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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1941
Page
2
Leaflets dropped in Europe Africa and the Far East function as a silent psychological weapon. They seek to plant suspicion about leaders, sow fear, slow civilian war effort, and undermine morale. Proponents claim both sides use propaganda to influence thoughts and actions during wartime.
China shipped 262129 dozen pairs of embroidered woollen loves or mittens to the United States last year. The figures reflect growing demand for traditional knitwear and solid trade ties between the two nations.
The guide answers etiquette questions on napkin size twelve inches square, calling a friend before visiting, not monopolizing train seats, the worst theatre offense arriving late, when to unpack on ocean trips, and wardrobe tips for stout women avoiding stiff tailored outfits and bold patterns.
A humorous fragment recalls two acquaintances in a hotel thirteenth floor hideout with a sharp call and a joke about knots and pickled onions. Another tale follows two wartime workers, a porter and a magician, adrift after a torpedo sinks their steamer, ending with a quip about humor amid disaster.
Advice from Anne Ashley offers simple home tips. Use washing soda with boiling water weekly to prevent grease buildup in drains. For strong odors in pans, heat salt on the stove and invert the pans over it to absorb scent. Lace curtains can tint cream by dipping in weak coffee or tea.
A string of wartime quips and cartoons. A Scottish soldier jokes with his father about letters and stamps while a bus passenger jokes about a bomb. A punchline about buying a house rounds out a lighthearted set drawn from home front humor.
The article notes Cromwell's push to educate British troops about their purpose. It highlights his belief that brigades should consist of men who share his vision of freedom and his statement that soldiers must know what they fight for and love what they know.
Howard E. Nichol of Pease Saskatchewan reports relief from sluggish digestion after regularly consuming Kellogg's All-Bran. The letter promotes the cereal as a remedy and encourages others to try it.
Clara Putt offers pink tulip bulbs at 60e per dozen and 4.50 per hundred. Pride of Haarlem bulbs priced 5.50 per hundred. J Vet Mergus Ontario lists grain grinders including 392 clone with 8 inch plates and a tractor compatible grinder at 386.50 with freight paid. Beatty Bros Limited Box 144 Fergus Ontario. Also goitre remedy Absorbo priced 5.00 per bottle with trial size 2 postpaid. Dixon’s Rheumatic Pain remedy suggested by Munro’s Drug Store Ottawa postpaid 1.00.
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