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28 Apr 1917
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Twillingate Sun in Twillingate, Newfoundland
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
1
Naval Reserve Bay AIF announce new training level progress
Ambiguous text from a damaged OCR notes Naval Reserve and AIF aims to raise their status to that of the Regiment. It mentions heroes in blue, costs of service, and a desire for parity in treatment. The passage is garbled but centers on rebalancing prestige and duties between forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AIF
Jong Canting
Sayy
Pegoe
Belgiyn
Russia
Widespread fear and rumors haunt Newfoundland letters
A fragmented reminiscence describes distress after a local tragedy and the impact of strange beliefs about deadly waves. It recounts a letter from Devensberth, the writer’s friend, and a relative’s harsh reaction, suggesting collective anxiety and questions about fate and safety during a time of peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anau
Antight Sud
Mapus
Fragmented Passages Show War News and Mood
The readable portions describe shifting wartime moods and summaries of recent offensives. Mentions Germany, Britain, Belgium, and Russia with observations on prisoners, retreats, and the evolving front line. Tone implies cautious optimism and strategic commentary from observers.
Unclear fragment hints at wartime leaders and battles
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Stradenburg Browne and Hindenburn, implying a wartime context. It references attacks in strength, a strong defensive stance, and ongoing tension. Specific names and events are garbled, leaving a partial snapshot of a battle narrative.
Shorel walt YOLKS AR TALK ING OF IN OUR TOW
Local notes from Lewisporte on Monday describe motor boats including A Manuel and G lord ford heading to Miel area for buying. Capt Jas Aussey and Capt Win Snow with crews visited St Johns via Lewisporte for King's service exams. several others noted on herring fishing and coast talk at Herring Sece court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Yolks
To. Lewisporte
Messrs
A. Manuel
G. Lord Ford
Miel Aauat Spripar
Jas. Aussey
St. John'y
Lewisporte
Snow
Scott
Coast Talk
Letter from Samuel Pearce to Freu Newman in wartime
A personal wartime letter from Samuel Pearce to Freu Newman from Pie recounts travel, weather, and army life. Pearce details harsh January snows, shelling, hospital visits, and longing for contacts back home while addressing friends and shared acquaintances, hoping for a reply with news. He mentions France, training, and the desire to hear about class mates and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sar
Linfidde
Yale
Borcouth
France
Gallina
St Johns April 16th Oblique Verse Fragment
A fragmented historical fragment from St Johns likely dated April 16th. It references Mr Thiward Moora and John Skinner with暗 evocative lines about sleep, innocence, and loss. The text shares poetic musings on heaven, earthly wealth, and a presence lingering in streets.
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Owagr
Sesini
Ovcarthur
Manu
Naval Reserve Bay
VHS
Howe
Willy Hove
Ag Dome
Leverylady
Wwely
Stradenburg
Wen Ansélo Wett
Marshall Hindenburn
Wil Ie
Parmers Ari
Jon A. Young
Sekr
Pat
Glowlive
Fooune Hr
Korie Sowa Co
Wid Cove
Mosars
Hallett
Fom Norris
Lille
John Gillett
St. John’s
Sehr Olive Braowy Iahieke
Anetrem Tilott
Stephen Loveridge
St. John's Vin Lewtaporte
Tun of
Win
Ashbourne
Robert Yawng
Gt. John
Taratay
Ving
Wrigleys
MR. Freu Newman
PIE
Samuel Pearce
Rome
Lreuches
Ermauses
Atau
Jonathan
Atex
Roberts
Orban
Tréwinni
Samuel Prane
Tarrels
Thiward Moora
John Skinner
Aarth
Strang
M.F. C
St. Joba's
Rothwell & Bowring
St. Johns
Allen Spegm
Coles
D.&l
Ant Davis
Lawrence
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