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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1944
Page
2
A reader asks about apologizing at social slips and dining manners. Answers cover when to say excuse me, usher order in theatres, signaling end of courses, cultivating vocabulary, refusing luncheon dishes, and proper letter closings.
The passage argues that British weather humor about Europe’s isolation has real resonance as Hitler’s actions underscore Europe’s separation from Britain. It frames Britain’s self image versus continental power, hinting that historic isolation may have shifted under war.
Marshland Cattails once deemed decorative are now deployed in war effort. The plant fibers provide buoyancy superior to kapok and warmer than wool, used to fill cushions for Army ordnance amphibious jeeps and to serve as life preservers.
Practical answers on rug resizing remove starch from irons prevent cake cracking and indigestion remedies. Tips include tightening a rug with glue diluted in water drying overnight and avoiding glue on the surface. Removing starch by sanding an iron and mint tea for indigestion with mint stems. Brush coffee stains with cold borax water and mildew with buttermilk.
The Globe and Mail notes Canada’s weekly newspapers sustain morale on the fighting fronts and at home. Rural press directs support to soldiers with items like cigarettes socks and sweaters, bundles for Britain, and campaigns for funds and bonds. Many editors served in the prior war and understand the impact of letters from home.
Two British Army air borne sergeants were sent to a country house to obtain a signature. The owner was away, a woman's voice invited them to lunch, they left with a note claiming the signature was sought. The note bore Queen Mary’s signature. The exercise tested initiative with no guidance on how to complete the task.
The Scottish Seaweed Research Association formed by industrialists and chemists aims to study using western coast seaweed to extract algin. Algin can yield textiles plastics dental plates transparent paper varnishes and poultry feed. Factories to process seaweed into algin are planned where the weed is found, potentially creating a new Scotland crofters industry after solving a few chemical problems.
The United States motion picture industry has total capital investments of 2 061 500 000 dollars. This figure reflects broad funding across production distribution and related services as reported.
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