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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1934
Page
4
Twirlingate Sun announces its Newfoundland from Twillingate office on the North Side. Subscription is $2 per year, Canada $1.20, England and U S A $1.50, pay in advance. Advertising rates listed for long term and short term, with contract terms and changes by fortnight.
A reflective reminiscence contrasts public opinion with bold progress, citing the Atlantic cable and Marconi as examples of failed predictions finally realized. The piece recalls historical doubts about leadership and technology, noting skepticism toward new ventures and the eventual achievements that reshaped civilization.
A reader requests inquiry via this paper into the local medical fraternity amid rumours affecting a proposed public health effort. The column urges interviewing principal doctors at the Medical Centre to verify rumour and stresses cooperation between doctors and residents to improve health services.
Residents of Moreton's and nearby areas struggle to access medical care. A local doctor residing at Moreton's Harbour would serve the pressing needs of people scattered around Upper New World Island seeking proper medical attention.
A petition related to road work and surveys was presented. The document notes signatures and aims to influence government action on a broader phase of the project.
A reader from Twillingate critiques weekly medical notes and coverage in the paper. He questions turnip juice prescriptions, requests updates on the Mecca Centre and its staff, and suggests fewer routine L D A notes and more substantial local topics.
Editorial reference notes misstatement in the Telegram relating to Poor Howie inquiry. Dr HLA Smith attending physician objected and had a writ served, seeking ten thousand pounds in damages.
The Telegram regrets a misstatement in Saturday’s issue about Dr. J A Smith Visiting Physician at the Home for the Aged and Infirm. The error arose from misreading sections of the Commissioner's report and the Telegram clarifies that Dr Smith had indeed visited the institution.
A fragmented letter to the editor parodies readers and local figures with wordplay on turnips tulips and soup. It muses on press humor, tastes of food and names, and references figures like Clemic and Lang syang while lampooning social pretensions. The piece ends with a signing note from Rose RGAM.
W R Howley told the Rotary Club there is a likelihood of action on a Gander proposition in the near future. The discussion touched on public health and related topics as part of Dr Parent's remarks.
The Annual Outing features the Parade of St Peter's Lodge No 12 UF with a church service at St Peter's Church officiated by Rev Hollands. Afterward Brethren visit the sick, share a dinner at Victoria Hall, and attend an evening entertainment. St Mary's Lodge SUF of Herring Neck held Candlemas Day parade and attended events with St Peter's members.
The Observer's Weekly notes Sir John Hope Simpson supervised 7000 miles of Yangtse River dikes in record time and could direct new industrial policies to boost China's earnings. Born 1868. Commissioner Lodge, former secretary to Britain's Ministry, is named for railway leadership.
Confederation Life obituary notes John Hyeleigh, long time resident of Twillingate, died Friday night week after a long life of about thirty years. Referred to as the grand old man of Purcell's Harbour, he lived a quiet life and was laid to rest after a funeral service by Rev. Laite at the Little Harbour Church on Sunday afternoon. He is survived by his wife.
Fragmentary notice recounts a man named Thad suffering a severe backache at a harbor passage on Tau 29th with limited readable details. The garbled text mentions Veiga and Joe but lacks clear events or outcomes.
A Rotary Club address warns of Beri Beri linked to restricted diets used in dole aid. It describes a cove near Twillingate with two paralyzed youths, stretcher carry struggles, and medical notes on nerve decay from malnutrition. A fisheries report from January to December 1933 is cited to explain winter risk.
The document argues that the Newfoundland recovery plan lacks enforcement on work requirements for dole recipients. It notes gaps in the law and critiques current implementation.
East West Sour St. John’s reports a Commons discussion on Empire emigration plan and coordination with Dominions and Colonies. Seals hunted at Little Bay Islands and a Hawco case verdict of Not Guilty followed by release.
A roundup notes Roosevelt’s birthday celebrations in over 6000 towns, U S Navy expansion with 1134 planes funded at 95 million dollars, and mixed British Irish economic debate. Japan’s Hayashi denies war aims while Premier Alderdice meets the King. a Newfoundland boy survives a stove fire incident.
January 30 marked the 52nd birthday of the President with balls in 6000 cities raising funds for the Warm Springs Foundation and Infantile Paralysis care at Warm Springs Ohio. The President spoke from the White House by radio for about an hour starting around eleven o clock American time.
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