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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1912
Page
2
The SON Twillingate Newfoundland edition lists subscription prices for Newfield and Canada at 50 cents a year and 75 cents elsewhere. Advertising rates are 50% an inch with half rates for each continuation. Local concert notices and want ads priced at 4 f a word with a minimum charge. Special rates for contracts.
The editor explains that letters and manuscripts are not routinely returned and consignees must supply stamped self addressed envelopes for returns. It disputes the belief editors must return submissions when declined, stating declined items are destroyed and urging that only strong reasons prompt rejections.
The Memorial to the Governor by Mr. W. P. Coaker sparks speculation that Capt. Ralph W. Strong, known locally as Freddie Strong, is scheming with Coaker. locals warn that his allies may bring him trouble, with Verbura sap noted in chatter.
Fram Utte Bay Islands schooner ice bound in Seldon last year with fish cargo and Abaya and Gyrfatoon arrives Tuesday from Little Bay Islands in a trep skiff. Strong stays with George Gillett then heads to Seldom to ready swir for St John’s. Captains Janes and Wheeler depart Monday to fetch their swirs for St John’s. Insurance delayed until April 15.
The article notes traps at Walsh's Point led by Mr. Josep Clarke to secure berths for Mongay. It states Howlett's trap dod Test summer and reports earnings of about 350 dollars per man for those securing berths.
A rumor circulates that a coal seam was found on South Island last fall and has been kept quiet by the discoverers. Locals in Twillingate speculate it could make the town the metropolis of the north if confirmed.
Mr Benjamin Roberts had a very successful haul of herring yesterday in Wild Cove taking 25 barrels from his net. Herring have been scarce this winter and locals welcome the catch as a sign of improved fishing prospects.
News by Telegraph from St Johns reports seals arrivals and landings aboard Karquatiar s steamer Len plus Viking sightings and Labrador Channel arrivals. Postmistress and two children burned in Sweet Bay fire. Morive resigned Canadian Post Service chair amid charges, uncertain government acceptance. Rapid coal strikes, riots in Scotland, debates on lobster fishery preservation, and Deer Lake Grand Lake projects discussed. Pope Pius died in Rome aged 77 as Home Rule bill moves in British Commons.
The report notes J Scott and relatives leaving with a team Friday morning bound for Lewisport toward St John s and Comfort Cove. The Magistrate mentions private and official business and states Hd Con Patten will attend to court matters if requested.
A fragmentary 19th century style report recounts Mr Cole and Mr Preston in a small domestic incident. Intervening events described as a trail lead to a tub being carried away and later traced back to Mr Cole’s residence with mention of a witness and a misread message about a dinner.
Edith Newman widow of Lenny Newman died Sunday after years of paralysis at age eighty. She left a husband four sons and a daughter. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the North Side Methodist Church.
Mr Martin Philips reports the death of his six week old baby girl on Tuesday. No further details are provided in the notice.
Acknowledgment of the Supt. of Methodist Schools report in the national context. The speaker indicates plans to discuss the report in the upcoming issue, signaling continued coverage of church educational matters.
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