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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 07, 1892
Page
2
A discussion on sealing practices notes young seals depend on natural food and fear of overharvest. Hunters warn that killing old and young seals disrupts growth, potentially harming the stock. Advocates urge faster passage of a protective bill to safeguard the industry. The speaker supports reading the bill a second time.
The Illustrated Agriculturist offers 3500 in rewards for a literary competition open worldwide. Prizes include 500 in gold and 500 in value, with entries formed from letters in THE ILLUSTRATED AGRICULTURIST. Submissions must be postmarked by June 20 and include at least 100 words.
Two major children focused Miss ionary meetings were held this week linked to Methodist Sunday Schools. Commissioner Rees of the Salvation Army plans a May 30 visit to St John s. A three day demonstration for staff and field officers is being organized. The coastal steamer Conscript, Captain Walsh, arrived Tuesday after reaching as far as Griquet and then continued to southern ports. passengers J W Owen W Baird Mrs Moore and Miss Lynch boarded at this port.
Messrs. Alan Goodridge & Sons banker Jubilee with 350 qtls of codfish arrived at Bay St. George yesterday afternoon. The schooner Mermaid under Captain W Mulcahy, owned by the same firm, reached Harbor Breton on the 23rd with about 200 qtls, first arrival from the banks this season.
The Albany Tatecrom prints its grand Easter edition on pink paper with blue ink. It promises Easter poetry stories and historical articles across 16 large pages for 5 cents, a souvenir issue.
Mrs Apert McKay of Wheatly River P E I and Mrs C Anderson of Stanley Bridge describe using Minard's Liniment to restore hair after long baldness. Both claim notable growth and call it the only effective hair restorer they found.
Easter Monday events at Little Bay Island included Tea in the schoolroom followed by a Public Meeting with hymns prayers recitations and duets. Notable items featured were recitations by F Tuffin L Oxford G Hynes M Wiseman and others, solos and dialogues, and a final God Save the Queen.
The Church of England Home and Foreign Missions held annual services at Herring Neck and Change Islands. Rev G S Chamberlain led with Rev R Temple and Rev William C White assisting. Despite stormy weather at Herring Neck, offerings rose with totals of 33.63 and 52.18 to 85.81.
A 1892 letter to the editor notes posters in the village announcing Capt A Whyte will place a plan of all mineral grants licenses or leases in charge. The writer urges assigning Mr flowson as District Surveyor to provide full information and inquiries.
A Newfoundland voice lauds the Progressive Government for proposed lease reforms and mining law improvements, seeks priority claims under the Crown Lands Act, and welcomes a subsidy for a second steamer. It argues for tariff relief on mining machinery and bricks to attract capital and revive local labour with smelting at Little Bay proving viable.
The May weather is milder than usual and William Miller of Portugal Cove fishes early, catching a dozen codfish eighteen to twenty inches near the western head. Prices are good in town. Separately, Dundee S and W disputes with the Terra Nova crew over seal prices. crew seeks five dollars sixty cents per seal. Northern mail reaches St John’s from Shoal Harbor in one day, signaling better northbound service.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription claiming gradual improvement over time. It argues for fair trial and offers a full refund of one dollar if it does not benefit or cure the user, boasting high maker confidence and few refunds.
Dr Sage advertises Catarrh Remedy as mild soothing cure with twenty five years of success claiming permanent relief and no experimentation making it a trusted old remedy for sensitive nasal and throat conditions.
A correspondent from Caggaree Forks tells of Michael Coady an elderly resident who lived in England during William IV's reign and witnessed the crowd during the first Liverpool to Manchester passenger train celebration where financier Huskingon was killed.
The article criticizes the Fisheries Commission and the Colonial Secretary for neglecting a stable herring trade. It cites 700 barrels of salt cured herrings offered for sale, dealers refusing under 60 cents a barrel, and calls for free trade with the United States via the Bond Blaine Convention to unlock a profitable market in the U S and abroad.
Thousands are invited to answer a riddle in The Laings Home Magazine Peterborough Canada competition. Weekly prizes include 200 dollars for first correct postmarked letter, 100 for second, 50 for third, plus silver services and smaller awards. Subscriptions and pro rata adjustments are described.
Over 14 years the Chicago Citizens' League, formed to curb sales to minors, prosecuted 15,441 charges against saloon-keepers and secured fines and costs totaling 115,783 dollars. The group is feared and respected by saloon operators.
An old advertisement claims Minard's Liniment relieves neuralgia and cures burns along with related ailments. It notes the Bank of England rate at 2 percent in nearby financial context.
Marriages recorded: Henry Hooper Hawkins and Louisa Linfield wed at Methodist Church South Side by Rev Jabez Hill. Elias Cave and Lucy Peckford wed at Church of St James A and M Orange Islands by Rev G S Chamberlain. Thomas Peckford and Mary Anne Olynoh wed at same church by the same minister.
Died on the 22nd ult at Too Goods Arm Herring Neck Sarah wife of Robert Blake aged 62. On the 30th ult at Oh Islands Mary Ann Osmond aged 70 per urn.
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