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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1940
Page
3
A man describes leaving the army with rheumatism and obesity, then reclaiming fitness after using a laxative regimen. He claims he regained energy, dropped from 182 to 168 pounds, and becamenimble enough to romp with grandchildren. He urges daily cleansing for vitality.
A lively Brownie meeting features Fairy Ring dances around a toadstool, roll calls with cue lines, and games like Rabbits Tails. Brownies win badges for crafts, then close with a Brownie Prayer and National Anthem as they depart for the week.
The piece notes extreme cold and deep snows hinder Russian offensives on two fronts in Finland while Finland and Moscow endure record lows. It predicts mud by spring and suggests Russian gains remain unlikely until late spring or early summer, with air actions limited to bombing bases.
Prayer text attributed to Rey Bare, rector of Mowry church Cape Town, noting it adapts to For the Peril on the Sea. It asks the Lord to protect all in peril in the air, from heaven’s throne to sea and air, and to grant safety to Thy children wherever they go.
A hopeful tract argues that current global turmoil signals a forthcoming era of peace and liberty. It cites a Bible prophecy of a time of trouble and promotes a free booklet, The Coming World Dictator, from Associated Bible Students in St John’s.
An editorial cites fresh fish shipments to English markets and Fish Trades Gazette figures showing 40,600,000 pounds more fish needed in the next year to offset re catch losses. It mentions cod skate catfish and flatfish as marketable and urges exploration of local fish as affordable food.
The article urges Newfoundland to eat more fish during 1940 41 with flatfish and flounder highlighted as plentiful. It cites salmon codfish herring as staple foods and quotes Dr. Alarvy Wiley on salmon’s nutrition and energy value. It urges six fish meals weekly and broad procurement.
Mr Mackie asks about voting plans and Mrs Mackie replies with a humorous outfit description. She mentions wearing a three piece beige rayon suit with a pink panel slip and a fitted jacket, referencing a look worn last Sunday.
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