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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1925
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription costs by region with Canada and overseas rates. It details display and short term advertising charges and notes publication deadline constraints tied to Thursday evening submissions.
The Clyde arrives from Tizzard's Hr and delays into Lewisporte due to stormy weather. Captain Butcher earns praise for weekly connections, but the Bay route remains hard with many ports under the new commission. Proposals suggest a relief vessel for the North Side of the Bay as freights rise from St. John's and other points.
In the absence of Hon W S Monroe who attends the Washington Conference, Hon J R Bennet acts Prime Minister and the Colonial Secretary steps in on several occasions to take over Premier’s office duties during the absence.
A civil and mining engineer visiting the city in recent days inspected Trinity Bay Mining and Development Company property at Marleys Cove. He left impressed and sought an option to continue development efforts after his visit last Saturday.
A fragmented dialogue shows a salesman and customer trading greetings and brief exchanges. The muddled exchange captures a quick snapshot of a routine business day with casual, ill-formed lines and a hint of weathered humor.
In a letter dated October 2 1925 Constable Cramm thanks Mr and Mrs Blandford and others for their kindness while in hospital. He lauds Dr Parsons and the Twillingate hospital staff noting one patient John Pelley’s successful recovery after surgery and urges readers to credit the medical team’s skill.
Deck hands and stewards for the steamer Caribou traveled to Quebec en route to Holland. The ship is to have a trial trip on October 7 and then go to England for supplies. She is expected to reach this side by month’s end to begin Cabot Strait service in the first week of November.
The Trade Review notes a growing demand for canned rabbits in Newfoundland outports especially in winter. Packer margins reach $12 per case with retailers at $13.25, consumers pay 35 cents per 1 pint tin, and 36 rabbits fill a 58 tin case. Notre Dame Bay dominates the local canning, with Port Blandford contributing rabbits.
A brief verse describes a woman before a mirror with eyes closed wishing to see her form while sleeping, capturing a quiet moment of self gaze and stillness.
A lost sealskin cuff is reported between a hospital and Hodge Bros. Please leave it at this office if found.
A white motor boat, 16 feet long with a 5 horsepower Mianus engine, vanished in a Sunday night breeze between Belle Isle and Guoix Island. The finder should contact Richard F. Carroll at Fortune Harbor for details.
Reported letters between J A W McNeilly and Governor Allardyce clear Minister Higgins of wrongdoing while League of Nations probes Turkish deportations near Mosul. Totals note four Turkish divisions, boat capsizes off Burgeo causing five drownings, and various accidents and political debates around Poland Lithuania and Turkey.
Magistrates Court fined Sir Richard Squires one thousand dollars for not making proper income tax returns. Six other similar charges against him were noted. Arrangements for Nourmillin City’s erection were completed as French Communists plan a 24 hour general strike protesting Moroccan war. The French debt commission's final offer will be laid before President Coolidge. Turkish government calls recruits to colors.
Reprint of an editorial on trees from the Daily News appears on page 3. Readers are invited to peruse and consider the column’s perspectives on arboriculture and urban greenery.
Dr. Grenfell traveled with the S S Strathcona IL from St Anthony to St Johns after delaying CCS voyage due to wind. He spoke at South Side Methodist Church about social issues and the Memorial Hospital. Reports note White Bay reports good cod fishery. Blanc Sabion crews landed 16 000 gdls for Job Bros Co. Lime costs drop to 5 6 per ton. Lobster packers trialed caning dandelion with strong local demand and promising prices.
The Minister of Agriculture delivers crushed limestone to farmers at six dollars per ton at Chamker Lime Kiln Battery Road. Each order is limited to five tons due to limited Cobb's Arm supply this fall, with potential larger spring shipments if the venture succeeds.
Fragmentary notes show Lucy and Luther organizing a Wednesday fish haul at the shore with a 230 price outline. Local names and details are uncertain, but the plan centers on fishing activity and midweek delivery.
Mrs Freake and daughter visited aboard Clyde last week and left Sunday for Lewisporte. Mrs Conover nee Belle Pearce from Loronto to stay with her father A J Pearce. Mr and Mrs Ashe bourne left by Strathcona IT for Lewisporte enroute to the City. Uarry and Cabot Rice sons of John Rice left by Clyde for Boston. Dr Darley eye specialist and Mr Stickland of Harbor Grace Boot and Shoe Co. stayed at Primeurs and Bank manager F Batten visited from Grand Bank. Mrs Martin Luther and children left by Meigle for Battle Harbour to spend winter. Miss S R Bridger left by Meigle for St Anthony to teach. Mr W R B Temple joined Daily News Editorial Staff in St Johns. Ti C Parsons to arrive from St Johns by Express Thursday.
The Lantern Service at the L A Citadel drew a well attended gathering on Wednesday night. Lantern slides aided the telling of the story and were well liked by attendees. Refreshments were served after the service.
Captain John Thornhill of Grand Bank reports a yearly catch totaling 4500 quintals with the latest haul at 1200 quintals. This marks continued fishing output for the season and highlights the vessel’s productivity.
A list of vessels and goods arrive at Ashboimney Ltd. with quantities from Pearl 200 qtls to Elino Gordon 550 qths. Also noting ships Jane 120 qtls and Ethel M. 107 to the firm. Other arrivals include Stanley Smith Firstwing and Swhrs with 109 800 900 respectively.
The Industrial Exhibition scheduled in St John's this October has been postponed to the latter part of the month. Train fares will be half price to and from the City.
Dr W T Galbraith a veterinary surgeon in London Ontario says his serum issin cures cancer. He inoculated himself with cancer gyrins last fall and reports success in treating horses and animals with insin.
On September 19, Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Bourden welcomed a son and, around the same date, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Guy welcomed a son, marking happy additions to both households.
An Ox essay condemns born dead-beats in commerce who avoid paying debts. It argues a moral line between debt evasion and bank robbery, noting credit bureaus increasingly expose nonpayers and hinder honest citizens. The piece calls for accountability to reduce this widespread nuisance.
Sunday afternoon rally at the North Side Church begins at 2 30 P M. A program is planned with addresses by speakers. Parents and all interested in young people are invited to support and encourage the youth in the work.
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