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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
2
The article notes Canadians face a paper shortage with newspapers shrinking, wrapping reduced, and paper products scarce. It compares Canada with England where shortages are worse and waste is carefully avoided, while Canada salvages much paper through recycling efforts.
Pulp and paper is vital to Canada peacetime economy with half a million workers relying on it. It attracts huge capital, ranks second to gold in foreign exchange, and fuels power, transportation, machinery, and chemical sectors. It also supports agriculture by employing farmers part time and creating demand for farm products.
Mr Paul Kellogg acting president of the Newsprint Association of Canada says paper serves many essential uses in democracy and war. Canadian pulp and paper products aid arms manufacturing and supply shipments to forces causing shortages here yet hold potential for postwar economic strength.
An ad urges readers to stop harsh purgatives and try Kellogg's All‑Bran as a gentler solution to constipation caused by lack of dietary bulk. It recommends an ounce daily or muffins, plus ample water, with Kellogg's produced in London Canada.
The Medical Research Council, with the Ministry of Health Regional Transfusion Service and the Army Blood Transfusion Service, dries blood at 3,500 bottles weekly. Blood is donated by volunteers. Since 1939 Britain has produced 26,000 bottles by 1942 as Germany relied on whole blood until Libya campaign began.
Reports from Great Britain reveal heavy casualties among the Army Chaplains' Corps as padres volunteer in greater numbers, trained to accompany paratroops and operate with Commando forces on front lines. Seven are missing, thirty-eight killed or died of wounds, and 120 captured. Maj. the Rev. J. E. Gough Quinn, typical of front line valor, was killed during the Salerno landing after earlier service at Dunkirk and Tobruk.
Prairie grasses have been observed growing unusually tall, with some specimens reaching up to ten feet in height across several prairie measurings and field reports. Affected areas include remote fields where conditions favor rapid vertical growth.
Wartime Prices and Trade Board answers readers questions on refusals to sell in short supply, sale of goods contingent on other purchases, butter pat size, assisting regular customers, and checking meat prices. It explains posted price charts must be used, and requests questions be sent with newspaper reference to obtain pamphlets or the Blue Book.
The Stalingrad Sword, a gift from the King to the besieged city, was handed to a Stalingrad citizens delegation. Marshal Budyenny presented it to D. M. Pigalev, chairman of the Stalin grad executive committee. Churchill delivered the sword in the King's name to Stalin at Teheran.
Officials report widespread declines in game birds across Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba due to a cold wet summer. Saskatchewan observers show 52 increases 140 decreases eight no change. In Alberta 50 increases 119 decreases 68 no change. Manitoba had only five increases among 146 observers.
A Scottish shopkeeper, Mrs Lily McGaughie, suspected a Canadian accent from a young man entering her village paper store. She sent for help and the police arrived to reveal the visitor was an escaped Luftwaffe officer in disguise.
An old health advertisement warns backache, restless sleep, and dizziness may indicate kidneys fail to clear poisons. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules with Dutch Drops as a proven help, urging readers to buy a 40c package from their druggist in Canada.
Gerald Lake of Victoria was chosen as official organizer and business representative for a newly formed life insurance agents union in Canada. Vancouver meetings with Metropolitan Life Prudential and London Life agents set up the general framework. The union plans dominion-wide expansion and affiliation with an international body.
A collection of moral maxims from Massinger Aurelius Aristotle and others on true dignity. It emphasizes that dignity comes from inner integrity, self respect, and moral conduct rather than status or honors. The quotes advocate keeping promises, respecting oneself, and revering inner values over outward display.
The waxwings, birds unseen in Britain before the war, have reappeared along the east coast in unusually large numbers. Scientists note a broader arrival this season and caution observers to report sightings to local wildlife groups.
The common nettle now finds a niche in Great Britain as a source for a special quality paper. The development highlights an unusual plant being used to produce a refined product with potential market appeal. Researchers note the plant’s fibers offer unique strength characteristics for premium stationery and packaging applications.
In London the appointment of Lt.-Gen. Sir Thomas R. Eastwood as governor and commander-in-chief of Gibraltar was announced, succeeding Lt.-Gen. Sir F. N. Mason-MacFarlane.
A succinct medieval inquiry contrasts human affairs with divine realities, stating that human things gain love through knowledge while divine things require love to be known. The reflection emphasizes the threshold between affection and understanding across realms of existence.
Notes on remustering for Overseas duty for Canadian Forestry Corps personnel. Canadian Women's Army Corps members may carry belongings in a suitcase on leave. Sea Corporal Marie Jolin promoted to Lance Corporal in Ottawa. Casualties in the Mediterranean reach 3533. Non alloy steel diverted to make 500000 safety razor blades for the Army. About one thousand applications monthly to the Legion Educational Services for front line troops. CWAC personnel trained as wireless operators for fixed wireless stations.
For the first time in memory exclusive London shops offer second-hand fur coats with no purchase tax and no coupons required. Supplies of new coats are limited.
The Canadian Junior Red Cross sent a shipload of vitamin tablets to Britain to aid children suffering from coeliac disease, a condition that prevents fat absorption in their diets. The shipment aims to help reduce rising cases among British youngsters.
An at home scalp remedy recommends Moone's Emerald Oil mixed with olive oil applied to the scalp daily. Massage into roots, shampoo every four days, and continue for two weeks. If not relieved, a full refund is offered by druggists.
A Japanese newspaper claims after the Japanese evacuation of Kiska the Americans and Canadians landed and fought three weeks with an army of ghosts of Japanese soldiers killed at Attu, repulsing phantom counterattacks. The Kitchener Daily Record notes the sensational portrayal.
Two blocks in Dunbar Heights Vancouver once owned by Japanese interests for 30 years were bought for about 28000 by a major local real estate firm. The purchase follows a federal order in council directing sale of enemy property.
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