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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 05, 1892
Page
2
Public Health Act notice requires any householder to inform the Chairman of the Board or a Justice of the Peace when an occupant suffers from an infectious or contagious disease. A person who knowingly exposes others in a street or public conveyance must immediately disinfect. Justices of the Peace may impose penalties for default, with safeguards for proper precautions by the board.
Census figures indicate a total population around 202,000 with a seven year rise of 4,665. Districts such as St John’s East and West show declines, while Twillingate and Fogo districts together account for most growth. Emigration linked to poor fisheries and low earnings is noted, with hopes for renewed prosperity as conditions improve. The district totals for 1891 list populations across multiple areas, ending with an overall colony total of about 4,203,000.
A Bay excursion party journeys to the ice crossing, enjoys a well supplied schoolroom gathering with singing, prayers, and essays. Rev. Peck Till Kelly and Mr Scott speak, a large audience attends under Mr Linfield’s chair, donations rise by about twenty three dollars, and Dr Joseph delivers a poetic and musical program culminating in readings, hymns, and a doxology.
A Little Bay Epworth League branch, four months in, grows under G. L. Thompson. An orchestra accompanies about twenty five vocalists in nonsectarian, creditable efforts. The group has hosted three well attended musical and literary entertainments, including a Loading Wharf School Room show to packed audiences.
The program opens with singing of the first verse of a psalm and a brief prayer by Mr. Garland, then Mr. GL Thompson delivers a welcoming address. Hymn 296 by Sankey's Hymns, sung by the full orchestra with Blandford and Spinney on cornets. Ada Hubley performs Miss Adelaide's Flounces. Sankey Hymn 402 follows, then a reading by Mr. Kollings, The vision of Muiyza, which holds the audience.
A Wednesday afternoon at the Lunatic Asylum featured a musical performance by talented ladies and gentlemen for inmates, improving their mood and discipline. Dr McKenzie organized the event with Mrs Warren and Mrs March. Miss Harvey Miss Warren Miss Paterson sang, and Mr Rennie played violin. The National Anthem closed the program as inmates applauded.
In 1891 the United States built 4,093 miles of railway, totaling 171,106 miles. It marks the smallest yearly addition since 1885 and a decline from last year’s 1,751 miles, though four thousand miles remains a vast expansion by any measure.
A health note warns against risky cold treatments and endorses Johnsons Allodyne Liniment. It explains cold complications from head to lung, condemns unsafe methods like old time sweat baths, and urges prompt, functional restoration of skin and organs. The piece promotes a free pamphlet from I. S. Johnson & Co of Boston.
Local and General notes delayed mail from the South arriving Saturday evening and Wednesday morning. A terrible disaster at Trinity on Saturday last is reported with condolences to the bereaved. Telegraph column notes travel remains favorable though a flu-like illness shows a rise then decrease with non fatal outcomes under Dr. Stafford’s care.
A well attended Methodist Missionary gathering at Fogo featured two powerful speeches by Revs. C. Lench and J. I. Kelly and an excellent solo by Rev. CG. Leach. Sabbath school children presented a missionary dialogue as the audience, though small, contributed over sixty dollars to the cause. Dr. Malcolm chaired efficiently.
Annapolis reader Joan S. Mormon reports severe back and kidney pain from a mountain trip. After applying Minard's Liniment 40, she experienced instant relief and slept well, followed by a full recovery.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce and his Favorite Prescription as the quick remedy for female ailments. It boasts a money back guarantee if disappointed and urges women to try the pill and pepsie pills, claiming rapid relief from sick headache and stomach issues. It invites readers to carry the news to other women.
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