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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
7
Scientists describe temperature research reaching 450 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, near the 459 degree lower limit. Epilepsy appears hereditary with electroencephalograph studies showing 64 percent of children of epileptic parents affected versus 6 percent in controls.
Dr Henry J Andrews president of the Federation of Natural Sciences of Southern California urges cooperation between geological and medical science to fight cancer. He cites spectograph and polarograph tools used in rock analysis now applied to blood of healthy and cancer patients to identify mineral deficits guiding future treatment strategies.
A compilation of practical home advice covers cleaning piano keys with cloths dampened by lemon juice vinegar or alcohol. It also suggests cooling an oven with a pan of cold water, caring for cut flowers by trimming stems and changing water, aligning garden rows north to south for sun, and treating bruises with starch paste to limit discoloration.
A current Fighting Forces article argues soldiers should grow beards to camouflage faces and keep throats warm. It notes snipers in the front lines are camouflaged except for their faces and questions why nature not be allowed to take its course instead of hooded faces.
Clark Beals of Yarmouth Nova Scotia tells how while digging for worms he uncovered a large fish bait worm wearing a diamond engagement ring. He plans to use the worm for bait but will keep the ring as a curious find.
A spoof dialogue shows insurance, charity, and flood queries with punchlines about old age wisdom. A Duchess rebukes a beggar for charity after a charity dance. Two magistrates try speeding charges alone on the bench and convict for five dollars.
A Q and A style piece covers chatter vs. entertaining talkers, breaking crackers into soup, visiting days in cities, leaving hotel room keys, colors for fair complexions, spoon placements, a courtroom exchange, gossip in a town, and a business notice about staff and bread.
Dr A A Poll of Odessa performs parachute jumps to reach critically ill patients in rural districts. His 114th jump last week failed to land due to weather. Medical aviation plays a vital role in many remote Soviet regions.
Dr I Harris of the Institute for the Prevention of Disease in Liverpool warns that living below a basic standard is not living. He cites that a manual laborer may require more than twice the food of an office worker and lists daily portions for meat cheese eggs milk or fish.
Dr. Federic Leavitt of Philadelphia County Hospital states that diet alone cannot lengthen life and warns that highly emotional people risk heart issues. He notes one in seven Americans have high blood pressure and details how past theories blamed emotion for vessel tension and hardening.
Increase your earnings by handling oils greases tires potteries spark plugs insecticides electric fence controllers house paints and roof coatings. Write Warco Grease & Oil Limited Toronto for opportunity. Start a home business with no capital. commissions substantial. free wholesale catalogue and selling plan. New Age Enterprises Winnipeg.
Local advertisement for Hubbard Portable Oven Co offers rebuilt ovens and machinery with ongoing stock. Terms arranged and correspondence invited from buyers at 103 Bathurst St. in the port city trade district.
Bray Chick customers report strong results with Barred Rocks and New Hampshires. Listings promote Bray Hatchery in Hamilton and Bray Chickeries in Guelph Baden and Trent Electric Hatchery in Ontario, highlighting low prices, quick delivery, and free catalogues for standard quality pullets and cockerels.
Advertises several furniture sets including Chesterfield and dining room suites in walnut and oak finishes with prices from 12.95 to 89.99. Items feature reversible cushions, lamps, glass shades, and complete bedroom ensembles with dressers and chests. Large assortment of dressers, beds, stoves, and chairs advertised to clear stock.
The coconut matting colors will be greatly refreshed if, after brushing, it is scrubbed with hot water and salt and then dried in the open.
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