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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1949
Page
2
In this seasonal appeal readers are urged to send Christmas Seals gift contributions to support the fight against tuberculosis in Newfoundland. The message links timely gift giving with health relief, noting the urgency as holiday rush approaches.
An article notes vast migratory feats of albatrosses and Arctic terns. It details long non stop flights spanning thousands of miles from Europe to North America and beyond, highlighting band recoveries and the birds’ endurance. The piece ends with a religious reflection on creation and the creator.
A lyrical meditation on Jesus visiting as a man without royal signs. People doubt his authority saying he is Joseph's son and question how he can heal the blind. The speaker ponders if a humble return would invite praise or accusation of imposture.
Unwanted hair removal treatment promises instant results for face arms and legs. Includes refund if hair regrows after a third application and complete treatment priced at 2 dollars postpaid with postage extra. Montreal based Fortune Products advertises Dept 504.
In northern Newfoundland and Labrador dog teams power mail runs from Englee to Conche and ferry doctors, ministers, fishermen, and trappers across ice bound coasts. The dogs, fierce yet loyal, require meals and warmth and double as night watchmen, heralding arrivals with banshee like howls.
A reader asks why dental offices are called parlors noting parlor as another drawing room term. The exchange explains that a dental parlor is a former or quaint term for a dental office or waiting area, reflecting older naming conventions rather than a distinct function.
A fragmented recipe lists ingredients for cookies including flour sugar butter shortening eggs milk oats raisins and nuts. Instructions mix cream shortening and butter add sugar then eggs and milk, combine dry ingredients and oats and fruit, drop on greased sheets and bake at 375 to 490 degrees.
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