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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1944
Page
3
A reader reports long relief from rheumatism after using Kruschen Salts daily. The letter claims reduced attacks, noting kidneys and bowels flush poisons and acids, with a testimonial from Miss C.K.M. about years free from pain and benefiting greatly.
Germans abandoned equipment across the Seine as the First Canadian Army advanced. In the Domaniale forest east of Hibeuf, twenty robot tanks were uncovered along with a large supply dump. Horse respirators with metal nose caps and elastic sleeves were also found, featuring breathing vents and protective cloth.
A classroom joke has Freddie declaring a hen is the most useful creature to mankind. The teacher questions the reasoning as Freddie quips that a hen can be eaten both before birth and after death, prompting laughter.
A 1834 minute time stamp from the Manchester Guardian frames a story where a lion and lioness pursue prey in Matabeleland. They leap and strike with six powerful paws, killing six gnur. The male proclaims the extinction of the genus to his mate.
A fragment outlines Scalloped Cabbage with Ham using 1 to 2 1/3 pounds fresh green cabbage 2 cups medium white sauce 14 pound diced ham 4 cups flakes. Cabbage is shredded and cooked in one inch boiling water until tender about 15 minutes then drained. Mixed with white sauce and ham, baked in a greased casserole covered with corn flakes at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes. Notes suggest leftovers or grated cheese can replace ham. Yield 8 servings.
A surgical tool describes a probe that rings a bell when nearing concealed metal in wounds. The device aids detection of hidden metal fragments by sound as it advances toward the obstacle.
Two soldiers, jailed together, reminisce on how they ended up there. One asks the other what he said to the General and quips that he challenged the man who runs the army racket. The exchange hints at mistrust and absurdity within military life.
A passerby asks about the fish, and the fisherman responds he has been casting a line each day but has yet to receive an answer. The exchange hints at a humorous, unresolved curiosity about the morning catch.
A Hungarian reporter L J Biro unveils the Strato pen using a ball bearing ink feed and instant drying gelatinous ink. Argentina buys 20 000 units in three months while the US Army eyes production in the United States.
Authorities say the dove that fled Noah's Ark was likely a Rock dove, the same species as present day homing pigeons. This conclusion connects ancient lore to modern avian science, noting shared traits and lineage within Columba livia.
A quirky observation notes that a dog has numerous felends because its tail wags more than its tongue. The remark plays on word humor about canine behavior and speech.
The Commissioner for Supply has issued an order effective Monday September 18 1944 fixing potato prices at no more than three and a half cents per pound for cash or credit sales.
By authority under Regulation 2 of the Defence Price of Goods Regulations of 1941 the following Order is issued. Dated St John's September 16 1944.
The order sets a retail potato price ceiling of three and a half pence per pound in Newfoundland. It revokes the Fond Current Prices Order No 53 with effect from midnight September 17 1944 and states infringements are offences under the Defence Price of Goods Regulations 1944. The measure is cited as the Food Current Prices Order No 55 1944.
Five million units of Penicillin will be made available monthly to the Department of Public Health and Welfare in Newfoundland. Access is restricted to recognized hospitals, overseen by a special Penicillin Committee, with monthly returns required to account for all supplies. Applications go to a Central Committee for case-by-case approval under strict regulations.
The government decided to increase pensions and other benefits for NAD veterans of this war by 30 percent, adding to an earlier 30 percent rise. The total increase amounts to 60 percent on the current U.K. rate payments received by these veterans.
A Public Relations Office statement announces the launch of a civilian Ale Letter Service on Monday September 11, 1944. The service, at 10 cents, extends beyond armed forces mail to include communications to and from civilians in the United Kingdom and Empire, including Africa Asia Pacific territories. It covers Great Britain Australia New Zealand and other listed regions.
Air Letters must use special forms obtained free from post offices with a ten cent stamp required before posting. Civilians may use the Armed Forces Air Letter form. No registration, no other forms, or endorsements allowed. Air mail rates remain 30 cents per half ounce to covered countries, while Airgraph letters drop to 5 cents, effective in September.
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