05 Mar 1892
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 05, 1892
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note describes a meeting near Prescott Streets with names such as Martins and J. D. M. and a line Found you at last said Bryanj O Lynn. No clear event or outcome.
The Newfoundland and Labrador census of 1891 shows a total population of 202,000, a 24 percent rise since 1884 but far below the expected 229,204. Emigration to the United States and Canada drives the shortfall, with 27,203 people expected to have left by comparison. The article laments emigration as a drain on Newfoundland’s vitality and calls for wiser leadership and development of fisheries and agriculture.
A New York World tale from the Black Hills northwest of Rapid City reports a natural telephone line between two high peaks separated by a 12 mile valley. Visitors heard voices across the mountaintop ellipse, explained by wave reflection and atmospheric conditions, likened to whispering galleries and the Mormon temple ellipse.
The Agr iculturist announces a winter 1892 Great Fat Literary Competition with $3,500 in prizes for word formation from letters in Tae Illustrated Agriculturist. Rewards include gold, silverware, and watches, with many smaller prizes and a six month subscription required. The contest emphasizes fair merit, non lottery terms, and judging by J. G. Mac donaga and Coanebone Catcart in Peterborough Canada.
Disturbance at night from a crying sick child prompts advertisement for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and stomach issues. Claims include relief of dysentery, diarrhea, wind colic, inflammation, and revitalization. Endorsed as pleasant tasting and prescribed by nurses and physicians in the United States. Price 25 cents.
The text argues that cheerfulness must be earned by addressing its underlying causes rather than willpower alone. It urges bravery nobility and truth as guides to endure future years, likening resolve to walking a white colonnade of monumental pillars. It ends with an advertisement for Minard's Liniment cures Distemper.
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