New Silicone Magic Waterproofs Cigarettes and More
A GE publicist demonstrates silicones, a new class of plastics, waterproofing cigarette papers and creating flexible forms from gas to solid. Dow, Corning, and GE researchers say these silicone materials, derived from petroleum and sand, shed water and resist moisture for years, with applications ranging from vapor coatings to hard solids.
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General Electric Company
Dow Chemical Company
Corning Glass Works
General Electric
A. L. Marshall
Marshall
Father Confronts Daughter’s Quiet Home Return
A heated exchange unfolds as an angry father scolds a son-in-law or suitor for bringing his daughter home at three in the morning. The young man explains he must be at work at seven, underscoring a clash of expectations and responsibilities.
Quotable Zeal and Virtue for Scrapbook Pages
A collection of quotes on zeal and virtue from Emmons Addison Chapin Hannah Moore Mary Baker Eddy and Horace Mann emphasizes steady benevolence, restrained passion, devotion, and Christlike benevolence guiding true character and helpful action.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Sister Brings Father Doctor Greeting in Odd Exchange
A fragmented dialogue shows a girl claiming to be the patient’s sister and the doctor responding as his father, highlighting a mistaken or playful hospital encounter with family members. The exchange suggests confusion over roles in a medical setting and raises questions about family access policies.
Teacher and Junior Discuss Canada’s Seasons
In a brief exchange, Teacher asks how many seasons exist in Canada. Junior confirms two and questions the count. Teacher clarifies there are two. Junior names Baseball and hockey as the seasons.
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Canada
German Flag Proposal Turns Light into White Square
A proposal suggests replacing the German flag with a plain white square for the next decade. Advocates say the move would reflect neutrality while critics warn it erodes national symbols and heritage. Government officials have yet to approve details or timing.
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Royal Yeast
ROYAL
Confederation Life
Emmons
Addison
H Chapin
Devotion
Hannah Moore
Justin Proportion
Horace Manno
Sun Mon
Thur
Stewart Roberts
Twillingate
Newfoundland
Sic
The
Twillingate Sun
Eddy
Eddy’s
F. M. O'Leary Ltd
St. John’s
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Boutiee Et Asta
Scott
Harold F. Witchid & Co, Ltd
McCaal
Nfld
Canadian National Railways
Canadian Pacific Railway
United States
U.S. A
North Sydney
Newfoundland Railway
General Freight Department
Muir's Marble Works, Ltd
E. J. Linfield
BY Fred, T. Fuge
McDougall Street
Fostoria
Ohio
Port Hope Simpson
Labrador
Alexis Bay
Gilbert's Bay
Kyle
F. H. Spencer
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