Editorials and the mileposts of public life across eras
The piece surveys enduring anchors in culture and public memory from sports milestones to literary, artistic, and political figures. It notes how figures like Babe Ruth, Winston Churchill, and Hollywood stars frame collective time, with media and institutions—churches, clubs, columns, and shelter boards—link generations and foster shared identity. Churchill looms largest in social reach, alongside varied entertainments and civic groups that tie communities through seasons, stories, and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
North America
Babe Ruth
Charlie McCarthy
Dagwood
L’il_Abner
Pogo
Ned Pratt
Robert Frost
Eliot
Auden
The
Times
Hornblower
Jalna
Vimy Ridge
Pet monopolies and price fixing critique in Rural Scene
The Rural Scene argues most dangerous monopolies control wages and price, convincing the public of virtue. It asserts 85 percent of industrial prices stem from wage costs, with the rest from other costs and profits. The piece calls for equal enforcement of laws against all combines, regardless of political power, to avoid ridiculous prosecutions.
An English Viewpoint on Asia Europe War and Peace
The piece argues that Asia and Europe are linked by the Far East crisis and warns that if Korea or China see atomic use, a wider conflict is likely. It urges admitting Peking to the United Nations and private negotiations behind closed doors, noting U.S. and British Labour Conservatives share similar views on handling the crisis. It calls for stronger Anglo American consultation and counters suspicions that the United Nations serves American interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Asia
Europe
China
Korea
United Nations
Mr Younger
New York
Peking
Mr. Attlee
Mr. Churchill
America
House of Commons
Truman
League of Nations
Abyssinia
United States
Thucydides
Security Council
Syngman Rhee
South Korea
Ministry of Home Affairs
Bevin
Attlee
United Nations Commission
Mongolian Warriors in Korea Echo Ancient Victories
A historical column traces Mongol ferocity from Genghis Khan to later invasions across Asia, tying Mongolian horsemen to today’s Korean theater. It notes their wars with China and Russia, the spread of empires, and the impact on cities like Bokhara, Samarkand, and Moscow before turning to modern alliances in the Korean conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
India
Persia
China
Russia
Hungary
Genghis Khan
Genghis
Onon
Gesukai
Temuchin
Turkistan
Tashkent
Nur
Bokhara
Samarkand
Kiev
Dnieper
Mongolia
China Sea
Ogdai
West Asia
Volga
Ryazan
Moscow
Vladimir
Poland
Cracow
Pest
Budapest
Danube
Adriatic
Bagdad
Aleppo
Damascus
Hulagu
Jerusalem
Toktamish
Dimitrov
Girai Khan
Basil
Kremlin
Crimea
Peter the Great
Khiva
Central Asia
Buriats
Siberia
Syria
Tibet
William of Rubruquis
James Gilmore
Evangeline
Francesca French
Mildred Cable
China Inland Mission
United Nations
Pats
Christmas Rush Gratitude Postscript
Local note from Harry Pearce thanking post office patrons for patience during the Christmas rush and wishing a Happy New Year. Highlights include Sir Teddy Jaworski visiting parents, a praise for a small Sunday school concert led by Chrissie Nelson and others, Kingston travel for Mr Bill Patterson, hospital visit for Mrs Yarmill, Emma Sellers winning $165 on a radio quiz, and sympathy to Mrs N Cass on a sudden death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pearce
Chrissie Nelson
Riddell
Patterson
Martin
Emma Sellers
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Che
Springfield
Phelan
Son
Mani
Springfeld
Springfield Leaderee
Ret James Leader
St James
Manitoba
Alfred W. Hanks
St. James
Man
Post Office de Department
Ottawa
George W. Stebbe
Beausejour
Lac du Bonnet
Cliff Brown
W. S. Kennard
Seven Sisters Falls
Dirs
H. Leith Elma
C. Wendeborn
Whitemouth
T. G. Erskine
Tyndall
L. A. Wawryshyn
W. W. Childe
Brokenhead
Victoria Mosquin
River Hills
L. Rempel
Cromwell
Phylis Mroz
Pine Falls
W. T. Mansell
Member
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Audit Bureau Circulations
Elizabeth
Ingrid
Free World
Winston Churchill
U.S
Robert Harvey
Canada
Gobi Desert
Budantsar
Manchester Guardian
N. Probizanski
Stuartburn
Borodie
Sandy Lake
Templin
Petersfield
Miss Michael
University
Lois Stefansson
Ken Pulfer
Cliff Wawryshyn
Steve Zarvan
Louis Erickson
Ronnie
Jasper
Alta
L.A
Wawryshyn
Teddy Jaworski
Mrs. M. Jaworski
Mr Ae
Bill Patterson
Kingston
Ont
Dubienski
Barristers, Solicitors & Notaries
Confederation Life Bldg
Winnipeg
Red & White
Drache, Matlin and
Weselak
Municipal Hall
Joseph Bellan
Chiropractors
Drs. Davidson & Baizley Chiropractic Clinic
Somerset
Leonard L. Portnoy
Boyd Building
Morley R. Shuckett
Salter St
Ipey
Optometrists
Portage Ave
Kensington
Winnipeg, Man
Douglas Sanitary
P. F. Douglas
Carman
Tomlinson, Crowe and Company
Hurtig
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