones. Entry requires only a label from Royal Household Flour, the preferred brand.
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Ogilvie Flour Mills
Royal Household
Royal Household Flour
David D. Giesbrecht
Plum Coulee
Manitoba
G. Doyle
Davidson
Saskatchewan
Edward B. Foster
Fredericton
New Brunswick
THE
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Royal Household’ Flour
Ogilvie Oats
Ogilvie Blendies
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Edmonton
Manden
Quebec
Ottawa
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Montreal
Quelen
Free Major League Hockey Guide Offer
Imperial Tobacco Sales Co of Canada offers a free Hockey Guide with player records and pictures. Request the Sweet Caporal Major League Hockey Guide by writing Montreal and mention the paper. Also notes that Japan makes airplane lubricants from herring sar-dine and whale oils and explains bees come from the apiary term apis.
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Imperial Tobacco Sales Co. of Canada, Ltd
Montreal
Que
Red Star notes rising Chinese army strength in war
A Red Star review of the Chinese Japanese war claims China has 22,000,000 regulars and 1,000,000 irregulars versus 1,000,000 Japanese in China. It concedes Japanese technique but cites Chinese manpower and space as advantages. It predicts prolonged war exhausts Japan.
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Red Star
China
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