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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1947
Page
3
A reader testimonial describes relief from constipation and renewed vigor after using Kruschen’s pill. The message claims improved activity, weight concerns easing, and regained energy as the product clears waste. The ad-style note cites a prior to after contrast and urges trial.
The return of the Newfoundland delegation from Ottawa sparked renewed district interest in governance. Voters show no clear preference among Responsible Government, Commission of Government, or self rule, awaiting further word from Ottawa and hesitant to commit yet.
A new island wide fishermen insurance scheme is being drafted to extend coverage beyond the existing Bank Fishery Insurance. It would fund payouts around two thousand dollars, with some contributions from fishermen, financed by a fifty cent per man tax and fines under the Customs Act. The plan will be submitted to the Commission of Government for consideration and approval.
A fragmented dialogue shows a Rover and a farmer at sunset. The rover speaks of meaninglessness while the farmer, wiping his brow, implies he can eventually rise and go home. The exchange hints at fatigue and mundane rural life.
A 300 pound man entered a recreation station and spoke in a guarded manner, saying he did not intend to answer quickly and wanted to appear defiant. Officials reassured him and sought more information while monitoring his behavior.
Dr. Florence O Neill, Assistant Director of Adult Education in Newfoundland, toured Twillingate to assess needs for a field worker. She outlined division aims, noted programs built around local demands, and suggested night schools, women and men study clubs, and possible navigation courses to serve the area.
A collection of aphorisms and quotations from various authors and figures. The entries present short maxims on honesty, happiness, religion, and faith, asserting that virtue and the public good arise from purposeful effort and divine guidance.
A set of Newfoundland proverbs rendered with notes on meaning and regional flavor. Items reference grapnels seals and sea life with sagas on luck in fishing and reliance on God, luck, and place names like Cape St. Mary. The tone recalls dialectal wit from maritime Newfoundland communities.
Audit report on the Rural District of Springdale South Brook for the year ended 31 March 1947 notes arrears deterioration in revenue and difficulties in future collections. Expenditure adhered to budget, but tax arrears and non-collection impact the 1946-47 revenue. The Comptroller and Auditor General signed off the accounts after verification.
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