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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1928
Page
4
Twillingate notice prints subscription rates for Newfoundland Canada England and other countries with advance payment. Advertising terms include display and short term rates and a 25 cent fee for notes of thanks. Dated Twillingate August 11 1928.
Readers in Newfoundland critique the Wild Fruits Act of 1928 highlighting vague advertising by the Dept of Agriculture and Mines. They urge wider public notices in the Newfoundland Gazette and local papers to inform berry pickers and traders. The letter also touches on polar exploration news and praises the S S Clyde trial with Pike Propeller.
The Pike Propeller grows in popularity with Argyle to get one this month. Three steamers will carry the new device after Home already used this propeller last year, and more ships are likely to follow suit.
The N D B Memorial Hospital Association from Twillingate acknowledges gifts from Fred Stockley fifty Martin Young fifty Rachel Young fifty Andrew Young forty two Philip Churchill five thousand and one. Gratitude is extended to Mr Ray Brett and other friends for their kindness. E M Batten Treasurer August 8, 28.
The annual Flower Service at St Peter's will be held tomorrow at 3 o'clock. The Service at St Andrews will be held next Sunday.
Obituary notes Mrs John Purchase died in North Sydney on July 22 at age eighty two. She was a sister of Mr Alfred Colbourne.
Grace arrived from White Bay on Monday then departed for St John s with a cargo of lumber on Tuesday reporting routine hospital transport duties.
Marine and Fisheries notes from yesterday show good fishing activity in Sadliq Bay Maid ments Island and other spots. Capt Winsor on S S Susun Rawah reports no schrs and several boats with barrels ranging from fifty to five hundred as crews report prime berths and clear conditions.
Telegraph reports Captain Frank Courtney and three companions were rescued after their craft burned and sank near the Cape Race area. They were picked up by the British liner MinneWaska following a harrowing voyage with heavy seas. Also noted are mining harvest plans in Canada and jewel recovery by Italian divers from the Belgian steamer Elizabeth Ville.
A party of thirty four boys from public schools, chosen by the Empire tour Committee, assembled at Huston station for a Canada visit. Mr Amery spoke as a letter from the Prince of Wales read wishing them a enjoyable trip and promising lifelong bonds across the empire including an invitation to visit a Canadian ranch.
A prospecting party at Trepassey reports a high grade iron ore deposit with an extensive ore bed. American mining experts have confirmed the assay values and expect immediate development steps to begin.
A mother treats her child with Perry Davis Painkiller for bruises and pains. The ad promotes the product with 25 cent and 50 cent bottles as the best remedy for soreness.
Mr. Isaac Young fishing last Saturday freed five grapnels from a tangle on about twenty fathoms of rope. In total six grapnels and two bits of fish were landed that day by Mr. Young.
The Salvation Army announces a Garden Party at Messrs Ashbournes Field Upper Prentises on Thursday August 16 featuring meat teas tea meats sold for fourpence a piece and cream and drinks available.
Mrs. Kenneth Jacobs visited from St Johns and Mr George Young came from Boston. Mrs Charles Strong and children visited from Jackson's Cove and left by Prospero. Miss Blanche Jacobs visited from Toronto. Mr Cyril Blackmore, an electrical engineer for International Paper Co, toured from St Johns. Mrs Magmie Roberts and children arrived from St Johns. Mrs J T Roberts was in the city last week. Mr Wim Harnett left by Grace for Seldom. Mr Robert Rice left for Lewisporte en route to Canada. Mr Peter Young departed for St Johns by Motor H C R. Dr P LT Wood and family came from Allston Massachusetts via Lewisporte. Dr Wood is brother to Dr A J Wood and father of Mrs A H Hodge. Mr and Mrs Wesley Price came from Buchans. Mr A Ashbourne leaves for Gloucester to buy a schooner for the seal fishery.
News arrives of the death of Rev D Dunn D D at St John's after a brief illness. He once served at Twillingate and later led several circuits in Nild, was superannuated months ago, and had settled at Grand Falls before his St John’s treatment.
Schr. Lucille M. Colp and Capt. Holett from Indiana Tickles arrived Saturday with wreck gear from Schr. Fusilier after a freight voyage mishap. Capt. Hollett's son commanded. Schr. Bessie S. was also lost this week near the Straight Shores. Motor boats recovered wreck gear. Both ships insured by N. D. M. Insurance Club Ltd.
Advertises for a female worker over 18 at Memorial Hospital. Applicants are told to apply Monday after 10 o clock.
The New York Sup piece notes guarded optimism in Chiang Kai-shek era unity. It highlights Nanking’s Manchurian dilemma, Shantung lessons, and Western warlord hesitance to embrace a unified Nationalist front amid fragile peace.
A Garden Party will be held on the Arm Academy Grounds on Thursday August 16 under the auspices of the Young Ladies of the Army. Every effort is being made to ensure a joyous day. Please note this in arranging your program and bring your friends.
A fragment lists Mrs Hermott Sceviour Doris Sceviour and Elsie Abbott associated with Grand Falls Canada and Chicago figures Raymond Rug Gordon Manning and others. Partial text hints at social or guest names from a house event at the Primmer House.
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