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The Leader-Post from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada • 13

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The Leader-Posti
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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THE LEABER.PG Slap on Dade ANYTHING CAN BE SOLD WANT ADS fone 6905 AS AD ENA, CaL An U-nonths-old baby began eating a mall electric light globe. The mother clapped the Infant on the bach until be had coughed fragments ef glass. A fluoro. copie examination developed that he had swallowed nothing. REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN.

WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER I. 1939 SECOND SECTION House Told of British Pro-Nazi Organization Germany Ships Arms To Roimiania British Flyers Enter Fight In France Regina Lights War Supply Board To Take Over Soviet-Russian thrust into the Balkans a possibility Balkan officials admittedly fear. The ahake-up of Italian leadership by Premier Mussolini was regarded in Balkan diplomatic quarters as a favorable omen to formation of the neutral bloc because it was believed Italy now would become more active In aiding it de velopment. tory, just 20 miles away from where it was first seen.

Its engine running at full throttle, it buried its nose in a crater nine feet deep. Its petrol tanka exploded with a tremendous report and a huge column, of flame shot upward. Fragments of the fuselage were scattered over 200 square yards. The crew was blasted to bits. The magazine of the rear gun was the only part of the plane later found intact.

No bullets had been fired. The pilot who shot down the plane is a young Briton from Uppingham. Rutland, a lad of about 22. His only comment afterward was that it was too easy, like "potting a clay pigeon." BUCHAREST, Nov. 1.

A speeding up of shipments of war materials from Germany into Roumania prompted divergent Interpretations as big assignments of aeroplanes.1 artillery, ammunition, trucks and other motorized equipment arrived by rail and Danube barge. Military authorities said the flow of armaments was primarily due to German efforts to meet Rou-i mania's demands for payment under barter clearing arrangements and thus to assure a supply of oil and wheat from Roumania. Many foreign observers, however, regarded the arms influx as a German move to fortify Roumania against possibility of a LONDON, Nov. Defending emergency measures to control expressions of opinion during wartime, Sir John Anderson, minister for home security, told the house of commons Tuesday of an organisation In England known to be pro-Nazi. Sir Jonn refused to name the organization which, he said, also was anti-Semitic and had ordered it members to ridicule air raid precautions and the evacuation scheme Defending arrests without warrants, Sir John told of the case of a "dangerous German-born woman who a few days before the outbreak of war underwent a form of marriage just to gain British citizenship.

"Is that woman, believed to be dangerous, to be immune from liability of internment as an enemy just because technically she is a British subject? Sir John asked. WITH THE BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE. Nov. Spotted immediately it appeared over a Royal Air Force secret aerodrome behind the Maginot line, a twin-engined German reconnaissance plane was shot down Tuesday by a lone British fighter which immediately took off in pursuit This is the first time a British fighter has been in action on (he Western Front. The German aircraft was making for home at top speed but its pursuer was on it like a shot.

The engagement only lasted a matter of minutes. Shooting up from underneath, the fighter let the enemy plane have a full blast from its machine guns. It was a "straight Riddled by a blast of 400 bullets, the German machine crashed to earth in French No Truce in Alberta EDMONTON, Nov. 1. The Cooperative Commonwealth Federation will not observe a political truce in Alberta during wartime but will carry on its fight against social injustice and inequality, Chester A.

Eonnlng, of Camrose, provincial leader, declared at a meeting under auspices of the provincial council. Hark Macpherson RINGS THE BELL With Big Values! The first sign of winter should be a sign for you to replenish your medicine chest you'll need cold remedies and preventives, vitamin capsules and CCaamjpllaiiim1 SENSATIONAL 3-DAY many other things to keep the family healthy. Get everything you need now Drugs (Aid save Champlain money! Come A and Save Thursday, Friday, Saturday REGINA MOTORIST thinks this would be the appropriate spot to register the inquiry why so many car drivers in the city insist on driving on brightly lighted streets at night with the headlights on full blaze. Implication, of course, is that he is one of the few drivers who travels about the city with his cars headlights dimmed. THE LADY who answered the door was ready with a compliment for the pretty little girl who came begging for Hallowe'en apples.

Why, youre not greedy at all, are you? she smiled as sho pointed to the tiny bag the girl was carrying. The child immediately protested. "Oh, we've already taken some home, she said. GREETINGS which one man received on a visit to Regina after an absence of several months were original, even if they were not altogether appropriate. One friend used the greeting "Merry Christmas, which was rushing the season a bit Another offered birthday greetings which were quite out of order.

And there were others. TRAVELLING SALESMAN with one chrysanthemum under his arm was an unusual spectacle to meet on Hamilton street However, he explained that he was going to a masquerade as a man coming from a drunk, and he had the chrysanthemum for effect. FROBABLY THE OLDEST Christmas card in Regina hangs in the office of the city assessor, L. G. Geernaert The card bears the date 1900 and' the single word written across the face, Peace, probably inspired by the fact the South African war was in full swing at that time.

SIGN IN A GARAGE beside No. 1 highway: "Sure, we loan our tools but them. our mechanics go with "THIS IS GETTING to be too much of a good thing, is the ex pressed opinion of a housewife on Winnipeg Btreet, who followed out the advice of the Saskatchewan Fish and Game league, and "fed the birds. There were some 10 or 12 lean-looking sparrows around the house about, three weeks ago. Hero Aro STERLING BOTTLES and they were given a feed atter "the old man had spent 25 cents on wheat Now this woman 6 as somewhere around 100 visitors every day, big, fat, sleek birds who line the fence railing every morning.

She agrees with the mayor of St. John, N.B., who says, Getting on relief has become a career." I THERE IS a pleasant surprise for anyone with an acquaintanceship with the Kings Bench court chambers in Regina who now walks into the room. During the summer the drab court chambers where some of the province's biggest trials have been held were redecorated, and the room presents a bright appearance as another court season dawns. A C1LALLENGE TO the men was handed out by Rev. R.

J. McDonald, D.D., superintendent of missions for the United church in tho province, at a rally at Knox church In Regina. Dr. McDonald said that from his observations he found the men leave it to the women to raise funds for the church. SEVERAL YOUNG BOYS pounded on the door and shouted for Halloween apples.

The girl who answered the door Informed them 'Sorry, boys, youre too late. Our apples are all gone. You poor kid, heres one, said one boy, handed her an apple and departed. EVERYTHING HAS a plan behind It these days. Up in the department of transport the other, day, a young draughtsman was laboring over a highly detailed drawing of the counter to be in- stalled in the T.C.A.

office in the: new administration building at the airport He made It, too realistic by smearing a drop of ink on the counter. ALL THE MYSTERIES of an oyster constituted the subject of conversation in a downtown office. One office employee displayed a scarred finger which he had received in an attempt to open an oyster. Then up piped the office stenog. to enquire, How do you open an oyster, round the neck? Under the Swedish marriage lawB, wives are placed on an equal footing with husbands.

Barcoins To $2-58 HOUSE HARK MAUrilERSON HATS Have always led In style and nliifr-bnt see what you can do now. Blue greens, greys. VACUUM 49c Quarts 89 WASH CLOTHS 3 33c BRUSH A 43 SHAVE CREAM 15c VALUE NURSING and Nip- Qq complete All $5.00 MM ftp $3.50 PA ft shapes. Values 33 33 Values3fcs34 HARK MACPHERSON Popular Mens Wear Store Capitol Theatre Bldg. 12th and Scartli 3- Players MILD cigarettes have the'wetproof paper which DOES NOT STICK TO THE UPS 74c Socks 12c shades.

Dandy well. Reg. 25c. 85c quality, heel grip ixes. snug.

All $1.59 Regular $1.98. $6.45 $2-98 Cloth 23c Imported from Wool 9c $10.80 $18.95. NEW ORGANIZATION WILL MOBILIZE INDUSTRY, RESOURCES OTTAWA, Nov. 1. The war supply board becomes constituted formally today, absorbing the defence purchasing board eet up last July.

The board will mobilize Dominion industry nd resources for a supreme economic war effort with extraordinary powers vested in it under authority of the War Measures act. In addition to duties in mobilizing potential production and manufacturing resources of the Dominion, the board will act as purchasing agent for the British war supplies mission now in Canada, and will pass upon all war contracts. Apart from facilitating purchase of supplies for the Allies, the board Will co-operate with the Riverdale mission charged with centralizing empire air training. For this huge training project thousands of areoplanes will be necessary and it is assumed the manufacturing capacity of Canada will be taxed to the limit The board will also supervise purchase or lease of land, construction of plant and facilities, and purchase of equipment. Another important feature of the board's activities concerns the naval service.

Far heavier responsibilities have been placed upon the Canadian navy in the present war than existed in the first Great War. To Build Naval Craft It Is anticipated all Canadian shipyards will be working at full capacity before long in construction of anti-submarine craft and minesweepers. Four large plants in eastern Canada are understood to be ready for heavy production at once. Question of construction in Canada of larger war craft is under consideration. Since arrival of advance guards of the British purchasing mission its members have been studying the manufacturing potentialities of the Dominion.

Result of these investigations may be reflected when the board is ready to publish the first letting of major contracts. SAYS NEUTRAL SHIPS BEING HELD TOO LONG LONDON, Nov. 1. Lengthy delays of neutral ships by the British contraband control were criticized in the house of lords by Lord Stra-bolgl, Labor, who asserted "it annoys neutrals to have their ships treated like this. Lord Strabolgi said in one case it had taken 24 days to clear an American ship and that inquiries were made by the United States consul-general.

He added There was delay of nine days between permission being given by the minister of economic warfare for the ship to clear and the information reaching the customs officials at the ships side. Soaping Window on Halloween Brings Kids Prizes WINDSOR, OnL, Nov, 1. Windsor children agreed Tuesday night that Halloween isnt what is used to be Its better. Once they used to soap windows and run to avoid a kick in the pants, but Tuesday night a Windsor store proprietor reversed things. The kids were invited to compete in a drawing competition, soap substituting crayon and the window serving as an easel.

Each child had a chance at handsome prizes and received a candled apple for their efforts. Hundreds competed. Pickets in Costume TORONTO, Nov. 1. Pickets at General Steel Wares, Limited, donned Hallowe'en costumes Tuesday and attracted such a crowd of spectators that police asked union leaders to withdraw the men from the lines.

EARLY ATTACK OR COLLAPSE SAID NAZI FATE LONDON, Nov. 1. Germany must launch an offensive at once or resign itself to losing the war through economic collapse, Gen. Sir Hubert Gough, who commanded the Fifth British army in France In 1916, declared in an article published in the periodical English-Speaking World Tuesday. Adolf Hitler has neither the food supplies nor raw materials necessary to carry an army of 2,000,000 men through the winter, the general asserted.

AUDIT REVEALS SHORTAGES IN ONTARIO CASH TORONTO, Nov. 1. Hon. H. Nixon, provincial secretary, announced Tuesday a systematic audit of his department has been ordered and shortages of various amounts under control of different department employees have been found.

He said four officials with long service records and in responsible positions have been suspended. Mr. Nixon said arrests may be made within 24 hours. ASPIRIN Moko Pay-Day Dipper! Full-Fashioned Elincless Hosiery, 50c Fall and winter shades Including roaelite, hawall, apres midi, tropic earth. Made of pure thread silk.

Buy several pairs at this low price. Work Shirts Snow Suits 09c HOT WATER BOTTLES Guar- 4Q. anteed Oww COMBINATION FITTINGS Set Il.no- SHOWER SPRAY (Fits any faucet) 1 SANITARY DOUCHE SYRINGE 39c BATH 53c lOUCHE 69c 75c Value Prophylactic TOOTH BRUSH AND POWDER JiOm Both for 43 pie, 23 2 Foa 45 0DfTBIIT TIRBD FBBT Reg. 35c AQ- Reg. 65c PQ-Bottle 3C Bottle 33 OLD SCOWE SAYS: E'MUUSION Ii i-V i fcTi 1 MM PHONE KV0UR1 ORDER DOWNTOWN Pints 15c Shaving Special 25c set.

20c BOTTLE Grey military flannel. Guaranteed to give utmost satisfaction. For children, sizes 1 to 4. Plenty of warmth. Regular $71)5 FROCKS Cosmetic Bargains 2 DROP HAND LOTION Large bottle 23c 50c OLIVE OIL COLD CREAM 3C 50O HAND AQ.

CREAM AYERS BEAUTY CADDY Com- (4 cn plete 3I.0U 25c New Noxsema COLD IP. CREAM IOC $1.25 PINE BATH SALTS QOm Mb. tin 30C 5 FLORAL BOUQUET TALC Large tin Pocket size 12's iA 1AIA 25c Woodbury Face ER POWDER with free vial perfume, 25c 50c Cashmere BOUQUET CREAM with free Pfi, Cologne 3UC COMPLEXION BRUSH AND CREAM SOAP 61.50 value. P4 4ft Both for I I COLD CREAM SOAP 8 23c PALMOLIVE SOAP 4 19c Imported CASTILE SOAP 6 "25c Cashmere Bouquet SOAP, 4 22c 40r value One FREE pug. with one large 25c ftV-t DUY 25c Regular Delightful styles Men's $1.98 For dress.

New patterns. Wash Pair Ladies Cotton HOSE 2 Pair beautiful patterns and shades. SPAT RUBBERS Heavy Rayon Bedspreads For men. First to make It fit to 11 AAa Bottle Aft- CCC 24b 33C Bargain Bottle 100'S 98c J2asH12J tidnoy Pills BACKACHE HEADACHE RHEUMATISM IMPURE BLOOD RUDDER TROUBLES 50c Box for 39c ir HANDY SIZE CENTS Household Size 79 CENTS Requisite designs and shades to beautify your bedroom. Regular value $2.59 Boys' Whipcord Breeches Heavy and tough wearing.

Barbed wire cant tear them! Just what your hoy needs. Mens Pistex Leather Jackets Regular 89c, first quality. 72 FRANCO-BELGIAN Large size. Beautifully patterned. Hatin-hound edges.

Regular value $1.95 rugs wide Yard FLEECE SLEEPERS 68c ft. ft. terned In Is Warm and anug, blue and tea-rose. Regular $1.00 beautiful shades. This remarkable value.

Yama Richly pat Regular 39o. England. Yard o)8 4-Ply 15c. $11 Fur-Trimmed GOLOSHES Regular Every shade Imagine-able. Ball First quality, all heels In any size.

Buy early, prices are rising Ladies Fur-Trimmed Coats targe, warm collars. Warm, attractive tweed cloths. Nllk lined and ehamols Interlined. Regular to Breder Bldg. Phone Mil WEST END it Angaa.

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