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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1916
Page
3
A wounded correspondent recounts brutal trench warfare, deaths, and injuries near Pobloce, with German forces, heavy bombardment, and advances. He mentions hospital care in France, London arrival, and hope the war ends that summer. He signs off sending regards to Mr Blinford.
A mother treats her son’s bruises with Perry Davis Painkiller, applying it to the injured area. The text describes this home remedy as comforting and seemingly effective, with emphasis on quick relief and accessibility in common households.
Fragmentary lines recount a perilous event titled We Race death by own action. The narration hints at two people, a race against time, and a fatal outcome on the same day, leaving questions about who acted bravely and what happened two weeks prior.
A fragmented wartime page mentions Mrs Russiter and Prospero story lines, references to Perrovine recipes, cod liver oil, Allen's Cough Syrup, and an Aeroplane souvenir appeal. It mixes domestic notes with advertisements and health tips, noting pros and cons of various tonics and remedies for women and children.
A family thanks supporters for their kindness after the death of their soldier son and brother Mire. The message sincere, warm, and expresses gratitude for sympathy and aid during their sorrow.
Notes of sympathy reach families in their grief over the loss of a beloved soldier son and brother, Wiltted, with friends and neighbors offering comfort and aid during this dark time.
August 4 1916 notice from J B Dstaond and family thanking Governor and Lady Davideon and many friends for telegrams and sympathy after their son Douglas died from wounds in France.
A readable wartime letter from a grandson of Gangs Gillett describes loyalty bravery and dire service. He mentions trenches bayonet drills and frequent wounds among Hays soldiers and thanks for socks sent home. He asserts resolve against the Germans and notes casualties among his battalion.
fragmented and archaic notes describe Theahayé letters from Horld Liroiney, a cramdsan of Mr Georke uit, mentioning uncle Mr Roland Culie Harald and connections to Mr and Mrs Gevore Brovales. It references British 420 umhia, a youth invited as a bungler with the 48th ve, and a band of Mare Bat. The writing hints at wartime sentiment and local defense, with scattered names and places and a call to stand firm in Europe.
Clyde Conductor Reet Scott's wife visits with Georgina and Dally Scott. Mrs Scott welcomes the promising triby grandson Artiue Kitchener and Eagar, ages 57 months, described as vigorous and notable names accompany the event.
The item notes a religious welcome at Foro hosted by Clyde Mowlay with Rev Law and Baird in attendance. The fragment lists speakers and attendees in a local ceremony context.
Fragmentary OCR details a case involving Mr Ashbourne and a separate action linked to Muffiment ves Ash Bourue. It mentions a court date, legal representation from St John’s, and references to a lawyer and potential interests in sum proceedings. The text is unclear and partially garbled.
The source text is garbled with many misspellings and missing context. It mentions progress, funds, and possible references to individuals and events but lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities to form a reliable summary.
Memorial services were held at St Peters and North Stiles Methodist Church on Sunday night for two local men, Arthur Votkee and Wilfred Harbin. Rev Peters preached on why God allows war and immortality, with prayers and a collection of six dollars for the fund.
A report from the N. 3. Methodist Church notes Rev. Robbocvipict preaching to a congregation. He spoke despite unfamiliar Bavss locals, addressing feelings and paths, with his words leaving some attendees impressed and others unmoved.
A naval reservist arrived at St. John's and was escorted to Government House where the governor welcomed the visitor. The incident marked a formal reception with official acknowledgment by the governor.
Six afirera had twenty one sol diers of Newfoundland Regiment alsonyalided are dine today. Mr. SoPacey went to St. John's this week to meet his shrotier from the States.
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