17 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1937
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces subscription prices for Newfoundland Canada England and overseas with annual and advance payment terms. Advertising rates detail display and short term charges and note deadlines for notes of thanks memoriam and announcements. Dated Twillingate April 17 1937.
The T A A Sale and Social at the S U F Hall drew many townsfolk for home made wares and novelties. Revs Goodland and Baden spoke on athletic galles and healthy bodies as a tea and program followed with music recitations and duets.
The passage discusses surviving economic hardship and urges avoiding costly programs if labor and fishery prospects improve. It emphasizes doing one's part to address daily relief and avoid reliance on extensive government expenditures while seeking stable returns and orderly home management.
Captain John Butcher and his mates left this morning to join the S Clyde at bu John's.
Prices listed for samples and ready inside items at Hodge Brothers Path End. Rates include $28.50 and $30.00 to $35.60 with additional $7.50 and $18.00 offerings.
The piece weighs reforms in Rural Reconstruction Land Settlement and Fisheries policy and ponders local government timber labour, a Gander mill project and potential effects on paper mills. It notes optimism yet uncertainty about how new forest policy will shape industry and employment.
Ashbournes Ltd and Cit firms push higher prices on fat and pelts amid market strain. Buyers report increases of 20 and 25d per cwt with $4.00 for young seal pelts $2.50 for bedlamer and $2.00 for old, other firms matching.
Steamer Exploits arrived from Gilesporte on Thursday morning after leaving Purcell's Hr. winter quarters last week. Skipper Saul White owner and crew took on board 15 tons of coal and are ready for the seal bunt.
A two volume Newfoundland encyclopedia advertises 1100 pages, 150 authors, 1000 illustrations, and two colour plates. Priced at $6 with $1 down and $5 on delivery, promoted by Hedley B. Burden of Port Adeon, Newfoundland.
Bear Cove Maryland April 12 Special Mrs O M Rice of this place suffered with back aches despite medical advice. She tried Dodd's Kidney Pills and reports great improvement becoming a new woman. Many neighbors share similar relief from this famous old kidney remedy. Sufferers from kidney and bladder troubles are encouraged to try Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Messrs. Alex Stuckless and John Locke of Tizzard's Harbour delivered freight from Lewispoyte to Hofige Brothers in recent days. Mr and Mrs John Gillett departed this week for St. John's.
Mr. Samuel Payne at Somerville Massachusetts celebrated his 72nd birthday on the 12th last Monday past. Mr. M. W. Cook at Port Union passed his 60th milestone March 22.
Rail travelers are advised of special May month rates under the Railway Act. The notice outlines eligible journeys and applies to multiple routes with limited duration. Officials urge passengers to consult official schedules for applicable fare details and booking timings.
Dr J M Olde delivered an address on dietetics and food guidance on a Wednesday night with Pardy as chair. The Community Club attracted a large public representation and valued the talk as very useful.
Over 300 young harp seals were observed moving from water to ice about two miles offshore near North Island and the Arms and the Harbour. Most weighed around 30 pounds with a few at 50. the pups appeared deserted by their mothers and were scattered rather than clustered.
George Guy and his brothers keep a young seal in captivity at Wild Cove Beach. Tuesday sightseers watched the harnessed mammal swim and then be pulfed ashore. The seal wandered back toward its quarters as schoolchildren viewed it for the first time.
An encouraging report from Mr. T. P. K. Tracey states several months in the market that Ashbournes Ltd Union Trading Co and others sent fish to Greece in good condition. The turnout matched the specified brand with a uniform pack.
The Anz. Young Harp arrived here on Thursday with freight from St. John's to Ashbournes Ltd. She left for North yesterday.
A St John’s report notes Newfoundland will accompany ex servicemen to London for the Coronation procession. Seven police and an officer will attend, with several Newfoundlanders in Westminster Abbey to witness the ceremony. Committee planning across the island, with fireworks, bonfires, and a Coronation Field under consideration.
Activities of the Women describe Lent teas and Easter season events. St Andrew’s annual cold meat teas and a post supper musical program titled After Vespers drew renewed interest. North Side Ladies Association United Church hosted a first Tea and Sale of Fancy Work with unique features and new helpers. Carry on. One who was there.
For sale motor boat and engine priced at 80 dollars. Boat is three years old. Includes new seal net and a new herring nets. Seller Samuel Blake located at Sam Durrell's Arm.
The report notes the drowning of Nathan Dominey aged 15 Jack Buffett aged 16 and Wallace Pink aged 17 all of Capela Hune when their dory capsized off St John s. A railway accident nearby tore up sleepers but caused no long disruption to service. Royal Coronation preparations continue with police detachment planned for procession.
An advertisement promotes Ex-Lax as a chocolate like laxative for children and adults. It claims easy pleasant natural action with no upset and suggests asking a druggist or dealer. Sold by crnegista and dealers across Newfoundland for fifteen cents weekly.
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