17 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1914
Page
1
In Norris Arm observers argue over school denominations with Romaii Catholic Church of Ireland and Methodist groups. The piece laments sectarian splits, favors parental choice and condemns long travel for education. It cites St Johns defection and Orangeman ties while urging national unity.
Fragmentary remarks accuse Mr. Coaker and his Union Trailing Company of failing to stabilize fish and berry markets. The text laments price drops, market disruptions, and alleged mismanagement, questioning dependency on Coaker’s actions and urging accountability. It references Heaven Born, berries, and local marketing delays as context for the ongoing dispute.
Sram Baie Verte notes the mine remains active and productive despite wartime strain. An ore steamer is due by late October and a postwar recovery is uncertain. Mrs. Wai Jackman died in September after cancer, with burial planned in St John’s. Weather and fishing reports show heavy winds, rains, and a fall of snow near Jackson’s Army. Deer shooting has slowed. fox and rabbit sightings increase. White Bay fishery fails, pit props cut, and Rev R C White plans a home visit to Twalingate.
An editorial urges gratitude for Newfoundland's wartime stability while condemning gloom. It notes some men lack work but says a laborer can still earn a dollar a day, contrasts Belgian suffering, and calls for grateful resilience. The piece defends optimistic spirit as essential during hardship.
Magistrate Scott reports exploits last week on business. Wins Ashbourne was passenger to St John s. Edward Linfield returned after visiting St John s. Clyde brought Miss Mary White and others. Capt James Jones ill since returning from Awnbrador. Mrs Kenneth Manuel and child arrived from Campbellton. Olive Young teaches at Springdale. George Hodder Sr. to Cetera Hospital in St John s. he arrived by Clyde with George Jr. and Walter. The winter welcomes back Little Boston ship chandler resident.
Yaulishane is discharging at Lewisport for Reid Co.
Notice reads that a fixed red lantern light will be shown during September from the Panic wharf head in the harbor of Ause-au-Tangag to guide steamers and vessels entering the port. Signed A W Piccott Minister of Marine and Fisheries St John's Newfoundland. Ati. 18, 1514.
Pit props from Norris Arm for shipment to Lewisporte will be cut wet, measuring up to nine feet and packed with rough grain. Wages cited as 3.10 per cord for spruce and fir, 2.50 for dry wood, with a card yardstick output estimating about 1.75 per day for card handling. Squid abundance noted near Lewisporte with a Sunday cold, unsettled warning.
Reports from Northern Ari sketch a missing motor boat from the Norther Ara crews. The vessel may have struck a growler or sunk after taking on fuel, with theories ranging from a scruits delay to rapid loss of bottom integrity. Mrs Harojassura and a crew brother are among local townsfolk weighing the event.
Local notes recount ongoing train service, community patriotism, and winter plans. Mentions include St John’s proposals, Patriotic Fund contributions with higher totals, and Wood residents ready to sing for the King. A motor accident involving Mrs P. Parl is reported as resolved with homeward return. Further snippets reference Jupiter at Exploit’s Sunday and various unnamed contracts and suppliers.
The fragmentary notice hints at events around a Clyde Till diner on Sunday with vague references to price and timing. Named entities are unclear due to garbled text. no definite dates or organizations can be confirmed.
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