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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1924
Page
4
Notice describes subscription prices for Newfoundland Canada and overseas, advertising rates for display and short term ads, and policy on insertion deadlines. Specifies advance payment and possible fortnightly rate changes.
The article notes a strong victory for Walter S. Monroe and the Opposition Party over the Government Party in Bonavista District. It highlights a nationwide push to clean up affairs, restore integrity, and deliver a square deal under Monroe. It also mentions heavy losses for Hon. A. E. Hickman’s government and gains for Warren in Fortune District, with broader implications for the colony’s political future.
The vote count on Thursday shows T G W Ashbourne elected on the Hick man ticket for Twillingate District with a safe majority. The piece notes this is his first political drive and acknowledges his reliability while criticizing opponent Tom for not backing the Monroe party.
Governor Allardyce faced requests to curb the Public Des patch used in party politics amid false Gander Project claims. Suppression of a riot inciting pamphlet by Mosdell was pursued. Higgins and Crosbie urged restraint to protect the Advocate building as prosecutions proceed.
The Telegram reports Hickman urged rapid collection of pamphlets across the district to avoid a potential disaster. The paper did not publish the pamphlet’s contents, deeming them unfit for publication.
Elizabeth Bourden, wife of Mr Arc Bourden, died on Wednesday at Bourden's Cove aged 45 years from consumption.
A humorous piece recounts the mythic Achilles dipped in the Styx, noting a fatal heel. It jokily suggests Columbus Rubber Boots would have diverted the arrow, praising their strength and comfort as widely sold by top dealers.
Colonel and Mrs Cloud with Major Tilley will visit Twillingate on Saturday and Sunday June 14th and 15th to hold meetings replacing Sth as noted last week. A hearty welcome awaits all. L. W. CANNING. Comdt.
As we go to press we learn that Mr. Chambers has been returned for Burgeo by a good majority. This gives Monroe Party 25 tS.
The record shows candidate tallies by district such as Harbour Grace Carbonear Trinity and St John’s with figures like Hickman 1049 Calpin 938 Archibald 957 Duff 851 and many others for multiple towns including Bonavista Fogo Trellingate St Barbe Burgeo LaPoile Fortune Burin and Placentia. Numerous votes are recorded for each candidate and locale indicating a broad electoral tally across the region.
A Newfoundland hospital appeal lists donations from Twillingate, Change Islands, and Brooklyn New York. Contributions total $485.75 with numerous individual gifts including 47 dollars from Leading Tickles, 84.25 from Earle Campbellton, and 277 dollars from Brooklyn supporters. Mr. Joseph White led Brooklyn fundraising, with director A Manuel thanking all contributors for their support and the hospital's trustees urging continuing generosity.
A Ontario mother of four credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing years of bladder trouble after trying many medicines. She reports rapid relief and thanks the product for improving her health and blood quality. The testimonial urges neighbors to consider the remedy for sick kidneys.
The 100 million dollar British Empire Exhibition at Wembley near London opens with 110000 attending the King’s ceremony. The sprawling 250 acre site features massive ferro concrete buildings and a scale model of the Empire designed to showcase Britain and its Dominions to a world still recovering from war.
A chemist promotes Extract of Roots known as 28's Curative Syrup for relief from constipation and indigestion. The ad claims thirty years of recommendation and a regimen of 30 drops three times daily to achieve lasting relief.
Caplin has struck at Crow Head boosting prospects for a large watch of fish. White of Ragged Point sold their seer Emblem of Hope to Geo J Carter at Herring Neck and she goes to the fishery. Lockyer reports large supplies this year. She Vernie May also goes to the fishery under Capt Thomas White.
Personal Miss Georgina Roberts arrived from Toronto on Friday. Mrs C. V. Smith and son were aboard the Clyde bound for Fogo on Friday. Mr. Brien, the bank manager, is mentioned. Mr. John Roberts was en route to Orange Islands, his wife heading to the U.S. A. Mr. Fred Simins departed for his home at Fogo, also via the Clyde.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Norman Anstey on June 2 in Evanston Wyoming. Earlier in 1924 Rev J J and Mrs Williams welcomed a son on May 22 in the same area.
Schr. Lily A. W. under Capt. Yetman arrived Wednesday with seals and casks from J.M. Jackman at Tilt Cove and LaScie. Schr. Utowhna sailed for St. Johns. Timber laden on Monday last.
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