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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 12, 1938
Page
3
A reader letter praises Kruschen Salts claiming substantial weight loss and blood pressure reduction. The writer notes back pain and fatigue improved after losing weight, and urges others to begin a daily half teaspoon dose in hot water before breakfast to gain vitality and activity.
In London docks three Basque ships, Arant zazy Mendi, Alu Mendi, and Igotz Mendi, remain impounded under British court seals after Franco claimed ownership. A dwindling crew of 12 sailors and five wives endure aboard, while families recount divisions between pro Franco officers and Republican supporters.
A fragment recalls long distance memory exchange between Holmes and Gray. They discuss women’s suffrage, Blériot’s Channel flight, Mafeking night news, and a forgotten five dollar loan, reflecting a nostalgic wartime era.
A Shanghai message reports soya bean milk feeding 11,000 refugee children daily with 20,000 eating bean cakes. Cow’s milk is unaffordable. tests show soya milk rivals dairy milk in vitamins though low in calcium, which is added. A grind stone helps separate milk. American dairy aid, bakery flour, and local stores support production and baking of cakes.
An advertisement claims Haarlem Oil Capsules from Gold Medal Haarlem Oil will stop kidney and bladder trouble. It describes symptoms like frequent urination, backache, leg cramps, puffy eyes, and nervousness, urging readers to buy the original from Haarlem, Holland for 40 cents.
Bunger finds a new pet tame for his wife claiming the nickname my cherub. The wife, far from angelic, questions the term and he evasively answers it resembles clothing in air and constant nagging, hoping to save face in a Providence Journal item.
A drill sergeant orders the squad to halt and questions Jones about his prior duties. Jones replies he was a horse driver. The sergeant repeats the halt cue and probes Jones again as the squad continues marching.
A humorous dialogue contrasts a woman lowering her voice to ask a favor and raising it when she does not get it, reflecting playful banter about communication and expectations.
The fragment describes a radio broadcast where reception failed midway and voices express frustration at the malfunction and the lack of a guarantee. No names, dates, or locations are provided in the readable text.
A speaker seeks a worthy poem born from inner thoughts that knock unanswered on the heart. The verse desires to inspire and bring a sunny gleam to a burdened soul, hoping words will finally rest the restless mind.
The passage debunks myths about Arabic numerals origins and various everyday terms. It notes that the Hindu origin of the complete numeral system predates European adoption, while many animal names and product terms mislead about origin or composition, such as blindworms, Trish stew, sealing wax, camel hair brushes, grapefruit, and other items.
In a quirky note, researchers clarify that prairie dogs are not true dogs but rodents and point out common misnomers surrounding historic landmarks. The piece pokes fun at historical naming and clarifies origins.
A man signs as Col. George Washington Jones and explains that colored stands for his rank. He says he prefixed the word colored to look better, after being challenged for not actually holding a colonel’s rank. Source: United Presbyterian.
The article notes plans for a new stadium in Nuremberg Germany with a seating capacity of 400000, aiming to be the largest in the world. It frames the development as a test of collective action and foresight for the city and its people.
Readers crave newspaper reports after hearing broadcasts and seek fuller details from print editions. The note highlights widespread reliance on both radio and print to stay informed amid rapid information flow.
A terse interview excerpt shows Mrs Glanaghan asking about her father’s finances at his death. Mrs Macpherson replies with a stark anecdote describing him as “half-way under a train” during the incident. The exchange underscores hardship surrounding the death.
Oklahoma widow Mrs Rosy Berry and Crooked Speculator Wilbur Mirdedw along with Ralph Vincent Isis Riggs Aaron Slick star in a three act play. Act I set on an Oklahoma farm in Mrs Berry's Kitchen. Act II continues the same scene later in the afternoon. Act III shifts to a Chicago cabaret a year later.
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