22 Oct 1942
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 22, 1942
Page
1
Tuesday October 27 Sale of farm stock implements and household effects for Nick Mnnstransy with bills. Thursday October 29 Sale of merchandise and household furniture for John Kovar of Roasburn. Wednesday November 3 Sale of farm stock implements and household effects for Mrs T Topoloeski. Bee bjs
The Observer stresses China's wartime sacrifice and leadership under Chiang Kai Shek, urging Britain and America to renounce extraterritorial rights and adopt an equal, post imperial Pacific charter. It questions selective service, sports leisure during war, and impending labor needs for all able-bodied men.
A reflective piece wanders Cemetery Hill at sunset noting silent leaves and birds near waters. It weighs life, wealth, love, and hate against final peace as a trumpet calls from the cemetery gate.
A Prairie Provinces salvage push gathers 1350 carloads of scrap iron including harvesters tractors and machines. Copper salvage rises with tea kettles and wash boilers turning into ammunition material. Rubber shortage warned with urged collection before freeze up to aid war needs.
A wartime appeal urges sending Christmas overseas parcels early to ensure delivery to armed forces. Postmaster General Mulock notes October recommended, with November 10 as the final mailing date to reach ships in time. Delaying mail risks congestion, storage limits, and delays affecting munitions and war supplies.
A letter from Tom Mitchell thanks the Rossburn group for a parcel and letters that lifted morale overseas. He notes leaving a unit for the Military Police, attending police school, a week remaining, and appreciation for cigarettes and home comforts. He mentions visiting Perth, Scotland, and observes field conditions compared with home crops.
Appeal urges citizens to purchase Victory Bonds to support military personnel and shield families from wartime hardship. Emphasizes patriotic duty and collective effort to back servicemen through finance and national unity.
With the fall trade underway, business people should actively advertise to inform residents of stock and prices. The piece urges weekly notices to attract nearby shoppers, arguing that persistent promotion saves time and money, draws home buyers, and prevents outmoded stock and lost sales. It stresses that merchants must ask for trade.
Ranchvale Birdtail airs 3am Crookshanks, Mr Ernest Finch of Kenora Ont visits sister Mrs F Cleland. Waddy Plante progresses well after operation. Mr and Mrs Ken MacIntosh visit Mrs W MacIntosh over weekend with Mr and Mrs A Joiner.
Mr Leonard Han of Winnipeg visited his mother in Vista. Mrs Lowe, mother of Mrs T Miller, returned to Winnipeg Saturday. Mr Clifford Hamilton came home last week. Mr and Mrs J G Lillie of Durban visited Vista on 3 un. Mrs Terry and granddaughter Ana returned to Vista after a Winnipeg trip. Mr A A Lorde, bond salesman for the district, will call at various homes soon.
Local notice seeks orders for counter check books letter heads envelopes statements and house leaf ledgers from The Review. The item list targets vendors for general office stationery supplies.
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