Sisco Staking Further Claims in Rambier Area
Sisco Gold Mines Ltd has staked about 21 new claims totaling 900 acres in the Rambier area. The new claims adjoin Rambier Mines Ltd and the company is developing Rambier with eight diamond drill holes this year and extensive trench sampling. Blasting is removing overburden on outcrops and surface work targets newly discovered ore bodies in the western Rambler property, following Geological Survey work in Newfoundland.
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Sisco Gold Mines Ltd
Rambier
Siscoe
Rambier Mines Ltd
Rambler
Geological Survey
Newfoundland
Potato Prices Set At Four Cents Per Pound
The Commissioner for Supply issued a retail potato price Order effective Friday October 5 1945 setting maximum prices at four cents per pound. The pricing aims to ensure producers receive at least five dollars per barrel after delivery costs. H V Crosse Secretary for Supply dated 3 October 1945.
Geophysical Prospecting Hints At Ore Bodies
A Trade Review note suggests geophysical prospecting methods indicate ore bodies. The brief cites early hints of mineral-rich formations and notes potential exploration implications for mining projects.
Snake dance provokes puzzled sergeant at military hall
The big Irish sergeant, acting as master of ceremonies, announces a snake dance. A buck private asks what it is and the sergeant fires back with a withering look saying it’s to give them a chance to snake out.
Doctor Patient Dialogue on Focus and Work
A terse exchange shows a doctor urging selflessness and dedication to work. The patient humorously protests, likening himself to a concrete mixer. The line hints at tension between professional duties and personal identity.
Defence Price Order Issued by Commissioner for Supply
Published by authority under Regulation 2 of the Defence Price of Goods Regulations 1941 the following order has been made. Dated at St John s October 2 1945 Geo E London Commissioner for Supply.
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Odet
St. John’s
Geo. E. London
Food Price Order No 69 1945 Potatoes Retail Cap Newfoundland
The order defines retail sale limitations for potatoes in Newfoundland with a four cents per pound cap whether cash or credit. It revokes the earlier Food (Current Prices) Order No 65 dated 30 August 1945, but penalties from that order remain. The order takes effect at midnight on October 4 1945 and is enforceable under the Defence (Price of Goods) Regulations 1941.
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Newfoundland
Corn Flakes Shortbread Cookies From Fridge Roll
A recipe for Corn Flakes cookies suggests blending shortening and sugar with grated orange rind, then folding in crushed corn flakes and dry ingredients alternately with milk. Shape into rolls, chill until firm, slice, and bake about 12 minutes at 425 F yielding 60 cookies. Dough can be chilled and cut into shapes.
Poppy Seller Targeted by Man in Zoot Suit
A nurse selling poppies was approached by a man in a zoot suit who offered five dollars for a poppy if she would provide “hits” at her hospital. She agreed and then asked where the hospital was, learning it was the maternity hospital. She discreetly kept the bill.
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Maternity
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