Public Notice Amendments to Export Goods Schedule 1944
The Foreign Economic Warfare Office announces amendments to the General Licence export schedule from the USA to Group K including Newfoundland. Items deleted and added include lard, biscuits, corn cereals, pasta products, various wheat flours and cereal foods. Schedule numbers 005s 00 2935 00 1077.00 1071 00 1080.00 1081.00 1090.00 1037.00 1099.00 1073 00 1074.00 and related substitutions take effect from 25 August 1944. E CURTIS, Secretary for Supply.
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Foreign Economic Warfare Office
Washington, D.C
U.S.A
Newfoundland
N.e.s
Local motorists face no speed limit in town
Resident inquiry asks if any law caps driving speed. The reply claims no speed limit exists in the town, leaving drivers free to travel as fast as they wish.
Thief Passes Over Wallet and Watch in Quick Heist
A thief snatched a wallet and a gold watch along with loose change. The victim notes a revolver remained untouched, implying it was not used in the crime. Local authorities deter mine suspects and review nearby surveillance for leads.
Knees Stiffness Eased by Kruschen Salts, City Man Says
A city man describes three years of back pains and knee stiffness each morning. After starting Kruschen salts prescribed by his doctor he reports disappearance of rheumatic aches and continued freedom from pain for two years while working daily. The note cites ingredients dissolving uric acid crystals and aiding natural expulsion.
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Kruschen
Gems For Your Setup Book Quotes About True Friendship
A collection of maxims on friendship from Channing Hall Confucius Fuller and Eddy. The passages emphasize virtue rectitude sincerity and measured sharing of time and thoughts in forming lasting ties. The quotes stress trustworthy judgment and patience in friendship relationships.
Why Rain Falls On Pavement
A playful fatherly exchange about rain explains it helps plants and crops grow, but a child wonders why rain makes puddles on the pavement. The joke highlight contrasts natural purpose with everyday street effects.
Gunter-rigged yacht bargain at Yacht Club
A Nigerian Punch item notes a Gunter-rigged yacht offered at £25 with an easily repaired leak. The vessel is available for viewing at the Yacht Club, suggesting a bargain purchase.
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Yacht Club
Punch
Drill in the Village Square Provokes Resident Mockery
Soldiers trained in the village square while a small group of residents watched. A sergeant-major ordered the company to march two paces forward. An old lady commented that the sergeant-general should take two paces forward himself instead of moving the whole regiment.
Berlin Fall and Allied Entry 1760 Narrative
A historical account records the 1760 Allied invasion of Berlin. It notes Russian and Austrian forces marching on the city, Prussian commanders retreating, and terms offered to inhabitants while Berlin faced occupation and destruction of stores. The piece previews Napoleon’s 1806 Berlin entry.
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Berlin
Oder
Silesia
Hulfen
Werner
Brandenburg
Prussia
Aussiane
Napoleon
Jena
Question From Observer Asks How Bombs Know Where To Fall
Worksmen building a concrete tank for emergency water during air raids are watched by an old lady who then asks a man how the incendiaries “will fall just here” and whether they know the targets.
After the War Is Over Peace and Homecoming Yearnings
Poem reflecting soldiers returning from war seeking peace and stable employment. It envisions homes, loved ones, and a just postwar life with opportunities and mutual goodwill. The piece honors those who died and hopes living veterans find a kinder, peaceful homeland.
Parent and child discuss a day free of scolding
A mother asks to spend a whole day without punishment after admitting consent. Willie responds with readiness, indicating cooperation with the plan.
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Willie
Mummy
Ancient Greeks Used Light Signals to Relay Messages
Ancient Greek city states developed light signaling systems to transmit messages across distances. The method relied on towers and fire or mirror signals to convey urgent news and military alerts between urban centers and coastal settlements.
When water becomes ice what changes in price
A chemistry professor asks what changes with freezing. Sammy Bernstein answers that the biggest change is in the price. The exchange frames a light moment about costs during a science class discussion.
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Sammy Bernstein
Englishman and Scot in a humorous exchange
An Englishman protests jokes about his countrymen while a Scot replies that it is hard enough to be English without others laughing. The dialogue captures a playful cross cultural ribbing between two men in a period style.
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Enlishman
Scot
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Coolumbia
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