Use of Assembly Wornestay Feb 14 1912 Burin district rail, telegraph, and pensions
The Burin peninsula representative laments lack of rail connections and praises road, canal telegraph and telephone extensions promised by the government. He notes 250 miles of telegraph in St Barbe district, calls for continued extension, and supports old age pensions adding 400 more fishermen to benefits. he advocates Burin’s needs for fishery news and business communication.
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Wornestay
Lafauyin
Fortune Hay
Burin
People's Party
Dis
St Barbe
Hue
Fortune Bay
Burnney Road
Huit
Buriu
Mariner
Old Age Pension Scheme for Fish F ermats
A historic speech advocates an Old Age Pension for teachers and reform measures. It praises proposed pension parity with civil servants, notes teacher exodus and rising salaries, and highlights a long-standing scheme with surplus funds to be handed to government for the new plan. (To be continued)
The Standard The Standard Dominion Newspaper Prospectus
The Standard declares itself a weekly Dominion newspaper with independent editorial policy. It notes high value engravings and world photographs, offers subscriptions at $200 per year to British addresses, and promotes its careful selection of content.
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Great Britain
Moose and Elk Protection Regulations Enacted
Published by Authority. The Game and Inland Fisheries Board reports new regulations from the Governor in Council prohibiting hunting or pursuing moose or elk within the Colony. Violators face penalties up to £200 and possible imprisonment up to three months. Possession of a carcass or part thereof is prima facie evidence of violation. Department Marine & Fisheries.
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Game and Inland Fisheries Board
Department Marine & Fisheries
For Sale Alexandra E.129 ton vessel inquiry
Auction style marine notice lists Alexandra E a 129 ton vessel built in 1907 for sale at Change Islands with contact to Axprew Escort for particulars.
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Ser
Change Islands
Desirable land near Wf Scott residence for sale
A parcel of land near the residence of Wf Scott Esq. Beigetthe xed Towt tion jr. is offered as an attractive house site. For particulars apply at the sun office.
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Wf Scott, Esq
Beigetthe Xed Towttion Jr
SUN Office
Acme Spices and Essences Adverts From 19th Century Paper
Advertising notice for Acme Spices and Essences promoting 90 percent cream of tartar based products. Claims no alum or harmful ingredients, lists prices by tin or bottle, mentions Acme Trade Mark, 10 and 20 cent prices, and supplier T McMurdo & Co, St. John's. Includes other spice packages priced 5 cents per package.
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Acme
T McMurdo& Co
St., John's
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Alma
Montrast Standard Publishing Coy
Authority
Adimie Baking
Rowder
Onatn Morison
Onas
Ayer
Hobison & Aunt
St John’s, Nid
Dulcie M
T. Manuel & Co
Loon Bay
Horwood
Horwood Lumber Co. Ltd
Job Bros. & Co
LIM
Water ST. ST. Joins, Newfoundland
Ais
Tars
Royal Fire & Lifesurance Co
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Union Marine Insurance Co
Liverpool
JOB Brothers & Co. Ltd
Water Street
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NPLD
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