25 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1943
Page
1
The Rossburn Review notes subscription rates for Canadian Association members and Manitoba sections. A $1.50 payment in advance is indicated for U. S. subscribers, with a local price in Canada and international considerations implied.
A reader argues against conscripting workers for private industry while expanding armed forces. He questions government power to deploy labor to General Electric and other firms, praises farm labor as essential, and predicts details of a large power plant and aluminum magnate influence may reveal monopolistic public cost. The letter critiques private ownership during wartime.
The Wartime Prices and Trade Board answers questions on landlord notices, substitutes for peanut butter, price changes after the basic period, cash versus time price tagging, and nursing home rates in Winnipeg. It explains three month notice for vacating with valid reasons, a peanut butter substitute made from peanuts and soybeans, price adjustments allowed within basic period limits, and nursing home rate controls with potential board authorization.
The half holiday, starting Thursday afternoon March 4, gains steady support and is praised by clerks and merchants. It frees workers for family time and home improvements, with outdoor recreations noted. Some outlying residents face shopping inconveniences, but acceptance grows and the system is seen as here to stay.
New ration books ready for distribution with pick up locations and times. Names by alphabet determine pickup at County Court House Drug Store and J G Stites Store. Rural residents may bring neighbors books to depots.
The Red Cross War Work Committee reports ongoing effort since January 1943 with items including 36 sleeveless sweaters 2 turtleneck sweaters 7 pair seaman socks 9 pair army socks 8 pairs gloves 1 pair red socks 5 women’s dressing gowns 5 women’s slacks 17 blouses 8 slips 14 hand towels 50 pillow cases 2 sheets and 5 dunage bas. Mrs A W Hegg chairwoman thanks locals for sewing knitting and fundraising contributions over the past year and for responses to special calls.
The text recalls smallpox impact in the past and notes milkmaids immunity to cowpox. It cites correlations between cowpox exposure and smallpox resistance and mentions 1774 vaccination by Dr. Jenner’s associate and May 14, 1796, Jenner’s vaccination of an eight year old boy.
A historical note explains how cowpox vaccines led to smallpox protection. It highlights Dr. Jenner’s inoculation success with James Phipps, the high efficiency of the vaccine, and urges vaccination for children before age one with revaccination every five to seven years. It warns of cross-border risk from cases in Saskatchewan, North Dakota, and Minnesota in 1942.
Mrs E Johnston and Mrs A Cameron spent the weekend with relatives. Several residents traveled, visited Winnipeg for various duties, schooling, or illness. The Major of young folks attended Kelloe dance to aid Boxes Overseas, and a military event occurred at Solegirth. Red Cross and Russian Relief activities completed. new births noted and a Valentine party observed by Ruth Ramay and pupils.
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