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Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

7

Jasper Course Opens Spring in Exceptional Condition

Golf expert W. H. Brinkworth reports Jasper course wintered in first class shape with no snow and elk fence keeping animals off. He notes greens and fairways are in fine condition and early cutting has begun, promising strong play this season at the mountain resort and plans for Minaki course work and opening near the end of June.

Jasper W. H Bill” Brinkworth Mountain Winnipeg Brink Minaki Gordon Brinkworth Gordon Elk Island Alberta Brinkworth

What Science Is Doing

Prof Joslyn Rogers of the University of Toronto predicts crime will be controlled within a few years through combined chemistry and medicine. He argues behavior stems from bodily function and abnormal behavior results from chemical dysfunction in the body.

Joslyn Rogers University of Toronto Ontario Rogers

Scientists claim vitamin slows graying in animals

University of Wisconsin biochemists report isolation of a pure vitamin that prevents graying in animals and may restore youthful hair color. They caution they have not proven effectiveness in humans. Experimental material was obtained from liver.

University of Wisconsin

Worst Unsolved Problems in Medicine Highlight Tuberculosis and Virus Diseases

Dr Russell L Cecil of New York named tuberculosis and virus diseases including polio myelitis encephalitis influenza and the common cold as the two toughest medical problems unsolved. Dr Tracey J Putnam noted epilepsy as the most common nervous system disease with about 500 000 Americans affected and progress becoming visible after a decade of slow advances.

Russell L. Cecil New York Tracey J. Putnam United States

Britain Plans to Cut Butter Ration to Four Ounces

Lord Woolton announced a re auction of the butter ration due to Danish supply stoppage. Britons were told to expect a cut from eight to four ounces per week, after butter had risen from four to eight ounces since January. Sugar rations may also drop from twelve ounces weekly.

Lord Woolton

Modern Etiquette Q and A guidance from Roberta Lee

A period piece Q and A on social manners covers returning good for evil, consent before committee listing, eating small cakes with fingers, hostess follow ups for invitations, postal card notes, and calling on the bride's mother after a wedding. It emphasizes courtesy and proper etiquette steps.

Tillotson

How Can I Smooth a Curdled Custard

A reader asks how to fix a curdled custard. The advised method is to whisk a raw egg and gradually beat the curdled custard into it until smooth.

Have You Heard What Ended The Dance Offer

A series of short quips and jokes on everyday scenes. A young man recalls a dance and an elephant joke. Another piece jokes about endings in films and a formal dinner. Various light humor bits close with a punchline about a debtor and a beard.

Canadian Medical Association urges proper diet boost

In a nationwide radio broadcast the Canadian Medical Association urged Canadians to follow the booklets dietary guidelines aiming to raise Canadian grown food consumption by about 12 percent by eating proper foods in proper quantities.

Ian Medical Association

Need Young Men As Farm Helpers In Ontario War Effort

Ontario youths can aid the food front says Alex Maclaren, farm training director. A serious farm labor shortage is expected and H F Irwin in eastern Ontario and C F B Cowan in western Ontario will interview farmers and boys to match placements. Summer wages likely 10 to 15 dollars a month with board. year round work 120 to 200 dollars annually with board and laundry.

Ontario Alex Maclaren Ontario Department of Labor H. F. Irwin C. F B. Cowan Maclaren Toronto Niagara Falls

Canadian National Railways Earnings In Week End May 7 1940

Canadian National Railways reports gross revenues for the week ending May 7 1940 at 4 568 748 compared with 3 516 170 for the same week in 1939. The figures reflect a year over year increase in earnings.

Canadian National Railways

Lightning Rod Agent Wanted In Toronto Ad

Classified ad seeks an agent to sell Phillips Lightning Protection System for B Phillips Company Limited located at 32 Osborne Avenue Toronto. The role focuses on sales outreach and distribution.

Phillips B. Phillips Company. Limited Osborne Avenue Toronto

Hanger Limb Co Ad Claims Improved Limbs

Hanger Limb Co located at 124 W Bellington Street West Toronto offers improved artificial limbs without shoulder straps and provides a free catalogue for interested customers.

Hanger Limb CO Bellington Street West Toronto

Essential Foods For War Time Health

The Canadian Medical Association promotes simple weekly food budgets to sustain health during war. The booklet Food for Health in Peace and War offers practical guides for single people and families, detailing core essentials like milk cheese and bread to resist disease and curb germ spread. Dr. Frederick F. Tisdall of the Nutrition Committee is cited.

Canadian Medical Association Canadian Medical Assn Canada Toronto Frederick F. Tisdall Committee of Nutrition Can

Chicking Prices and Quality Proved by Tweddle Hatcheries

An advertisement touts Tweddle Chick Hatcheries Limited Fergus Ontario offering Double AA Quality White Leghorns Barred Rocks and 15 other varieties with prices such as New Hamps at 9.70 and Barred Rocks at 10.20. It claims high quality blood tested stock and invites free catalogue with June price reductions and similar notices from Sop Notch Chickeries in Guelph Ontario.

Baden New Baden Electric Chick Hatchery Ltd Ontario Trent Trent Electric Hatchery Trenton Tweddle Tweddle Chick Hatcheries Limited Fergus Ontario Harold’ Bieber Brome Guelph Ont

Polishing Tip: Cheese Cloth Prep for Furniture

A handy prep method for furniture polish involves brushing the surface with a hot water wrung cheese cloth before applying the polish. This prep yields smoother finishes and better shine.

Dollar Nurseries Big Nursery Stock Sale in Ontario

Prepaid offer from Dollar Nurseries in Fonthill Ontario features 20 perennial plants including Delphinium Pyrethrum Sweetrocket and more. Barberry Ninebark Japonica evergreen and weeping willow shrubs offered with 250 seeds and gayfeather bulbs. Two orders total 1.80 dollars.

Fonthill Ontario

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