10 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1926
Page
1
Advertisement notes for sale of two lots of no 1 matched lumber that is described as good and dry with reasonable prices, directed to Joseph A Young for inquiries or purchase.
Sealing news from March 9 notes Terra Nova killed 2 200 and Thetis 1 000, Viking has 1 200 aboard with 1 000 still on ice. Seal left yesterday for a second trip while Eagle likely leaves today. Neptune expected to arrive today.
A small bunch of keys was picked up on Monday on the ice near Bluff Head. The owner can claim them at the office by paying the cost of ad.
The sealing fleet operated near Cape Bonavista with crews sharing $80 per man while the captain earned $1400. Average seal weight 54 lbs. Market prices listed for various seal products. Fraser Hall hosted the Haster Pageant to a strong audience with calls for a repeat. W M S annual meeting in Marshall Hall and SA Lantern Service held with noted success.
About 600 whitecoats were taken by men of Western Head and Black Treading La Gina OS on March 22. For several days seals were numerous while ice conditions remained unfavourable.
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