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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 1939
Page
3
A ninety year old writer explains prolonged inflammatory rheumatism and how Kruschen Salts improved his mobility. He notes prior bed rest and ongoing use each morning to maintain good condition for three years, while praising the product’s effect on uric acid crystals.
Western Star reports a new echo sounding recorder installed on the S. S. Northland. The electrical device maps the bottom and locates shoals of fish and other submerged objects. A recent float trip charted the Bay of Islands passage and noted the largest herring school off Frenchman's Head.
A man visiting a district barber shop last weekend argued his hair was longer after the cut, while the barber insisted the length remained unchanged. Nearby townsfolk discuss a new resident noted as somewhat Spiritualist, with a cautious remark about reports of bottles entering her home.
A proverb-like reflection contrasts lovers finding happiness in their folly with high brows pursuing study. It underscores a lighter view on romance versus scholarly pursuit.
Nova Scotia Fishermen's Loan Board announced a plan to make loans up to 600 for building suitable fishing boats. The board earmarked 30,000 for this purpose to assist Hook and fine fishermen.
A collection of stray notes covers astronomical alignments, a venomous spike bearing fish, Canadian wheat research, and animal grazing. It notes volunteers failing to respond to a fire in Hart Michigan on Armistice Day, prompting town officials to demand explanations.
In a Scottish village a grocer who doubles as a teacher entertains customers with his learned quips. A sharp customer challenges him with a joke about the extinct Dodo, asking when it vanished while claiming she was sold Dodo eggs.
The notice explains worry drains nerve force affecting appetite digestion and sleep. It claims Dr Chase's Nerve Food can help by rebuilding the nervous system and restoring vital nerve energy leading to relief from headaches indigestion and irritability.
San Francisco reports that Captain Charles Kingsford-Smith perished near an island off the Burma coast while en route from London to Australia two years ago. J S Strange, Kingsford-Smith’s former wireless operator, identified wreckage and a cliff strike as the cause of the crash.
An ad describes flushing kidneys and poisons with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. It claims improved kidney and bladder function, reduced nightly urination, and lists symptoms such as backache and puffy eyes. The copy urges purchasing the original Haarlem Oil from Haarlem, Holland.
James says his prior posting let him operate casually but the current house keeps everything locked up. A servant notes the change in environment and security.
Dr Spencer Jones, astronomer royal, spoke in Leeds about life on Mars Venus and Jupiter. He said Mars likely hosted life millions of years ago but now seems almost impossible due to the atmosphere. Venus may have only primitive life if any and Jupiter’s dense atmosphere rules out life as we know it.
Japan imposes a broad ban on producing and distributing electric fans and refrigerators. Exemptions apply only to units needed by essential industries, signaling a government effort to conserve resources and support critical sectors. The policy affects manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers nationwide.
A regional count notes that Texas hosts roughly 550 bird species. Surveys indicate diverse avifauna across habitats, with many species documented in coastal plains, woodlands, grasslands, and urban areas.
A dialogue discusses lending $25 to Jones with security. The suggested collateral includes a chain and padlock, a pair of handcuffs, and a watchdog, reflecting a satirical or cautionary note on loan guarantees.
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