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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1932
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun advertisement lists subscription rates for Newfoundland and overseas, advertising rates for display and short term ads, notes on insertion deadlines, and a 25 cent fee for notes of thanks. Dateline Twillingate January 9, 1932.
The government reaches a temporary loan agreement with Canadian banks for 2,200,000 to cover bond interest due December 31. The accord includes a February legislature session, legal tender notes, gold export controls, budget balancing, a sinking fund, and a dedicated customs revenue account for interest payments.
The government agrees not to lease Labrador lands or resources without Syndicate Banks consent while indebted on temporary loans. Banks refuse new loans for next July's interest. government to consult on bond issues. Sir Percy Thompson named adviser with confidential reporting to banks. revenue from Labrador assets to first reduce bank debt.
The article contrasts labour and capital fighting over money with a view of community improvement. It argues prize money dominates aims, noting capitalists pursue wealth while supporting homes and comfort in nearby areas.
The author laments declining credit and limited aid from industrialists and financiers, warning that without renewed producer support the trade base will collapse. He notes gear toward relief and strict enforcement of relief orders, and urges government and public action to prevent widespread destitution among harvest and industrial workers.
Steamships Clyde and Prospero have completed this season and both sailed to St John s this week. Wishing Captain Butcher and crew and Captain Kean and crew a pleasant rest and hope for a more prosperous next season.
News from Battle Harbour reports that sealing operations during the last week of December were very successful. Weather was mild and further takes of seals in nets were expected.
A fragmented list mentions Harbour View Hotel and named individuals and places such as W King Doyle Sharpe Crow Mrs A J Wella Little Bay Maxwell Bixby Stage H1 Darius Hoffe Able Brown Change Islands Rev Briggs Herring Neck Andrew Wall Morton's Harbour TM.
Mrs. Jos G Bowns of New Aberdeen N S reports relief from rheumatism after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She endorses the remedy for kidney problems and urges others to try it, noting kidneys should be watched to keep blood impurities filtered. Sold by druggists or The Dodds Medicine Co Toronto.
In Commons Mr Logan asked if licences were issued in the last six months for exports of weapons to China or Japan. Major Colville replied yes licences have been issued. Liberal MP Mander to seek PM on embargoes for aeroplane engines in current circumstances.
Personal notices list Alfred Rideout visiting from Bishop's Falls during Christmas. E J Colbourne traveled from the City to purchase stock. Reta Harnett returned to the City via Clyde to resume studies at College. Frank Manuel headed to New York and Wesley Mercer to St John’s College by Prospero. Mrs Stockley injured her right arm, John Elliott from South Side is failing in health, A G Ashbourne left for the City, S Loveridge went to St John’s with son John resuming studies at Prince of Wales College after Christmas.
In Montreal J H Penson says Newfoundland affairs can be moved to a satisfactory outcome. Police in Chicago report 29 gangsters shot dead in the past year, private citizens 26, workers 15, with ongoing gang warfare. International notes cover U S reparations stance, German strikes, Gandhi in India, and a Berlin general strike ending in fiasco.
Fragmentary text shows efforts to present petitions or appeals to His Majesty through the Newfoundland Secretary of State. The passage hints at colonial administrative communications without full context or names.
An advertisement touts Ferrozone as a powerful blood-food that renews strength and combats weakness. It urges persons run-down or nervous to take two tablets after meals, claiming improved mood, energy, appetite, and color, with a price of fifty cents at druggists.
A Wednesday meeting at Pitts Memorial Hall, St John’s, backs the upcoming Paris Conference on Disarmament opening Feb 2. Newfoundland is urged to back the plan to cut armies navies and air forces to reduce war risks and save government funds.
Confederation Life reports Mr. Wm. Dalley and Co. have delivered two overland mails since the winter service began. Mail closes each Monday at 5 p.m. until further notice.
A court on Thursday fined a Dole recipient twenty dollars and costs, finding the recipient not in need of relief at this time. The decision assigns the amount and charges to the applicant in a welfare review.
At 5590 Iroquoits Ave Detroit on Dec 3 a son born to Mr and Mrs Harold Sweetland. At Vaughn Ave Detroit on Nov 28 a son born to Mr and Mrs Gordon Roberts. At Crow Head on Dec 25 a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Harvey Sharpe.
Tomorrow church services list Peter's at 8 Holy Communion and St Andrews at 8 morning offerings announced in the notice.
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