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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1940
Page
3
A 61 year old man recounts a decade free from rheumatic trouble after using Kruschen Salts. He explains a severe attack 10 years earlier left him unable to button his collar, but daily small doses of Kruschen have kept him active and symptom free, with uric acid crystals claimed dissolved and flushed from the system.
The piece discusses silent and voiced T in words like listen and hasten, noting Webster's stance and a memory verse urging pronouncing the t. It cites C A Lloyd and examples such as castle and glisten, explaining the awfən rhythm and the law sound in Grat syllable.
A vintage mold combining Jell O and peaches layered with raspberries. Dissolve Jell O in hot water then arrange peaches in the bottom of a mold, pour the mixture, add raspberries, and chill until firm. Unmold and slice, serving with whipped cream or as a salad with mayonnaise. Serves 6.
Two elderly performers, George and Albert, meet at Harry Tate's funeral in London. They joke about their ages, 85 and nearly 87, quipping whether it’s worth going home, reflecting on aging and memories.
A striking performer drew attention during a regional sports event, captivating spectators and creating a buzz around the venue. Officials noted the distraction did not affect the competition schedule or results.
The department shows total salaries of 117361.09 with allocations for Headquarters, Fisheries, Forestry, Ranger, and Surveys. Outlays include Fishery Board Grant 103000 and Salt Subsidy 327360, plus Labour and Reconstruction costs and extensive relief expenditures totaling over a million dollars. Notes highlight overages from agent sales, travel, and stipends. Road construction funds reach 1.324 million with projects at Corner Brook and Deer Lake.
A reflective piece on studying the past to guide present and future growth. It weaves quotes from Confucius Washington Eddy Carlyle Emerson and Whittier, urging thoughtful reflection rather than dwelling on error. The collection suggests deriving lessons to profit from past experiences.
Mr Claude Howse government geologist met with A H Mackey of Labrador Mining & Exploration Co in Halifax to discuss exploration and development of a vast Labrador concession. Plans envisage a 350 mile railway to a Gulf of St Lawrence shipping point, with half in Quebec and half in Newfoundland, plus hydro electric and townsite needs and a potential one hundred million dollar ore output.
Wartime shortages force housewives to stagger laundry days as England faces a clothespin scarcity. before the war 192 million pegs were imported annually, mainly from Germany. Desperate makers turn to 5,000,000 springs weekly, with prices rising to sixpence per dozen from the old rate of 12 pegs for a penny.
In a railway carriage conversation two travelers discuss fares. One argues the single fare for a double journey is a good investment, while another agrees noting you get a return for your money.
A religious inquiry questions Christianity's impact on world peace and humanity. It cites war and inhumanity, asks if the Bible explains current chaos, and promotes a 128 page booklet God and Reason sent free upon request to Associated Bible Students PQ Box 809 St Johns.
A Buddhist figure Bodhidharma is credited with creating tea after a nine year sleep deprivation penance. He supposedly plucked his eyebrows in punishment and planted tea leaves sprouting the plant, enabling him to stay awake during the ordeal.
A fragment quotes a poet asking about writing a poem on the back of a government bond and remarks a critic tired of hearing people say staff were not worth the paper. The exchange hints at tensions over value and purpose of printed material in official contexts.
Gold ground to a fire powder appears dark red or black depending on fineness and oxidation. The color shift results from particle size and exposure to heat, with finer grains and oxidized surfaces lending a deeper hue.
The initial rounds list the sales under the team name Lucifers, marking the opening phase of the event. Details identify the venue and participating clubs, highlighting the brand used for early ticketing and promotion.
An Irish drill sergeant pushes a squad of raw recruits through drills. He demands right dress and straight lines, but the men struggle to form a perfect line. In exasperation he yells at them to straighten up, noting the line is as crooked as a politician, and has the men pause to look at it.
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound among leaders leaving No 10 Downing Street after a War Cabinet session in London. Pound, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, wore a confident smile as he departed the meeting.
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