It Is Nice To Be Back by H Captain A Laste
The piece recalls long years of confinement from December 25 1941 to August 15 1945 as a chaplain with the Winnipeg Grenadiers in Hong Kong. It quotes Churchill on captivity and describes harsh POW conditions and poor food during imprisonment and the toll of wartime restraint.
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Winston Churchill
South Africa
Britain
Noap'tal
Kindre Ailcacate
Cam
Geture
Jack
Shumshui-po
God
Hong Kong
Prince Robert
Wallfed
Europe
Pacific Coast
Nic
Clea
Gimpare
Canada
Dr. Chase
Comradeship of Canadian POWs Amidscarce Medicines
During those years of in carceration medicines were scarce and arrived late. Doctors and orderlies labored to save soldiers and their steadfast spirit and camaraderie shone. One story illustrates how that comradeship endured under fire and sword.
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Canada
Return to Canada after four years of captivity
A survivor recounts release from Hong Kong era captivity, rest and reunion in Canada with the Royal Red Cross and Canadian relief, noting the deep gratitude for famil ies, friends, and national recovery. He recalls weight loss, the pride of veterans, and the enduring memory of those who did not return.
Quotations on Peace From Historical Figures
A scrapbook of succinct pro-peace lines from Woodrow Wilson Romans 12 18 Mary Baker Eddy James Thomson and Etbert Hubbard focusing on healing, goodwill, and the dangers of ignorance and conflict. The collection links peace as a natural state and governance by reason.
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James Thomson
Confed Life Motto Highlights Ethics Over Wealth
A reflective note states a man can earn money but money cannot define him, warning that losing a sense of right and wrong erodes all value and character.
Ideas Control Men, Not Industry Masters
A concise reflection on power where the core assertion is that governing ideas shape actions more than whoever owns or runs industry. It emphasizes belief systems guiding workers and firms over mere ownership. The statement casts light on influence through ideology rather than capital.
Tennessee Woman Aged 80 Never Seen An Automobile
An 80 year old Tennessee woman has reportedly never seen an automobile, a curiosity reflecting rural isolation and limited exposure to modern transport. Her experience highlights gaps in mobility access and the reach of early 20th century automarket adoption.
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Tennessee
Machine to Make Human Voice Visible Inspires Engineers
A science topic discusses developing a device that translates spoken words into visible signals. The idea appeals for applications in accessibility and communication, highlighting ongoing research and potential future uses.
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Royal Yeast Wonder
Mattol dUg
Paw
Ladi
H.capt
A. Laste
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Dodd
Ecopreas
Australia
Manila
Red Cross
Atlantic Guardian
Superrich Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Chase & Sanborn
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Woodrow Wilson
William Collins
Mary Baker Eddy
America
Etbert Hubbard
Nyal Withises
Confederation Life
Stewart Roberts
Twillingate
Newfoundland
Twillingate Sun
Namwe
Tau Sun
New Moon
Full Moon
Hur
Fred. T. Fuge
McDoudgall
Fostorta, Ohio
THE
Christian Science Monitor
the Christian Science. Publishing Society One
Norway
Boston
Mass
Gerald S. Doyle, Ltd
St.Charles
St. Charles
Seyer
Aden Plants
Ater
Rs.ngersatlsch and
Sumat, BC
the Borden Co. Limited
George Street
Toronto
Ontario
Reed
Nad
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