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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1941
Page
3
British Army personnel help accelerate the war effort by manning railway engines in parts of England. Soldiers nicknamed Tommy railwaymen are shown working on coal tenders aiding steam trains.
A collection of thoughts from Tryon Edwards Joseph Knox Flavel Mary Baker Eddy Beileau and Oliver Wendell Holmes praising humility self knowledge and divine strength. The excerpts contrast human pride with godly humility and seek truthful inner modesty.
The article emphasizes there is no cure for tuberculosis, only proven courses of treatment. Rest the body to gain weight and strength, then rest the affected part. treatments like gas therapy or rib removal are mentioned, while diet, fresh air, vitamins, and avoiding further TB exposure are stressed. Cod liver oil is for vitamins, not a cure.
A clergyman notes the graveyard fence is in bad repair. The sexton quips that there is no risk, as those inside won t come out and those outside won t go in.
British pencil makers report a record 70 million pencils a year in 1940 with 3 000 styles. Stocks of Virginian cedar and new Kenya imports boost exports, 60 percent rise vs 1939 in the last quarter. South Africa buys the bulk for mining town drafting offices, prices range from five shillings sixpence to thirty shillings. If laid end to end the pencils would stretch about 775 miles.
Scrambled eggs served with six servings and sausages. Ingredients include Christies Premium Soda Crackers moistened with milk and eggs. Cook eggs in butter until thickened and serve on a warm platter with pan fried sausages.
A simple pineapple pie method using Lemon Jell O sugar salt and boiling water. Beat in egg yolks then fold in crushed pineapple juice and more water, chill until firm, fill a baked 9 inch shell, serve plain or with whipped cream and coconut.
Life Magazine recalls Garibaldi’s 19th century warning about English need for Italian aid. The remark resurfaces as Italians remember a century past, framing a reflection on alliance and solidarity in wartime sentiment.
An architect questions the client about the desired house style while the client insists the design must match a door knocker his wife bought last summer in New England, highlighting a specific decorative constraint.
A lighthearted contest sees a playful speaker claim skill surpassing their mother in precise cake cutting, highlighting family fun and kitchen competition without conflict.
An archival summary recounts RAF Fighter Command actions in 1940, detailing unit deployments, aerial engagements, and leadership figures shaping Britain's air defence during the Battle of Britain era.
A compressed note reports ERMAS releasing a 20 by 20 block event described as a blast. The item emphasizes the unusual scale and mentions no casualties or follow up actions. The source focuses on the numeric dimensions and label ERMAS.
The chart uses symbols where each depicts 20 planes. Solid black marks Nazi planes shot down by RAF and outline planes are RAF losses. German losses shown are definite confirmations only. total German losses exceed 3,090 when ground fire and uncounted events are included. May to June invasions and August to September air battles defined RAF superiority and many German airmen became prisoners after failed bases.
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