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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
3
The American Association for the Advancement of Science announced a pocket oxygen flask to save fliers from death when they parachute from 25 000 feet. Westinghouse engineers developed an ultra high speed X ray tube enabling inner structures to be photographed at a millionth of a second exposure.
The official journal of the American College of Surgeons reports that violent coughing and muscle strain may push cancerous abscesses through spinal veins, potentially spreading to organs such as the brain. The finding suggests localized cancers could become systemic via venous pathways.
At the University of Oregon medical school small doses of iodine were given to expectant mothers with noted benefits. Women reported greater well being before birth and fewer labor abnormalities during delivery.
Electric fertilization experiments apply up to 15 000 volts to fields to raise soil nitrogen and stimulate bacterial growth. Tests with low nitrate water showed 800 percent increase in nitrates, as researchers seek cheaper alternative to conventional manures. Telephone subscribers in Sao Paulo appear in a Red Book listing name, address, profession, PO box, and car license numbers.
A reader queries etiquette on vacation table talk formal salutations cream with coffee handling irritation at games and polite refusals. Roberta Lee responds with practical guidance: speak to regular diners, use My dear… forms, avoid cream with coffee, remain sportsmanlike, keep portions modest, and choose Good-bye for farewell.
A historical note advises coating jelly with oil to keep it hard and stiff and preserve the leather. It suggests adding few cloves on top of the jelly to prevent mold, and placing a bowl of lime in the jelly closet as another mold deterrent.
Fifty five years ago in June the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York harbor. The statue was a gift from the French people to the United States, funded by 700000 dollars for the statue and 300000 dollars for a pedestal on Bedloe's Island raised in the United States by popular subscription.
A Cleveland study of 50 women recovered from minor mental disturbances shows sleep duration from 6 1/2 to 8 hours with age diet and temperament having little effect. Excitement from visits, disputes, or holidays disrupts rhythms. muscular relaxation and a quiet room aid sleep.
A reader asks about preventing rust on needles in damp climates. The advice suggests storing needles in an emery needle cushion to maintain shine and resist corrosion.
A collage of quips and vignettes including a cannibal tale with a witty comeback, a gardener misplacing prize currants in the tomato class, and quick country observations. Lighter social jokes feature African women, a fish tale about fields once under the sea, and a soldier’s arm movements mocked by a mother.
Canadian tobacco production in 1939 rose to an estimated 109,846,000 pounds, surpassing 1938 by 8,451,400 pounds and more than doubling the five year average of 51,463,800 pounds.
The gross revenues of Canadian National Railways for the nine day period ending June 30 1940 totaled 6 550 140 up from 4 816 629 for the same period in 1939 an increase of 1 733 511 or 36 percent.
Multiple Ontario hatcheries promote day old and started chicks, pullets, cockerels, and turkeys with price lists. Breeds include White Leghorns Rocks New Hamps Barron strain and various hybrids. Firms include J D Johnson Fergus Elmira Baden Guelph and Tweddle Hatcheries Fergus offering free catalogues and reliable shipments.
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