Air system promises pure air in polluted factories
Britain introduces a new air conditioning system that keeps factory air free of fumes, dust and gases even with closed windows. It also deodorizes and sterilizes, using wall or ceiling units plugged into power points for easy installation. The article notes related advances including a reciproscope for fog visibility and asbestos composite sheets for high temperature use, with production details for sheet and coil forms.
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Britain
Precision Fishin Reel Poncast Debuts in London
A London firm now manufactures a dual purpose reel called the Poncast. Described as a precision article, it embodies war era precision know how, uses duralumin with an anodic finish for corrosion resistance in fresh and salt water. Features include a slipping clutch for fine lines, a large diameter spool for rapid line recovery, and a design that prevents line piling. All parts are easily dismantled and adjusted with a screwdriver or coin.
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London
Portable air filtration unit with quiet operation
The device draws air through a centre grille via an electric fan, filters it with a chemical filter, and exhausts through side louvres to avoid draughts. It measures 10.44 inches in diameter and 5 inches deep, consuming about as much current as a 40 watt lamp.
Novel cantilever wringer promises easy operation
A UK firm introduces a compact domestic wringer of eighteen by twelve inches with cantilever mounted rollers. High tensile steel tubes in light alloy castings hinge to widen or narrow, surrounded by rubber outer tubes, ball bearing mounted for smooth action. Rust proofing and glossy enamel finish reduce faults and dirt buildup.
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United Kingdom
Hope Is Hike the Sky at Night Quote
A reflective quote by Octave Feuillet extols perseverance to find light in darkness, stating no corner is too dark for a discerning eye to uncover a star. The aphorism emphasizes steadfast hope guiding discovery.
Grow Victory Gardens This Year for World Hunger Aid
The call urges citizens to cultivate victory gardens to boost vegetable production and help free up wheat, meat, eggs, and cheese for bulk shipments to feed hungry people worldwide. It emphasizes practical family effort and national solidarity in wartime food programs.
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Victory Gardens
Calory Calendar July Meat and Butter Coupon Validities
July dates unlock a sequence of Meat coupons from M40 to M47 with specific July 4, 11, and 18 activations, Butter coupons from R10 to R15 active on July 4, 11, and 18, and Sugar coupons S1 through S23 active on July 4 and 18. Sugar canning and regular sugar purchases are allowed with S1 to S16.
Mailbag notes on poetry and racing folly in Town
A reader questions Gemmill’s Lockport musings while the column riffs on poets, cartoons, and race track dreams. The piece lampoons movie trailers, celeb hype, and famed last words as it meanders through village life.
Food for Europe Raised in Brunswick Md
In Brunswick Maryland a town of under 4000 collected 5000 cans for Europe in three weeks. Nine women canvassed 14 grocery stores urging shoppers to add a can. A boy collectors drive followed a siren blast and a theatre manager hosted a matinee with two can donations.
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Brunswick
Europe
Seven Sisters Falls School Field Day Highlights Victories
Bruce Collis of Winnipeg visited Seven Sisters as Winnipeg Falls North and South joined for a school field day. Activities included flag raising with O Canada and God Save The King, races, jumps, ball throwing, and three games. Seven Sisters won the under 14 contest 8 to 1 and beat Winnipeg Falls South 2 to 1, while High School men’s team claimed 16 to 9. Prizes were donated by local groups and officials praised teachers and organizers.
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Winnipeg Falls North
Winnipeg Falls South
O Canada
God Save the King
Winnipeg Electric Co
Winnipeg Falls S.C
Seven Sisters Community Club
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