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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1950
Page
3
A rough recipe describes rendering fat from pork fatback, browning rippers, and cooking in a 350 degree oven. It suggests onions, Worcestershire sauce, gravy, lemon wedges, and parsley as garnishes, serving in pastry or on toast.
Clarence Scart, longtime associate of Messrs Garneau Ltd, has returned from Ottawa where he secured the sole agency for Newfoundland Jaudagd St Pierre for the wholesale dry ponds. His son, identified with John M Gatland Son and Company Limited, is also noted as a well known figure in Newfoundland circles.
A fragmentary verse by Florence Jansson reflects a hen's vain crowing and noisy self praise. The speaker contrasts the hen's loud claims with the folly of vanity, noting her pronouncements about herself as she seeks applause.
A historical note argues against slaughter of breeding seals. It cites D H Lillie’s 1949 sealfishery findings condemning indiscriminate shooting of old seals. Calls for gunner licensing, stricter regulations, and government action to preserve seal herds and prevent extinction.
In an Advocate article, authorities consider a government backed accord with foreign sealing vessel representatives to harvest from ice fields. The piece notes foreign ships claim higher catches over Newfoundland boats, since they tail seals longer, and suggests conservation regulations could benefit both sides.
A speaker proclaims quick wit fails before audiences and asserts confidence comes from extempore style. The quote emphasizes spontaneity over memorized remarks and notes audience reaction as guiding the talk. It reflects a belief in natural delivery and adapting on stage.
Correspondents report widespread disappointment as applicants wait weeks for unemployment benefits. Delays prompt claims of a failing social security system and urge self help and government action to stem continued hardship. The piece recalls the 1930s dole era and stresses renewed self reliance to pull Newfoundland through the ongoing economic crisis.
In archaic prose a surreal scene unfolds with sirens and rocks, hinting at time beyond our ken. Miss Cayenne speaks of regret and value, noting gold moments lost to play and little coinage or paper currency as scarce.
A dialogue fragment centers on weight and money with Pat arguing about weighing. Mike claims one hundred seventy five pounds. Pat counters saying he held weight in his arms all the time, implying the cost or effort was borne by Mike.
Reports claim Switzer land’s national anthem uses the same melody as God Save the King and My Country Tis of Thee. The claim highlights similarities in the tune across national and historical contexts.
A nervous groom shopping for a wedding outfit and present struggles to pick sizes while a store chemist endures endless questions about pest exterminator products. He calms with a dummy fitting, then selects a size for the imagined bride as the scene ends with the shopper asking about a remedy.
A soldier reads a wife’s note and smiles with mixed worry. His friend asks if there is trouble at home. The reply says there is no trouble, only a Peak in the family. Willie has grown another foot, so he won’t be recognized upon return.
Heating engineers say the average householder can save from 10 to 15 percent on his fuel bill by installing a day night clock thermostat that lowers the temperature at night and automatically raises it in the morning.
The piece emphasizes sanitation as core to public health and notes that personal cleanliness and sanitary handling of foodstuffs are essential. It frames cleanliness as foundational to overall health and lists key practices for individuals and the food industry.
A recalled scene at a restaurant table reveals a shattered romance. A woman admits writing a long letter to a man after thinking about him at the office, then receives no reply, provoking a friend to mockingly blame the public typing device. The fragment hints at personal heartbreak and unresolved contact.
Reliable man to sell a large line of Home Necessities including Food Products Medicines Toilet Preparations Insecticides Direct to Consumers No capital required Thousands of Canadian dealers and others earning over 50.00 weekly Apply The W T Rawleigh Co Ltd 4005 Richelieu St Montreal Que 216 13 Jun 24
Dick Woodgate and John Rogers of Sydney planned a globe spanning yacht voyage. They departed Sydney in October and traveled 60 foot yacht through New Caledonia Fiji Western Samoa Honolulu Lee Angress to New York and Canada before Montreal Halifax leg. They aim to visit Europe and other regions before returning home to Australia.
An elaborate machine called a creep tester is employed by the American Can Company in Canada to assess a tin can’s ability to withstand high temperatures and pressures during processing.
A national survey finds demand for clay tiles in bathrooms rising and reveals color preferences. Blue leads, followed by pink, peach, green, and white, signaling a shift toward brighter tones in bathroom design.
SKF Industries reports modern cars last longer, with an expected 12 years of service and about 103,000 miles before reaching the junk heap. The finding highlights improved durability and longer useful life for today’s automobiles.
A critic of wasted effort argues that preventive learning beats chasing illness after onset. The speaker echoes the maxim An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, urging focus on prevention to improve physical, mental, and financial well being.
A study observes that among 29 diabetics over age 40, 17 were overweight before disease onset. The data highlight obesity as a common precondition in this age group and may inform early interventions.
Satirical verse compares two cows under various systems. It mocks capitalism Nazism and other ideologies by showing how each would handle two cows. The fragment hints at government actions, theft, and loss across regimes with abrupt, humorous lines.
A terse courtroom exchange shows a judge expressing fatigue with the proceedings and suggesting transfer of the involved party to another location. The dialogue hints at judicial influence over the case flow and potential relocation.
A National Health and Welfare statement notes that fear of cancer prevents many men and women who suspect they may have it from consulting a doctor promptly. Delays in seeking care can be dangerous, the agency warns.
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