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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1938
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements with a 25 cent charge for insertion and a policy on timing likely reflecting a weekly edition date January 22 1938. It states it cannot guarantee late letters and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
England France and America strive to influence China Japan and Spain factions to seek peace. Fears of a possible world war spread globally while Western democracies push for peaceful overtures. Powers avoid war to prevent loss of life and debt in empire expansion. Watch these nations uphold democratic systems.
A young girl averts a blaze in Moreton's Harbour when fire from a stove holes the floor and spreads during a blizzard. Dwellings nearby are saved after timely help by local men. Also reports the death of Jabez P. Thorpson of Brigus, long a magistrate and newspaperman, noting his roles in Whiteway, Grescoe, and government, and listing surviving family.
The Bay Roberts Guardian outlines a repayment scheme for new vessels built for the fishery. The government would order fifty sebrs and reward competent builders, fitting out schooners with equipment. Annual hire would cover costs, with payments via labour, shares, or skipper liabilities, and title would stay with the government until fully paid. Default would forfeiture rights to the lessee.
The mail couriers arrived on a Thursday at 2 p.m. with a sizable mail load and delivered to Birchy Bay instead of Newstead. Next outgoing mail time may send to the latter place. They faced a hard crossing of Main Tickle.
All members of the Group Committee of Boy Scouts Association are to meet in their Hall tonight at Bo'clock. Business important. Secretary.
Exports of codfish for the two weeks ending December 31 totalled 94 333 qtls valued at 521 794 dollars, with share and Labrador quality making up major portions. Herring, salmon, haddock, lobsters, halibut and other fishery products are itemized by type, quantity, and value, alongside newsprint and pulpwood shipments.
The listing records exports including Pitprops 1,375 cords valued at 14,738 dollars, Christmas trees 104,026 pieces at 6,213 dollars, Sulphite pulp 1,229 tons at 69,087 dollars, Ground screenings 36 tons at 360 pounds, Minerals Concentrates 31,442 tons at 946,667 dollars, Iron Ore 117,264 tons at 299,023 dollars, Fleurspar 1,500 tons at 9,000 dollars, and Miscellaneous exports totaling 19,415 dollars.
On January 17 the Annual Meeting of St. Peters Lodge No. 12 SUF elected officers for 1938. John Manel was chosen Worthy Master with James White Chaplain and Fred Manuel Chief Officer. Secretaries and various committees including Loveridge and Hodder were named.
Alison Loveridge and Gwendolyn Cook underwent tonsil removal operations at the hospital. A sharp cold spell followed with a cold wind from the north northwest and icy roads hindering travel and freight hauling.
Messrs Stanley Warr and James Anstey arrived from Grand Falls on Sunday accompanied by Boehner's crew from Lewisporte. The brief note records their travel together and names involved.
Mr. Mac Rideout attempted to enter Lewisporte on Thursday but met Joe at Michael's Head. He then returned to Bridgeport the same day.
Mr Thomas Rice remains in poor health after a weekend illness and a weak performance on Monday. He is described as suffering from heart weakness and remains under medical care.
A brief note encourages trying Cinderella flour for baking, claiming excellent results and variety in use for everyday recipes. The suggestion highlights the flour as an option for improving outcomes in home kitchens.
John Clarke was admitted to Hospitan Touredey following an incident involving a dog. The event prompted a medical evaluation and subsequent treatment at the facility designated for such cases. Further details were not provided in the fragment.
The Commission of Government moves to lower customs duties from January 1, 1938, reducing rates on about 30 items to ease living costs and aid fisheries. Key cuts include salt beef and salt pork from 2.05 to 1.55 per bri, molasses from 7 to 5 cents per gallon, plus reductions on cocoa canned meats sauces and condiments and on house-building items like drain pipes baths window glass and paint brushes. Some duties on matches and jams with marmalades rise slightly to offset losses and protect Newfoundland fruit producers. Overall annual saving to Exchequer about 90,000 dollars. The aim is to stimulate trade and industry while supporting housing and fisheries supplies.
A reader letter from S. J. criticizes S. T. for quoting a tract in a pre ordained ceremony and argues against forced religious interpretations. The writer urges tolerance and condemns attacks on other sects while calling for religious communications to be kept out of the paper. The piece notes charity toward the sick, widow, and orphan as the devout practice.
North East West Sovran St. Johns reports the 246th Commission Government meeting approving repeal of salt codfish sale limits to Jamaica effective from the June 1 1937 gazette, and planning fiscal year changes and new appointments. It notes related moves on fish insurance to Italy, newsprint shipments, and regional political shifts including France and Bonnet’s cabinet efforts.
A brief note highlights cost efficiency in baking when using CIN DERELLA flour. The mention implies value through durability and performance in everyday recipes.
The notice urges readers not to forget the SUN subscription fee for 1937 and other years. It emphasizes continuing the paper’s orbit with northern support and offers flexible payment options including credit via local suppliers to aid those with cash shortages while maintaining news printing and advertising services.
The Nid Butter Company retains its title under the new lineup with 1937 in parentheses while the Harvey-Brem Company becomes Harvey Creamery Limited. Authorized capital for Nad Butter Company (1937) Limited is 1,200,000 and for Harvey Creamery Limited 500,000. Reorganization follows Unilever Limited of England gaining control.
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