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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
5
The Wall Street Journal reports on wetting agents or soaps like Nacconol to bind coal dust in mines. Tests show water sprays with these agents cut dust particles from 300 400 million per cubic foot to about 10 million, with minimal water use, improving safety and health while reducing explosion risk.
Medical authorities urge caution as warm weather approaches. Do not overexert, limit heat producing foods, and increase fluid intake to conserve health during this season.
The company must continue producing and supplying components for a discontinued automobile line for a five year period. This obligation covers essential parts and serviceable components as dictated by the regulatory agreement.
A 5000 year old clay tablet recounts King Enmerkar using threats and a fifth column to seize Aratta in Mesopotamia. Dr. Samuel N. Kramer translated fragments noting gifts and pressure tactics led to Aratta's overthrow and Enmerkar's rise, though gaps left incomplete translation.
Westinghouse researchers describe a new plastic resin glue that binds wood with 100,000 pound strength between two beams. The adhesive, 10 to 15 percent stronger than similar resins, endures extreme temperatures and water immersion, though it does not bond metals or glass. It promises wide uses in boat furniture shoemaking rubber and electrical equipment.
The article states that Australia constitutes one continent entirely situated in the southern half of the globe. It emphasizes its geographic position and hemispheric location within standard world geography.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports a rise to 12 307 000 from 12 119 000 with Ontario Quebec and British Columbia driving gains. Saskatchewan Manitoba and Prince Edward Island show declines while overall growth since 1941 census reaches about 800 000.
A Vancouver News Herald dialogue dramatizes a clash over access to time information. An operator repeatedly refuses to provide the requested time, citing policy, while the caller presses for information and asks who can supply it. The exchange highlights limits on information flow and procedural barriers.
The passage notes oxygen as the most common element on Earth. It presents a concise scientific fact with no further details or context provided.
Paris actress Lise Merville reputed crack shot has challenged critic Roger Dornes to a pistol duel after he called her a skeleton with skimpy gesticulations. Seconds Jacques Dalles and Pierre Dante back her in the challenge as Dornes declines. This marks the fourth French duel challenge in two months with no injuries reported.
Observation notes that rain landing directly downward does not reach an open container any faster than rain arriving at an angle, highlighting that fall direction does not affect fill rate for exposed receptacles.
Thomas Edison questions a peddler about pushing a handcart. The peddler replies he pushes because he has no horse, illustrating practical reasoning over theory with a humorous street exchange.
The Orillia Expositor's first issue from 1867 shows prices for clothing and groceries. Men's suits cost $2.50, bacon sold at 10 cents a pound, ladies' gaiters $1, tea $1 a pound, and whisky priced at 75 cents per gallon, illustrating higher living costs.
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