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Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

Dec 01, 1928

Page

4

Twillingate Sun rates and publication notes

The Twillingate Sun lists subscription prices for Newfoundland Canada England U S A and other regions. Advertising options include display long term contract and short term rates with reductions by length. Notes of Thanks incur 25 cents. News items received after Thursday evenings may not be inserted. opinions of correspondents are not guaranteed.

Twillingate S. Roberts Newfoundland Canada England

Trade costs and tariff reductions spark industry debate

The piece questions tariffs and labor layoffs, asking if trade papers reveal profits of St John’s firms and the impact on consumers. It cites prices, dividends, and the risk of job cuts, noting Sir R A Squires may convene manufacturers to discuss new growth sources and broader benefits.

St. John's R. A. Squires

Clyde Calls at Loomw Bay for Patient and Surgery

The Clyde stopped at Loomw Bay last week to transfer Mrs Bren ton to the Hospital. Master Artie Butcher, son of Capt Butcher, underwent an appendicitis operation at the Hospital some time ago.

Clyde Loomw Bay Brenton Artie Butcher Capt. Butcher

Family Herald Leads Farm Papers Subscriptions Offer

In farm papers the Family Herald and Weekly Star Montreal leads them all with a yearly price of one dollar or three years for two dollars. A superb magazine is included free with the subscription.

Family Herald Weekly Stat Montreal

Salmon weighed 42 pounds caught by Bertram Young

Bertram Young caught a 42 pound salmon this week and Geo Blandford purchased the same fish and will ship it to St. John's.

Bertram Young Geo Blandford St. John's

Bramwell Booth Critically Ill in London

Salvation Army head Bramwell Booth remains critically ill in London due to nervous provocation, according to contemporaneous reports.

Bramwell'Booth The Salvation Army London

A Tuesday Wedding at St Peter’s United Bridger and Lambert

On Tuesday night at St Peter’s Augustus White Bridger married Miss Phoebe Lambert in a ceremony led by Rev H Gilbert at 7 The bride wore white silk and veil with Mr Frederick White giving her away Mrs George Bridger served as maid of honor A reception followed at the groom’s home where guests spent the evening in celebration The newlyweds received many presents and well wishes for a long happy marriage

St. Peter's Augustus White Bridger Phoebe Lambert H. Gilbert Frederick White George Bridger

Local visits and arrivals noted at town social

Elmo and Wall along with Woodford and Swart traveled from Herring Neck last week. Kenneth Manuel and Thomas Hicks visited from Loon Bay. Baird and Stuckless came via Prospero from Hampden. Baird continued to St John’s while Hedley Hawkins came from Pilley’s Inland. Wm Moors visited his brothers Alex and Charlie in St John’s. Gillett left for the City on Fall business. Bartletts from New York joined Luther family for a few weeks and Waters, a former nurse, left for Gambo then Canada. A farewell party for Miss Waters occurred. Capt. Roberts arrived from St. John’s. Edwin Colbourne came from the City by Clyde today. A. G. Ashbourne arrived from Boston via Lewisporte on the H C R. Rev J. W. Winsor departed on missionary work to outlying areas.

Elmo & Wall Claude Woodford Archibald Swart Herring Neck Kenneth Manuel Thomas Hicks Loon Bay H. W. Baird H. A. Stuckless Hampden Mr. Baird St. Joh’s Hedley Hawkins Pilley’s Wm. Moors Canada Miss Waters F. Roberts St. John’s Edwin Colbourne Clyde A. G. Ashbourne Boston Lewisporte H.C. R J. W. Winsor

Shipping News From Ashbournes and Nearby Ports

The report notes Schrs Lindbergh and Hattie A Herkman arriving with lumber and freight for local firms. Humorist and Melita carried goods, with Melita leaving for Birchy Bay to load lumber. Lane and Flyer tied to North trades. Roland Churchill serves as controller on the schooner.

Lindbergh Ashbournes, Ltd Hattie A. Herkman St. John's H. C. Roberts Schr Lewisporte Humorist John’s Melita Capt Powell Birchy Bay Schr. Lane Flyer Pippy Ashbournes Ltd Roland Churchill

Death of Percy Barton in Todmorden Bridge fall

Percy Barton, 30, employed by Canadian Bridge Co, fell 100 feet from Todmorden Bridge to the Canadian Pacific Railway. Son of Levi and Mrs Barton, he left Twillingate three years ago after two years in Scronge construction. An inquest was planned. Survived by wife Mary and six sisters in Newfoundland.

Percy Barton Todmorden Canadian Paacific Railway Canadian Bridge, Co Levi Barton Arm Scronge Twillingate Mary Toronto

Improvement of The Family Herald and Agricultural Paper

The Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal praises its enhanced agricultural coverage as peerless on the continent. It notes the Freight Shade on the Public Wharf has been lengthened to provide extra space for freight congestion.

The Family Herald Weekly Star of Montreal

Campaign bribery alleged in Alderdice era details

The Liberal Press reports alleged wholesale bribery during the campaign by a group pushing moral issues. An Alderdice executive source says a Tory candidate in Conception Bay received 20 000 from the moral government to defeat a Liberal rival, with a second 20 000 requested and approved. The act is cited as proof of corrupt campaign methods and an indictment of Alderdice's brief regime.

Alderdice Conception Bay Alderice Umber

Fifteen Year Old Sets Fire to School in Labrador

A 15 year old lad from Gordon Labrador known as Michelin was jailed for six months after being convicted of burning down the local school earlier this summer. He used kerosene and matches to avoid attending classes and acted alone after others refused to join.

Michelin Gordon Muddy Hole Labrador

Newfoundlanders Urged to Share Newfoundland Resources

Detroit Free Press notes American interest in Newfoundland copper and iron mines fisheries and forests as a mutually beneficial investment field while cautioning against urging annexation. It argues Canada would resent any move and hopes Newfoundland joins the Dominion only on agreeable terms.

Detroit Free Press Newfoundland Canada

S S Kyle Steward Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

The S S Kyle arrived Sunday at noon and landed a steward for hospital care. He was operated on in the evening for appendicitis with Dr Ledrew assisting during the transfer from the steamer to the hospital.

S.S. Kyle Ledrew

Davis Liver Pill Advice For Night Use

A medical note advises taking a Davis Liver Pill at night if the bowels have not moved during the day to avoid constipation and related ailments. The label lists 40 pills and cites Davis & Lawrence Co. of Montreal.

Davis Davis & Lawrence Co Montreal

Regulation Set Aside in Little Harbor School Supper Debate

A reader complains about a November 16 issue and a November 22 hot supper at Little Harbor School. The writer recalls a motion to keep the hall open until two, but attendees were told to leave by twelve. He argues youths can manage events and questions school funding and governance.

Twilingate Sun Little Harbor School Tam Dg Awell

King George's health improves amidst storm and sinking inquiry

The Telegraph reports King George’s cold worsened with congestion as three doctors attend him. The Vestris disaster inquiry proceeds with no firm cause yet. survivors blame Captain and delays in calling for help. Weather and events include a snow storm at 16 below, European gales, and shipping disruptions across Newfoundland.

King George's Vestris Halifax EB. V. Jerrett Brigus AZW Grenfell North West River Labrador London King George England A. C. Forbes Bonavista City General Hospital Daily News Job Bros. & Co South Side Liberal Press Telegram Monroe Squires Tariff Commission Liberal Tariff Commission Europe Customs Department Wood's Island Lamport Holt Line New York State Diamond Pond Catalina Inter All Cruisers Corner

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