Meeting in The Garden Of The Gods Sparks Hidden Wallet Mystery
Myrtle befriends a stranger during a Colorado trip, trading recipes and stories as Andrew growls at her social boldness. A wallet disappears at a hotel, resurfaces through a chance Phonebook connection, and leads to a friendly dinner invite from Mrs. Abbott Elderberry.
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Andrew
Myrtle
Garden of the Gods
Colorado
Seattle
Sahara
Smiths
Roger K. Smiths
Darling
Gentle way to stop constipation
An instructional, promotional piece touts All-Bran as a gentle remedy for constipation. It argues constipation results from a lack of dietary bulk and claims cereal intake provides smooth relief without harsh laxatives.
Pittsburgh War Hero Desales Glover Returns Home
Sgt Desales Glover a young veteran with 31 bombing missions in Europe is discharged in Pittsburgh after enlisting at 14. He reached Britain in January with the U S 8th Air Force and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters and the Purple Heart.
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Europe
Desales Glover
Pittsburgh
Army
Britain
U.S. 8Th Air Force
Pigeons’ lying muscles weigh half their body
A historical note states that the pigeon’s lying muscles account for about one half of its body weight, indicating a remarkable proportion in avian physiology while implying practical considerations for handling and study of these birds.
Sixth Canadian Awarded V C For Heroic Action at Oran
The late Capt. F T Peters born in Prince Edward Island and served with the Royal Navy becomes the sixth Canadian to receive the Victoria Cross. He earned the honor by forcing a boom at Oran during the North African landings in November 1942 and was the sole survivor until his death when his plane crashed into the sea.
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F. T. Peters
Prince Edward Islands
Royal Navy
V.C
Oran
Chinese Industry Minister Sees Postwar China Rising
Dr. H H Kung vice-president of the executive Yuan and minister of finance says China is undergoing an industrial revolution during the war and hopes the United States will play a larger role in its postwar economic development. He spoke at a China American Council dinner, stressing a prosperous China as essential to Far East peace.
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H. H. Kung
Executive Yuan
China
United States
Dr. Kung
China-American Council of Commerce and Industry
Far East
Smile a While humorous anecdotes and quips
A collection of light jokes and cartoons about family life, misunderstandings, and everyday mishaps. Includes exchanges about timepieces, truth, pantry tarts, sharpened pencils, and a doctor patient scene. Ends with a postal joke and a bass drum quip.
Postwar Soil Conservers And A Prairie Farmer
A Western Manitoba farmer faces erosion and gulleying from long trenches and washed soils. He plans to use wartime savings for soil and water conservation with expert advice from P.F.R.A. and Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta colleagues, aiming to restore soil health over years. June rains underscore the urgency for conservation.
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Manitoba
Canada
P.F.R.A
Joe Ellis
University of Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Death or Glory Men Parachute Assault Pioneers
Three Canadian parachute assault infantrymen led the way into France near Caen as the first to descend through the roof and open the Allied invasion for the 6th Airborne Division. Canadian Army overseas photos.
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France
Caen
6Th Airborne
Europe
Canadian Army
Pythons Price Fixed At Zoo Conference Australia
At Australia's first zoo conference price ceilings were set for snakes with pythons at £1 per foot and venomous species at 5s per foot. Delegates from Melbourne Aquarium and others pledged voluntary animal pricing, warning of a postwar scramble for wildlife and noting scarce jungle animals including zebras hippos and a rhino.
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Australia
Melbourne Aquarium
Africa
South America
H. B. Brown
Golden Popovers Recipe Summary
A butter saver popover recipe guides making 8 to 9 puffed servings. Combine sifted flour and salt, then mix with milk eggs and melted fat for a smooth batter. Bake in hot oven at 450 F for 25 minutes, then 350 F for 10 to 15 minutes. Optional whole wheat variation replaces part of the flour.
Nutritional Laboratory Planned at Imperial College
The Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture is developing a nutritional laboratory to tackle West Indies nutrition research problems. Dr John Duckworth, senior lecturer in animal husbandry and former Aberdeen University medical school lecturer, leads the project.
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Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture
West Indies
John Duckworth
Medical School
Aberdeen University
Liked Lemonade Among Mongol Emperors Officials Appointed
Lemonade was cherished by Mongol rulers who named a high ranking official to prepare it. The drink was believed to hold curative powers and held a place of privilege within imperial court life.
Postwar farmers plan to use savings as advantage
Farmers consider using savings as leverage in the postwar years, building on benefits once outlined voluntarily, with attention to prudent investment and risk management for future stability.
Cannot Bomb Oceans A J McWhinnie Says in BBC War Review
A J McWhinnie argues in BBC War Review that sea control decides war not destroyed roads or rails. He notes you cannot stop enemies from bringing troops and supplies by sea and compares North Africa where British ships supplied Rommel’s forces, proving sea power overwhelms overland effort.
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A. J. McWhinnie
BBC War Review
Rommel
Pattern 4843 Frock Delivers Fresh Look For Misses
This Week's pattern showcases frock style 4843 with a hint of sleeves and airy neckline. Misses sizes 12 through 20 are offered. size 16 uses 3% yards of 35 inch material and 4% yards ric rac. Send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg 175 McDermot Ave to order. mail delivery may be slow.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg
Union
McDermot
Man
Chief Says Japanese Had Woman With Them
One Solomons island native chief told Cmdr Myron W Graybill USN that the Japanese force occupying his island included a woman. When asked how he knew he replied I ate her.
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Solomons Island
Cmdr
Myron W. Graybill
U.S.N
Graybill
Canada’s 1944 survey estimates 3.5 million industrial workers
A 1944 survey puts Canada’s industrial workforce at about 3,500,000 workers. The figure highlights the scale of manufacturing and related trades during wartime mobilization. Major sectors include steel, shipbuilding, automobiles, and heavy industry, with implications for labor demand and wage policies.
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Canada
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