Global tuberculosis mortality decline cited in report
A wartime era style summary notes tepid progress in reducing tuberculosis deaths across nations including the United States Australia Denmark New Zealand the Netherlands and others. The report claims mortality could drop by 30 to 39 percent and compares the trend to leprosy as the century ends.
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Tricena
Hragce
Norway
Sweden
Tilay
New, Zealand
Denmark
Netherlands
Kay
Australia
New Zealand
Nethelands
Three Drinks of Liquor Cited by Tax Commissioner
A Massachusetts tax commissioner testified to a legislative committee that a man might take three drinks of liquor for patriotic motives to reduce federal taxes, to support the federal government, and to provide for old age assistance funded by state liquor taxes.
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Massachusetts
Fishermen Insurance Act Under Review Ahead of Session
The government reports broad initial support for the Fishermen Insurance Act though some provisions may require modification. Further study continues as the province readies for the upcoming legislative session.
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Fishermen's Insurance
A Smile Beyond Its Face Value
A collection of aphorisms on attitude and mindset. Witty lines urge starting again, choosing bright blue moods, and avoiding self centered worry.
Pelley’s Island Mine Shifts Focus From Copper To Sulphur
Ontario Mining Company reports new interest in Pelleys Island leases as ore previously yielding about four percent copper now shows potential for higher sulphur content up to forty percent. Sulphur supply is crucial for sulphite and newsprint industries, with US demand and war prep shaping outlook. historic production paused after 1908 due to ore body decline.
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Mines Department
Ontario Mining Company
Pilley's Island
Suptut
Texas
Soauisiana
Leeks Cers
United States
U.S
Pelley
Island
Pelley’s Island
Farther operations abandoned as copper prices drop
Fragmented notes describe copper price declines forcing a halt to distant mining efforts near Pelley Island. Little trace remains of the former activity and glory, with a hope for revival tied to broader market shifts.
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Grpinary
Waalett
Rksted
Vite
Removing a Broken Cork From a Bottle
The method suggests adding lammania to float the cork, then letting it stand for several days until the cork cracks into fine pieces that can be removed easily. This avoids forceful extraction and uses buoyant aid.
Newfoundlanders Banned From Gander Terminal Goods
Beatrice Hookey outlines annual report noting a complete shut out of sf goods at the Gandh Terminal in Gander. She cites sales of $3,000 last year under government supervision and laments private firm concession causing neglect of high quality Newfoundland handiwork.
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Haridiworks
NONIA
Gandh
Beatrice Hookey
Menageresa
TB X ray screening at Imperial Tobacco House
For fifteen years Imperial Tobacco required an X ray TB test for all job applicants. An official joked about smoking foreign cigarettes and the dock replied he feared TB among workers. The policy began about 1935 and TB has since been eradicated among employees due to the program.
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Imperial Tobacco Factory
T.B
Faithful Until Death in Salvation Army Officer's Martyrdom
Major Neh Yeng Soo a Salvation Army elder officer killed after refusing to renounce his faith. He reportedly held a Bible and Song Book while declaring he would pray even if shot, and died in the process. The officer, age fifty four, had served thirty three years.
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Salvation Army
Neh Yeng Soo
Noh Young Soo
Wifey Darling Advises Safer Hammer Grip Technique
A household exchange suggests using both hands to hold the hammer for better control and to prevent finger injuries while driving a nail. The note emphasizes careful handling and steady technique.
Saxophone Lessons Mentioned in Friendly Exchange
A brief dialogue shows Wilcox asking about saxophone lessons and Fatsinger replying that learning came easily only with the neighbor. The exchange hints at casual music practice nearby.
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Wilcox
Fatsinger
Divorce Granted Over Prenuptial Violation
A 79 year old woman was granted a divorce after alleging her 80 year old husband granted amorous access to her. The court ruled for Mr Mary Jane Wells Stratton, finding her husband Dwight B Stratton violated a prenuptial agreement that the marriage would be in name only.
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Grant
Mary Jane Wells Stratton
Dwight B.’ .Stratton
Rawleigh Worker Ad Seeks Dealers in Montreal Area
Job notice offers selling Rawleigh products including foods extracts spices and toiletries. It highlights thousands of dealers and invites families to join a profitable home business from a Montreal address 4005 Richelieu Street and references a March 31 deadline.
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Rawleigh
Chauge
Rawleigh Co. Ltd
Richelieu
St MontealiQue
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Gerald S. Doyle. Ltd
P. O
Canada
USA
Ford Motor Car
Sunshine Bicycles
UNF
Trash Maid of
Avalon
Great Eastern Oil R.C A
White Clothing Co
Purity Factories Limited
Newfoundland
onroe,'Ltd, Men Ltd
FED
Fishermen’s’ Insurances
Mere
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Maritime Life Assurance Company
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