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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1940
Page
3
A testimonial asserts Kruschen Salts cured chronic sciatica and rheumatism, enabling the man to discard a walking stick after 18 months of pain. It claims the salts stimulate eliminating organs to regulate uric acid, preventing needlelike crystals from forming in tissues and joints.
A compact collection of dated and unnamed quotes about the power of thought. Attributed figures include Bulwer-Lytton Publius Syrus Mary Baker Eddy J M Barrie Thomas Jefferson and Sir Philip Sidney. The excerpt emphasizes value in productive, noble, and independent thinking.
A World War II era lyric celebrates Newfoundland as a beloved homeland. The author from Change Islands embodies homesickness and pride, recalling rugged shores, lighthouses, and ships, while vowing to return to Terra Nova no matter where life leads.
Essay argues civilizations decay not from aging but militarization as history shows evolution, power, and violence fail while the meek survive. The piece contrasts armored giants with the primitive mammal and hints at an appointment with a boyfriend in Brightest Girl segment.
The author laments how Germany rebuilt its power after defeat, annexed Austria, seized Czechoslovakia and Poland, and threatened France and Britain. He blames culpable political leaders who allowed a united Germany to exist next to divided nations, urging accountability to prevent future disasters. The piece argues peaceful history hinges on avoiding forbidden alliances and dangerous revivals.
A garbled historical note traces the bowler or derby hat to William Bowler in London and John Hetherington’s top hat creation. It mentions social status, riots sparked by tall headwear, and notes on French inventor Antoine Gibus and hat-making practices across centuries.
A vintage recipe describes making cherry pie with canned cherries and juice, cornstarch, corn syrup, and a criss cross pastry top. It provides temperatures of 430 and 325 degrees, a 40 minute bake, and notes to brush with egg, drain fruit, boil juice, thicken with cornstarch, then bake initially hot and finish at 325.
The piece ponders whether Soviet Russia remains allied with Germany or branches away as Europe endures Nazi domination. It notes Russia acts to strengthen its position in Europe by negotiating with Germany, while France Britain and others are not direct threats and could influence German eastward expansion into Rosalio territory. Reports suggest Germany backed by Ruthabla, shaping regional power without immediate Balkan war.
A ponderous reflection questions Christianity’s success amid centuries of war and inequality. It cites a supposed discrepancy between biblical ideals and current world chaos, offering the 128 page booklet God and Reason as a no obligation gift from Associated Bible Students P. O. Box 809 St. John's for answers and further reading.
Senator Key Pittman of Nevada told reporters that silver will be in greater demand during the war and may become the metallic base for international currency after the conflict ends. He warned there is insufficient gold globally to anchor leading nations on a gold standard, suggesting silver could provide a base of at least a percentage.
In Butte Montana Joseph Lee Turner a 35 year old Black musician works at a public desk in the postoffice lobby finishing an oratorio themed on The Lord's Prayer. He has completed the piano score and is setting notes with a rusty postoffice pen.
A historical note explains that earth was once smaller and grew by drawing in wander nebulae. It then underwent later shrinkage during a noted process, resulting in its current size.
A bottle cast into the Atlantic last July 6 near Newfoundland was recovered off Ireland by adult Asherton on a May day in this year. The note inside indicates it was thrown overboard by Stewart Parsons of St John’s Newfoundland and asks the finder to write to him at Bank of Montreal London.
Vincent Sheehan, American author living in London, told the States in a broad cast Monday night that Adolf Hitler said he had no intention of invading the western hemisphere, and that it can be regarded as the most certain truth that he has such an intention.
A local businessman advertised bagpipes and musical instruments, signaling a retail focus. The note suggests the seller was accurate in his marketing approach and product range.
The Toronto Star argues against state lotteries as a means to fund hospitals and charities. It contends such lotteries take money from the least able to pay, corrupt motives for giving, and incur high administration and prize costs. Canadians should support war efforts without prize inducements.
During parade a very anxious recruit drops his rifle and stammers a plea to the sergeant major. The sergeant major reacts with a sharp question about the recruit's Army experience as the moment turns tense.
The line captures a snapshot of a small town where limited sights are offset by lively conversations and local humor, reflecting a community rhythm that values spoken wit as a social anchor.
A fragment from a social item recalls a sailor’s whispered inquiry about a kiss at a nighttime gathering aboard a battleship. Conversation touches on propriety and rumor as attendees speculate on the sailor’s intentions and the mood aboard.
Recipe style directions describe dissolving orange Jell O in hot water then adding vinegar salt and chilling. Fold into mayonnaise with celery and grated raw carrots then fill molds or ring mold and chill until firm. Unmold onto lettuce garnish with mayonnaise and serve.
A dialogue frames the query on effective wealth redistribution. George replies that the wives and daughters of rich men represent a social mechanism, sparking a provocative conservative take within the exchange.
A mother asks her daughter what she learned at school. The girl explains she learned to spell man as M an and boy as the same with smaller letters, a humorous exchange about spelling.
A group of under twelve girls at Britannia Beach near Vancouver calling themselves the explorers have turned to war work. They have already made thirty six pillow cases for troops from flour sacks as part of their civic effort.
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