Exploits notes show busy life with parties and local events
The week overran with holiday school events and evening programmes at the Methodist School. A C W A and Girl's Guild sale proved very successful while Mr Johnathan Manuel marked his ninety years with a family-friendly birthday. boats, house moving, a motor-boat launch, and ongoing harbour work wrapped up the busy period.
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Methodist
Girl's Guild
Johnathan Manuel
Johnathan
Santa Claus
Hig
Cabe
George Jacobs
Eric Rideout
Adam and Eve Observe Modern World Recalled
A humorous dialogue has Adam and Eve returning to earth to assess changes since the biblical era. Eve asks about the apple, while Adam notes airplanes, autos, and horses as familiar yet surprising, comparing present times to four thousand BC. The exchange reflects playful anachronism and comic tone.
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Earth
Sigats
Bouquet Meant for the Living Not the Dead
Louis E. Thayer laments faux praise after death and asks for kindness while alive. He urges supporters to offer real deeds, words, and help now rather than fame or mourning after passing. The poem mocks posthumous flattery and celebrates living solidarity.
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Burt
Louis E. Thayer
The Old Styles Return in a Jazz Age Fashion Show
A speaker muses on changing fashion as women parade modern styles in a jazz age show. Eve and Evelyn exchange words about millennial promises while observers critique flimsy outfits, painted faces, and daring skirts.
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Adams
A Bird Story That Beates Any Fish Story
In Walla Walla Washington prosecutor W G Coleman recounts a robin encounter on Newell Street. The bird followed him making curious noises and demonstrated a injured bill bent crosswise. Coleman repaired the bill and released the bird afterward.
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Newell Street
Mr Coleman
For Sale Engine 2 Cylinder 14 BHP American Power Plant
Second hand 2 cylinder 14 bhp American engine, well cared for and in good condition. Similar engine used by Mr. George Blandford and noted as strong and speedy. Bargain price, freight paid, delivery shortly after navigation opens. Apply to Apl 7. 3m
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Battle
George Blandford
Afghan King Tours London Aerial Flight Over Iconic Landmarks
King Amanullah of Afghanistan piloted a large Imperial Airways liner on a first recorded royal aerial tour of London. The flight began at Croydon and returned there after looping over Crystal Palace Tower Bridge St Pauls Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace and southwest London districts. The king gazed at scenes through binoculars and showed keen interest during the excursion.
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King Amanullah
Afghanistan
Imperial Airways
Croydon
Crystal Palace
Tower Bridge
St. Paul's
Westminister Abbey
Buckingham Palace
Chelsea
London
Devoted Husband Causes Comical Car Alarm Fails
A lighthearted exchange reveals a husband obsessed with cars, honking and driving themes. The wife confirms he participates in every hour awake and even honks with his nose while asleep. The playful dialogue captures domestic quirks.
An Trishmap Struggles at Station as Train Departs
In a garbled scene a man named Trishmap exits a carriage at a railway station to fetch refreshments. The train departs before he finishes, and a character named Pat urges him to hold on, claiming a passenger has been left onboard.
Do You Have Troubles
An old motivational passage argues that healthy, hard work and a clear conscience keep trouble in perspective. It contrasts trivial concerns with real suffering, stating the greatest material blessing is good health and urging resilience.
For Sale Que Cod Trap and Pear with gear
For sale a Que Cod trap and pear with grapnels and moorings in good condition repaired last winter and ready for use. Price 259.60 dollars. Apply to David Bove at 20 Chanceporte.
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David Bove
For Sale Otte Motor Boat 28 Feet Acadia Engine
For sale an 11 month old motor boat built for pleasure use last summer. 28 feet overall length, 6 ft 4 in wide, 38 inches deep with birch keel and juniper planking. Fastened with galvanized nails and screws. Bedding included. Suitable for 63 HP. Acadia engine with rudder iron frame two oars rowlocks. For price and further particulars apply to this Office. Aw.
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Otte
Acadia
Dwelling House and Store at Musgrave Harbour Auctioned
Property listing for a new dwelling house and fish store with wharf at Musgrave Harbour. Includes two acres under cultivation and four acres partly cleared. Apply to J. R. Whiteway at 7 Lestie Street, St John’s.
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Musgrave Harbour
J. R. Whiteway
Lestie St
St John's
Mineral reserves declared under Crown Lands Act notices
By authority His Excellency the Governor in Council orders that all minerals in Newfoundland and Labrador not held under a license lease or grant and not already the subject of a license application are reserved from the Crown Lands Act until further notice under the Crown Lands Act 1918.
Jones tries a conundrum on his wife
A man named Jones greets his wife with a joke about a mule and a conundrum, sparking a prompt witty exchange as she answers and turns the quip back on him. The brief gag reflects domestic humor in a lighthearted domestic scene.
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Jones
Tam
Hat Styles Split This Spring Says Husband
A playful exchange predicts two hat styles for the season. The husband jokes that one style will be disliked by the wife and the other unaffordable, framing fashion in humorous terms.
Perry Davis Painkiller Promoted for Various Ailments
An old advertisement touts Perry Davis Painkiller as valuable relief for sore throat rheumatism bruises sprains and chilblains priced at 25 cents and 50 plus battles.
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Perry Davis
Husband and Doctor Debate Wife’s Interest in Life
A husband voices worry that his wife shows no interest in life and questions a doctor for possible causes. The dialogue hints at marital strain and concern over emotional disengagement.
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