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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 31, 1941
Page
2
A dated ad touts Gillett's Pure Flake Lye for grease removal, drain clearing, and heavy cleaning with a call to keep a tin handy. The message blends practical cleaning claims with wartime era rhetoric and phrases about national effort.
The speaker notes an early January departure with Mr. Penson for England to participate in negotiations with the United States on base agreements. He outlines the large numbers of British and allied personnel across the Royal Navy, Royal Artillery, RAF ground crews, Merchant Navy, and transferred loggers units, and states it is his duty as Commissioner for Defence to visit Britain to see how the troops are faring.
The author notes limited time for visits due to ongoing negotiations with the United States. He highlights constant attention required for talks and states he gathered information from various sources to inform his actions and understanding.
Press communique notes limited work for unskilled labor on Canadian and American bases in Newfoundland for 1941. Skilled trades and machinery will be in demand, with not more than 3000 unskilled workers expected. Fishermen and others should not abandon work. contact employment managers at St. John’s Argentia or the Airport for job and housing information.
Jacob negotiates a loan from his brother Solly who would advance funds at 9 percent. Jacob frets how their late father would view the gouge, while Solly retorts that from the grave it will appear as 6 percent.
Poem by David G Pir praising Greece Hellenic spirit and resistance against invaders. Reflects on Salamis Marathon and Delphi with a vow that Hellas will remain free through future struggles. Dated St Johns May 20 1941.
Confederation Life notes a brother lost to drowning on May 3 1941. The message laments the absence and memory that will linger at the grave with phrases of grief from the family.
The quotation describes a mother noting her daughter works on a device component. The line mocks a complex gadget that guides a pilot in darkness. It sits in Punch style as a witty curious aside about technical labor.
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