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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1931
Page
1
Harbour View Hotel advertises good accommodation with daily rates of $1.00 $1.50 and $2.00. It promises cheap lunch at any hour and guaranteed good food and service. Located a few minutes from Memorial Hospital, with taxi and motor boat meeting steamer on request.
A local menu card ad invites patrons to Good Eating Yum Yum Parlour and Restaurant on the South Side. It promises quick service, affordable prices, and a range of confections for visitors seeking treats and meals.
Prime Minister Squires outlined a notable press line up on imperial work at the forthcoming Ottawa conference in September. Empire Premiers and delegates expect definite tariff rates and expanded trade with Dominions and other nations.
The notice thanks advertisers, patrons, and subscribers for cooperation during 1930 and hopes the New Year brings luck and health. It advises job printing patrons to submit material in time to ensure efficient service and sufficient preparation time.
In a woods incident the worker Mr. J F Miller suffered backache and exposure but recovered in four days after using Gin Pills. He notes many colleagues carry Gin Pills. The ad warns kidney trouble signs and urges treatment with Gin Pills priced 50 cents at druggists from National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada Limited.
The Report of His Honor Judge Morris has been submitted to the Governor in the case of the SS Hangarland and the Sdr Vibert G Shave in which negligence is proven by the crew of the steamer in the sinking of the schooner last Fall. Following this the claims against the steamer's owners will be sought by the dependents of the ill fated members of the crew and the owners of the vessel.
Mr Blandford and family express gratitude for letters and telegrams of sympathy during their bereavement and will reply to each at an early date. The trial of George Becket of Old Perlican for the murder of Nicholas Marthos a Greek taxi driver in Glace Bay last summer is set for February. Becket reportedly confessed to the Crown Prosecutor and faces a murder charge, claiming unemployment and living under fish bats at the time.
The Carol Service at St Peter's on Christmas Night featured the choir leading well chosen parts and the Incumbent delivering a fitting reading suitable for the festive season.
Mr Theodore Luther observed a bird at Back Harbour described as having a short top-beat and white band across its tail. The observer is not from the area and the species is likely a plover.
A financial post copy highlights valuable data from the agriculture and mining sectors. It notes department involvement and the need to resolve issues in copy handling for accurate reporting.
Advisers urge the Road Board to create a rail base bridge path allowing teams to settle freight and fishery produce for steamers. The plan depends on a passable route after windy weather and snow, improving riverine and rail freight links.
A birth notice from Gilesporte reports the arrival of a child to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ash.
Rev W E Mercer presided as Mr Jonathan Sharpe of Crow Head wed Miss Violet Dalley of Durrells Arm at South Side United Church on Christmas night. The ceremony joined local families in a small coastal community.
Seals were taken at Batt Harbour by men using nets and by beat. Slob began forming at that place about a week ago and it is unlikely Sagona will get far into the Straits unless the weather stays mild.
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