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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1892
Page
2
The article urges protection of local lumber and opposes free importation. It argues mills operate across the colony, provide jobs, and should be patronized to prevent harm to domestic workers and fishermen facing winter unemployment. It calls legislators to support local industry and restrain foreign competition.
In St. wing area printing houses were destroyed by a fire on the 8th, but principal presses have been rebuilt and papers reappear. The Evening Herald, Royal Gazette, and others resume publication after the blaze, with the city showing resilience.
A letter to the editor from Sept 16, 1899 criticizes Twillingate's sanitary conditions near the South Side Methodist Church. It decries fish refuse odours, calls for cleaner air and better health measures, and urges action from authorities and residents to improve public hygiene. The writer contrasts modern progress with local neglect and pleads for decisive civic effort.
Bren Isnanp Covz, Bonavista writes from Sept 9 1892 praising a local advocate for education in Exploits Bay. He expresses confidence in upcoming action toward better schooling and looks forward to the first move toward improved conditions.
A letter from Samuel J. Russiu addresses earlier reporting on local schooling at Kite Cove Laurenceton Northern Arm Kellick Island Botwoodville Peter's Arm Burnt Bay Loon Bay and Twillingate. He notes existing schools run by certificated teachers, hardships from fires and illness, community requests for continued schooling, and funding limits under the 1837 Education Act. He urges ongoing attention to develop stable teaching and facilities.
The schooner Afaggie Foote, owned by Foote Brothers of Grand Bank, capsized near Cape Race with 130 barrels of flour aboard. Reports say the crew were lost, with survivors from nearby ships noting a hole in the hull and no signs of the crew. Names of the crew included Morgan Riggs, George Foote, George Buffett, Sylvester Shea, and Clarence Foote, all from Grand Bank or nearby areas.
Mrs John Woods died at home on Monk's Town Road after a brief illness at age 81. She lived a long, happy life with her husband Hon. H r J B Woods and leaves a bereaved family. the community expresses deep sympathy in this sorrowful hour.
A 19th century poultry note explains moulting drains nitrogen and phosphate from feed, causing paused laying. It warns broken legs halt shells, urges proper nutrition to keep hens laying, and promotes Sheridan's Condition Powder with Johnson Co guides as a solution.
The town of Glamis Ontario knows of a cure by the application of Min Ard's Seniment to a partially paralyzed arm. The claim asserts the remedy equals anything that has transpired at Hamilton.
Details from the South Seas recount the schooner Undine once owned by Crawford & Co. Castella captained eight crew members until a forged crewman killed the captain and supercargo. The conspirators poisoned the crew with strychnine in grog, fled with natives, and were later arrested in Manila after the steward exposed them.
The past weeks have been pleasant for hay making and curing fish. The Grand Lake steamer arrived at St John’s and began Western routes. J W Owen returns from the Old Country. The Benny sails to Indian Arm for lumber. Fiona and suite left St John’s for Supreme Court on Circuit. The Hunter and Gladys left for St John’s with dry fish cargoes. Two cows died after being driven into a pond by roaming dogs. G H Emerson will attend Supreme Court on Circuit. he offers firm legal advocacy. Supreme Court Northern Circuit held at Conche on the 15th. Proclamation sets sessions from the 23rd to the 26th, possibly earlier if business allows.
The Die Festival scheduled for next Wednesday at St. Peters School room is postponed for a week due to unavailable building. It will be held after the Supreme Court closes at the Court House on the evening of the 24th inst. Performers express dissatisfaction at the delay. The Coastal steamer Virginie Lake, Capt. Walsh, arrived north yesterday and will not return before Thursday or Friday with a list of passengers from Harbor Grace to Battles Harbor and other ports.
Weekly arrivals list several Labrador ships with varying fortunes including Orion Edward White 1400 and Betsy Purchase 500, plus Liberty 500 and Fortuna 350. Also noted are Herring Neck vessels Sparkling Glance 120 Nautiles 650 Lady Blandford 650 Flora 600 and Welcome Home 100. Sneery Barebars: two Nottingham labourers Oakley and Corless were charged after being found asleep in St Mathias Church.
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