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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1947
Page
3
Two Irish arrivals in an American restaurant misjudge a dish of horse radish. Mike bursts into tears thinking of his grandfather's hanging, then Pat mimics the idea and cries as well. The dialogue ends with Pat joking that they did not hang Mike at the same time as his grandfather.
A pair of Quakers dispute name calling and integrity as they discuss a hypothetical meeting with the mayor. One says if the mayor asked for the greatest liar in the city he would approach William and offer support, emphasizing restraint and respect.
At a Wood's Labour Board meeting with the Newfound land Forest Protection, unemployed woodsmen in winter were examined for new job avenues. With fishery profits down, many outport workers turned to logging, increasing pulpwood cuts and reducing post December 15 logger demand. The talks also covered railway timber needs and proposed accessible timber areas, noting sawmill owners would mainly carry out cutting.
Campbellton residents, aided by a $500 government grant, remodelled and built up their roads to an excellent condition. When funds fell short, locals contributed $190 and many hours of free labor. Birch Bay South residents also gave free labor and funds to repair roads in the area.
Walcott the negro heavyweight who battled Joe Louis at Madison Square Garden on December 6 gains sudden fame and plans a North American tour as referee or guest of honor. He won most rounds in observers eyes though Louis retained the title.
An unnamed inventor in 1546 used a device called the shopograph to record a nationwide murmur about early Christmas shopping. He later found a second murmur of elation as people regretted not shopping early, detected from coast to coast across the United States.
A fragment discusses a South African tribe requiring speakers to stand on one leg during address. The moment the raised foot touches ground, the speech ends. The note suggests someone should monetize the idea at a national convention.
A reader praises furniture and small goods offers, endorsing a New Chesterfield Suite, dining sets, chesterfield chairs, sofas, lighting, and more. The letter notes reasonable prices, good condition items, and prompt shipment or delivery. It highlights brass and walnut finishes, modern designs, and a range of discounted home furnishings.
A Montreal Quebec mail order catalog style notice lists winter helmet sets kitchen tables breakfast sets and office furniture with prices. It promotes coalgebra like items including radios stoves and studio couches with discounts and shipping notes.
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