Twillingate Sun subscription and advertising rates
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription costs of 1.00 yearly in Newfoundland 1.20 to Canada 1.50 to England U S A and other countries payable in advance. Advertising rates include display ads at contract prices subject to fortnightly changes and short term ads at 25 cents per inch with discounts by length. Notes of Thanks incur a 25 cent fee. The paper does not guarantee late news items and disclaims responsibility for correspondents’ opinions.
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Twillingate
Newfoundland
Canada
England
U.S. A
Protest Against American Trusts Gripping Newfoundland
The June 18 issue of Canada the well known London Weekly carries a portrait of Premier Monroe and extols a protest against New York Trust plans. It alleges American interests aim to seize Newfoundland resources and press concessions from the government. The Weekly urges a three member commission led by Thomas Hollis Walker to seek an equitable solution and support Monroe from Newfoundland and Britain.
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Newfoundland
Canada
London
Monroe
New York Trust
Armstrong- Whitworth’s
Mld
the Weekly
Thomas Hollis Walker
K.C
Mother Country
Important Discovery at St George's Coal Fields Rocks Economy
Dr. Baker of the Government Geo logist reports a major find after examining St George's Coal Fields. He notes Murray No 1 and 2 along with Diamond and Howley seams under a large Murray area contain Jukes Cleary and Furlong seams with coal of mill ions of tons. He urges land reservation and predicts local and possible export use in 1928.
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Baker
St George’s
Hospital Campaign Contributions Totals 58.50
A list of donors and amounts for a hospital campaign includes numerous names such as D. P. Duggan J. W. Morgan and Herbert Pows with small gifts and a final total of 58.50 dated July 5, 227, reflecting community support for essential services.
Fredericton Auction Ledger Totals Fifteen Dollars Five Cents
A Fredericton list shows multiple bidders including Alex Goodyear William Goodyear Walter Snow Miss E Diack Silas Gillingham George Snow John Pennell Elam Parsons William Gillingham Cater Weste Levi Ellsworth Wesley White and others. The tally reads total fifteen dollars five cents with various bids ranging from ten to one dollar per item.
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Alex Goodyear
William Goodyear
Walter Snow
E. Diack
Silas Gillingham
George Snow
John Pennell
George G. Pennell
Elam Parsons
William Gillingham
Cater Weste
Levi Ellsworth
Wesley White
Samson.Gillingham
Alex.Goodyear
Joseph Snow
Thomas Gillingham
William Snow
Alien Weste
William Angel
Kenneth Angel
George T. Pennell
Azariah Parsons
William Pennell
Kenneth Snow
Melvin Parsons
Mark Angel
George Gillingham
Mercer Grimes Wedding at St Andrew's Church
Miss Mary Mercer daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Mercer married Thomas Grimes at St Andrew's Church in Fogo. The ceremony conducted by Rev. Henry Gilbert featured attendants Fiora Ashbourne Vera LeDrew Flora Grimes and Edna Ashbourne. The couple's reception followed at the groom's home with lunch and a harbor drive celebrants wish them a safe voyage.
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St. Andrew's Church
Henry Gilbert
Mary Mercer
Ruf
Mercer
Fogo
John Hodder
Thomas Grimes
Peter Grimes
Fiora Ashbourne
Vera’ LeDrew
Flora Grimes
Edna Ashbourne
Bears Attack Cattle Near Lewisporte
Daily News reports black bears killed two cows on the peninsula between Burnt Bay and Indian Arm near Michael's Harbor. Residents armed a hunting party and shot two of the bears after the incident. Black bears are noted as common in the area recently.
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Burnt Bay
Indian Arm
Michael's Harbor
Michael's
Lewisporte
Campbellton
Daily News
Local Deaths Reported Including Mrs Mary Seeley
A Toronto proxy conveyed word that Mrs. Mary Hayward relict of the late Robert Hayward died aged two years. Mrs. Mary Seeley of Burnt Island Tickle died last week. Mrs. Ira Yates of South Side died Sunday and was buried Tuesday at the S A Cemetery.
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Jid. Hayward
Toronto
Robert Hayward
Mary Seeley
Burnt Island
Ira’ Yates
South Side
S.A
Bridge Deck Renewal Near Shoal Tickle Bridge
Public notice says traffic including teams and cars must stay off the Shoal Tickle Bridge for several days next week while deck renewal proceeds. Provisions will allow hauling before closing. Emergency access for clergy and medical area planned. A board walk will be constructed for pedestrian use. Approved by Engineer Hall on Rideout plan submissions.
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Hall
Planus
Rideout
For Sale One Singer Hand Sewing Machine Baby
Hand sewing machine for sale in good condition. Includes carriage and cover. Pleasantly keeps time and suitable for home use. Contact for price and pickup details.
Local residents return visits and travel notes from island towns
Miss Georgina Roberts returns home from Little Bay Islands as doctors Strauss and Levine of Johns Hopkins arrive for hospital work in the area. A string of locals including Mr. D. Cook, his father S D Cook, Clarence Hodder, C White, Frank Loonen, Rev Belbin, Doris French, Miss Small, Miss Baggs, A H Hodge, Mrs Bottrell, Rev W G Jones, Edward Hayward, and Frederick Facey are noted for travel, teaching, business, or vacations across Corner Brook, Crow Head, Morton's Harbour, and nearby communities.
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Strauss and
Levine
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
U S.A
D. Cook
Corner Brook
Linfield
S.D. Cook
Clarence Hodder
Boyd’s Cove
C. White
Prospero
Frank Loonen
Kyle
Battle Hr
I Belbin
Belbin
Bluff Head Cave
St. John’s
Doris French
Crow Head
Clyde
Morton
Miss Small
Miss Baggs
New Bay
A. H. Hodge
City
Lewisporte
Bottrell
Levi Fifield
Toronto
W.G. Jones
Herring Neck
Little Bay Islands
Edward Hayward
Frederick Facey
Bank of Nova Scotia
Carbonear
New Bridge at Shoal Tickle Under Way
Work has begun on the New Bridge at Shoal Tickle under Mr. H W Rideout. Construction aims to continue until completion and Twillingate will gain a durable concrete structure that should last many years.
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Shoal Tickle
H-W. Rideout
Twillingate
Shipping News from Schr. Grace and Companions
Schr. Grace arrived Thursday with freight for local firms from St John s and cement and iron for Bridge at Sheal Tickle. Schr. Hattie A Heсkman from White Bay to St John s with Jamber. Schr. Ida M Clarke arrived Saturday for James Norris & Sons and left for Coachman s and Conche. Schr. Saladin brought 197 tons of coal to Hodge Bros. Auxiliae 2 Goodridge arrived Thursday to Mr. Cotbourne s premises.
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Schr
Grace
St. John’s
Sheal Tickle
Hattie A. Heckman
White Bay
St. John's
Ida M. Clarke
James Norris & Sons
Coachman’s
Conche
Saladin
W. J. Tuck
Hodge Bros. Auxiliae
Goodridge
Thomas Randel
A. Cotbourne
Traps Yield Poor Returns as Salmon Run Slows
Fishermen report heavy fish on grounds and deep water but traps attract few barrels. Samuel Sharpe’s Craw Head trap yielded about 20 barrels on Monday, with little since. Salmon scarce in some areas, some boats still report decent catches. Prospero notes plenty of fish in White Bay but no traps. White Bay fishier than North, Kyle cites warmth and green grass along Labrador coast. Schooners can now travel down the coast while Strait ice tight halts Lagona from reaching Battle Harbour.
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Samuel Sharpe
Craw Head
Prospero
White Bay
Kyle
Labrador
Straits
Nervous Exhaustion Drug Promoted for Free Samples
An advertisement touts Asaya Neurall as a remedy for nervous exhaustion and urges readers in Montreal to request a free sample from Davis & Lawrence Co. The copy emphasizes quick relief and wellness benefits to attract customers.
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Asaya Neurall
Davis &Lawrence Co
Montreal
Board Liquor Control Report Highlights Past Year
A concise acknowledgment notes receipt of the Liquor Control Board report covering the past year. It indicates review of findings and potential implications for policy and enforcement moving forward. The message preserves formal tone and references the year in question.
In Memory of Our Heroes Burdened by Time and War
A dirge urging readers to cover the fallen with flowers and laurels. It honors parents spouses brothers and lovers who Sleep in graves and lie forever remembered. Signed by Lizzie Bursey formerly of Catalina Mid now Toronto Ont.
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Snd
Lizzie Bursey
Catalina, Mid
Li¢ Celsize Drive
Toronto
Ont
Vessel clearances at Cupions harbor and names listed
At the Primmer House Mrs. Aubrese Norris and others are noted with vessels cleared from Cupions since last week. The ships include the Schooner Minnie Elizabeth, Sniper Union, C New Adventure, Chanceport, Miss Taylor, Le Reginald P, Miss Rideout, and A.
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Minnie Elizabeth
Sniper Union C. New Adventure Chanceport
Miss Taylor le Reginald P
Miss Rideout A
Frederick White Wins Parish Hall Painting Contract
Mr. Frederick White has been awarded the contract to paint the Parish Hall at St. Peters. The work aims to refresh the parish building and will be completed under parish oversight.
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Frederick White
St. Peters
Indianapolis Welcomes Lindbergh as He Circles Monument
Miss Eunice Roberts reports a hopeful crowd in Indianapolis awaiting Charles Lindbergh. The aviator flew his mono plane around the Post Office and Soldier's and Sailors' Monument about six times, drawing silent reverence from onlookers. She adds her parents remain in Miami and her brother John with his wife are at Anderson, Indiana.
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Eunice Roberts
Indianapolis
Indiana
U.S. A
Colonel Lindbergh
Miss Roberts
Miami
John
Anderson
Ind
Byrd Lands Near Caen After Atlantic Flight
Commander Byrd landed on a Versartmore beach near Caen Normandy after a westerly Atlantic flight from New York. His plane hit the sea in heavy rain and cloudy conditions but Byrd and his crew escaped by inflatable raft. the aircraft was salved later.
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Byrd
New York
Francé
Versartmore
Caen
Normandy
Paris
Port Au Port
Samuel Parsons
John Parsons
John March
Hubert Hynes
William Penney
Patrick
Ynes
Harold Harris
Port Blandford
Gambo
Reg. Young
Henry Lidstrom
St. John's
Round Pond
Portugal Cove Road
Henry Gardener
North Battery
Harvey & Co
House of Assembly
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la Scie
D. P. Duggan
J. W. Morgan
Herbert Pows
BE. C. Kelloway
Methodist
Methodist Lady's Aid
Clarence Manuel
Kph
Whelan
Henry Marrey
James Koster
William Newbury
James Ward
Hezekiah Uler
Samuel Burton
Joseph Foster
William Miller
R. F. Bartlett
W. B. Hudson
J. H. Judson
W.G. Morgan
B.C Morgan
W. S. Morgan
Joseph Marrey, Sr
Jesse Foster, Sr
John Tilley
Ivy Barnlett
W. I. Richards
Daniel Marrey
Abraham Barnlett
Isaac Pee
Fotal
la ‘Sele
Fredericton
Grimes
Michael
Georgina Roberts
Little Bay Isies
Shipping News
Moire
ETN
Teco Us Machine
Primmer House
Aubrese Norris
Mrs. Titus
Locke
Fred Brett
Titus Locke
Peter Boyde
Samuel Brett James Philpothwis Whitehorne
Alfred Jenkins
Iphaeus
Estey Organs
Ingersoll
Victor’ Victrolas & Records
Ayre & Sons, Ltd
Telegraph News
Royal Air Force
Hendon
Spain
Dominion Steel Corporation
Anual
National Trust Co
King Fuad of
Bevut
Shanghai
Great Britain
Minister of Marine and Histories
Makovyick
Holton
Constantinople
Roy Wolvin
Besdy
King Fuad
Egypt
City of London
Memorial College
Royal Arch Masons
Grand Chapter
Nova Scotia
India
Church Assembly
Church of England
House of Commons
Ramsay MacDonald
House of fLords
J. W. McGrath
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