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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1925
Page
3
A Newfoundland legislator contests plans for fishery governance and dealer commissions. He critiques proposals for Fishery Commissioners, cites past fish trade studies, and argues his export agents handle sales without external appointees. He cites Mr Hickman and Hon. Mr Harland in debate and notes ongoing district line and bank tax discussions.
Construction on Chain Rock’s guiding light begins taking advantage of calm weather to place the foundation. The acetylene lamp uses a Swedish self operating mechanism with a expanding steel rod in a glass protector to fire at night and extinguish at dawn, needing little attention for nearly a year. About thirty similar lights are in use around the island-Globe.
At The Legislative Council Hon M G Winter presses for fair treatment and two months notice on tariff changes. MPs Morin Templeman and McNamara debate who benefits, noting duty structure on pork beef and fowls, while government defends repeal of income tax and tariff shifts. The motion to discharge the order passes and the House adjourns to Wednesday.
The coming summer will see major labor activity with the Dry Dock rebuilding and the Streetcar system retailing in the city under way. Surveyors prepare as these projects promise substantial employment, while many will work on the railway railing from St John's to Clarenville starting late May and on government road work.
Promotional notice for Dr Legard's Life Tablets claims to reverse aging and improve mental and physical vigor. It asserts sleep, mood, skin, and complexion benefits, with no dietary restrictions and minimal risk. Price cited as 12 per bottle with mail delivery from Dr Legard's Laboratories in London.
An advertisement touts Larmalene as a universal cure for deafness with instant effect on affected parts. It quotes Mrs K Wilkinson of Straud praising better sleep and a renewed life, urging sufferers to try the preparation. Price per box posted from the Larmalene Company in Bean, Dartford, Kent, England.
Twillingate Sun published at Twillingate Mad on Saturday from the office at North Side. Rates are 1.00 for early Canada 1.20 in Newfoundland. 1.50 for England and USA. Advertising rate card available on request. annual price 1.20 Newfoundland Canada Foreign 1.50. Payable in advance.
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