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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1933
Page
3
A tribute to a small rural hospital and its humble staff who comfort patients, diagnose and treat locally, chat during rounds, and work with scarce funds to ease pain. The speaker praises country doctors and volunteers who keep the facility alive and care for the community.
Evangeline Chapter No 93 Order of the Eastern Star held a formal installation on Monday evening January 23 at Mason apartments. Theresa M Sortovik became Worthy Matron and Neil C MacLeod became Worthy Matron. Installing officers led by Miss Jennie S Tucker staged a decorative ceremony with pink roses and cross formation.
Mrs. Theresa M. Sortevik, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Moors of Back Harbour, was noted in the social column as part of a recent community gathering. The item highlights local family connections and a cordial social event.
A terse reflection contrasts a dog’s steadfast honesty with human flaws. It notes a dog never lies swears drinks cheats swindles or flirts and would not mind being called a man. The piece implies canine virtues as a critique of human behavior.
Myron B. Hoyt of Hopkinton New Hampshire, aged 88, advocates sewing as a path to contentment and patience. He notes his rise from novice to embroidery expert in two years and urges young women to learn sewing over dancing and late nights to foster appreciation from husbands.
Confederation Life notes their chief worry as a German woman provides farmers with scientific advice on growing beans influenced by the moon. The speaker suggests a further scientist should advise on selling the beans once they are ready.
The newly appointed Hong Kong bishop Ronald Hall urged freedom from ritual wear at a farewell in St Luke's parish, Newcastle. He mocked gaiters and an apron saying a bishop in gaiters looks like Pickwick at a funeral and that a towel for foot washing could serve better. He insisted a Christian should not care about others' opinions.
Mrs Phillips Parry Martin, ophthalmic surgeon at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital for Women, earns Master of Surgery and is the only woman to pass this degree and F.R.C.S. on first attempt. She notes surgery as a premier career for women and plans her three daughters for medical paths. She is married to E. K. Martin, also a Master of Surgery.
Nerviline is praised as a leading stomach and bowel relief. The ad claims ten to fifteen drops taken with water stop cramps and colic instantly and notes a marvellous influence over pain from stomach and bowel disorders.
In frontier districts smugglers slip goods across borders under cover of darkness. Infrared beam sensors linked to photo electric cells now detect trespass and trigger alarms at nearby customs houses, pinpointing the intrusion location and stopping illicit crossings.
The wife asserts that the woman driving from the back seat is worse than the husband who cooks from the dining room table, a remark reflecting domestic dispute dynamics and gender role tensions.
A brief note surveys tea as a globally beloved beverage, highlighting its long history and enduring popularity across cultures. It mentions varieties and traditional serving customs, noting tea’s central role in daily life and social rituals worldwide.
Encourage deeper sympathy in daily life. Small acts of kindness brighten a sick or shut in person’s day. Consider what you would want if burdened by illness or loneliness and share simple comforts learned as everyday needs. G. H. Wilkinson.
Old frame houses gain a handsome new exterior with imitation brick recently introduced. Portland cement and asbestos fiber coating laid directly over wood creates a modern brick look and acts as insulation, keeping homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
A flexible waterproof cellophane sheet backed by mesh fabric serves as temporary windows during construction. It admits light while keeping heat in and rain out and allows dust to be washed off. This marks the largest application of cellophane to date.
A quirky census observation notes that many individuals named Bill Johnson exist in the United States, suggesting the common given name and surname pairing. The remark playfully highlights name repetition across American households.
The National Review argues disarmament won’t end war but will only alter its methods. It traces warfare from fists to bows, swords, gunpowder, and beyond, suggesting humanity may progress toward a bow and arrow era despite industrial advances and scientific power.
An actor, visiting an agent for nearly five years, pleads for booking. The agent refuses, prompting the actor to insist on receiving his name and address back as a sign of frustration.
A terse report notes that during the holiday period in the United States a severe disaster caused nearly four hundred fatalities, underscoring the tragic toll of the season and the broad national impact.
An anti bandit device created by a Wellington England autoist promises to electrify all metal car parts when activated. Bandits touching the radiator or starter would receive a severe shock, deterring theft attempts and boosting vehicle security.
In Hach Locality we seek an agent to solicit subscriptions to The TwiL Incats Sun for one or more years with a $1.00 annual fee per subscriber in Newfoundland. A 20 percent commission paid on new subscriptions only. Renewals not commissionable, but forwarding renewal amounts is encouraged. Canada and America agents invited.
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