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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1942
Page
3
Brown and his wife aim to build a list of club magazines to take advantage of a discount. Brown explains they could each take one they want and one they don’t want, plus one neither desires, for a total of $250.
Britain’s farmers report strong feed gains from soda processed straw produced on 250 farms. Trials at Midland Agricultural College with 8 pairs of Shorthorns show live weight gains averaging 7.9 lb daily over 71 days, while 20 young dairy cattle at the National Institute for Research in Dairying gain 11.7 lb per day with soda processed straw. Similar results widely noted, with potential to replace part of hay and roots. a small processing plant costs about 430 and yields 1,400 lb straw pulp from 400 lb straw.
The period from 1828, when Greece won freedom from Ottoman rule, to 1940, when it was occupied by Germany, marks the last era of independence before foreign occupation.
The piece argues that transforming Sunday work into a regular day within a four shift, 40 hour week plan could curb cost and avoid overtime pay disparities. It notes Walter P. Reuther’s warning about surrendering gains for government contracts and suggests public sentiment could shift against unions if overtime tone issues persist.
A cryptic cartoon caption mocks how a sign labeled Feesh Paint spurs a man to conduct a personal investigation, contrasting belief in vast numbers with mundane signage. The fragment reflects humorous commentary on interpretation and skepticism.
Published by authority the bill to amend Chapter 121 of the Consolidated Statutes of Newfoundland third series on the solemnization of marriages is printed with a statement of objects and reasons. Comments are invited in writing to W J Carew Secretary for Home Affairs by February 24 1942.
The proposed act amends the law on marriage ceremonies by requiring ministers to be licensed by the Governor, clarifies underage marriage rules up to age twenty one, ends informer’s half-penalty share, and allows Salvation Army officers to perform marriages with proper commission. February 8, 1942.
An act amends the Consolidated Statutes of Newfoundland to require marriages be solemnized by a licensed clergy or recognized minister or teacher. It removes under age language, raises full age to twenty one, and revises penalties with fines up to two hundred dollars and possible six month imprisonment for nonpayment.
The excerpt shows proposed wording changes to sections of a chapter. It replaces phrases about commissioners staff officers and captains with the term duly commissioned officers of the Salvation Army.
A collection of quoted maxims on happiness, virtue, and self discipline. Notable lines reference Franklin Stevenson Eddy Ingersoll the Bible and general moral guidance about daily small advantages and inner peace.
A short dialogue shows one person claiming difficulty meeting expenses while another confidently says they meet expenses at every turn, illustrating contrasting financial attitudes. The quote appears in Pathfinder.
A quirky dialogue shows a station attendant denying a late Westbound train as prayer for punctual arrival. The exchange captures a moment of transit waiting with a hint of humor about time and delay.
A six year old at the breakfast table surveys eggs and sighs that hens should speak other than eggs. The playful line captures a child’s humor and curiosity about common food words.
A snappy exchange between Mra Noowedd and Neoowedd asks why a nautical mile exceeds a land mile by about a seventh. The playful dialogue hints at sea pressure and water effects on measurements.
The commander in the Philippines Lieut General Douglas MacArthur is praised as one of America's most brilliant soldiers. He has served with distinction in the last war and has been decorated in every campaign in which he has fought.
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