17 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1915
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text covers advertising rates and concert notes, interwoven with disjoint remarks on alcohol effects, prohibition, and a call for unity. Mentions advertising costs, East country rates, a New Moon event, and a stray urging for abstinence. A mix of garbled phrases and partial quotes suggests a page with community notices and warnings about alcohol.
A fragmented excerpt praising communal effort and awakening in the town. It emphasizes better spirits, happiness, and the drive of citizens to support local growth. Names and precise events are unclear due to damaged text, but the overall message centers on unity and progress.
An active temperance faction led by Doyle Barrett advocates mobilizing public pressure to push the government to ban alcohol sales at the onset of the war. The movement emphasizes moral reform and unity as a national emergency unfolds.
Sealing news notes the Honaventure valuing 5.965 seals at 2595 with share to men totaling 64.96. Police sent twelve officers to Wed nesday night express to Port-aux Basques as the Ter Nove Baying ship requested protection. Boothie had minor injuries Wednesday. Eagle 7,000 stowed with crews hunting all day. Florige] ordered home. Nascopie related towing incident and loss of proprietor to Navenpie.
The notes recount a hard winter with few gains among miners and workers. Many who were active this season faced losses as men died at retreat points, and the Easter Sunday era left a somber impression on operators and veterans alike.
Two workers were drowned at Goose Cave on September 1. Manuel and team are erecting a large shed for the herring fishery, which for the first two sections has sustained the men after the failure of the end fishery.
Frank Pike writes from Nelson about wartime life and shifting business conditions in the west. He notes Tam back on the News, Boster's new commission, a capable new manager, and optimistic talks of postwar business boom. He praises Canada farming, laments German cruelty, and mentions volunteer Fire Brigades as a rising idea in Twillingate.
The text appears as garbled OCR data with stray letters and unreadable phrases. No clear event or identifiable subjects emerge to form a factual title or summary.
Abou Phillips, 93, left Twillingate for Canada and became a master trapman and repair expert. He built a business by industry and judgment after initial success as a fisherman. When Canada faced commercial stagnation he lost over $30,000 and several houses, yet pressed on, turning misfortune into resilience.
A fragment reflecting on grit and success amid hardship. It highlights determined youths, communal tension, and local figures such as Mr Welshman and Mrs Gillett, noting economic stakes and social strain as residents pursue steady work and improvement.
Mrs Elizabeth Thistle of King's Point dies at 75 after long illness. Native of Harbor Grace, she leaves sons daughters and many grandchildren. Also Mr Fred Strong dies at 64 after a long illness, with wife and three brothers among mourners. King’s Point Council held a memorial tea and parade on All Fools Day with a credit to the council.
A fragmentary excerpt presents quirky dialogue with references to a shadow, a son, and enigmatic figures Komic Kinks SAME TERE Mr Hoye and Gronindhog. The text reads like a garbled stage or street scene with uncertain connections.
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