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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 1933
Page
3
A vast lift will soon transfer thousand ton ships between the Hohen zollern canal and the Oder river in Germany. A hundred yard long iron tank, suspended by cables, will raise ships in 20 minutes using four electric motors. The 6 year project costs over 5.5 million dollars.
Dr. W. B. Selbie argues that middle aged people fear and cling to possessions, lacking anchorage outside themselves. He says religion offers deliverance, as life depends on ideas and values rather than things, and knowing a divine will and love yields poise that dispels fear.
Bowring Brothers Ltd plans to sail to the icefields for the seal fishery with the same crew size as last year. The steamers 8.5 Imogene, Terra Nova, Eagle, Ranger, and others under Job Brothers and Co. will prosecute the hunt. two of Job Brothers ships suffered damages last spring in heavy ice. A definite voyage decision for 1933 is not expected until early February per Trade Review.
A country girl visiting the city with her mother experiences her first lift ride. On return, she humorously reports that the upstairs came down after entering a small house, describing the ride as “80 funny.”
In London a display worth over 15 million dollars showcases famous jewels including the Porter Rhodes diamond of 56.60 carats valued around 150000, the world's largest sapphire at 486 carats valued about 50000, and pearls totaling around three million dollars. Directors claim adequate protection despite no guards or burglar alarms.
Rev. Dr. Darby resigns from the Bureau of Education citing nonfunctioning bureau for over a year. He objects to unfair teacher cuts in the Grant for Education and disagrees with the augmentation grant's share of the reduction. Trade Review.
A clergyman announced the Bishop of the diocese will visit all parishes, including this one, on Wednesday week. He then quoted the eighth verse of the fifth chapter of Peter warning that the devil roams like a roaring lion seeking to devour.
A misbehaving group at a church service drew the minister's wife’s ire, leading her to sit in the gallery. A small child, undeterred by stern looks, amused herself by removing rabbits with a handkerchief while the sermon continued. The child quoted her school motto, Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
The friend of the family recalls a previous visit and the daughter of the house rebukes him for a lapse. He deflects, arguing the wisdom of marriage may be affected by a man who drinks, while the girl counters with a pointed critique of marriage.
A poetic New Year meditation from Mary Ledrew dated Jan 5 1932 at Twiingate. The verse contemplates profit and loss, fear and hope, asking for divine guidance through the coming year and praising God for mercy and support.
The caller notes the vegetables have been wonderful this year yet too cheap to enjoy, while Mrs. De Snob responds with haughty wit. The light back-and-forth reveals social satire and a humorous clash over value and taste.
A line from Confederation Life quotes a speaker urging silence as a play begins unexpectedly. A friend questions whether everyone is asleep already, creating a scene of hush and tension.
In Tach Locality we seek an agent to solicit subscriptions to The TwiL Lincate Sun for one or more years. Commission is 20 percent on new subscriptions of 1.00 per year for Newfoundland. Renewals not commissionable. Canada price 1.20, America and other foreign 1.50, payable in advance. Applicants should write early for full particulars.
A Boston Transcript excerpt recalls a man who saved the rescuer’s daughter from drowning two years ago and received a $1000 gift. The visitor asks if the daughter has learned to swim yet, and the father answers with cordial curiosity.
On Navy Day eve President Hoover warns if disarmament fails and talks at Geneva stall the US may push naval strength to treaty limits. Secretary Stimson in Pittsburgh promotes peace cooperation, signaling a shift away from isolation and urging world leaders to curb arms races.
A quotation from The Christian Science Monitor contrasts leadership and popular vigilance, stating that representatives guide when the public remains awake and hopeful about the outlook. It emphasizes active citizen engagement and confidence in governance.
In a lighthearted exchange a groom asks how much to prove a ready home as Furniture Center jokes that only a little down will suffice to feather the nest.
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