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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1951
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment memorializes a deceased loved one with phrases of missing voice and silent heartache. It mentions a priest bearing the quiet sorrow and a name, Harry Barnes, amid a personal, unfinished lament.
An account recalls Corimack’s early 19th century crossing and Phillip Knowling’s later attempt to traverse the island from west to east. In heavy snows of 1904 or 1903 Mrs Knowling and companions forced a perilous route to Menchions camp, then to Glenwood, before rescue.
A humorous fragment tells of a young lady Banker who sleeps as the ship weighs anchor. She awakens to a bawdy command from the mate to hoist the topsail and spanker, delivering a playful nautical misadventure.
The text warns that chills fever and limb pains can be a ordinary cold or influenza. It advises consulting a doctor especially for children since these symptoms may indicate a contagious illness.
A letter from Daniel Steele of Portland Maine discusses the 1904 Newfoundland moose importation. John Connell led seven men to capture ten moose, four survived transport to Port aux Basques, and early release near Howley. The herd expanded across Newfoundland, supporting the $1400 cost. The piece also notes calendar reform ideas.
The Motor Registration Division of the Department of Public Works says the 1951 Newfoundland license plates will feature white numerals on a pale blue background but will not arrive for quite some time.
The Financial Post warns income taxes will rise mainly on middle income earners. It notes 64 percent of Ottawa's taxes come from 16 million Canadians earning $2,000 to $10,000 annually, while those under $2,000 pay 14 percent and the 32,000 with over $10,000 contribute about a quarter.
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