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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1914
Page
2
A fragmented editorial letter from Twillingate critiques aid rates in Newfoundland and broader Canada and the U S. It argues against high compelled charges on newspapers and dog protection rhetoric, urging abolition of certain rates and condemning false pity. The writer notes communication delays and local editorial perspectives while urging continued discussion.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention March and polling dates like 17 and 18 with scattered terms such as New Moon and mid month indicators. The readable content is too distorted to identify a clear event, location, or organization for a precise summary.
An edited letter from Ben Roberts, formerly of Dwillingate, discusses Newfoundland governance, denominational education, and compulsory services. The writer debates political courage, fear, and provincial policy, noting opposition to central figures and the politics of tolerance amid factional pressures.
Frustration grew as residents learned the mail arrives before eight but the post office closes at six. People waited a week for letters and protested the closure, urging action from the Postmaster General and the Governor.
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a room or hall interior is close to being finished with a small concert planned indoors. The text mentions moving forward and a precisely completed interior, implying upcoming activities or events in the space.
Turbulent notices recount fires at Lowalid glom and police inquiry into incendiarism. Reports mention Dr Ditneas ruling it not inmate-caused while water issues and incinder impracticalities are debated. Also noted are bets on ink seeding, telegraph owner Mercier’s return, Mrs Stafford recovering, Libel action by Mr Cashie, a drowning near Tessier’s dock, and a plebiscite push with ministers and petitions.
A readers letter from Grand Falls discusses winter weather mildness and a busy week at the Orange Fall with Box or Basket Serial sales auction action. Mentions Horwood Lumber Co manager at Dog Hay and carpentry work by Edward Sweall, plus a local bereavement and family travel notes.
A fierce storm last week battered Noris Point wrecking a house occupied by Mr. Raid and family. They escaped as walls crushed earlier. A barn was also leveled and other property damage reported across the area.
Reuben Simms of St Anthony relayed Thursday that seals ranged from Cape Norman to Conche with wind from the northeast. He said seals were wrong in White Bay, noted ice conditions worsening, and that Simms had taken 15 seals the day before.
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