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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1947
Page
2
A reader credits Kruschen Salts with ending severe rheumatic pains in knees ankles shoulders and back. The letter says night pain eased, mood improved, and urges continuing the daily dose to prevent future attacks. The ad cites uric acid as cause and promotes 40c and 60c bottles at local drug stores.
The Lobster fishery remains vital to Newfoundland's economy with hundreds of fishermen earning. Past overfishing prompted a two year fishing halt to restore stocks. Legislation now bans undersized lobsters, prevents taking spawn bearing lobsters and washing spawn to sustain future catches, urging strict adherence.
A garbled ad promotes Ostrex for middle aged men and women to feel years younger, urging after forty with iron calcium and B vitamins. The Newfoundland Fisheries Board notes eight offenders of Lobster Regulations and warns against undersized or spawn bearing lobsters, insisting on protection of the fishery.
A fragment presents a dated quote on fashion and law from Dumas. It contrasts present styles with future judgments, noting the arbitrariness of transient rules and public taste across time.
A minister and his wife discuss two men in the news. One was clever and handsome, the other a hard worker who died, leaving sixty thousand pounds to his widow. The minister notes the contrast, and the wife quips that the clever man plans to marry the widow.
A Daily News item by William A. O'Brien MD argues aluminum cookware and alum powder are safe. It notes aluminum is not absorbed in meaningful amounts, occurs naturally in foods, and disputes claims of poisoning from aluminum, lead solder, or galvanized iron, while warning to wash produce and avoid old lead solder vessels.
Bessie Maud Anthony daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Anthony of Seldom wed John Arthur Clarke son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Clarke at United Church Twillingate South on July 3. Revd W R Butler officiated, organist Mrs Eleanor Roberta, reception at the bride and groom’s future home. Guests wore blue taffeta and frocks, toasts given by Harry Ashbourne. The Sun offers felicitations.
A UK science team plans Arctic Ocean exploration near Bear Island to study cod and haddock movements and how currents and temperatures affect shoals. A new Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries ship, 175 feet long at 12 knots, will carry 30 crew and advanced instrumentation to improve trawling accuracy and reduce search time.
Communities are urged to apply to the Department for Adult Education Workers by August 31, 1947. The program by Dn M M Coady aims to mobilize spiritual and intellectual forces to address local issues through night school classes and study groups. Applications require local committee approval, clergy involvement, and minutes of meetings.
A rapid rebound follows January and February weather setbacks as Britain’s builders resume work. Official April figures show 14 667 houses built, with over 9 000 permanent and about 5 000 temporary homes completed, nearing December’s postwar peak.
Mary Baker Eddy notes immortality transcends age and decay, praising the radiance of Soul. The brief aphorism frames mortality as transient and highlights enduring spiritual glory.
A shopper seeks the newest hat style as a shopman urges patience. The exchange notes fashion is in flux and styles keep changing, prompting the madam to wait a few minutes while trends update.
A manager confronted a 46a-week clerk about affording a car for his four children. The clerk explained with humor that the factory employs 500 workers and he raffles his wages weekly at a shilling per ticket to cover costs.
Britain's latest contribution to world recovery sends 55 pedigree sheep and 35 lambs to Rome to improve basic sheep strains in Italy. The shipment supports UNRR's rehabilitation work in war ravaged countries.
Tattered Tim claims he has walked for years as a remedy after hearing a doctor recommend walking as the best exercise. Mia agrees, noting doctors are right and urging continued walking.
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