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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 12, 1892
Page
2
A Watertown druggist described Boschee's German Syrup as highly effective for coughs and throat issues after a customer with a severe sore throat recovered quickly following use. The store owner offered a nocharge guarantee if results were unsatisfactory. The customer later paid and said the remedy should never be without in the future.
Jewellery made and repaired with wedding rings crafted to order. Watches repaired by experienced European workmen.
Notice under the Public Health Act requires occupants who become aware of an infectious disease to inform the Health Chairman or a Justice of the Peace, with penalties up to fifty dollars. It also addresses exposure in streets and public conveyances and penalties for distributing contaminated clothing or items. The Act outlines enforcement by justices and stipulates precautions and penalties for noncompliance.
The Sun argues for extending telegraph service to Pelleys Island to aid the Iron Pyrites Company mining center. It cites employment, local and regional economic benefits, and government support as Whiteway party planks, urging early action in the current session.
Stewart Munn & Co. of Montreal issue a circular to the Millers Association of Canada urging pressure on the Ottawa Government to settle the Newfoundland tariff dispute. Newfoundland imports 300 000 to 350 000 barrels of flour from Canada annually, with margins for interception of trade to the United States. The decision rests with Dominion authorities whether millers keep or lose flour business with Newfoundland.
The Newfoundland Bank fleet in 1891 consisted of 271 vessels totaling 15 212 tons with 3 719 men employed. Fish catch reached 147 948 quarts, averaging 630 quintals per schooner and 40 quintals per man. The top catcher was John Munn & Co. schooner Mary M. captained by Neil with 2 35 quintals.
On Tuesday March 1 the North Star Division No 15 and Crystal Stream Band of Hope marked the twenty eighth anniversary with a 2 o'clock procession to the Congregational Church for Divine service led by Rev B Peck from Isaiah. Afterward they marched to Canvas Town and Payne's Cove before returning to the Hall for a 4 30 repast. An evening program at 7 30 drew a large audience with recitations dialogues songs and addresses. Rev R Temple presided and Janet Roberts led the organ. The event praised temperance and youth involvement with thanks votes and the National Anthem.
A public discussion cites flaws in Newfoundland herring curing and packing. It compares local methods with Scotch and Norwegian barrels, urging adoption of iron bound, water tight vessels to prevent spoilage and improve export value. The article urges knowledge transfer to fishermen and local barrel production to boost profits and markets.
A March 9 1892 Twillingate letter from Native urges development of the Friday's Bay herring fishery, arguing Newfoundland's cure and packing are neglected and many could teach proper methods. The writer seeks editor space to share excerpts from St John's papers on curing and exporting herring to boost winter family income.
The list details steamers, owners, and captains bound for the seal fishery. Notable entries include Aurora W Stephen & Co McKay. Terra Nova H Dawe. Eclipse de Guy. Iceland Mann Winsor. Greenland H Dawe. Vanguard de Goss. Mastiff Curtis. Leopard Thorburn & Tessier Fowlow. Labrador Hann. Kite Bowring Bros W Knee. Falcon J Knee. Eagle Jackman. Diana Job Bros Barbour. Panther Baine Johnson & Co Joy. Ranger Stewart Bragg.
Advices from Boston report steady demand for fresh frozen herring and other fish. Receipts near 1,000,000 pounds. seven cargoes of salt herring total about 7,000 barrels sold actively at 2.50 per barrel. Prices quoted for various salted fishes and pickled varieties, with outlook for improved prices and brighter season ahead. Telegram, Feb. 3.
The second overland mail for the South reached St John s on March 2. Northbound Jest Gambo may arrive Monday. The Sons of Temperance festival report arrives late. A Berlin doctor claims influenza bacillus and reared it with Pfeiffer. Four schooners cleared for the seal fishery from Pierce s Harbor on March 1. Governors appoint John R. McCowen Cecil H Bowen and Timothy Connors as Justices of the Peace for island and northern district. Mails from Tilt Cove brought word of many seals killed by gunsmen around the bay.
General Booth closed his Australian tour with grand parades in Melbourne and Adelaide. In Melbourne the farewell service featured a cheque for £10,000 presented to the General from the self-denial week in Australia and New Zealand. Missionary meetings linked to the Church of England ran this week starting Tuesday at St. Peter's Church with Rev. C White of Fogo and Rev. G Chamberlain of Herring Neck speaking. Rev. R Temple, R D, accompanied them and planned to visit Fogo and nearby areas.
The advertisement extols Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy as a mild cleansing treatment for catarrh in the head. It claims to relieve ringing ears coughing watering eyes and throat irritation while purifying breath and healing inflamed passages for a lasting cure.
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