Twillingate Sun reports on election prompts and candidates
The Twillingate Sun discusses provincial election issues in Notre Dame Bay and lists opposition candidates led by Sir R A Squires. It notes fiscal promises, tax questions, and public sentiment toward representatives, with mention of T G Ashbourne as a potential independent challenger.
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Monroe Party
Monroe
Hig
Willingate Sun
Notre Dame Bay
R.A. Squires
EK. M. Brown
Twillingate
G. F. Grimes
Lewisporte
R. G. Starks
Green Bay
W. Earle
Grand Falls
R. Hibbs
Fogo
T. G. Ashbourne
Alderdice
Liberal Candidate R G Starks Campaigns in Green Bay District
R G Starks Liberal candidate for Green Bay District opened his campaign with a Wednesday night speech in Green Bay, praised by the assembled crowd. The editor notes strong local support with voter confidence at about ninety percent for Starks.
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Harry
Twillingate
Radio outfits installed by local agents noted
Mr Edward Roberts has a 6 tube Radiola setup installed by local agent E J Linfield and reports satisfaction. Dr Weol also has an 8 tube At Water Kent machine installed. Note Salmon Catchers advised that John Dove Jr of Lower Head Twillingate has been oil Plethes.
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Edward Roberts
E. ‘J. Linfield
Weol
John Dove
Plethes
Obituary for KHlias Blackler at Back Harbor
KHlias Blackler died after a long heart illness at Back Harbor. He was 63, a longtime fisher and church member, laid to rest at Snellins's Cove Cemetery after services at St Peter's Church. He leaves son William, daughter Mrs. Martin Stockley, brothers Edward and Daniel, and relatives. The SUN offers condolences.
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Back Harbor
Khlias Blackler
Anglican Church
Snellins’s Cove
St Peter’s Chrerch
H. ‘Gilbert
S U.F
F.P.U
William
Martin Stockley
South Side
Edward
Daniel
Springdale
Motor Association widens street for easier vehicle passage
Under Mr S Facey direction the street between Mrs Pearce’s residence and Newman's Hill was widened. Blasting and gravelling were completed last week by Willis Simms and Robert Smith. This marks another round of road improvements by the local branch.
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The
Motor Association
S. Facey
Drought Strains Farms As Rain Returns Yet Fails To Fully Revive Crops
The report notes a very dry September causing wells to run dry and long trips for water. Cattle suffer from famine and milk is scarce. Crop growth lags with outlook dimmer than last year, except in damp ground. Inland farmers face setbacks and cattle losses persist.
Shipping News: multiple schooners report calls and cargoes
Ida M. Clarke sails Tuesday from here with produce for St John s. Melita arrives from North with wood to Mr H O Roberts at Moanilay. Edna Louise with Labrador catch reaches Ashbournes Ltd. last Gshery arrival for season. Hattie A Heckman from White Bay arrives. Vardefjell, capt Valbo, docks with 400 cask share codfish for Ashbournes Ltd and sails to Wesleyville Thursday morning.
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Ida M. Clarke
Hodge Bros
St. John’s
Melita
White Bay Lumber Laden
S.S. Vardefjell
Valbo
Ashbournes Ltd
Wesleyville
Anstey Father Passes Away in Grand Falls
News reaches that Mr Elias Anstey died at Grand Falls yesterday. His son Mr Lewis Anstey departed on Thursday to visit his father.
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Elias Anstey
Grand Falls
Lewis Anstey
Rob erts Brothers Finish No 1 Wharf Job for Linfield
Messrs Thomas and Joseph Roberts completed a new wharf for Mr. E J Linfield last week. The project was described as a No 1 job.
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Messrs. Thomas
Joseph Roberts
E.J. Linfield
Quarterly Meeting Notice of NDB Memorial Hospital Association
The quarterly meeting of the NDB Memorial Hospital Association will be held on Wednesday night October 17 at the hospital at the usual time.
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N.D.B. Memorial Hspital Association
Calf In Need Of Return Found At Memorial Hospital
A red and white calf was discovered at Memorial Hospital and is awaiting recovery by its owner. Hospital staff request owners to identify distinguishing features and proof of ownership for reunification.
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Memorial Hospital
Opposition Leader Squires Leads Newfoundland Election
In the Public Eye column of the National Business Review from September 15 1928, Sir R A Squires EK CMG KC USB is identified as Leader of the Opposition Forces in Newfoundland during the general election.
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National Business Review
New York
Public Eye
R. A. Squires
C. M.G
K.cg
Newfoundland
Newfoundland Liberal Voice Praises Sir Richard Squires
The letter commends Sir Richard Anderson Squires for his liberal leadership and contributions to Newfoundland's political life. It notes his influence in promoting self sufficiency and international respect, and praises the Liberal Party's role in durable progress and peaceful U S relations with Canada and Newfoundland.
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Richard Anderson Squires
New York
Newfoundland
Richard
Newfoundland Liberal Party
Dominion
United States
Canada
Sir Richard
Dirigible Graf Zeppelin Ready for U S Voyage
Berlin tests completed as Graf Zeppelin passes final night test and plans to sail to the United States on Sunday weather permitting. Also notable are record altitudes by Lady Keath at Croydon, and various political and transportation updates across Newfoundland and India.
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Berlin
United States
Lady Keath
Croydon
Botwood
Joseph Moore
White Bay
F. Gill Brown
Fogo
Ottawa
Bay of Fundy
Cos
Passanquoddy
Hudson
Port Smith
Frank Bennett
Sir John Bennett
St. John’s West Extern
Randell W. Jeans
Hermitage
Wm. Drover
Brown's Arm
Lewisporte
John Tobin
St. John’s East Extern
James Moores
Carbonear
H. W. Quinton
Red Cliff
B. B
W.V.A
Bonavista
Political and maritime news from Newfoundland and beyond
Reports from Majestic Theatre election turnout list candidates including Richard Howley Michael A Shea John C Pud dester and W H Abbott. International events include a deadly massacre in Kansu China an earthquake in Mexico and nine states shock, a Zeppelin departure and Antarctic voyage plans. Cargo and vessel movements mention the Str Albert Ballin, Byrd’s South Pole run, and Zealand sailing updates.
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Rodney
Hood
Alderdice
Majestic Theatre
Richard Howley
Bell Island
Michael A. Shea
Ferryladl
John C. Puddester
Bay de Verde
W. H. Abbott
Port Au Port
Kansu
China
Scbr
John Llewellyn
Square Island Labrador
Mexico
Albert Ballin
New York
Burin Head
Southern
Graf Zeppelin
Frederickshaven
America
Berlin
Byrd
Dunedin
New Zealand
South Pole
John Stone
Force the Mantcuvers of Mr Thomas Ashbourne and St John’s
A reader declares opposition to Mr Thomas Ashbourne over Dollarism and public patronage. The writer supports Mr K M Brown Senior Member and Liberalism, urging voters to back open government through public tenders and reject private interests.
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Thomas Ashbourne
St. John's
K. M. Brown
Ashbourne
Orange Custard for Seven Servings
Recipe outlines making orange custard from Borded's St. Charles Mill, orange juice and rind, sugar, cornstarch, salt, eggs, and lemon juice. Mix dry ingredients, add liquids, cook until thick, then fold in eggs and rind, cool before serving.
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St. Charles Mill
Local Notices and Traveler Updates From Town Readers
Personal news items report Mr. C. L. Hodge traveling for Hodge Bros. to St Johns and Bachans Mine for night watch. Mr. George Blandford and Mr. Joshua Rice were in town on business. Updates mention Mrs. Eliz Minty recovering from a hip injury and Mr. Harnett handling Bowling Brothers business. Several others including Mr. Walter Wood, Mr. H Y P Snelgrove, and Mr. Strickland are noted with travel or engagements. details are fragmentary and shifts in locations are common.
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C. L. Hodge
Te. John's
Clyde
Hodge Bros
George Blandford
St. Jobe’s
Joshua Rice
Bachan
Joseph Carroll
Fortune Harbor
Prospero
George Clarke
Springdale
O.K
Grand Falls
Walter Wood
Ft. Joan's
Memorial College
H. Y P. Snelgrove
Fogo
S.U.T. Hall
Eliz. Minty
Heber Harnett
Bowling Brothers
Strickland
Harbor
Grace
Grace Boot and Shoe Sat
EJ. Binfield
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Néld
England
Starks
Harry’s
SUN
Samonds Canada Saw CO. Ltd
Montreal
Toronto
Shipping News
Ayre & Sons, Limited
Ingersoll
Estey Organs
Estey
Victor Victrolas & Records
Ayre & Sons, Ltd
ST. John’s, Nfeld
Twillingate Sun
Thomas
Telegraph News
Desense
Whitbourne
Leo Carter
Lawhrm
Carter
Lewis
Victor Gordon
Nild
London
Highland Laird
Hogland
Charles J. Ellis
St. Mary's
H. Norman Burt
Port de Grave
L. EK. Enerson
Placentia East
F. C. Alderdice
United Newfoundland Party
J. A. Barrett
Humber
T. J. Power
St. George's
Walter B. Milley
Harold Horan
New York American
Hearst
Horan
William Randolph Hearst
Kellogg
Bombay
Androhists
Royal Commission
India
Cromarty
Firk
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