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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1932
Page
4
The Twillingste Sun lists subscription prices of 1.00 per year in Newfoundland 1.20 for Canada and 1.50 for England U S A and other countries paid in advance. It disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The article discusses Easter as a festival between Spring and Spring following Good Friday. It notes the vernal equinox on March 21 as a parallel to September 23 and describes Easter as commemorating the Redeemer’s Resurrection after the Crucifixion. It frames the event as a triumph over oppression and a symbol of light, life, and renewal.
A reprinted verbatim transcript from Capt George Whiteley’s radio address on fish curing. He has long served as a prosecutor of the Blane Sablon fisheries in the Straits, and the piece notes the talk reached many in the city and southern regions. The article emphasizes practical methods, including the term kench for drying salted fish in a pile, and urges younger fishermen to learn and apply these techniques.
The Treasurer acknowledges with thanks a gift to the hospital funds from Mr. A Cook of Fogo amounting to 10.00. It notes funds are tight and urges any assistance would be doubly appreciated as of March 23rd, 1992.
Telegraph reports near a sealoil period with Terra Nova and Ranger ships, plus a fire at Fresh Water Road, St John’s. In Parliament the Opposition presses the Squires government, Emerson seeks writs to unseat Squires and Campbell over alleged reparations payments and health board duties. The Northern Products Company bill passes in the Council to export Labrador marine shell. directors named and capital aims set.
The report covers the House session with ministerial vindication over minutes, the Budget passage after an Opposition amendment defeat, and a defamation exchange with the Daily News. Apologies by the Daily News editor and a committee to gather papers and witnesses are noted, with further action anticipated on the Tax Resolutions and pending Bills.
An eighty five year old resident from Weatherley Nova Scotia praises Dodd's Kidney Pills for restoring kidney health. He reports two boxes corrected his condition and he has not been bothered since. The ad claims worldwide household use and urges prompt action.
A letter in the Twillingate Sun argues that education should serve life in a fishing and farming region. It questions substituting gardening for Latin and fisheries for algebra, urging lessons on self preservation, bodily care, and practical skills alongside traditional academics.
Mrs Jeanne McKenzie of Toronto wins first prizes at the 1932 Canadian National Exhibition for small cakes made with Magic Baking Powder. She credits Magic with superior flavor and texture and notes most experts and housewives in Canada use Magic exclusively. Magic outsells all other baking powders combined.
Last week prices were $3.25 for young seal fat and $2.25 for old. This week insiders quote $2.75 for young and $1.50 for old seal fat.
The Pearce Young versus Myrtle Blosden case over a fictitious letter was adjourned to a later date due to lack of evidence. The hearing was postponed on Saturday last pending further proof.
Arthur Manuel marks his sixtieth birthday on the 20th of the month and is described as still going strong in Moree days with evident vitality and community regard.
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