Shoes Spark Charity Turnaround at City Luncheon
Mr Willigger and Benton's shoe fund face doubt as Benton contemplates a move. At a hotel luncheon for the Charities Group, A B Chester shocks all by gifting a roomful of shoes, then reveals he manufactures them, leaving Willigger hopeful and astonished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Willigger
Mr. Benton
Benton
Charities Group
Shoe Fund
Mr. Williger
Witte
Wiligger
A. B. Cheeter
A. B. Chester
Royal Australian Air Force units form fishing fleet in
Fifteen RAAF units in North-West Australia created a self running fishing fleet to diversify their menu. Each unit selects its own fishermen while the group is led by a keen amateur angler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Australian Air Force
North-West
Australia
British Scientists at War Shape Modern Weapons
The record shows British scientists delivering pivotal wartime innovations across defense and offense. Radar, crucial in air battles, anti aircraft advances, the secret Z rocket, and larger bombs highlight Britain’s "backroom boys" contributions. Degaussing girdle reduced magnetic mine threats, marking a sea victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wll
Britain
Germany
Kellogg's All-Bran promotes regularity
Kellogg's All-Bran is advertised as a dietary cereal to ease constipation by adding bulk and aiding waste elimination. The copy emphasizes daily consumption, hydration, and that All-Bran is a cereal, not medicine, sold by Kellogg's in London, Canada with two handy sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
London
Canada
Selected Recipes 2 Cookies From Fragrant Mix
Shortening and brown sugar blend with corn syrup and eggs, flavored with vanilla or lemon extract. Dry ingredients folded in, then added in several additions. Roll thin, cut shapes, bake 12 to 15 minutes in a moderate oven. Cool and pair with jam or serve plain. Yield about 48 cookies.
Canadian CWAC features bold, diverse recruits and leaders
The article profiles Senorita Aileen Barnett arriving in Toronto to enlist in the CWAC and notes her Mexican British dual citizenship, El Salinas origins, and education across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. It highlights CWAC handicrafts programs, Betty Stevens’s leadership of the Puddle Duck paper, and R.S.M. Rena Fraser’s popularity, outdoor zeal, and roles at Kitchener’s training centre.
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Senorita
Aileen Barnett
Toronto
CWAC
Salinas
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Pte. Barnett
Bishop Strachan School
Texas
Texas Teacher's College
The
Salinas of Mexico
Barnett
Betty Stevens
C.W.A.C
Vancouver
B.C
Betty
Canadian Women’s Army Corps
R.S.M. Rena Fraser
Edmonton
Alta
Rena
Kitchener
Ont
RSM
The Poultry Flock Health and Inspection Tips
Health is the flock’s greatest asset and alert poultrymen can foresee trouble and prevent it. Signs include keel bone sharpness, abdominal thinness, dry skin, and dull eyes. Daily trap nesting helps the farmer know his flock, while warm firm hens with soft fat indicate good condition and health. Time with birds yields satisfaction in protecting flock health.
Fuehrer’s Daily Hour Alone Described by German Paper
A German newspaper notes Adolf Hitler keeps one hour of absolute solitude daily, a practice Punch remarks feels longer given his company. The remark highlights strict personal privacy practices tied to the Nazi leader’s routine and public image.
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Fuehrer
Punch
Trees Provide Food For Atoll Natives In Pacific
A report notes that trees supply nearly all sustenance for people living on Pacific atolls. The piece discusses the reliance on arboreal resources for daily meals and potential implications for traditional diets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Farm Machinery: Check Binders Now for Harvest Readiness
Government agricultural guidance urges farmers to inspect and repair binders promptly before harvest. Focus on binding attachments, knotter condition, worn grooves in twine guides, bill-hook, and twine knife sharpness. Wartime binder twine quality is high, but proper care remains essential for efficient operation. Field tests show most repairable binders can use 1944 twine with ordinary care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Loot and graves desecration in Novgorod Cathedral
A USSR bulletin claims German forces searched the Novgorod Cathedral floor for princes and bishops buried there with crosses and jewels. The Nazis tore up flagstones and desecrated graves, removing remains, robes, and valuables as they ransacked the site.
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U.S.S.R
Novgorod
Can tobacco start a bush fire or harm others
The Ottawa Citizen muses on chewing tobacco and cigarettes asking if either habit has sparked fires or caused social harm, weighing public concern against perceived risks and common use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Citizen
Paw
Mobile Exchanges Bring Clothing to Britain’s Villages
Clothing exchanges for children in Great Britain faced rural limits as village women could not easily reach town exchanges. Static village exchanges proved impractical in close knit communities. Mobile Exchanges offer a solution by delivering exchanges directly to rural areas.
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Great Britain
Britain
Pattern 4731 sewing pattern features
This Week s Pattern Side swept closing makes news in Pattern 4731. Its princess lines slim the figure. Sweetheart neck flatters. Pattern 4731 available in misses sizes 10 12 14 16 18 20 and women's sizes 30 32 34 36 38 40 42. Size 16 requires 3% yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave E Winnipeg Man. Allow extra mail time.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Joel Poinsett and the Poinsettia's American link
Joel Poinsett, serving as the American minister to Mexico in 1825, introduced the first plants to the United States and lent his middle name to the poinsettia, the popular holiday plant.
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Joel Poinsett
Mexico
United States
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Bill Dunstan
Regina
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Italy
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Wac
Miss Canada
Dominion
Canadian Legion Educational Services
MacDonald
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