25 Aug 1917
Page 1
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1917
Page
1
A garbled observer’s note reports on tax debates and civic concerns, referencing a vote on fiscal measures and power outages. It mentions observers, politicians, and scattered references to Port Reston, Gillied Cave, and military casualties, with uncertain attributions and tangled commentary throughout.
An all souls service at Peter's Church honored the dead with a full congregation. Clergy led prayers and a sermon invoking sacrifice in France while parishioners recalled loved ones and the community gathered for reflection and renewal.
A cluttered budget page reports on multiple local items including church life, school activity, and public concerns. References to a revival in progress, water conditions during a voyage, and a range of community updates appear alongside notes on a new Public Control Board and government actions.
Fragmentary notes describe petitions and agitation concerning motor boats at a public square or yard. References to a “Gbery Lum” and Witish names appear garbled. The text mentions efforts to prohibit motor boats and a wave of public sentiment in the past, with a sense of disturbance around the area.
The report lists several residents visiting or staying in town. Mr Jo We Hodge and Mine Frugele Hodge arrived last week, along with Mr Goblin, Mr Viewer Boiray, and the Hodge employee for a trip to Little Nay Prospero. Another group includes Mr and Mrs Colbourne with their children arriving by Erowpete.
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