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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 1939
Page
2
Mary taunts John for his dental neglect as Dr Young explains tartar formation and gum health. The dentist notes tobacco stains, explains saliva glands, and urges regular cleaning to prevent pyorrhea. John agrees to improve brushing and dental visits.
A short exchange has two people joking about whether it has been over a year since a dental visit. One character protests, insisting the time is shorter, while the other affirms the lapse with humorous emphasis.
A note that two biblical chapters are almost identical in wording. The 19th chapter of First Kings and the 37th chapter of Isaiah share near identical passages, highlighting textual parallels across the two books. The observation may reflect shared prophetic material or later editorial work.
A diary narrates its journey from a dusty bookstore to a gift, reflecting on a year of reading by Betty and her family. It recalls 1938 events, the looming war, and the hope for peace as the diary prepares for its end and a new diary begins.
A Washington signing on November 7 created a bilateral trade treaty between the United States and the United Kingdom’s Empire partners. Newfoundland gains include duty reductions on codfish and herring products, frozen blueberries, lingon berries, partridge berries, and flourspar, plus sealskins on the free list. Canada secures a duty cut on dried cod.
The Bowater Newfoundland Pulp and Paper Mills Limited spread Christmas joy in Corner Brook marking its first Christmas in the community. Residents, young and old, recall the company’s generosity toward children and its spiritual note this season. The Turner Herald echoes well wishes for the company’s future operations and public good will.
Glasgow. The steamship Rothermere, the third to bring newsprint for Associated Newspapers, Ltd., was launched at Connell's Yard Scotstown. The 8900-ton vessel is 419 feet long, 56.34 feet beam, 25.4 feet draught, with 12 passenger cabins amidships. It features hot and cold running water, electric fans, beds, four bathrooms, and modern navigation and safety gear. Engines allow 12 knots and reinforced ice contact for North Atlantic trading.
A brief dialogue shows Donald wanting to be a doctor when grown while Tan questions the idea. Donald answers that he would tell fellows’ mothers to keep them home from school for a week or two, implying a playful punishment. The exchange has a light, comic tone.
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