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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1947
Page
2
The text argues for town councils as lawful, elected bodies enabling local administration and safeguards against undue taxation. It traces a shift from reliance on provincial governments to self help, noting fears of taxes among fishermen and laborers and the need to balance costs with equitable contributions.
The Commissioner for Supply signs an Order fixing ceiling prices for soap and soap products effective October 16, 1947. The notice lists various price points including 22c and 55c with possible decline noted and is dated October 21, 1947, signed by M. J. Ryan Acting Secretary for Supply.
Published under Defence Regulations 1941 this order sets price ceilings for listed soaps by J S Neill Commissioner for Supply. It comes into effect October 16 1947 and is cited as Goods Current Price Soap Order No 5 1947.
An editor recalls a long held propriety of a weekly newspaper and the strict personal habits expected of staff from a nearly half century ago. The piece notes a phone sale incident and reflects on discipline, conduct, and decorum in newsroom life.
The editor notes guidance from a pamphlet titled Bolks and Fields about soil lime and timing. It asks farmers to assess soil in their gardens and apply lime to improve produce, suggesting practical steps for beneficial yields.
A fragmentary quote shows a wealthy bachelor admitting unfamiliarity with a situation, offering a cryptic explanation that hints at social constraints and personal restraint. The wording suggests interior conflict and a sense of secrecy in his stance.
The text argues for pooled local resources through town councils to fund services like water, sewerage, garbage, planning, roads, and lighting. It stresses local leadership, modest taxes, and loyalty to Newfoundlanders to improve towns and the country, including voluntary service on councils without pay.
In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Roland Marwell Bart, who died at Carters Cove on Oct 29 1943. From our happy home God has taken one we loved, borne away from sin and sorrow to a nobler rest above. None but aching hearts can tell how much we miss him. Last on earth but found in Heaven. Jesus doeth all things well. Inserted by wife and children.
A bridegroom and bride at a stopover laugh at public attention as diners note their marriage. The groom George explains they cannot hide their status while the waiter serves rice pudding to the newlyweds.
Fragmented draft text shows a dialogue about Moses and a child’s question, with broken dialogue lines and misaligned letters, lacking coherent news structure or identifiable people or events.
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