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Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

Jan 20, 1940

Page

2

Newfoundland Officials outline General Seafoods pact terms

Hon J H Garvin outlines an agreement for General Seafoods to build a $200000 plant on the Treaty Coast between La Polle and Ramea. The deal grants duties exemptions, a 22 year lease, and trawler use limits, plus a 50 50 fishing quota with Newfoundland fishermen and a processing capacity ramp to 15 million pounds yearly.

Newfoundland United States Grand Banks la Polle Ramea Ita

Kruschen Salts Promises Slim Waist Tale

A reader's letter extols Kruschen Salts for rapid waist reduction and improved health, claiming an eight to nine inch drop in three months without dieting. The ad notes relief from acidity and digestive distress and frames fat loss as gentle and natural rather than rapid cleansing.

A.D. Kruschen

German Graf Spee Captain praises British foes after battle

Montevideo December 16 The Graf Spee commander Captain Hens Langsdorff praised British opposition in Wednesday’s clash saying British ships crowded him near shore forcing a port call as fuel ran low. He noted Ajax and Achilles inflicted the main damage while Hxeter’s 8 inch guns helped cripple the German cruiser. Langsdorff was wounded but remained at his post as crewmen claim three months at sea and 50 000 tons of shipping sunk.

Montevidho T.R Graf Spee Hens Langsdorf Spee Langsdorff Achilles Graf Speed Langsdorf

After The War On Democracy And Collective Security

The piece argues democracy must endure during and after war and calls for a strong drive to establish collective security. It urges democracies to lead in forming a league of nations with powers to curb dictators and aggressors, while ensuring domestic respect for democratic ideals.

League of Nations

Finland's Heroism in Europe War

A New York Times reflection on Finland fighting Russia with courage as a moral beacon against aggression. It notes Finland's lone stand, the shift in Western opinion, and the urgent stakes for liberty in Europe as Russia advances after Poland and Czechoslovakia. The piece argues liberty is at stake and world attention sharpens.

Helsinki Russia Finland Europe Senate Germany Poland Czechoslovakia Austria

Ledger Keeps Us In Comfort For Years

Mrs Simpson voices doubt about marriage to the ledger and selling a cart, while another Mrs Simpson insists the man owes enough to sustain them for years.

Eskimo Phrase Explains Arctic Nights Deepening

A fragment notes a phrase in Eskimo language meaning I love you, with a playful Woogy-Say line suggesting why the Arctic nights linger. The text mixes linguistic cue with a speculative interpretation of long nights in polar regions.

Teacher questions purpose of asking questions

In a terse exchange Dopee replies that answering questions would negate the reason for coming, implying the value lies in the challenge or process of inquiry. The dialogue frames curiosity as a potential hindrance to the interaction's purpose.

Dopee

Subscriptions to Patriotic Fund on NORTH SIDE

Collected by Mesdames Hodge and Roberts. To be continued. 111 60.

Patriotic Fund Mesdames Hodge and Roberts B. J Abbott E. J Linfield Mamie Roberts H. Facey P.M. Coady D, Templeman Arthur Manuel John Manuel P. A. Harkin A.M. Anstey Wilson Manuel H. A. Stuckless E. L Mra. Martin A. W. Preston Mra House S. Taylor Alfred Fifield Elizabeth Fifield Lucy White F. Churchill C. Maley C . Maley Manuel Francesa House M. G. Loeveridge H.C. Roberts Stewart Roberts Stewart Roberta Eliz. Pippy Wha. Harbin John Barrett Sidney Loveridge Ewart Baird Mitchard Sidney P. Boyd George Anstey James Anstey Roy Hurley G. Fudge R. Primmer Bn F. Hodder Roberta Harnett A. Colbourne W. J. Moore J. A. S. Peyto P. Powell F. Lonnen Allan Boyde Hodge Bros Andrew Roberta John Loveridge Misa Hickman Mra Charles Moors Martin Stockless Mrs. Ben. Fifield Tw'gate Girl Guides Tw'gate Ranger Co Misa Annie Clarke Ada Minty Ena Linfield Muriel Roberta AQ Joyce Roberts Dorothy Hodder N. Eveleigh Vera Baird Mildred Tizzard

Real Job Promos German Corporal to Lieutenant in Iron Cross

The Manchester Guardian notes a German wireless announcer’s claim elevating a flying corporal to lieutenant and awarding the Iron Cross, dismissing British reports of no aircraft loss as propaganda. It jokes about promoting a sergeant to field marshal with necklace of crosses and waking the British navy.

Manchester Guardian

Young man questioned on occupation and bold cashier quip

A terse exchange contrasts a grounded young man asking about his work with a sharp remark from a manager who sits with constant authority. The dialogue hints at respect for discipline and the power dynamic in the workplace.

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