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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
15
In a London hospital case a 40 year old die caster Frank Sweetman cannot feel pain. Experiments with electric shocks heat and pinpricks show no distress until an appendicitis attack. He tolerates burns and hot metals while simply smiling and jokes about pain.
Practical answers on homemaking tasks from a vintage column include cleaning mahogany with vinegar water and linseed oil turpentine mix, softening flannels with borax rinse, caring for patent leather with Vaseline, cleaning Panama hats with flour paste, brightening aluminum with lemon juice, distinguishing steel from iron by sparks, and removing match scratches from painted walls with lemon.
From The Canadian Chamber of Commerce Newsletter the piece argues Canada must promote tourism to attract American visitors while ensuring fair pricing and genuine Canadian character. It warns against price gouging and seeks tax relief to sustain growth, noting currency shifts influence both sides of cross border travel.
A mixed trivia prompt asks: which bird did the Ancient Mariner shoot albatross. galley location front. Liberia in Africa. tambourine not oboe. tachometer measures propeller speed or aircraft climb. pillar box in Britain handles mail. match four trophies to sports. It outlines scoring for correct answers across items.
A practical gingerbread mix recipe with storage tips and multiple variations. The instructions cover making standard gingerbread, including mincemeat and orange square versions, plus upside down cake and maple gingerbread. Also provides banana cream filling and gingerbread pancakes ideas.
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