Liquor Control Report for year ending January 31 1934
The Liquor Control Board reports a broad drop in spirits wines and beer sales with beer down 18.31 percent for imported ales and stout and 9.89 percent for local brands. Wine fell 6.97 percent while rum and whisky declined 4.9 and 11.45 percent respectively. Mail order sales rose 4.97 percent. Total business reached 577 596 dollars, down 71 015 from the prior year. net profits on sales 160 103 dollars plus customs duties 226 464 dollars yield 386 567 to national revenue. There were 858 prosecutions and 565 convictions under liquor laws. Funds were 3 753 dollars under last year, amounting to 5 111 dollars less. The relief tax on all sales in St John’s raised 31 519 dollars, with expenses of 67 dollars, aiding the Civic Relief Committee for coal supplies.
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Liquor Control Board
St. John's
Civic Relief Committee
Gloved Delay Sparks Brief Domestic Quip
A husband asks if his wife is ready and she replies she'll be ready in a minute, joking that she has only one glove left to put on. He responds by noting ten button gloves and sits to write four or five more letters.
Child and Granny Question Fish Growth After Catch
Little Bobby questions how a fish could grow after being caught and held by his grandmother. The elder notes a fish dies soon after removal from water, while the boy persists with a humorous claim about a fish getting heavier when it speaks about yesterday's catch.
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Bobby
Gran
Sun Readers Support Local Paper Urges Subscriptions
The Sun extols the Daily Telegraph Bulletin as essential to learn what transpires locally and nationwide. For a yearly nominal fee subscribers gain access, while non subscribers are urged to contribute to keep the Home Paper running and the plant operational.
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Daily Telegraph
Sun
Century of Methodism in Twillingate and Notre Dame Bay
Rev W Edgar Mercer writes a 176 page centennial souvenir with 96 illustrations. The book covers church history in Twillingate and Notre Dame Bay, plus industry politics education business scenery and Great War references. Copies are $100 and available now by mail order.
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W. Edgar Mercer
Twillingate
Notre Dame Bay
Capitalism not a principle but an accident says Butler
Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University called capitalism an accident rather than a government principle. An exchange item claimed John Julius had the misfortune to break a leg on Monday morning. The limb was rushed to hospital, set, and is reported as doing well. No further details on John’s fate after the hospital stay were provided.
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
John Julius
John
Australian ad proposes plan to ease going broke between paydays
A Melbourne advertisement suggests a solution for the financially strapped, inviting a gentleman paid on Thursday who is usually broke by Saturday to exchange small loans with someone paid on Saturday who is not broke until Thursday. References asked for and given.
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Melbourne
Australia
Equality Of Sex In Soviet Russia Decree Promotes Women
A Moscow decree expands female work in mines and machine shops and rapid advancement to senior posts. It stresses ending gender segregation in politics and economy, noting free nurseries kindergartens and clinics for working women and expectant mothers.
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Soviet Russia
Moscow
Ferrozone Promises Pep and Health for Women
An old advertisement touts Ferrozone as a blood tonic for women, claiming it provides pep, vigor, and vitality. It asserts improved blood nourishment, increased energy, and enhanced color, urging readers to ask at all druggists.
Note of Thanks to Memorial Hospital and Helpers
A letter from John Elliott of Change Islands dated June 14 1934 thanks the Memorial Hospital doctors and staff Doctor and Mrs Olds and their team for life saving care. He also expresses gratitude to Twillingate L O A brethren Change Islands neighbours and Change Islands residents for visits small luxuries and motor boat aid. He notes appreciation for telegrams and support during the illness and death of his wife and mother.
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Twillingate Sun
the Sun
Memorial Hospital
Change Islands
Ordinary Ink and Sunlit Pleasures in Simple Life
A compact reflection notes ordinary printers ink for fingerprints and praises sun and air for children and flowers. It mentions a memo as a tiny note to prompt memory of a thought for the next day.
Cape St. Vincent Lighthouse Crowned World’s Most Powerful
Cape St. Vincent in Portugal houses the world’s most powerful lighthouse according to recent measurements, underscoring its role as a maritime beacon. The site attracts visitors and researchers studying coastal navigation and lighthouse illumination standards.
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Cape St. Vincent
Portugal
Man Seeks Dress At Ridiculous Yet Not Absurd Price
A man contemplates buying a dress at a price deemed ridiculous but insists it cannot be an absurd figure. The remark hints at frugal shopping instincts and a preference for reasonable costs.
Mild bleach found in borax or photographers hype
A reader notes that either borax or the hype around photographers provides a mild bleaching effect for white silks or woolens, offering a potential home care tip.
Russian Women in Industry and War Efforts
The article notes generous four month leaves for employed mothers in heavy industry with full pay, and earlier leaves for tighter work. It mentions child outfits and subsidized milk for insured workers, and highlights Russian women’s expanding roles. An underground Moscow system lacks labor. the Communist Party calls for workers and many young women join. Women also operate locomotives and pilot service planes in the Red Air Force.
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Moscow
Communist Party
Red Air Force
Poet claims many verses in head but does not deliver
A humorous domestic exchange features Mr Smith urging Mrs Brown about her son mimicking him. Mrs Brown replies she has told the boy not to act foolishly. A separate quip notes Fraulein Sprawler and Miss Greening discuss expression versus technique after a concert.
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Mrs. Brown
Mr. Smith
Fraulein Sprawler
Daughter asks for hand in marriage in awkward exchange
A humorous exchange unfolds as a daughter asks her father about a marriage proposal and the father's awkward reply hints at the proposal's fraught dynamics. The dialogue emphasizes unspoken tensions and the awkwardness of family approval.
Hutchinson to Publish Women’s Who’s Who Card
Hutchinson and Co plans a new Women’s Who’s Who featuring over 6000 sketches of English women. After two years of work the list includes 150 saleswomen 3500 doctors 300 magistrates and 84 architects among many others.
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Hutchinson & Co
London
Pilote
Parliapent
Teacher Tests Johnny on Morning River Swim Riddle
A teacher recounts a man who swam the river three times before breakfast and a pupil giggles. Johnny answers he believes a trained swimmer could do it, then quips about returning to fetch his clothes. The piece ends with a note about copper in the United States scent pitce.
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Johnny
United States
Picture joke about a Scotch uncle not yet developed
George mentions his Scotch uncle sent a picture this morning Jepking asks how he looks George replies he does not know yet because it has not been developed.
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George
Jepking
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