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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1937
Page
3
An advertisement urges readers to diagnose kidney trouble symptoms such as backache and night awakenings. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a 50 year trusted diuretic from Haarlem Holland, claiming quick relief and urging purchase of a 40 cent package at drugstores.
Complete results from Trish elections show Devalera's party with 69 seats and the same total for the combined opposition. A new election is likely in a few months. A plebiscite on a new constitution reports 599,635 votes in favor and 452,692 against.
Measrs Stanley Hiller and Henry Klapisch of Santa Cruz Oil Co resume preliminary arrangements for herring survey in Newfoundland and Labrador waters. Klapisch sails next week for Labrador coast to Sand which Bay then along the coast to Newfoundland, to decide where the floating factory will operate. Hiller says land factories will be built before year end.
An old advertisement extols Nerviline as a remedy for stomach and bowel troubles. It claims ten to fifteen drops mixed with water provide instant relief from cramps and colic and asserts a marvellous influence over pain from digestive upset.
Advertises purchase of all kinds of used and unused stamps with highest prices paid. Encourages sending stamps for prompt cash returns or writing for catalogue prices. No location or company name given.
A Tuesday meeting at Mr Hwhbank’s office discussed a government plan to permit logging and export of manufactured timber from coastal belt areas within the three mile limit. A total 40 50 thousand cords over two years plus 10 000 cords for Castor River drainage and infested areas was proposed.
The article discusses rampant forest destruction due to unregulated cutting and a three mile limit. The Government argues sub contractors must be woods foremen and separate from stores, while a cash payment system for loggers sparks debate. A remark mocks weighing scales by balancing a pig with a stone to estimate weight.
A motorist argues that the greatest risk comes from drivers who proceed too slowly to avoid collisions when a passing vehicle is involved, underscoring caution on road etiquette and safety.
A rural dialogue in Scots asks why visitors come with a pail and mocks an old cow for not giving milk. Farn Iland replies that the old cow gave little milk and some kick, capturing rustic humor and farm life.
Southern Judge jokes about Rastus wedding with Mandy Johnston as the bride as family and kin are mentioned in casual tone. The exchange records a community marriage.
A clock at the fair runs faster than real time, completing one hour in forty minutes. Ang. notes the device works smoothly as it measures time with unusual speed.
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