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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
7
A new camera device for exploring the heart of the atom and obtaining quick records of results has been designed at the University of Rochester.
Gano Dunn of Cooper Union and J G White Engineering predicts industrial use of atomic energy within the next 10 to 20 years. He cites Columbia University and University of Minnesota experiments isolating U-235 as proof of a new principle propelling rapid scientific progress.
The Istanbul Observatory reports widespread after effects from the December 27 earthquake. Flooding remains extensive and new quakes, notably on April 3, have altered land and river courses turning some areas into lakes.
The census of Pitcairn Island shows a resident count of 200. Signed by Edward Grant, it traces growth from 1790 when mutineers founded the colony after the Bounty voyage. The record notes 45 married couples and a birth balance of 179 boys to 162 girls.
A compiled etiquette Q and A covering who may ask to dance with a man, who gives away a bride, dining courtesy, wealth and time in social life, proper reception attire, and luncheon course counts. Includes references to the idea that money and time should be used wisely, with roblems addressed by Johnson.
A compact collection offers home hacks: remove marble stains with a benzine and soapstone paste left overnight, then wash with warm water. Improve tuna salmon flavors by adding pickles eggs celery or cucumbers with mayonnaise. Keep rugs moth free by cayenne pepper and newspaper wrapping. Correct acid soil with lime to loosen clay soils. Prevent cauliflower odor with a stale bread slice during cooking.
Dalhousie University president Carleton Stanley urged graduates to rely on rational thinking during political crises. He warned that hysterics and hate speeches fuel war but do not win it, calling for a hard core of logic over patriotic hysteria.
A golfer complains the course is two inches lower than his usual. He misses the opening swing and explains his miscue to his opponent. The anecdote leads to a string of humorous vignettes about unrealized childhood dreams and social absurdities.
The piece suggests a 24 hour liquid diet followed by a one large meal per day. It outlines meal compositions for breakfast lunch and dinner and stresses drinking six glasses of water on the liquid day. The goal is to slim down and regain energy with simple, rule-based eating.
A Lightning Rod sales agent solicits purchase of the Phillips Protective System from B Phillips Company Limited located at 32 Osborne Avenue in Toronto. The notice appears with a bakery equipment reference.
An Ontario ad roundup markets Trent Electric Hatchery in Trenton and Bray Hatchery in Hamilton for day-old and started chicks, with prices on Leghorns Barred Rocks New Hampshires and hybrids. It touts prompt delivery Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri and free catalogues.
Worth your money with John sons chicks bred to play and good table fowl. Prices for June and season end include Rocks 8 cents or 90 percent Pullets 17 cents and Cockerels 2 cents. Blood tested stock from O B S lines. Leghorns Barron Strain. Safe arrival guaranteed with 10 percent down.
In a promotional item Bartlett’s Box 1.Window advertises a home remedy selling Buit tobacco with testimonials and guaranteed results. It promises free advice and cites Winnipere as a location or contact.
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