Birth date sought for Rodgers family in Twillingate area
Ex Newfoundland veteran asks Twillingate reader to locate any Rodgers living on South Side Twillingate and provide birth date for pension purposes. Letter notes 1916 injury, Canada pension inquiry, and relatives of James Rodgers. Also mentions Jervis Bay tribute and a Royal Air Force Arctic flight achievement by 17 year old Arthur Cox.
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Hostor
Alan
Rodgers
Newfoundland
Canada
St. John’s
Jetter
Samuel
South Side
Twillingste
Eliver
Obediah Jenkins
Hizabeth
George Dalley
Susan Rodgers
Eleanor G. Rodgers
England
St John’s
Chatham
Roeland
Jervis Bay
North Atlantic
Admiral Scheer
Britain
North Pole
Arthur Cox
A Reader's Digest Quip on Family Welcome Mat
A man recalls underlining a sentence in Reader's Digest noting a father is often greeted first by the family dog. A week later he notices another reader underlined the next line suggesting the father might greet the dog with more enthusiasm than his own family.
Subway shuttle crowd at Times Square stalls next train
In New York City a Times Square to Grand Central shuttle car fills up as a passenger with baggage waits for a later train. A guard asks why not board the departing car, noting the next train won’t arrive for about three minutes.
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New York City
Times Square
Grand Central Station
Fishermen Complain About Bathing Beauties On Wharf
An old fisherman mutters about summer crowds as bathers stroll the wharf in scant attire. Silas notes the scene, joking that the women seem like they are “trelling with live bait” while reeling in bait.
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Old Jim
Silas
Old Couple At Zoo Meet Australian Kangaroos
An elderly couple visit the zoo and see two kangaroos. A keeper explains they are natives of Australia, prompting the wife to remark about her sister who married one of them in a wry, humorous line.
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Australia
Fisherman Tells Tale Of Hunger While Jokers Laugh
A traveler asks about food as a fisherman jokes that another man has gone six hours without a bite. The humor rests on exaggerated hunger and a playful exchange between the two men, capturing a light moment in a simple roadside scene.
Radio controlled motor launch demonstrated off Britain coast
A 68 foot motor launch shown off the south coast autonomously follows orders sent from a control ship by musical notes. This first radio controlled target boat for the Royal Air Force responds to eight distinct notes, each triggering a different mechanism action on board.
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Britain
R.A F
Grandfather lived past 90 without glasses
A quote notes a grandfather who lived to over 90 without needing eyewear. It contrasts that with many others preferring drink from a bottle, reflecting social habits of the time.
Hitler Alive Rumors Persist After WWII End
The piece recounts persistent rumors of Adolf Hitler's survival after 1945 with sightings in Argentina and the French Riviera cited across years. It notes eyewitness claims of Hitler and Eva Braun entering the bunker residence and reports of their bodies burned or not identified, while asserting the difficulty of destroying a body by burning and the lack of traceable remains.
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Hitler
Argentine
French
Riviera
Berlin
Eva Braun
Dying executive’s secretary signs postscript note
In a sudden death, a key business memo remained unmailed. The secretary, fond of explaining details, appended a postscript under the deceased Mr Bronson. It reads since writing he above I have died, reflecting the signature and abrupt end of the matter.
Untitled remark on lacking value after death
The fragment suggests a woman reflecting on her husband’s worth after his death. It conveys regret over not appreciating him earlier, implying she may not compromise for anything. The terse lines hint at a personal, emotional reckoning.
Laughing or Failing Turns Bitter for the Once Restless
A local saying contrasts enduring mockery with hard won success as laughter fades once achievement becomes real, highlighting how ambition shifts perception and fortunes in town life.
Three R's Rally Joy Sparks School Holiday Cheer
The focus is on school spirit with a playful chant about rah rah rah associated with holidays. The phrasing suggests a lighthearted celebration of student enthusiasm during break time. No specific people or places are named in the readable text.
Coffee and caffeine effects on wakefulness debated
A digest roundup reviews medical opinions on coffee caffeine and its impact on wakefulness circulation appetite and digestion. Riis notes effects vary by individual but most find coffee harmless, with a small minority troubled. Caffeine content ranges widely across lots, with an average cup about two pinches of salt equivalent.
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Saya
Roger
William Rits
Riis
Barbers Raise Prices Spark Foresight In Spectator Note
The Hamilton Spectator reports barbers in some American cities boosting haircut prices to 1.25 dollars. The piece notes that many older men may resemble a character with a green furred fringe on top.
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Hamilton Spectator
Businessman Seeks Cashier at Employment Agency
A sharp exchange unfolds as a businessman rushes to an employment agency, insisting the clerk recently supplied him with a cashier, while the clerk questions the claim. The man confirms the search for the same cashier, pressing the inquiry.
Speaking Exercises 44 Muscles Warns Radio Voices
A doctor cites the claim that speaking uses 44 muscles, quipping that many radio announcers would be flabby otherwise. The remark appears in a Guelph Mercury line attributed to a doctor evaluating speech, health, and vocal effort.
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Guelph Mercury
Healthful colorful salad for hot weather meals
A crisp cool salad boosts appetite and provides needed nutrients during hot weather, promoting good health with vibrant color and appealing textures for easy consumption.
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