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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1936
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces subscription rates for Newfoundland Canada England U S A and other countries with advance payment required. It lists 25 cent charges for notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements and notes timely submission by Wednesday noon.
The piece argues against centralized living for Newfoundland residents and urges practical education and self reliance for coastal communities. It cites costs of city systems, calls for simpler education, and notes regional health and library services while touching on European politics and wartime events. The tone combines regional policy with international concerns.
Rumour of war surrounds Germany as reports claim a military reoccupation of towns across the Rhine breaches Locarno Pact obligations. France Belgium and other powers including England Holland and Italy are cited as parties bound to keep armies out of the three mile demilitarized zone.
Levi Canning of Birchy Bay describes a decade old illness with severe leg swelling. After three weeks of no improvement his condition worsened to the crown of his head. A friend suggested Davids Kidney Pills and after taking them he recovered his health.
Elizabeth Margaret Mercer died February 17 after a long stomach cancer illness at Port Albert aged 66. Born Musgrave Harbour she lived 45 years with George Mercer and was known as Aunt Maggie a devoted Christian and motherly friend. Her funeral was February 20 at U C Church officiated by Rev O R Davison with Proverbs 31:28 and Tennyson verses at the service, burial in U C Cemetery.
The Labrador Development Co report to the Commission of Government shows 1934 wood shipments of 5000 cords and 1935 shipments of 10000 cords. Total workers were paid over 215000 dollars, with housing and community facilities built for settlers. Sealing fleet totals and other regional notes are included, along with colonial political updates.
Mr. Max Eveleigh of Newstead arrived Saturday with horse and slide, bringing Mr. Harry Frazer the Knight of the Grip. They left Tuesday morning. Mr. Arthur Simms departed for Buchass on Wednesday morning, going over the ice to Lawisporte on foot. Mr. Harry Ashbourne left for St. Joho's on Wednesday.
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