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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 02, 1935
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription prices of 1.00 yearly in Newfoundland 1.20 Canada 1.50 other regions and advertising rates for display long term short term 25 cents per inch notes and memoriam notices 25 cents each with a note on submission deadlines and editorial opinions not guaranteed.
A letter argues for wider government notices and proclamations in Northern districts including the Sun newspaper. It cites lack of knowledge of acts such as the Potato Grading Act, missed proclamations and delayed notices, and urges fair recognition for independent papers to reach outport readers and rural communities.
A national chairman tops a new group as other national officers follow. The text notes Nid must seek financial independence to join the Commonwealth of Nations under the Imperial Chief of world Nations.
The Baldwin government travels the country to win public backing on the international issue as opinions vary. A cabinet split is rumored over the decision to call a general election due November 14 amid diverse editorials and pacifist voices influencing the discourse.
The article argues for English independence in European affairs, recalling pacifists like Ramsay MacDonald in WWI and noting the defunct National Government. It predicts a lively campaign as parties realign to debate Britain’s defense plans and foreign policy directions.
Premier Aberhart of Alberta, leader of the Social Credit Government, invites Mr. R. J. Magor to review the province’s financial position. The note recalls Magor’s 1931 cocoa-for-tea ration policy affecting Nfid's unemployed.
Progress continues on the Grand Falls Corner Brook road with seven bridges planned including a large span at Rushy Pond and Badger Brook. The 24 foot wide bed links Halls Bay Road and Great Gull Lake region toward Howley and Corner Brook as the mid western segment of a cross country route to be completed within five years.
S S Long arrived Saturday and Monday landed flour hay seeds from Montreal to Ashbournes Ltd A Manuel E J Linfield and H J Pardy. Botnia arrived Monday afternoon and took fish for Ashbournes and G J Carter M S Norman M Batstone arrived midweek from St John s landing freight for Ashbournes and Hodge Brothers. Annan from Little Bay Islands and Beulah from the Bay with wood.
A fragment lists At The Primmer House in Birchy Bay with W. French George Tuff Mr. White J. A. Delgado and St. John's, indicating names tied to a local site or event.
Miss Marion Anstey, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Anstey, married Mr Edward Elliott of Summerford at St Peters Church on Saturday evening October 26. The bridal party gathered at the bride’s parents home.
The Commission of Government held its 12th meeting and passed an Act amending the Revenue Act 1935. Tariff changes include removing duty on planes figs and fig cake, lowering dried fruits duty from 5.5 to 3 cents per pound, and reducing Angostura Bitters duty from 5.90 to 2.90 per gallon. Effective November 15. Also extends asphalt and sphalium preference to Trinidad, and honors Mr. Geo Piercey for gallant rescue near Pags Tickle.
Despatches indicate Europe remains uneasy over settlement. Commission of Government met to prepare legislation enabling action under the League covenant, and later passed an act imposing economic sanctions on Italy. Reports from Paris note Laval and France stand with England.
Reports detail three ships missing amid shipping and crop disruption. Temperatures fell to five below in Northern Alberta. League of Nations members discuss sanctions against Italy with various commitments and a Geneva meeting planned. Italy warns of blockade responses as Ethiopian battles continue near Addis Ababa. Earthquakes strike Canada and the United States with casualties and damages. Ethiopian casualties rise to around 3500 as tribal forces clash with Italian troops.
Mr. Moses Butt from Mungrave Heights visits his son B. H. Butt on South Side. Arthur Manuel returns from a business trip to the city via Clyde. E. J. Linfield leaves for Lewisporte by Clyde tonight en route to St. John’s. Philip Anstey returns to Grand Falls with George Anstey driving to Botwood by motor boat. Newhook and Churchill leave Clyde after completing Coastal Wharf work. Emma Tuffin arrives from Little Bay Islands for a visit. Louis, Frederick, and W. H. Roberts travel to Grand Falls to seek work. Leonard Clarke joins them three weeks ago. Mr and Mrs Sidney Boyd move from Tizzard’s Harbour to occupy their new homestead purchased from Samuel Payne.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Augustus Bridle aged 77 from paralysis at the U C Manse and Selina Roberts aged 81 after a long illness at her daughter’s home. Mentions burial movements to Lewisporte Carbonear and Musgravetown, with family survivors including a widow daughter and siblings in New Hampshire and Mass.
The Trade Review discusses government proposals to address fishermen’s debts in Newfoundland. It notes planned talks with Canadian banks and the Board of Trade to craft a conversion plan that could reduce interest and refinance old promises, drawing a parallel between religious revival and business revival through debt conversion.
A yacht constructed by Alfred R. Randell at Glovertown for the Labrador Export Company was launched recently. The 100 ton vessel is pending engine installation and will be outfitted with power.
Twillingate Newfoundland 1935 report says the Community Club with the Agricultural Department of St John's received fifty pure bred ewes and several ram entries. Rams will be placed locally with a 15 cent service fee per ewe or fifteen pounds of hay to protect against underfeeding.
Ralph Smith canvasses at Lewisporte and other towns for the Hospital Benefit Committee offering the people the Blanket Contract for 1936.
A newspaper snippet describes Mr George Phillips as a little bit improved while noting an event involving Mr Edgar Roberts Gilesporte on Saturday week, with limited readable details.
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