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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1940
Page
3
A reader S Mrs N EXL writes of relief from neuritis after using Kruschen Salts. She claims twelve months of arm pain and sling use ended in two weeks with sleep and daily tasks improved. She predicts further improvement in two weeks and calls it a token of gratification. The ad promotes Kruschen as cleansing blood impurities and restoring internal organs.
A patriotic poem by Evan Beechman from Milo Alta appeals to readers born in England Ireland Scotland or Wales. It urges joining the forces or contributing funds to defeat tyrants and restore peace to the islands.
Beat eggs and add to pumpkin mixture with syrup sugar and spices. Blend starch with milk then mix with pumpkin. Pour into pastry lined dish and bake at 450 degrees for ten minutes then reduce heat until filling sets about 30 to 35 minutes. Serve with whipped cream.
In Lighter Vein humorous quips unfold about eyebrow upkeep by a woman and the hard world Stan and Bill banter about staying alive. A memory joke recalls toenails and fingernails sharing color. A family acquaintance teases Mirandy and Hyith's fiancé, revealing village manners around courtship and work.
In Cronica’s snippet, Mrs A mentions a acquaintance living nearby while Mrs B notes they do not share the same social circle, highlighting urban social hierarchies and gossip in Buenos Aires.
A playful exchange between a bride to be and a groom to be centers on wedding presents. The groom jokes his father will give a $5,000 check and wonders about receiving duplicates, while the bride hopes no duplicates arrive.
Jones tells his wife the gas masks feel heavier as he carries them home from the office. His wife replies that he left this morning with the box used for the electric iron, a humorous domestic remark from Tit Bits.
A brief quarrel over a purported new fountain pen features a salesman asking if sightings of the product exist and a businessman expressing doubt about its claimed ink leakage resistance. The exchange echoes period business humor in newspaper style.
A recipe describes heating sugar and honey to 270 degrees F and mixing with Kellogg's Rice Krispies. The hot syrup is dropped into buttered cups or pressed into pans to form small balls or bars. Yield about twenty balls.
The Canadian Churchman notes David Livingstone as the only missionary buried in Westminster Abbey. On March 18 1938 the 125th anniversary of his birth drew many to lay laurels on his grave for the London Missionary Society. a letter from his daughter Mrs Livingstone Wilson was read.
Seals are proficient divers capable of remaining underwater for 12 to 15 minutes, showcasing remarkable breath control and hunting efficiency.
In a volatile Balkan scene, Russia crosses the Romanian border prompting Germany and Italy to react. The Axis partners, wary of each other, face anxiety over Britain’s stance as Hungary Bulgaria and Romania mutter and contend for leverage.
Vivid fear grips Highlanders as imagined parachutists in kilts descend from clouds with bagpipes. The text warns that if the Germans are caught, the evidence will prove decisive, implying wartime vigilance and resentment.
Roy Athearn woke near midnight to find a neighboured horse in his parlour. The wandering animal had kicked open the front door after leaving its stall, a curious episode described as a real event, not a dream.
A daily paper claimed 150 cots in one hatch 139 in the next and 201 in the third leading to a humorous note that hatches are deck holes not places for cots. The writer, not a sailor, questions the feasibility and safety of such arrangements aboard ship.
A provincial weekly suggests men copy women and use handbags not for fashion but to ease load. It notes men carry many items that fill clothing pockets, making a larger bag a practical solution for carrying essentials.
The article argues that Russia pursues its own aims, dismisses alliances, and would not aid Britain or Germany’s rivals. It warns against trusting Russia or counting on Russian help for peace, asserting that both Germany and Russia threaten global stability and must not dominate.
A provincial exhibition notes a new alarm clock without a bell that uses a feathered slap to wake the sleeper. The invention targets tired executives and even aims to soothe morning rituals with feathered wake up calls.
Canadian citizens sharply oppose the Dominion Government plan to name new coastal defense ships and mine sweepers after native blooms. The piece notes the social awkwardness and potential offense if a husky 200 pound sailor wears a cap with monikers like H.M.C.S. Panay or H.M.C.S. Crocus, risking hostile reactions in public.
Canada undertakes a second war loan drive this week as the Battle of Britain intensifies. The campaign emphasizes national unity and vigilance, urging citizens to subscribe promptly and support the wartime effort abroad and at home.
A World War I era reflection lauds Britain and the Empire as unbeaten after one year of conflict. It praises the navy, air power, and dominions as training grounds while noting the United States has become a British arsenal. It declares blood toil and sweat the price of Hitler's defeat.
The report recalls German troops marching and practicing on bagpipes in Norway as a stark war-time aside. Scottish sensibilities are wounded, with kilts mocked and peasants tied to Nazi symbols, underscoring the cruelty and surreal scenes of occupation.
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