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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1914
Page
2
Local notices list advertising extes and special rates for contracts in Twillingate. Includes ongoing ads for concerts and barns with a zero to low continuation charge and a 20 peranth ment rate, urging readers to contact for details and placements.
A garbled report notes a March event with a damaged line about a quarter, a full boom, and a lost quarter. It mentions numbers like 18th and 261 percent, but the exact meaning and entities are unclear.
Local readers propose a cautious plan for coal supply this winter. A letter argues against rapid consolidation and stresses fair treatment for small holders while urging cooperation among businessmen. The discussion favors a staged approach to avoid price cuts and maintain steady supply without antagonism.
A fragmented discussion questions whether a merchant would suffer under a proposed arrangement to buy ink from coal firms at lower costs. It contemplates coal sellers undercutting prices and whether storage savings and personal profit would justify the plan, ending with skepticism about its practicality.
The note questions the roles of sellers and buyers in a legitimate market. It suggests buyers aim for minimal costs while merchants seek profit, and hints at aggressive or inconsistent practices affecting quality. No specific people, dates, or places are provided.
A fragmented reminiscence contrasts past and present Newfoundland life. Old timers recall swatching seasons and close sea life, while younger generations chase easier, modern comforts. The speaker laments shifts away from sealing work and coastal traditions toward railways and inland development, urging cautious progress.
A controversial pamphlet chapter accuses politicians of childish insult while defending figures like Coaker and Bowd. The piece questions why the Speaker did not accept a rebuttal and urges accountability for attacks on historians and professionals.
Partial readable notes indicate several Crow Bread men are off work this week with unclear causes. Specific names and locations are not legible. Further review needed to confirm individuals and dates.
The assembly discussed fishery management and a sealing bill in committee. Members formed a select committee on fisheries conservation, reported distress from ships icebound off Patrick's Cove, and a crew rescue occurred. Debates covered budgets, railway and harbor projects, tariff measures, and tax ideas.
A garbled ad promises conclusive opinion on yeast cakes with a claim of brilliant funds and satisfying successes. It urges readers to send for a free sample of White Swan cake mix, mentioning a Certs Line Torte and a place name that is unclear.
The session opened with Mr Montere denying a Daily Mail claim about Mrs Jennings's Salvation coat, a question of privilege leading to debate on decorum. Bills were announced on district reforms, price controls, and fisheries conservation, with focus on governor powers and fair pricing. The Premier introduced the Piahhry Conservatiory Bill and urged cross-party cooperation to pass the coalition measures.
A report from a reliable authority states that Broucester Schenner and Bradley will venture to Sp Pierre, proceed to Chanel, and be outfitted for the seal fishery in the Gulf by Biannel Pike. This may mark the first instance of an American vessel pursuing a real seal hunt.
A fragment from a society column recalls Thornley and two youths with three dogs. a mishap leads to overalls stripped and a child injured. The piece complains of dogs troubling people and urges better control as public annoyance grows. Mention is made of Miss Gertie Blamstford visiting Merring Netk and local transit notes about the Clyde, Lintrose, and a trip to St John’s.
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