Twillingate Sun advertisement rates and policy
Publication note from Twillingate Sun at Twillingate Nfld detailing subscription prices of 1.00 annually in Newfoundland and higher rates for Canada England and other countries, advance payment required, display and short term ad rates, deadlines and note on letters, plus a disclaimer about correspondence opinions.
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Twillingate
Roberts
Newfoundland
Canada
England
U.S.A
Summer Wood Cutting and Fisheries Ties
Comment notes the clash between summer wood cutting and fishing season as Paper Companies push summer operations for labor appeal. It argues flies hinder interior wood cutting in warm weather and suggests winter cutting would let fishers earn extra income after voyages, recalling better times in the fisheries.
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Labrador
Sensational crime coverage and youth influence in news
The piece critiques newspapers for splashy crime headlines and sensational court reports that attract readers and boost sales. It warns that movie ads and sensational lawlessness lure the young, while time and money are diverted from productive or educational uses, contributing to a decline in civilized values.
Public Welfare Calls For Road Repairs And Labour
Government relief delays cited as motorists and the Motor Association urge urgent road repairs and work to aid the public good. complaints arise over tender timing and funds from motor vehicle licences could fund relief labor while awaiting government plans.
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Motor Asen
Motor Assn
Assa
Relief Dept
Secs
Dodd's Kidney Pills Back Relief Praised by Mrs Clark
Mrs H A Clark of Pinder N B reports severe back pain and kidney trouble but after using two or three boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills she recovers fully. The ad urges readers with kidney distress to try the brand, claiming it strengthens kidneys and aids waste removal from blood.
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H. A. Clark
Dodd
A. Clark
Prayer for Fisher Folk of Newfoundland and Labrador
A solemn verse asks divine aid for fishermen and seafarers near Newfoundland and Labrador. It recalls biblical scenes of peril at sea and calls for grace to sustain those who fish the seas. The prayer ends with hopes for praise and spiritual harvest aboard Christ’s ship.
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Galileo
Newfoundland
Labrador
Christ
Surprise Party for Mrs Batten Before Departure
A group of ladies hosted Mrs Batten at her home on Wednesday evening to honor her surprise departure after nine years in Twillingate. The event featured music on the radio, supper, and a presentation with an address by Mrs Eleanor Roberts. Mrs Batten then spoke briefly, noting she will move to Burin where Mr Batten will manage the Bank of Nova Scotia. The gathering closed with singing of Should Auld Acquaintance be Forgot and For she is a jolly good fellow.
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Mrs. Batten
Mrs Batten
Eleanor Roberts
Bank of Nova Scotia
Salmon catches aid new Back Harbor factory buildup
Mr Andrew Greenham held 30 salmon in his nets on Thursday while other catchers reported good hauls. Anstey Bros A Colbourne Hodge Bros and Ashbournes Ltd ship salmon to feed the fresh salmon market. The former erected a large factory at Back Harbor using material from the Sleepy Cove barrel factory.
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Andrew Greenham
Anstey Bros
A. Colbourne
Hodge Bros
Ashbournes, Ltd
Back Harbor
Sleepy Cove
Ice in Dead Codfish Intestines Reported at Sea
A steamer captain near Corner Brook reported vast numbers of dead codfish floating on the water. Rev A Pittman of Topsail recalls a Labrador Coast sighting years ago. In both cases ice was found in the intestines, believed to have been swallowed as bait.
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Corner Brook
A. Pittman
Topsail
Labrador
Primmer House Guests and Locals List
At The Primmer House Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rideout and daughter, Cottle's Island, Aaron Diamond, Botwood, A Lilly, G Osmond, Miss Grace Osmond, E French, Exploits, Harold Locke, Bishop's Falls, W Bannister, Harold Oxley, E H Hiscock, St. John's.
Freight vessels reach Battle Harbour with Hudson Bay Co cargo
S. S. Dante and Capt. Thomas Marks arrived from St. John's yesterday bound for Haine Johnston and Co with a full freight. The auxiliary Fort Garry of the Hudson Bay Co. also called here yesterday en route to Labrador.
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S. S. Dante
Thos. Marks
St. John’s
Battle
Haine, Johnston and Co
Fort Garry
Hudson Bay Co
Labrador
Ice conditions update near Confederation Life reports
Loose ice reported up to Nipper's Hr on Wednesday forces men to haul nets. Reports from Harge Islands on Tuesday indicate easy access. Westerly winds suggest White Bay clearing, with Prospero and Dante able to sail north. No Arctic ice between here and the Eastern Labrador coast apart from loose ice from Belle Isle Straits.
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Nipper
Harge Islands
White Bay
Prospero
Dante
Labrador
Belle Isle Straits
Challenger Sails to Resume Labrador Coast Survey
The British naval surveying ship Challenger has sailed from Portsmouth to resume charting the coast of Labrador. The vessel, engaged in coastal mapping, continues its work under naval authority, detailing shoreline features and maritime hazards for navigation.
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Challenger
Portsmouth
Labradors
Investigating Logging Conditions and Regional Activity
Commissioner F G Bradley returned after visiting rail points to St George's and towns including Corner Brook Grand Falls and Bishop's Falls. About 100 witnesses were examined as officials visited mills, noting wage raises 6 percent at Carcer Brook and wood prices 1.40 to 1.80 per cord. Agricultural activity and land clearing are rising near Topsails Grand Falls and Carling, but machinery shortages hinder progress.
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F.G. Bradley
K.C
St. George's
Corner Brook
Grand Falls
Cothttissiedér Bradley
Bernard Summers
Curling
Deer Lake
Hughes’ Brook
Botwood
Millertown
Limita
Bradley
Bishop's Falls
Carling
Telegram
Commissioner For Justice
Minister of Justice
Canada
North West Mounted Police
Royal North West Mounted Police
Carbonear
For Natural Resources
Whitbornte
Wocal
Anglo Nd. Dev. Co. Ltd
Terra Nova
Gambo
Exploits River
Red Indian Lake
Lord Rotherm
Nid
Mld
Aist
Commission of Gov't
Bonavista
Commissioner For Natural Resources and Justice
Commission
Frm
Resignation of Long Point light-keeper George Roberts
Mr. George Roberts has resigned as Rest. Light-keeper at Long Point. He is re occupying his home at Wild Cove and attending to his land.
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George Roberts
Long Point
Wild Cove
Telegraph Office in Charge Due to Illness
Mrs. R. T. Jenkins will supervise the Telegraph Office for a few days owing to the illness of Mr. Paul Moores.
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Paul Moores
R. T. Jenkins
Britain seeks concessions as arms race rises
Britain weighs a new plan under Premier MacDonald to gain concessions from France, Italy, and Germany while Dominions chart their own path in a tense arms and trade clash with Japan. The United States orders 1000 fighting planes as global tensions heighten and Japan faces international pressure.
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Britain
Japan
MacDonald
France
Italy
Germany
Far East
Lumber laden sdr Marion May arrives with cargo to Botwood
The Sdr Marion May, skippered by Capt Blackwood of Carmanville and owned locally, arrived Thursday carrying a load of lumber from Gander Bay bound for Botwood.
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Marion May
Blackwood
Carmanville
Gander Bay
Unclear Object Sighted Near Cape St John Bay
A report states a mysterious object was seen about ten miles off Long Point and could be seen toward Cape St John, with forces pressing into the Bay, details limited.
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Long Point
Cape St. John
Radio Gear Aboard Ida M Clarke Aids Fishermen
Capt. Saul White aboard the Ida M Clarke reports use of radio equipment to aid in locating fishery pews and guiding operations at sea. The device enhances communication and safety during fishing runs.
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Saul White
Clyde ship chief engineer unveils new herring shaped plan
The chief engineer Burton of the S S Clyde proposes a novel herring shaped design finished with gold leaf and red paint to attract fish. The plan has been tested with several trials and is intended to improve catch efficiency aboard the vessel.
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Burton
S.S
Clyde
Loggers face weak work on Crown Lands says special commissioner
Special Commissioner G Bradley completed a countrywide inquiry into logging conditions. Findings show sharp contrasts: licensed Paper Company timber on timber limits is well managed, while contractor work on the Three Mile Limit and Crown Lands is not as strong.
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St. John's
Wa. Lockyer
G. Bradley
K. C
Bradley
Cape Augushas
Dept of Natural Resources
Bay Bulls
Job Bros. & Co. Td
Death of Captain Dun can Baxter Recorded in Cablegram
Cablegram from Short Hill New Jersey announces the death of Captain Duncan Baxter a veteran master for Walter Baine Grieva Job Bros and commanded the C of KE Yacht Law tock. Governor proclaims Save the Forest week June 3 to June 9 urging settlers campers loggers and berry pickers to prevent fires and protect forests through careful fire laws fire patrol notification and proper equipment maintenance.
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Short Hill
New Jersey
Duncan Baxter
Baxter
Firma
Walter Baine
Grieva
Job Bros
C. of KE
Lawtock
Gov't
Roosevelt Signs New Revenue Bill on Imported Oils
President Roosevelt quietly signs a revenue bill imposing heavy taxes on imported oils while excluding cod oil and cod liver oil. Newfoundland faces higher duties on seal and whale oils, now prohibitive at 3 and 4/5 cents per gallon. The tax is a processing levy on U.S. manufacturers using imported oils, with possible reciprocal trade treaty talks if concessions are gained.
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Roosevelt
Newfoundland
Congress
United States
America
Prophecy Of Moon Trip Via Light Rays From Lead
Prof Auguste Piccard foretells a moon voyage using rays of light produced by disintegrating a few pounds of lead, described as a world famous stratosphere balloonist and renowned explorer. The claim blends science prophecy with futuristic travel imagery from early spaceflight fantasies.
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Auguste Piccard
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Melita
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Confederation Life
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Gallieto
Capt. Bragg
Bort
St. Pierre
Thos. Lodge
S. Nild
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Griguet
BF. G. Bradley
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New York
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Sullivan
Nad. Constabulary
S. S. Sagona
Lewisporte
S.S. Blue Peter
Cyrus Taylor
Cartwright
Bonavista Bay
Eaglee
Cape Angus
Job Bros Ltd
U. S. Coast Guard
Greene
C. Holmes
C. Holmes and Co. Ltd
Oporto
S. S
Jacob Kean
Kean
Stave
Cheeseman
Salt Codfish Board
James Barren
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Moon
S. S. Blue Peter
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