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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 06, 1933
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription prices and advertising rates with yearly and international options. It notes advance payment, display and short term ad pricing, a 25 cent notes of thanks fee, editorial stance on late items, and disclaimer of responsibility for correspondent opinions.
Foreign messages report that Moscow defense counsel expects the two Englishmen to be banished from the Soviet Union, potentially with lifelong expulsion and possible prison term changes due to the British embargo on Russian goods. The embargo, approved by Parliament and the King, would lift once authorities return the Englishmen. There is concern over possible harsh treatment of prisoners in Russia.
The Japanese advance deepens into Chinese territory targeting Peking and Tientsin while seizing British coal mines at Kailan. The south of the Great Wall and ongoing Chinese resistance suggest Japan will press forward as long as China resists, with powers allowing internal factions to weaken China for future aims.
The text argues present times resemble war times with a global mood illness and economic imbalance. It emphasizes each country must find its own salvation, producers benefit while others suffer, and food becomes the core priority to avoid starvation. It suggests prioritizing usable food and self sufficiency amid market failures.
A speech urges Newfoundland to cultivate land food alongside seafood, arguing that reliance on fish alone harms the economy during trade downturns. It stresses self sufficiency, reducing dole usage, and using limited land to grow diverse foods, citing Italian and Belgian intensive farming as examples. It ends by urging productive use of available resources to avoid famine.
A historic note promotes Farmers Favourite Fertilizers registered brand for Newfoundland farmers noting more than thirty years of use. It highlights imported origins and recommends trying them this season to improve crop yields.
John McRae of Wood Island P E I describes years of backache and headache ending after using four boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. He endorses the remedy for kidney health and blood purification, noting relief from backache, rheumatism, and urinary troubles.
A reader defends both fishermen and merchants in the fish trade arguing blame should not fall on either side. He cites past delays and spoilage cases, notes ships frozen in at Seldom, and recalls the Olive Blanche and grade export practices while urging mutual responsibility and careful handling of fish for market.
Piercy Powell of Twillingate writes to the editor urging fair handling of the fishery crisis. He blames foreign shipping for market woes, warns against condemning merchants, and calls for better prices and living conditions to prevent collapse. He notes the Salt Codfish Act's upcoming force and suggests future focus on practical lessons.
Wireless broadcasts last night signal Russia Japan tensions over railway engines diverted from Manchuria for use on the Siberian Railway. The Imogene completed discharge, 55 636 seals, men shared 93.48. Ungava landed 49 285 seals. gross tonnage higher due to old catch. Boothic gone to pieces. fog prevents activity. Roosevelt told France and other European nations to pay what they should have last November. Doody of Melrose, TB, a witness in the Sweet case, found drowned in harbour. Norman Davis urges full adoption of British disarmament plan. US calls it valuable for peace. Sealers of Ungava paid 30.36. Royal Commission tours Canada, short visit to PM. May 1: Boothic adds 700 seats. Port aux Basques fire destroys Nild Railway Business Car. James Coughlan perishes. Sweet case verdict: guilty with mercy recommended. sentence pending. Cramm and Tibbo pensioned by Ayre & Sons after long service. Oldford, Euro aD, Fish.
A local editor warns that improved fish grading by exporters is vital to keep European markets from shrinking in a few years. The report also covers a Corner Brook girl’s death from a leg injury, Italian air force preparations, ships and voyages, court cases, and fundraising for a college fund.
Chesley Sharpe, who planned to go in the country and leave by I'm Alone on Thursday, fell while helping clear boat ice at Shoal Tickle and dislocated his shoulder. He was taken to the hospital and then went home to rest.
Ice blockade to the south may delay Clyde mail. The General Post Office has ordered mail to be sent to places in the district and Captain D Wheeler departed Thursday to deliver it.
A resident expresses gratitude to the people of Wild Cove Back Harbour and Crow Head who assisted in taking down and rebuilding a home at Sleepy Cove. Special thanks go to the man who donated six days of free labour.
The Undersigned and Gillard party thank Crow Head residents especially John Mills John Andrews and Stanley Hamlyn for kindness shown on April 21 during seal hauling. They met us on the ice with drink and food and opened their homes. Also thanks to Dr Parsons and staff for care of Gertrude Ropers in hospital and to Comfort Cove Newstead friends who sent flowers and wreaths for her casket and comfort.
Mr and Mrs W Joan Le Drew of Change Islands thank all relatives and friends who offered sympathy during their bereavement for their son Lemuel. Special thanks to Mr John Roberts of this place for support and kindness.
The Ponp family, led by Puitie Ponp, expresses gratitude to everyone who offered support, wreaths, and sympathy messages during their time of sorrow.
The Arm Lad Brigade attended divine service at St Peter's on Sunday evening with Rev F W Hollands delivering an impressive discourse. They repeated their entertainment from last week at the Armoury on Wednesday night in Alexandra Hall, chaired by Rev Mercer and directed by Capt Ted Jenkins.
The text criticizes Chase's Almanac for June sun set times of 439, 4.40 and 4.41 for June 1 2 3, claiming the figures are spurious and identical across many copies. It notes Bonavista Notes in Daily News two weeks earlier referenced the forecast as a strange forecast.
Capts David Wheeler and Sam White arrived at Lewisporte on Saturday and returned the next day with freight for local firms. Mr Loveridge traveled on the latter's boat. Mr Wm Pyon arrived from Exploits by Thes day for his son Harry who mended from a hospital burn. They left for home. Master Garfield Hewlett had his left leg amputated earlier in winter and went home to Joe Batt's Arm after hospital stay.
A partial fragment notes that everyone who contributed even a small share is helping. The text hints at a communal fundraising or aid effort, emphasizing collective effort without specific names, dates, or actions. The passage remains incomplete for precise details.
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