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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1928
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription prices for Newfoundland Canada and international regions and advertises display and short term rates. It notes notes of thanks incur a fee and that late items may be omitted. The issue is dated January 23, 1928.
The Ray Roberts Guardian notes rumors of opposing forces forming for the coming General Election and whether it will occur in spring or fall depends on whether the House opens for another winter session. Rumor places A. E. Hickman and Sir Richard Squires leading factions, with Sir John R. Bennett’s return awaited. J. D. S. Barrett leaves Morse News for Vancouver after a farewell banquet with local business leaders. Weather remains unsettled with no ice in Hay. January 26 navigation closed and waters near hare mostly slush. The Ultra Violet Lamp at the hospital begins daily use 5 to 6 pm for tuberculosis relief, powered by the Power House and batteries.
Report of Dorcas Society for year ending December 31 1927 to discuss distribution of coal to the needy and related charitable actions. Notes indicate continued aid programs and community support through winter relief efforts.
The Ywillingate Sun prints a donor roster for fencing the South Side Cemetery. Names and contributions span Boston, Watertown, St. John's, and Canada with totals listed, ending with a final sum of 605.91 dollars and a request to inform the secretary of any corrections.
Pierce Burt stood trial before Magistrate Wornell on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Burt claimed about $1950 was spent on expenses while traveling to Fogo and Boyd's Cove, but evidence showed his statement false. he was sentenced to three months in St. John's Penitentiary with hard labour. Jonathan Sharp pleaded guilty to breaching the Alcoholic Liquor Act and, after confessing no liquor was received, was discharged with costs.
Miss ER Hannah of 00 South John St Belleville writes of rapid relief from backache after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She says a home supply is now kept as the pills help maintain kidney health and ease rheumatic and urinary troubles. The note credits the pills and directs readers to druggists or Dodd's Medicine Co. Toronto Ont.
Mr. A. G. Ashbourne is en route to St. John's for commercial business aboard 3.5, Home. Messrs Edward Clarke and Frank Roberts (3 H. Cave) arrived last week from New York.
Kino Kuusela a 12 year old homeless boy from Sault Ste Marie Ontario survived 76 days in a cave in Goutais Bay area enduring freezing conditions. He said he lived like a bear subsisting on turnips from a farm he had left and witnessed by authorities after being placed there by the Children's Aid Society amid an ongoing police investigation into alleged threats by farmer Frank McKoue.
Last week Captain Saul White had a Six Tube Atwater Kent Radio installed by Mr Paul Moores. The radio is giving satisfaction and Captain White is pleased with it. Good reception has been reported during daytime and is noted as the first radio installed in the arm.
Ad claims Asaya Neurall quickly eases nervous exhaustion. Offers free sample from Davis & Lawrence Co. in Montreal.
The report notes a dramatic opening of parliament with a throne speech hinting that Canadian ministers may be sent to Paris and Tokyo. It mentions the Norwegian Labour government under Premier Christopher Holland and socialist appointments in a mutro context.
News briefs from the Telegraph: Cosgrave lands in New York and Chicago security details. a severe Quebec blizzard halts traffic. Newfoundland seals a new plane for icefields. Britain urges appeasement. Hankow martial law and executions. Caldon collision with Antares near Piraeus. Letty B crew lands after distress. Irish Free State president meets Coolidge. London floods relief funds reach FE490,000. storms hit Britain and Nova Scotia with damage. Dr Kean home fire. Chinese official Chu Che-gar executed.
In the woods near Berlin the city lays out several vacation recreation grounds for its children. For thirty six cents a week youngsters are taken daily to these parks and provided with three meals while there.
A Danish schooner left the Dee on December thirtieth and arrived at Malaga Spain on January twentieth after a twenty day passage. The voyage is described as a fair run.
The note urges readers to remit amounts due promptly at an early date, stressing timely payment and emphasizing assistance for those needing guidance on submitting dues.
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