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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1946
Page
2
A letter from a reader recounts years of sciatica and back pain relieved by Kruschen Salts. The writer claims daily use since middle age made her pain disappear and joints stop cracking, with regular intake stated to convert uric acid into an easily expelled solution.
An exchange features an auctioneer claiming that business is unsuitable for a woman while a strong minded lady argues she could. The dialogue questions gender roles, with one side challenging the idea of an unmarried woman speaking before a crowd to solicit offers.
A young widow, mourning for two days, laments her seven children must be raised by a step-daddy. She rejects sympathy and insists her grief centers on the children’s future.
In 1799 Britain enacted an income tax to finance the ongoing war against Napoleon Bonaparte. The levy targeted individuals based on earnings as part of wartime fiscal measures.
By authority under Regulation 2 of the Defence Price of Goods Regulations 1941 an order amending the Food Current Prices Order No. 28 of 1943 has been enacted. Dated at St Johns on November 15, 1946, by J. H. Neill Commissioner for Supply.
The Food Current Prices Order No 97 1946 revokes paragraph 2 of the 1943 order and substitutes new limits for Nestle condensed milk in 14.34 ounce tins. The maximum price is 24 cents per tin at the port of importation, with freight and insurance added elsewhere up to one cent per tin. The 1946 Order No 8 is revoked but penalties under it remain. The order takes effect midnight November 6 1946 and may be cited as Food Current Prices Order No 97 1946.
An advertisement touts New Fast Rising Royal dry yeast as saving time and effort in baking. It promises no overnight setting, consistent results despite temperature changes, and a full strength product shelf ready for use for weeks. Available at grocers.
Bishop Abraham arrived at Badger's Quay on Oct 31 to institute Rev. H Terraville as rector. He then consecrated a new church at Fair Island. Rural District council meetings at Badger's Quay and Pool's Island discuss road work costs and a bridge project with local firms, while volunteers serve without pay. Personal notes include hospital updates and injuries among residents.
Monday October 28 marked the start of discussions as attendees questioned the council about wage rates. The chairman cited forty cents per hour as the current rate, while critics argued it fails to cover rising living costs and essentials for workers and families amid concerns over illness rates.
By virtue of Section 25 of the Highway Traffic Act 1941 the Commissioner for Public Utilities J Sneill issues a regulation dated November 19 1946 at St John’s. The notice formalizes regulatory authority and effective date for public utilities.
The February 1946 Newfoundland Gazette regulation amends the rule of the road by removing the phrase on the first day of January 1947 and substituting with on the second day of January 1947, affecting the effective date.
The Governor in Commission announces the establishment of a Trade Commissioner post for Newfoundland in the United States with headquarters in New York. Mr M B Barsey, a member of the Newfoundland Fisheries Board, is named to the position with concurrent government approval.
Wife asks about storage in a new house and the husband jokes that Sue needs her own closet too, implying more space is needed. The light exchange reflects domestic banter on home planning and space needs.
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