This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1916
Page
1
The fragmentary report mentions Hex Whits, a wrecked crew, and winter, with references to Mr Moje and his hands. It notes a heavy swale and dark skies from interior fires near Dog Bay Point, plus a family, Pacey, and their familiarity with chobeapples, suggesting a rough, choppy inland scene.
A New Brunswick woman reports a serious kidney issue affecting her health. She describes symptoms and medical concerns, noting a prior diagnosis and ongoing tests as she seeks treatment and public awareness.
War era testimony reveals soldiers seeking tobacco as a coping aid amid hardship. Witnesses describe rations, access, and conditions affecting morale during the conflict era, with accounts of how smoke shortages influenced daily routines and discipline, including perceived enforcement of tobacco use among troops.
Daily Mail recounts Newfoundlanders fighting a German barrage on July 1, praising their bravery and daring. Eye witnesses describe shells raking the German lines as the unit held its post while reserves waited to relieve them. Report continues on page four.
A garbled report describes a supposed cure named Nenviing ending a grandfather’s misery instantly. It mentions Nervine and Nervstive, with unclear claims of relief in a single dose. The piece references a Granger tram and Hardon Toga, but readable details are fragmented and the main claim lacks verifiable specifics.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe interactions between Tremnas and Hels, small figures and figures in a setting with talk of garments, boots, and a street scene. The text mentions a Festyn exit and a wary, wary mood as observers note uneasy behavior and protective actions.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a wrecked ore mine vessel near Ryans Bayon in May and July. It mentions Relieving Officer John White and Captain Jones Solin, with scattered details about the ship’s loss, location near Musforil, and a note about Monday recovery efforts.
A bomb in a suitcase exploded during a prepared parade at Syntrwugince on July 3rd, killing several parsons and wounding over forty. Authorities have not yet identified a culprit.
An aviator flew over Germany in July and released proclamations on Berlin. He aimed to reach Russia but was forced to descend about 62 miles from the Russian border and return.
The text presents a dense, imperfect transcription of battlefield notes. It mentions observers, officers wounded, movements of battalions and trenches, machine gun fire, and a rapid engagement with Allied units advancing toward German positions. It includes casualty counts, dates around June and July, and references to regiments and brigades in tense combat.
Mr. John Young, eldest son of Mr. Philip Young, who has lived in British Columbia for fourteen years, arrives with his wife and family seeking a brief stay in Tolrewnin for a visit.
A fragmentary wartime letter describes wounded soldiers aiding the evacuation and the chaos of coastal bombardment. Mentions Labrador fishermen Meigle Sagona and laborers near lower Labrador, pleas for increased subsidies, and government action urged by local representatives and seamen seeking better compensation and relief.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.