Red Cross Charities Reach Far Through Canada Red Cross
A Canadian Red Cross letter from Limoges thanks Ambassador Vanier for gifts of clothing and blankets sent to France. The report lists shipments to Calais Arras Limoges Belgrade England Cardiff Newport and London hospitals as the work continues in peace and war. The Women’s Work Committee and other Red Cross groups prepare for the March 1 campaign aiming for 3 million dollars nationwide and 180000 in Manitoba.
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Monsieur l
France
Canadian
Red Cross
Calais
Arras
Limoges
Great Britain
Yugoslavia
Belgrade
England
Cardiff
Newport
London
Sheffield
Call Me Back to Canada Best of All
A speaker yearns for distant shores yet asks to be called home to Canada. He vows to return when moonlight shines silver and promises a nobler song upon reunion. The poem links homeland affection with renewal and peace.
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Canada
France devaluation plan sparks British opposition and market fears
The piece analyzes Britain's objections to France devaluing the franc by half and the potential impact on exchange markets. It discusses how exporters could profit from dollar sales, the limited scope of free markets, control measures, and fears that a Paris market could unsettle the European currency system with possible IMF involvement.
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Paris
Italy
Greece
Peru
International Exchange
Europe
Sterling
International Monetary Fund
France
Weed Killer To Come in Three Forms
Canadian Industries Limited introduces three formulations of 2 4 D sodium salt amine liquid salt and ester. Sodium salt is safest for lawns and small crops while ester targets cereal crops roadsides and brush and suits low volume and airplane spray use. The mine salt is favored in wheat oats and mixed grains and easily mixes with water for spray machines. Follow container directions to avoid crop injury and ensure effective weed control.
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Canadian Industries Limited
R. E. Cudmore
C.L
Agricultural Chemicals Division
Canada
Sirius the Dog Star and its ancient sky lore
The article surveys Sirius in Canis Major, its name origins, ancient Egyptian worship, and the Dog Star’s relation to Nile floods. It notes its brightness, distance, companion star, color changes over centuries, and guides readers on spotting it in winter skies while linking celestial wonder to political notes on devolution debates.
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Sirius
Orion
Hunter
China
Chaldea
Egypt
Euphrates
Plutarch
Ormuzd
Zoroaster
Pope
Lilind
Nile
Assuan
Upper
Mark
Sothis
Earth
Seneca
Mars
Vega
Lyra
Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel
Alvan G. Clark
Canis Major
Procyon
Canis Minor
Government outlines Home Rule concessions for Scotland
The White Paper details concessions the Government would offer to Home Rule advocates to meet Scottish critics aims. Labour and Liberal ranks in Scotland doubt the sincerity of the plan while moderate groups and nationalists push for full Scottish control including finance. A Scottish Economic Conference is accepted as consultative and non binding, with no general inquiry into Scottish affairs granted.
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Scotland
Walter Elliot
London
Wives of Paraplegic Veterans Honored, Doctors Say
Veterans Affairs doctors at a conference praised the wives of paraplegic veterans for their unselfish support. Dr. Alan Jousse of the Toronto Paraplegic Centre cited progress in medical treatment since the war, enabling many men to leave institutions and become self supporting.
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Canada
Department of Veterans Affairs
Alan Jousse
Toronto
Jousse
Toronto Centre
J. P. S. Cathcart
Cleanliness as Health Policy Emphasized by Medical Authorities
Health authorities stress that clean living goes beyond morals. Bodily cleanliness includes skin cleansing and frequent refreshment, aiding both physical health and social well being. Scrupulous care of clothing is important to prevent contagion.
Beausejour Hatchery 1948 Chick Price List
Beausejour Hatchery offers chicks at three dollars per hundred with a 96 percent pullet guarantee. The notice urges early bookings to secure preferred dates for shipments.
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Beausejour
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Beausejour, Man
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Gherbrook St
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B.B. Dubienski
K.C
Confederation Life
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