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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1912
Page
2
The Sun Twillingale Newfoundland lists subscription prices for Newfld and Canada at 50 cents yearly and 75 cents in the United States and elsewhere. Advertising rates 50 cents per inch, ball rates per continuation. Local concerts bazaars and want ads feature a 6% award with a minimum charge of 20. Special rates apply for contracts.
A letter laments the shortage of lodging and meals for visitors in Twillingate. It urges private citizens to open a boarding house to serve travelers, warning the town’s poor hospitality harms business and deters guests. The author appeals to residents to act before reputational damage worsens.
The telegraph operator reports the Fogota will make two trips as far north as Twillingate, departing St. Johns on Monday the 18th inst. The voyage plans indicate northern service with likely connections at Twillingate and surrounding points.
Mr. W. J. Anstey led his Choral Society to Morton's Hall on Tuesday for a Cantata Bethlehem in the Orange Hall. Races runs and upsets caused some disorder amid a fair audience. Poor advertising kept attendees away from Tigard's Hr Chance Hr and Westertt Head, but proceeds reached about $20. Two gentlemen covered the hall hire. Overall, the event pleased the audience and sustained strong attention.
Mr. Joseph Strickland reports burning peat through most of the winter as coal remains scarce and pricey. The piece questions why more residents do not pursue peat as an alternative heat source given the current market conditions.
Mount Allison defeated Acadia in the March 28 debate at Pawcett Hall. N. Guy of Twillingate led Mount Allison. Geo. Tizgard is very ill but showing signs of recovery after a Friday morning inability to speak.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses women and a legal heart concept, mentioning ages and perceived weaknesses. The text is nonsensical, with unclear entities, locations, dates, or a coherent event. It lacks readable facts to form a proper news item.
A public meeting at Use Court House on March 20 praised Messrs Reid Bros for donating sanitoria to the Newfoundland colony. The citizens express sincere thanks and hope the gift will educate and improve health against contstmpe tion and safeguard against disease. A copy will be sent to the Reid Bros and published in papers._signed by local officials and clergymen.
Miss Lily Luther and Roy and Constance Mayne fell through thin ice near Facey’s while crossing Lathor in a sleigh. John Stuckless reached them, aided by A. L. Hodge who drove them home. John Burton and a companion also fell through the ice with dogs and a cart before rescue.
The young man Hull, whose arm was removed by Drs Bowden and Smith, was placed in Grand Falls hospital for careful treatment. Mr Baird and Dr Bowden plan further representations to the Government for a keeper position at a light, as he cannot write. Dave Osmond strained his horse’s legs when she slipped in the road. The show split, and WoW Hard and Manuel attended Morton's Fire. Horwood Lumber Co at Campetliton finished most yarded logs this week. Manuel’s at Loon Bay have two horses in the woods.
Our west bound mail express was at Cobb's Camp last evening about 12 hours late due to snow. Locomotive and rotary joined the derailed car to aid re-railment while a St John’s engine passes Port Blandford to assist. Population grows and local births noted amid unsettled mental health tranquilities.
Sir Courtenay Ibert disputes Sir Robert Rand over government acceptance of amnesty gifts from Reid as constitutional. Premier Morris sends opinion to Tibert, who finds no constitutional flaw. Several cases cited of gifts from private parties. Legislative Council passes railway loan bill in committee, Knowling opposing. Assembly debates election act amendment to allow annual voter lists. Telephones and light houses bill second reading passes in Council. Pulp mill at Deer Lake planned. Easter recess set until Tuesday. session to run about nine weeks longer.
April reports indicate Britain nearing end of a general coal strike while American miners begin action today. The budget presentation suggested a 33 million dollar surplus, and news notes Captain Scott’s Antarctic expedition did not reach the South Pole. A distressed steamer and unclear casualty reports add to the uncertain scene.
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