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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 11, 1935
Page
2
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A Sunday sermon notes some parishioners may not return until Easter and wishes them a Merry Christmas. A scientist predicts future warfare by wireless and comments that radio static hints at conflict beginnings.
One of the first steps to contentment is to learn not to begrudge others their dislikes. The French ship Norman Die, rival to the Queen Mary as the world’s largest liner, will leave Saint Nazaire shipyards on April 20 for Le Havre and then embark on its maiden voyage to New York.
Rehearsals fill the ship as the crew converts the quarter deck into a concert pavilion. Major Spisk leads a drinking song while the Twins practice boropipe and impersonations, and a theater-like setup with curtains and quick-change rooms takes shape.
The conversation shifts between flirtation and speculation as three women debate which of them will be kissed first by a mysterious Mr. Valentine. They tease, guess, and plan to confirm the truth with a future sign of affection, while Auntie prepares to join them.
A circulated summary outlines essential sections of the Forest Fires Act. It defines woods and lists general fire safety rules, including choosing safe sites, clearing inflammable material, extinguishing fires, and avoiding discarded sparks. Fines range from 50 to 400 dollars and imprisonment up to a year for breaches. It also covers land clearing permit periods and responsibilities if a fire escapes.
Within 60 rods of woods mills under fifty feet high must install spark arresters. A watchman is required during the sawing season and when the mill is not running. Copies of the Forest Fires Act can be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources.
An Irishman and an Englishman hunt birds. A local says there are many birds including grouse and woodcocks. When asked about thermometers, the reply jokes that frost would bring them out, implying exaggeration and humor in rural talk.
A man aged Tam sixty two details headaches since childhood and credits Kruschen Salts used in coffee for two years with ending them. He notes headaches stem from a disordered stomach and stagnating waste poisoning the blood. Kruschen Salts cleanse the body of waste matter and prevent future clogging.
The new general manager questioned a branch office worker asking how long he had been employed. The clerk replied that he had worked there since the boss threatened to sack him, highlighting tension after a recent warning.
A market dialog notes rising meat costs as a shopper complains about a shilling per pound, while the butcher counters with a lower nine penny price for vegetables, highlighting price tensions in daily trade.
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