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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 07, 1927
Page
4
Twillingate Sun from Twillingate Newfoundland May 7 1927 outlines subscription rates Canada 1 20 Singland U S A 1 50 other countries 1 50 and advertising terms with display and short term rates notes of thanks 25 cents and note about submission deadlines for news items.
The article argues for new legislation to fund road upkeep amid washouts this season. It notes dangerous bridges for horses and cars, rising material and labor costs, and insufficient annual grants. Proposes Spring work before fisheries and a shift from fall to spring repairs to protect gravel and foundations.
Mr. Azariah Rogers killed a young harp seal on Saturday last. This appears to be the only young seal taken this year, though several older seals have been caught by nets and a few killed on the ice.
The new schooner for Mr. James Adey shows favorable progress with deck, houses and combings fitted and planking and ceiling underway. Builder Thomas Roberts has been unwell but Mr. Joseph Roberts and the owner continue work with hopes for launch within a few weeks.
Do not let static sparks ignite vapors when filling a car tank. Keep the hose nozzle in contact with the unpainted surface of the tank neck to prevent sparks from the canvas hose. A spark could jump from the nozzle to the tank and cause an explosion and fire.
Evangelistic services have been held in the United Church during recent weeks and many new converts have been registered.
The letter claims the Motor Association is keeping motor tax funds for years and urges spending them on roads. It argues cars damage roads and worn roadbeds need rebuilding, especially for heavy vehicles and bridges, warning that without action good roads may disappear.
Last week Justice Afr. White heard a case of malicious damage to a fence along a cliff edge on a public road near Crow Head. The judge warned the danger of a 12 foot wide road with no railing and urged immediate widening and rail installation to prevent future accidents.
A fire partly destroyed the Campbellton residence of Sidney Wells last week. Neighbors assisted as firefighters contained the blaze and no injuries were reported.
With snow disappearing, gardeners may beat last year's timing if continued good weather holds, signaling an earlier planting season and prospects for earlier harvests.
Reports indicate no ice near Fogo Island while the bay appears clear. Ice along the Rahs to Lewisporte run remains thick in spots and warmer weather is needed for steamers to reach the trains.
The F F U Hall has been shifted this week under the direction of Mr House. The report notes the change in management and the temporary reorganization affecting activities and schedules at the hall.
Miss E Doucet of Point a La Garde Quebec suffers four months with kidney trouble and breathing difficulty. After trying other remedies she finds relief from Dodd's Kidney Pills, claiming improved kidney function and overall health.
The 1927 seal fishery total was 180 459, about thirty thousand short of 1926. Steamers and catches include Eagle 21 610 Neptune 24 557 Lagona 14 175 Thetis 15 930 Nascople 37 352 Terra Nova 22 808 Viking 10 379 Ranger 10 470 Beothic 26 178.
The S S Home departed St John s at 10 a m on Wednesday and arrives today with passengers and mails then sails again for the South. The Clyde also leaves St John s this morning.
Messrs Pierce Powell George Rogers Harry Guy and W J Young came from St John’s via Lewisporte on Tuesday. They journeyed to icefields. Messrs J Linfield Stephen Loveridge and John Gillett left with Capt Saul White in his motor boat en route to St John’s on business. Others from Back Harbor went out earlier. Colbourne’s motor boat sailed to Fogo for freight and returned. Capt John Roberts F White and E J Colbourne joined the trip. H W Rideout then traveled to Joe Batt’s Arm to inspect building a new United Church.
A grain of wheat on square one, doubling each square to square sixty four yields a total of 18 446 744 073 709 551 615 grains. This illustrates exponential growth and binary scaling in a simple puzzle.
All those who took part in the Hospital Concert are asked to attend a meeting at the Hospital at 8 o clock on Tuesday night to discuss plans for another cancer event. Bring books for rehearsal.
The Newfoundland Government funds a 3009 foot drill on St. George's Coal Fields at 3.50 per foot totaling 10500. A nine foot seam found after less than 400 feet drilled signals potential coal deposits for power and domestic use nationwide. The latest report says the seam is eight feet with bottom not reached.
The Gander project appears set to proceed this summer. Mr Conroy the solicitor and Mr Powell the engineer with R G Reid returned from Montreal after negotiations seemed nearly finished. Surveyors spent winter on the territory and their report largely confirmed Reid's findings, with financiers believing the venture to be solid.
Sir Thomas Royden told the Cunard annual meeting in Liverpool that the oil fuel bill exceeded the British Admiralty’s. He warned rising oil prices could force the line to consider reverting part of its fleet to coal.
Motor Boats began their cruising season on Tuesday as the harbor and coves thaw, following sea break. Motor cars and horse drawn carriages appear in use as snow disappears from main roads in key areas. Some men prepare their grazing property, signaling busy times ahead.
Three trees near a German paper mill were felled at 7:55 am, barked and pulped to produce paper for a local newspaper 934.4 meters away. The presses started immediately and by 10:00 am newsbays were selling the paper in the streets.
About 30 000 seals were taken by landsmen at Magdalen Island this Spring and the S S Thetis has gone to take the catch to St Johns. The price was 4 50 for young fat though the Eagle and Neptune crews tried for 4 70. Owners said oil markets were lower and could not exceed 4 70. The sealers consented and ships were allowed to land their catch.
A man aboard the SS Geraldine Mary broke through the ice on Tuesday and reached Botwood in the afternoon, marking a notable maritime survival and landing.
Telegraph News from New Orleans reports the Mississippi flooding near the city with surface wash threatening levee walls. A plan to remove 1000 feet of levee below the city aims to relieve waters when the flood head advances. Twelve deaths reported in Arkansas, many Black. Dynamite breach attempts lower river. May 2 naval losses and West Virginia mine entombment noted. King George sends condolences to President Coolidge. Swollen tributaries worsen Assiniboine flood near Winnipeg.
The text notes a forecast of flood levels reaching record proportions endangering farming with many unable to seed acreage this season. It also reports Mark Buffett of McCallum being swept away by strong tides in Fascheaux Bay while fishing and presumed dead, with a search under way.
Mr J D S Barrett of the Blairmore Enterprise Alberta is away on a trip to California and Mexico according to the local note.
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