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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1941
Page
3
A long standing rheumatism case notes relief after two months on Kruschen Salts. A Mrs L.B. reports hands once unable to grip now usable, claiming great benefit and ability to perform tasks. The ad highlights kidney function and acid waste elimination as supporting the remedy.
A collection of quotes on merit and character from Colton Eddy Holland Babcock and Hubbard. It argues that greatness comes from daily effort and enduring circumstances without resentment. The piece frames character as forged in ordinary life.
Confederation Life recounts a tense incident where a dictation error nearly altered a letter. The typist recalls the demand to record words exactly as spoken and not add or omit anything. The afternoon page reveals a drafted letter with clipped sentences and a sly quip about pricing and trust.
The article defines pneumonia as an acute lung inflammation often following a cold or flu, outlining causes such as aspiration and exposure, and noting high risk for the elderly and infirm. It describes onset symptoms, including chest pain, fever, cough, and possible bluish lips, plus the seriousness of the disease and the role of doctors and the drug sulphapyridine. It then provides a home care protocol: bed rest, pain relief, poultices, fluids, nourishing diet, bowel movements, limited alcohol, isolation, hygiene, and fresh air. It warns pneumonia can last six to ten days, but sulphapyridine may shorten it, and highlights pleural empyema as a serious complication requiring hospital drainage.
A satirical ballad critiques dieting culture and medical preaching about weight. It contrasts modern weight fears with memories of indulgent eating, mocking strict regimes and praising past habits while hinting at ongoing health anxieties. The piece weaves humor with social commentary on fat and food.
A fragmentary line attributes a rustic moral: when teaming viands are denied people turn to divine provisions and remain blithe. The probe into appetite and fate echoes Walt Mason’s quip on human resilience and appetite amid scarcity.
British researchers have revolutionised blood transfusion storage in London. Blood is now stored under proper conditions and remains viable through storage and transfusion, reducing dependence on instant donor availability during air-raids. Sterilising filters prevent contamination, boosting London's blood supply depots for casualties.
A bridesmaid asks where they will live after marriage. The couple replies they have taken a house next to the station but fear the train may wake them. An agent assured them it would not after the first few nights, so they will spend the first week with the bride's mother.
A charity collector asks to see Mrs Dobson. the maid apologizes she cannot meet, as Mrs Dobson is in the middle of a plate of souc.
A humorous exchange contrasts optimism about burning fat with skepticism from a wife, as one character insists only exercise cures surplus fat while the other questions the method and doubting spouse.
A housewife questions the value of honest work while a tramp challenges the purpose of labor, sparking a brief exchange that contrasts domestic duty with street wisdom. The dialogue reflects social attitudes toward work and class.
A reader notes that some people worship God in nature as well as in church, appreciating the added advantage of personal connection beyond formal services. The remark reflects diverse spiritual practices and individual devotion.
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