Twillingate Sun notice on rates and publication policy
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription rates of 1.00 per year in Newfoundland 1.20 to Canada 1.50 to England U S A and others with advance payment. Advertising rates are 25 cents per inch for short term and contract pricing for long term with fortnightly changes. Notes of Thanks incur a 25 cent fee and items received after Thursday evenings may not be inserted. Twillingate Oct 1930.
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Twillingate
Roberts
Newfoundland
Canada
England
U.S. A
Sealer Vessel Launched At Port Union Amid Uncertain Seal Industry
A new sealing schooner built by Union Ship Building Co. at Port Union was launched and christened Sir William. It will not be ready for this year’s hunt, and reportedly may be the last built unless the industry proves profitable with the current fleet. Low returns for seal oil and skins suggest a likely close season.
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Port Union
Union Ship Building Co
William
Citizens demand road repairs on North Side streets
The community pleads for improved street conditions and better top dressing to ease travel at night. People note gravel is available if the road to it is repaired for team or truck use, urging local groups to take interest and defend the responsible official.
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Motor Association
Pravel
Harvest time promise for farmers with abundant garden crops
Harvest lime season brings active farming as gardens yield well in vegetables. Most people grow enough for themselves and there is space for more modern farming. Agricultural products are in demand and a living exists for enterprising farmers who invest in the business to boost production and export potential.
Elder Robin's Cove resident confined to bed at 84
Mr. Wm. Young of Robin's Cove remains bedbound at age 84. He had been able to perform small chores around his home until recently.
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Wm. Young
Robin's Cove
Hampden Operations Close Early Impact on White Bay Jobs
Hampden work shutdowns cut hours earlier than normal leaving White Bay residents facing unemployment unless the company resumes winter timber cutting, raising questions about future livelihoods for local families.
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Hampden
White Bay
World Scout Jamboree at Arrow Park Gathers 50 000 from 42 Nations
The 1929 World Jamboree at Arrow Park Birkenhead drew 50 000 scouts from 42 nations celebrating youth democracy. Leaders call it a hopeful sign of world peace while Belgium marks its centenary with an international jamboree in Liege. The 1st Twilingate troop plans a public parade on November 11 to inspire future scouts and Empire loyalty.
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Boy Scouts of All Nations
Arrow Park
Birkenhead
England
Boy Scouts of
Belgium
Liege
1St Twillingate
Shipping News Update From Local Vessels
Schr. Pratincole under Capt. Andrew Bourden arrived from the Cabra dor on Wednesday morning well fished. 5.8. Fanefield touched in here again on Wednesday and Thursday finished taking fish from Ash bournes Ltd. and A Colbourne for market. Schr. Lone Flyer arrived from St. John's yesterday.
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Pratincole
Andrew Bourden
Cabrador
Fanefield
Ashbournes Ltd
Colbourne
Two Drownings Reported in St Augustine and Lewisporte
Mrs Pearce Blackmore from Pilleys Island says two young women Julia Head and Mary Canning drowned at St Augustine while paddling an idle boat. The boat water filled after seams dried. In Lewisporte a child named Small died in a berry barrel. Both bodies were recovered.
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Pearce Blackmore
Pilley’s Island
St. Augustine
Julia Head
Mary Canning
Lewisporte
Small
Mercury Foreman Enjoys Blimp And Plane Flight
Walter W. Gard, foreman at Mercury Publishing, rode the Goodyear blimp over Boston Harbor and suburbs then flew in a Curtis-Wright plane over Medford and nearby towns on Sunday afternoon. Over 1000 people visited the East Boston airport and at least 15 aircraft were in use.
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Walter W. Gard
Mercury Publishing Company
Mr. Gard
Goodyear
Boston
Boston Harbor
Curtis-Wright
Medford
Co operation sought by Salvation Army volunteers in Twillingate
A letter from new Salvation Army workers in Twillingate requests public support and patronage. They acknowledge the previous commandant's service, praise local attendance at farewell, and pledge 18 years of evangelical, undenominational work benefiting soldiers and churches alike. They thank residents for past charitable contributions and seek continued confidence and gifts.
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Twillingate
Abbott
Christian Church
Salvation Army
Local Names List From Harbour View Hotel Area
A compiled list of residents and figures linked to Harbour View Hotel and communities across Newfoundland and nearby towns including Grand Falls Port au Bay Laurenceton Little Bay Islands Three Arms Musgrave Harbour St Johns Montreal and others. The names cover residents hotel guests officials and locals such as Paddick Lewis Mercer Os mond Parsons Mercer Taylor Green Faulkiner Roberts Boyde Peckford Gillspie Wiseman Ryan Shearing Powell King Slade Bursey West Earp and Abbort.
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Sidney’ Paddick
Lewis Barrow
Leslie Mercer
Sandy Osmond
Wm Parsons
Cl Mercer
Grand Falls
Eva Jennings
Morton’s Hr
Maxwell Taylor
B. Taylor
J. J. Green
Dorothy Green
Lester Faulkiner
Ehhiop's
St. John's
C. J. Wall
Glenwood
Walter Powell
Richard Powell
Allan King
Herring Neck
Ernest Slade
Millertown
Charles Bursey
J. B. West
Wm. Russell
Horwood
J. Gordon Earp
Montreal
The Triple Links Publishes in Bonavista
The Triple Links, a new paper started by the I O O F at Bonavista, was received last week. It serves as the Odd Fellows organ and a public paper with news and general interest items for Bonavista and surrounding areas.
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Bonavista
Hubert J. Fisher
The
Odd Fellows
Marriage notices from Crow Head and Jenkins Cove
Confederation Life reports marriages performed on Tuesday by Rev. W E Mercer Miss Lucy Sharpe of Crow Head to Mr George Linfield of Jenkins Cove and on Saturday night by Adit Porter Miss Mary White of Jenkins Cove to Mr Samuel Keefe of Little Hr.
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W. EB. Mercer
Lucy Sharpe
Crow Head
George Linfield
Jenkins’ Cove
Mary White
Samuel Keefe
Little
Local residents arrive by several vessels this week
Personal Reverend F W Hollands and his mother return from St John's by Prospero on Saturday then travel to Morton's Hr for Sunday and back Monday. Mr George Anstey arrives from New York last week. James Jones comes from Port Union on Saturday. Mr and Mrs K M Batten and children return by Clyde on Saturday. Mr W C Hawker leaves for Fogo. George T Phillips Saw Mill Inspector was here on business last week. John Lambert from Hampden by Prospero on last trip. John Roberts in town on Saturday. E J Linfield leaves Clyde Sunday for St John's. Mrs Bennett Burton, recently in hospital, is improved. Mrs Edwin Facey admitted to hospital Tuesday. Walter Colbourne and Miss Bessie Hann return to C Brook by Clyde last week after a short visit.
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F. W. Hollands
St John's
Prospero
Hollands
Morton's
George Anstey
New York
James Jones
Port Union
K. M. Batten
Clyde
W. C. Hawker
Fogo
George T. Phillips
John Lambert
Hampden
John Roberts
Change Isles
E J. Linfield
St. John’s
Bennett Burton
Edwin Facey
Walter Colbourne
Bessie Hann
C. Brook
Note of Thanks From Bessie Hann in Twillingate
Bessie Hann thanks the people of Twillingate for their kindness during a brief stay, with special thanks to Mrs. Willis Bridger. She expresses disappointment that her aunt Mrs. Bennett Burton was in hospital but hopes to visit next time.
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Walter Colbourne
Bessie Hann
Twillingate
Willis Bridger
Miss Hann
Bennett Burton
Beable
Western Star Reporter Attends Halifax Convention
Mr A L Barrett represented the Western Star at the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Convention held in Halifax about a month ago. Barrett is a member and has attended the Cana dian Publishers convention multiple times finding it beneficial to his West of Nil d work.
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A. L. Barrett
Western Star
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Halifax
Barrett
New Wing Campaign Acknowledges Memorial Hospital Donations
The Memorial Hospital appeals for vegetables and dollars to fund a new wing. Contributors include W B Milley Pi five dollars Wm Nott Belleoram one hundred dollars W H Baggs Point Leamington one hundred dollars John Roberts Change Islets one hundred dollars. Committees will report soon and further donations are encouraged.
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Wm. Nott
Belleoram
Nott
Point Leamington
W.H. Baggs
John Roberts
Change Islets
Births Record at Bluff Head Cove and Memorial Hospital
A birth is reported at Bluff Head Cove on Wednesday for Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts. A daughter was born at Memorial Hospital on Thursday to Mr and Mrs Edwin Facey.
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John Roberts
Bluff Head Cove
Frank Roberts
Memorial Hospital
Edwin Facey
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Clears Sour Stomach Fast
When sour stomachs strike after meals the stomach nerves are overexcited and excess acid causes indigestion. The recommended remedy is Phillips Milk of Magnesia, a tasteless dose in water that neutralizes acid quickly. It has been trusted by physicians for 60 years and is sold with full directions by Gerald S. Doyle Ltd as sole agent in Newfoundland.
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Newfoundland
Gerald S. Doyle, Ltd
Explosions Collapse Mail Truck and R101 Disaster Report
Telegraph dispatches from St. John's outline a mail bag explosion injuring London Post Office workers destined for Buckingham Palace. The R101 airship crashed near Beauvais with fifty plus dead, while a gale devastated Annapolis Valley. Brazil imposes martial law, selects reserves, and suspends airline mails as revolts spread.
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St. John’s
London Post Office
Buckingham Palace
Scotland Yard
Imperial Conference
Empire Trade
Canada
Beauvais
Cardington
India
Lord Thomson
Annapolis Valley
Nova Scotia
Thomas Shave
Haugerland
Marine Court of Inquiry
United States
Mexico
France
Jare
Harold Puddester
J.s .C. Puddester
Daily News
Kingsford Smith
Atlantic
Pernambuco
Halifax
Rene
Paca
Thas
Gloucester yacht sails in brisk wind as Bluenose eyes meet
The Gloucester fishing sdr Gertrude Choband returned after a trial spin with heavy caulking loss. Capt Pine says he will be ready to meet the Bluenose on time as the vessel shows well in a twenty mile breeze. British premiers largely back protection tariffs to aid Inter Empire trade, with Canada’s Premier Bennett urging quick action and a Ottawa conference within six months.
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Gloucester
Gertrude Choband
Pine
Bennett
Canada
Ottawa
Late United Church Moderator Passes
Reverend Dr. W. J. Guno, who resigned as head of the United Church of Canada, died within a fortnight after his September 18 farewell to the General Council in London. His loss leaves a void in the church’s leadership and governance.
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W. J. Guno
United Church of Canada
Union of Churches of Canada
Newfoundland
Cowes
United Church
General Council of the Church
London
Daily News
Boothic Returns from 900 Mile Arctic Cruise
Captain G P Mackenzie reports good health among natives in the Canadian Archipelago and a successful fur catch as the S S Boothic returns from a 900 mile northern cruise. Supplies landed at all posts and personnel officers changed. Ice conditions are bad north of 73 latitude.
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North Sydney
N. S
C. P
G. P. Mackenzie
Department of the Interiors
Arctic
S. S. Boothic
Builders Improve Public and Private Spaces in Town
Mr. Wm. Peyton and Mr. Fred Manuel paint the Post Office and Customs Building and erect four coal sheds. They install a new fence around the property. Dwellings and halls receive substantial improvements this season by Ben Guay Harlan Rideout Geo Churchill Wm Bridger H W Roberts and others, enhancing interiors and exteriors.
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Wm. Peyton
Fred Manuel
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Scout News
Shipping News
Mercury
Medford Mercury
Mass
Twillingate Sun
Harbour View Hotel
Boy Scouts
Confederation Life
W. B. Milley
Notre Dame Bay
Telegraph
Boothic
Ae Beer Bynes
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