Twillingate Sun Subscription and Advertising Rates
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription prices of 1.00 yearly in Newfoundland 1.20 to Canada and 1.50 to England the U.S.A. or other countries. Advertising rates include 25 cents per inch for short term display ads with possible reductions by length and contract pricing for long term ads. Notes of Thanks incur 25 cents. The paper limits news item insertions to Thursday evenings and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
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Twillingate
Newfoundland
Canada
England
U.S. A
Leaders and party prospects in Newfoundland politics
The text outlines claims by Hickman to lead the Liberty Party in the next General Election while not resigning as Leader of the Opposition. Sir Richard A. Squires is cited as leading a Liberal Party, with three parties rumored in the field. It warns of party bias and urges leaders to act in Newfoundland's best interest as 1928 promises mining activity and potential capital investment amid resource development.
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Hickman
Liberty Party
House of Ayemby
Confederation
Canada
Richard A. Squires
American Mining and Metallurgical Institution
Newfoundland
Buchan
Dortmant
Notable Local Travel and Arrivals This Week
Mr. Alex Stuckess of Tizzard's Air brought Mead of freight from Lewisporte last Saturday. Mr. Samuel Clarke of Campbellton was in town on Monday. Mr. Bennett Guy left for New York this week. Messrs Harris Adolphus and Baxter Bulgin left on Thursday for the U S A.
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Alex Stuckess
Tizzard’s Air
Mead
Lewisporte
Samuel Clarke
Campbellton
Bennett Guy
New York
Messrs
Harris, Adolphus
Baxter Bulgin
U S.A
Young Harp Returns From Port Union With White Coats
The Young Harp arrived at Port Union with a load of white coats, was alone in the seats, and is thought to be the main patch. Latest report says the Y Harp turned out 6 100 and had left again for the front.
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Harp
Port Union
Y. Harp
Sailors Struggle As Prevailing Winds Halt Seal Catch
With the prevailing off winds, the crew reports little progress in sealing efforts. The adverse conditions slow boats and reduce daily catch, leaving crews awaiting steadier air to resume work and secure supplies.
Small and Smith Wedding at Brookline
Miss Lillian H. Small and Mr. Ralph E. Smith wed in Brookline on March 10. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Small of Morton's Harbor, NAA, has lived in the United States for three years and will reside in Hartford, Connecticut. Rev J Davis officiated.
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Brookline
U.S. A
J. Davis
Lillian H. Small
Ralph E. Smith
Hartford
Conn
Small
Stars and Stripes
J. W. Small
Morton’s Harbor
NAA. Com
Sick patient Perry lands by boat seeking hospital care
On Thursday a motor boat from the Indian Islands brought Mr Perry, very ill with cancer, to seek admission to a hospital. The men returned in the afternoon around Fogo.
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Indian Islands
Mr. Perry
Fogo
Memorial Hospital Campaign Receives $299 Total
N D B Memorial Hospital Inc reports further donations totaling 299 dollars from multiple contributors including Arthur Colbourne, Miss M A Blackler, Chas White J.P., Mrs Annie Scott, Capt Frank Roberts and Louise Scott. The fundraiser stemmed from Sacred Recitals at St Peter's Church and United Church on March 14 and 21. Treasurer K M Batten signed the March 29 1928 notice.
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Arthur Colbourne
Edwin J. Colbourne
St. Peter's Church
United Church
Madame T Thurston Reports Kidney Trouble Relief
Madame T. Thurston of Acton Vale Canada says three years of kidney trouble vanished after five boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. She keeps a box at home and urges friends to try the remedy as kidneys cleanse the blood and prevent systemic illness.
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T. Thurston
Dodd
Acton Vale
Spec
Madame T. Thurston
Madame Thurston
Crown Lands Mineral Reservation Order for Newfoundland
Published by Authority. On recommendation of the Minister of Agriculture and Mines under Section 3 of the Crown Lands Act 1918 the Governor in Council orders that all minerals in Newfoundland and Labrador not held under license lease or grant and not subject of an active license application are reserved from the Crown Lands Act until further notice.
Bennett Sows Paper Trail From Colonial Secretary Office
J R Bennett of the Department of Colonial Secretary records a dated entry on March 24 1928 outlining procedural steps and official correspondence related to colonial governance.
Court notices convict and lenient fine by magistrate
In court at Court House Magistrate Wornell convicted Charles Burt of Virgin Arm for possessing a barrel of flour while receiving relief from R.O. and fined ten dollars plus costs of fifteen days. Later, Howard Roberts sued Robt. Rice for about seventeen dollars, but the counter claim was adjourned for further evidence and set for Tuesday at 11 am.
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Court House
Wornell
Charles Burt
Virgin Arm
R.O
Charles White
Howard Roberts
North Side
Robt
Rice
Fire destroys Muddy Bay public school near Cartwright
A fire at Muddy Bay near Cartwright destroyed the Labrador public school with total loss. No lives were reported harmed. The incident was reported to the Minister of Justice via a message from Mr. S. W. Brazil J.P. at Rattle Hill.
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Muddy Bay
Cartwright
First good Bay ice opens routes for wood haulers
For the first time this winter there is good running over the Bay ice and wood haulers and travelers are taking advantage of the favorable ice conditions.
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Bay
Newfoundland Premier denies Newfoundland joins Confederation
Premier Monroe of Newfoundland debunks a Montreal rumor that negotiations are underway for Newfoundland to join Canada. He states the matter hasn’t been discussed by his government and he has no knowledge of any movement, arguing Confederation remains a political bogey to Newfoundland opinion.
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Sydney Post
Monroe
Newfoundland
Montreal
Dominion of
Canada
Confederation
Maritime Union
Thanks to Helpers for Sun Building Ban and Launch
Community members expressed gratitude to all who aided the Sun building ban on Thursday and those who supplied materials like lines and tackle that contributed to the successful launch.
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Sun
Child deaths in Bluff Heal Cove and L. A. Cemetery burial
A three year old child of Mrs. Fredk Anstey at Bluff Heal Cove died on Saturday. The sick child of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Roberts died on Thursday and was buried at the L. A. Cemetery on Saturday.
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Fredk Anstey
Bluff Heal Cove
Walter Roberts
L. A
Equal Franchise Bill Advances in House of Commons
Sir William Hicks moved the second reading of the Equal Franchise Bill granting votes to women on par with men. Snowden supported the Labour side. Sir George Cocker opposed for Conservatives. In Canada, Senator Tanners urged favourable overtures to Newfoundland joining Canada. Prince of Wales’ hunter accident at Brockington occurred. Clara Walermen died after burn incident at General Hospital.
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William Johnson Hicks
House of Commons
Snowden
Labour Party
George Cocker
Tanners
Newfoundland
Canada
G. D. Robgetson
J. P. Cagprain
Prince of Wales
Hunter
Highland Brigade
Brockington
Clara Wa'ermen
General Hospital
Note of Thanks for Fire Aid Subscriptions
Mr. David Thoms of Tierring Neck thanks all who helped raise funds after his house fire. He credits contributors including Mr. Brett Hodder for collecting in Twillingate and notes Change Islands residents subscribed 7800 dollars.
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David ‘Thoms
Tierring Neck
Brett Hodder
Twillingate
Change
Slands
Children at St. Peter's Day School Stall Prep List
Two reminders note the boys plan a stall superior to past years and seek help from family and friends. The list includes wheelbarrow items, boards, barrels, stands, wash tubs, paddles, ironing boards, pastry boards, tables, trays, rollers, ladders, and rolling pins to decide what to make.
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St. Peter's Day School
Confed Life Ad Promotes Emulsive Whee for Lung Weakness
An old advertisement urges individuals prone to bronchial or lung weakness to use The D. L Emulsive to rebuild weight and strength after colds. It targets readers with respiratory concerns and frames the product as a prompt restorative aid.
S S Florencia Brings In 4000 Seals Under Bragg
The S S Florencia under Captain George Bragg was reported on Wednesday to have 4000 seals aboard, highlighting a significant cargo reveal and maritime activity.
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S. S. Florencia
George Bragg
Masonic Brethren Hold Annual Social in Temple
The Masonic Brethren conducted their annual social on Thursday evening inside the Temple, gathering members for fellowship and activities.
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Temple
Telegraph News March 24: from pneu monia to GM strike and aviation
The report covers Collingmore of Catalina recovering from pneumonia on a Viking voyage, a League of Nations disarmament setback, Britain’s budget balance forecast, a Labour bill defeat, a Towden Iowa murder suicide, legal notices in Canada, GM Canada striking workers, a manslaughter charge in Ireland, a fatal burn incident, a Bremen trans Atlantic flight, and church confirmation of revised prayer measures.
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Viking
Eight hour duty day set in by mine officials
Coroner’s jury found Hollinger mine management negligent for permitting rubbish dumping on old slopes. The Hollinger disaster cost 39 lives. A trans Atlantic Bremen plane carrying Baron Von Huenfeld Captain Koebl and a mechanic completed its first leg to Dublin amid favorable weather.
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Hollinger
Joukera
Bremen
Baron von Huenfeld
Koebl
Atlantic
Dublin
Sealing News: Neptune Tops Fleet in March Totals
Sealing industry report shows Neptune leading March catches with 24 700 units, Terra Nova 20 000, Eagle 19 000, Angeva 18 000, Lagona 16 000, Thetis 15 000, Silvia 13 500, Nascopie 13 600, Beothic 15 700, Ranger 7 300, Viking 5 000. Catch to date 167 800.
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Neptune
Terra Nova
Eagle
Angeva
Lagona
Thetis
Silvia
Nascopie
Beothic
Ranger
Viking
For Sale Cod Trap and Gear in Good Condition
One cod trap with grapnels and moorings, repaired last winter and ready for use. Price 250 dollars. Apply to David Dove, 2m Chabeeporte.
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David
Dove
Chabeeporte
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