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Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

May 26, 1928

Page

3

Happen and there is an tit to bave on hand

Fragmentary notice describes items on hand including remedies for cramps, origins, and bruises with a price reference of two dollars.

Niles

Barbershop chat sparks debate over extra labor

A garbled European style report notes a Boston party inquiry where a barber is asked about shaving and extra labor. The dialogue implies concerns over workload and cost in a casual barbershop exchange.

Plan for South Coast pulp and paper mill in Newfoundland

The Daily News reports plans for a pulp and paper mill on Newfoundland's South Coast near Placentia Bay with 400 tons per day capacity. Hydro development of 50,000 horsepower to power rivers, timber licenses totaling 4,000 to 5,000 square miles, and major development on Labrador coast. The site is chosen for year round ice free conditions.

St. John's The Daily News Newfoundland Placentia Bay Labrador

For Sale Business Premises at Tizzard's Hr

For sale a 1 shop 3 storey complex with 1 Salt Store 1 Fish Store 3 Sheds and 3 large Meadows. Price details available from R J French Morton’s Hr. professional inquiry.

Tizzard’s Hr

Crown Lands Mineral Reservation Order

Published by Authority. The Governor in Council orders all minerals in Newfoundland and Labrador not held under license, lease, or grant and not under active license application to be reserved from Crown Lands Act operation until further notice. This follows Ministerial recommendation under Crown Lands Act 1918.

J R Bennett Named Colonial Secretary in 1928

J R Bennett is appointed Colonial Secretary on March 24 1928 by the Dept of Colonial Secretary. The announcement records his new official post and the date of taking effect.

One Motor Boat for Sale 28 Feet Acadia Engine

One motor boat built eleven months ago and used three months last summer for pleasure. 28 feet overall, 6 ft 4 in wide, 38 tons, deep Birch keel with juniper planks. Exceptionally well built and fastened with gale nails and screw bolts. Bedding suitable for 6% HP. Acadia engine. Fitted with rudder iron frame two cars rawlocks. For price and further particulars apply to this Office. 4w.

Acadia

Home Made 28 Ran Herring Net for Sale

Ose sew home made net priced bargain. Apply to R. Roberts for details and purchase.

R. Roberts

Barber Receives Stark Question Amid Long Faces

A tense barber shop exchange has a customer asking slyly about extra labor while the barber sighs that times are tough and men’s faces seem longer than before. The mood reflects general economic strain and dwindling patronage.

Irish Immigrant and Hospital Funding in Newfoundland

An Irishman arrives in New York and jokes about being a Laplander after a crowded electric car ride. A Notre Dame Memorial Hospital deputation seeks more funding from the Government, which approves an added grant. The Memorial Hospital at Twillingate earns praise for its staff and work, with strong local support urged.

New York Ireland Newyork Notre Dame Mamcial Hospital St Joebn’s Mermorial Hospital Twillingate Harbour Grace Standard

Mule Joke Reflects Quiet Town Hum彩

A brief exchange shows local humor as a resident jokes about his mule. The quip implies the animal’s stubborn nature and the speaker’s familiarity with his surroundings.

Funny people play bridge to fill gaps in talk

Bridges players fill silence by chatting nonstop during games. The quip notes people use bridge sessions to fill conversational lulls, turning card play into talk and social time.

Silk Worms and Honey Bees Domesticated by Man

Report notes that mankind has domesticated the silk worm and the honey bee for use in textile and agricultural products. The statement highlights early agricultural practices and the role of insects in human industry.

Lighthouse Department Notice from St. John's 1928

Official notice from the Department of Marine and Fisheries Lighthouse Department in St. John's Newfoundland dated February 13, 1928.

T. A. McNab & CO Water Street St. John’s Newfoundland Minister of Marine & Fisheries Department of Marine & Fisheries J. W. McGrath

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Endorsed for Indigestion Relief

Sour stomach relief comes instantly with Phillips Milk of Magnesia mixed in water. Physicians for fifty years have prescribed it as it neutralizes stomach acid, reduces gas, and aids gentle elimination without purging. More pleasant than soda, insist on Phillips. Distributed by Gerald S. Doyle.

Phillips Gerald S. Doyle

American Auto Firm Sets Up Europe Assembly Plant Network

A U S driven automaker has established a main assembly plant and three branch subsidiaries in Europe to expand production and distribution. The move positions the company to streamline exports and strengthen regional supply chains across multiple European markets.

Auttomoble Europe

Wife Remakes Cake Recipe Sparks Guilty Banter

A quarrel over a cookbook recipe ends with the wife admitting she took the cake recipe from the book. The husband agrees it should never have been included.

Election origin tale in Parliament circles recalls farmer’s aid

A London tale links a Tory leader Sir Henry Bentinck with a radical farmer. Pleading for support the farmer vows he would vote for the devil. Sir Henry retorts that if his friend stands he may need the farmer’s vote after all.

Sir Henry Bentinck Sir Henry Sir Henry Satvely Lant

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Ros Toa Plan Paper Mill South Coast R.J French Morton Authority J.R. Bennett D. A. Davidson 38Th Ave W. Vancouver B.C Mee Borden Cx Limited Montreal Bordens. Jires ‘Brand Borden St. Charles Tue Boren Co Lisirrep Borden’s Sam Rastus Channel Head W. C. Winsor Phillips Milk Magnesia Confederation Life DR. Wood Davis Davis & Lawrence ,Co Lawrence Musgrave Harbour J. R. Whiteway Leslie St St John's the Sun Office
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