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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 15, 1930
Page
3
An old health ad describes sour stomach after meals and recommends Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a tasteless, quick neutralizer of excess stomach acid. It notes the product’s 60 year physician endorsement and urges purchasing from any drugstore with directions included.
Humorous note on canine discernment, suggesting dogs sense character and offer trustworthy companionship. Observers claim dogs judge people rightly, rewarding good dispositions and warning against cynics, with gentle praise for the animal's perspicacity despite fleas.
Menthol salve by Davis and Lawrence Co Montreal provides cooling relief for bites stings and skin eruptions and injuries. It quickly eases pain and discomfort in a compact 25 cent tin.
A famed locomotive engineer at rank entertained a visitor during Christmas, proudly showing off the radio he built. He claimed, "Yes, I built it all myself," as he swung the dial. The friend replied, "I believe you. She whistles for every station."
A man boasts about his cattle as superior to others while his father raised the biggest call in their area. A bystander counters, praising local stock and noting the speaker’s perceived nosiness. The exchange hints at pride, competition, and community reputation in rural farming circles.
The Toronto Globe asserts Canada is sure of its ground in wheat policy and production. The article emphasizes stable staple status and national confidence in agricultural strategy. It notes market resilience and planned measures to support farmers.
A streetside accident pattern in London results in four deaths and 176 injuries each day. A five member committee often includes the worker, three backers, and one who brings a minority report.
The question at the arena sought why tank rates were not in evidence. The response cited fear of the bearcate as the reason, implying a protective or disruptive factor influenced by the creature.
A brief note states European dancing is largely unfamiliar to Japanese audiences while laws ban underage drinking and smoking, setting age 12 as the cutoff for those activities.
The piece playfully recalls long skirts dotted Swiss muslin wide hats and parasols from the past. It hints at nostalgia with a hint of mystery noting memories can be deceptive yet inviting a closer look at bygone styles.
A Wall Street table shows Switzerland at 3126 and New Zealand at 3029 per person, while the United States ranks third with about 2908. Canada, Australia, and Great Britain follow, with Russia at the end of the list. Wealth is saved capital and prosperity can coexist with high living costs.
A quotation from Youth's Companion reflecting on marriage and gender roles. Mrs. Greeg contrasts “handy man” duties with the ideal husband who is helpful at home. She emphasizes wanting a man who has sense about essential tasks yet remains practically supportive in housekeeping.
The Bank of Nova Scotia posted a net gain of 2,761,117 for the year ending December 31, 1929, up from 27,535,518 in 1928. Quick assets stand at 139,730,415, liabilities covered by 1,189 percent. total assets reach 274,241,373 with deposits at 205,373,391. The report notes investment reductions and an increase in current Canadian loans, while announcing a planned 2,000,000 capital stock issue to lift capital to 12,000,000.
A joint U S Army Navy steam ship inspection service and Coast Guard project aims to equip lifeboats with a pocket device resembling a .45 pistol. It fires a high power flare that rises to signaling altitude, burns for 30 seconds, and is reloadable by one hand. The flare is parachute suspended and water exposure tests show reliability.
The world rejects mere materialism and seeks proof of high values through a stronger new spirit in social and international relations. This spirit, superior to the old egoism and hatred, is growing and will conquer, with recent victories noted by the Chicago Daily News.
A jury returns a guilty verdict as the prisoner stands before the bar awaiting sentence. The judge, angry and emphatic, declares the crime of pig stealing an offense to force an example and ensure public safety.
The quote urges fearlessness in tribulation, stating God uses stormy trials to separate the true wheat from the chaff. It comforts that God is present in sorrow as in joy and that perfection comes through recognizing God in everything, attributed to Miguel Molinos.
The International Air Conference in Paris ended with Britain and the Dominions adopting a protocol that gives Dominions separate votes at the convention. The move, though Britain and the Dominions signed the 1929 air pact separately, ends the joint vote arrangement and aligns with the Dominions' separate status in empire constitutional positions.
The article declares San Martino as the world’s second most bent republic, noting its unusual political stance and claiming notable international recognition for its governance style.
A judge confronts a black defendant caught in a jeweller's shop with 42 prior convictions. The judge demands legal help while the defendant quips that the lawyer will be interested to learn his case.
An obscure novelist sent a copy of his latest work to a celebrated author hoping for a favorable mention in an advertisement. A few days later he received a crisp tribute from the celebrity reading I have read your book, and much like it.
Children learn foreign language words through a market available set of blocks. Each block unit carries different words on its faces, so as blocks are turned new combinations appear.
A well known ice cream firm proprietor has filed for bankruptcy after incurring substantial debt. Creditors claim the business owed significant sums, and new management plans are unclear as assets are assessed. Public notice indicates legal proceedings are in progress.
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