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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1926
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun discusses a downturn in fishing prices and energy among fishermen, urging diversification into mining and other industries. It calls for government measures to reduce taxation, improve credit, and develop capital for broader employment to curb outmigration and secure Newfoundland’s prosperity.
The Seouthern papers report bye elections in Fortune Bay and Burgeo and La Poile. Polling day is Monday with candidates McKenzie Chambers and James in Burgeo La Poile and Dunfield and Mosdell in Fortune Bay. Voters favor the Government to avoid a general election given its small majority.
A fragmented report notes waning prosecution as fish prices fall amid rising cost of living, with observers suggesting the low-price fish could influence legal actions and public concerns.
Residents abroad from Newfoundland urged to send full names and addresses to R. Hibbs at P. O. Box 5250 St. John’s or call Office 2114 Residence 1265 to be included in the Newfoundland Who's Who.
A Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital Association notice announces a public meeting at Alexandra Hall on Wednesday at 3 pm October 27. The Loyal Orange Association has consented to the event featuring addresses songs and social activities to support the hospital.
Mrs. Charles Quale and her son Donald left for Boston after a four month stay at Giles porte. Miss J Wood and John Edgar Young also headed to Boston while others travel to St John s and Lewisporte. Comdr Bowering and Nurse Graville make regional movements as hospital and army duties pull residents away.
The Hattie A Heckman, Capt E W Roberts, arrived from St John’s Saturday after a swift voyage leaving Friday. It carried cargo for several firms including cement for the Bridge at Shoal Tickle. The schooner then headed Thursday for White Bay to load lumber. James Strong touched here Monday with lumber bound for St John’s and departed Wednesday morning.
A thirty year old news fragment notes Lord Rosebery resigning the position of Prime Minister of Britain. The item cites political upheaval and era context, mentioning contemporaries and the shifting leadership landscape. The passage also references literary and artistic figures connected to the period in sociable gatherings and cultural notes.
A reader expresses sincere gratitude to many locals for kindness and hospitality during a stay in Twillingate. Special mentions include Rev. J. W. Windsor, the Spencer family, the Rideout family of Back Harbour, Edward and Caleb Smith of Jenkins’ Cove, John Elliott of Wild Cove, E G Roberts and H Rideout of Farmer’s Arm, John Gillett and brother, and Captain John Rogers of Pilley’s Island.
A solicitation asks readers to send names and addresses of prominent relatives and friends living abroad to Newfoundland Who's P.O. Box E5250, Office Phone 2114, Residence 1265 in St. John's for contact and gathering efforts.
In association with the G W V A Poppy Day appeal outport organizers are asked to forward requisitions for the number of poppies required in their settlements quickly. It is hoped the public will aid those selling poppies on November 11 and everyone will wear a Flanders Poppy to honor the fallen. Proceeds will support dependents of deceased soldiers and assist less returned men nationwide.
The Parsons family expresses sincere thanks to Dr Parsons and staff at Twillingite Hospital for their kind care and support during a family illness.
Telegraph News reports Oct 18 that Prime Minister Walter S Monroe was received by the King at Buckingham Palace and will be granted the freedom of the City of London. Also noted are a new acting Minister of Justice in Canada, a fatal coal car accident involving 11 year old James Idison, and varied overseas dispatches including labor needs, fisheries duties, and imperial events.
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