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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1945
Page
4
Lenny lies in bed with a bright red sunburn that locks him down just hours before he is due to usher at Violet's sister's wedding. Joe urges caution while plotting how Lenny might still attend, fearing the social fallout if he misses the event. A friend mutters about a bluff and a plan to climb into a boiled shirt despite the pain.
Lenny shuffles truth about a raft with a pretty girl to two rivals as Violet is primed to confront the story. Joe calls it a double cross while Lenny hints Violet will doubt Stanley’s tale and the house buzzes with anticipation. Lenny admits he cannot swim, recalling a near drown last year.
One hundred British minesweepers start the war’s greatest sweep to clear coastal mine barriers around Britain. About 100000 moored mines were laid, with thousands remaining despite some drifting ashore. Since V E Day over 2000 mines have been swept and in July the rate reached 300 to 350 per week.
Java and Sumatra are highlighted among the world’s most volcanic regions known for frequent eruptions. The article surveys the seismic activity, crater formations, and potential hazards affecting nearby populations and air travel.
The piece describes atoms as centered by protons and neutrons with electrons orbiting like planets. It explains strong electrical forces, the difficulty of damaging atoms, and that uranium 235 is the only atom historically split, releasing energy that powers atomic bombs.
During the European war period Canada's status climbed to the second largest world exporter. Domestic exports in 1944 increased over 1939 by about 271 percent, with wartime goods such as finished materials and foodstuffs forming about four fifths of foreign trade, while total exports and imports rose over 300 percent.
The article recalls that colored lenses in eyeglasses have been used since the mid 16th century, highlighting early adoption and ongoing evolution in eyewear design.
A snippet recalls the Canadian Girls in Training marking 25 years of continuous organization, claimed as a national record for any such group. Other notes cover a Lanark County farm under one family for 124 years, a wedding misquote apology in Watford, and various regional curiosities from across Canada.
The article traces how dandelions arrived with early settlers and rapidly multiplied across the landscape. It notes seeds disperse widely as each blowball releases a new seed, enabling far-reaching spread with every breeze.
Readable fragments indicate that sugar was not common in northern Europe before the crusades. The note references historical trade or culinary context, suggesting limited access and awareness prior to medieval contacts.
Dr Ruth Gruber of Washington district for interior says Canada should encourage more settlement in its Arctic northland. She plans a road trip from Edmonton to Fairbanks and a detailed postwar report to Washington on the route prospects. Canada is opening up the north, but a larger population is needed to unlock full potential.
Blend shortening and sugar thoroughly. Add egg beat well. Stir in grated rind and flavoring. Sift flour baking powder and salt. Add alternately with orange juice and milk to creamed mixture. Spread in greased pan, top with sugar and orange rind and butter. Bake 375 degrees F for about 20 minutes. Yield nine squares.
Recipe fragment describes making escaloped corn with cheese using 115 cups cream style corn 2 tablespoons chopped celery and melted butter. Instructions mention cover with remaining and bake about 30 minutes yields 6 to 7 servings. appears from a home style cooking context.
Reports describe blowguns up to ten feet long crafted from rigid native woods. They are said to be used by indigenous peoples on Borneo Palawan Sumatra and in the Siena Ses region to hunt beasts for food.
Reports claim more than twenty million books were lost in Britain during the sir raids. Officials note disruption to libraries and archives as communities scramble to recover volumes.
The Saint John Telegraph Journal notes lessons from the war showing many people suffer malnutrition and are unfit for service. It cites New Brunswick findings of widespread food deficiency among farm folk and outlines hopes to teach proper eating to improve health.
Anne Adams Pattern Dept in Winnipeg offers Slip Pattern 523 with embroidery and no riding up and Pattern 4523 in sizes from 14 to 42. Details note Size 16 slip 39 inch panties uses 1 yard fabric and requests 20 cents by mail to Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 175 McDermot Ave E.
Takeoff distance for a commercial plane ranges from 0 to 1000 feet depending on load and wind velocity, with longer runs needed for heavier loads or headwinds and shorter for lighter loads or tailwinds.
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