Christmas across nations in old world customs
The text surveys Christmas and Yule traditions from Norway France Bohemia Italy Germany Poland Brittany Russia and the South describing church and family practices meals fasts gifts trees carols and village rituals tied to Epiphany and pre holiday preparation highlighting how communities mark the season.
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Norway
Yale
France
Turkey
Bohemia
Italy
Poland
Brittany
Russia
Ferrozone Tonic Promises Strength for All
A historical advertisement touts Ferrozone as a blood nourishing tonic that builds tissues and enriches the blood. It targets growing girls, tired women, and men who toil, claiming to refresh and restore energy with a price of fifty cents at druggists.
Brace Up Get Strong Get Fat Pageant Tale
A village pageant describes a house choosing for each guest a companion called the elected. After invitations are issued, the village awaits the festive night with villagers hoping to glimpse the merrymakings held in a lively, bustling manger.
Young Bride and Groom Joke About Abstract and Concrete
A humorous exchange centers on a wife asking the difference between abstract and concrete. The husband explains with a cake analogy, noting promising is abstract while making the cake is concrete.
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Bob Dear
Education plan to improve fishery knowledge and public service rules
The report proposes an education branch at Bay Bulls Fishery Research Laboratory with short courses for fishermen and vacation courses for teachers to spread outport instruction. It also outlines governance rules for public service appointments, unanimity or majority voting in Commission Government, and a sinking fund for new stock with a fixed exchange offer for Newfoundland bonds.
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Bay Bulls
Great Britain
Ifrom
Newfoundland
Commission
Isue
United Kingdom
Canada
United States of America
Railway and Steamship Services Reform Proposed
A committee urges an expert inquiry into Island rail and steamship services to prevent overlap and promote efficiency. It calls for scientific freight rate readjustment to boost traffic and revenue and suggests reconsidering leasing the dry dock to a private firm.
Need for Public Libraries in the Island
Report from St John s notes absence of a capital library and urges establishment of public libraries in major outports. Warns government lack of funds and highlights a US foundation offer to participate. Supports expanding travelling subscription libraries to keep books and periodicals accessible to all communities.
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St. John’s
United States
Laws Enacted by Governor with UK Ministers Advice
Extracts describe laws to be enacted by the Governor with advice from Government and taking effect on enactment with royal disallowance reserved. Ministers in the United Kingdom would tender advice to His Majesty. Newfoundland laws would continue under a new government form unless varied by legislation and the Governor would act on ministerial advice in executive matters with possible executive power.
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United Kingdom
Newfoundland
Not Greatly Pisncomscot An American in England
An American in England compares national size with a Texas dawn train trip. An English listener notes trains in their country. An old colored man comments on mood, joking that it is like a golf game where faith, fuel, and women determine the outcome.
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England
Texas
Boxing stringer quotes Society of Suppression of Profanity
A serious boxing stringer proclaims his role with the Society of the Suppression of Profanity It vows to remove strong language from life In the scene a house occupant calls out and a man arrives to buy an old car.
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the Society of the Suppression of
Batteryless hashlight Powers On Without Battery
A batteryless hashlight features a small dynamo in its base. A few turns of the base generate energy to light the bulb, and when brightness fades, another turn restores illumination.
Sing Sing Prison Name Meaning Origin
Sing Sing prison derives its name from an Indian phrase meaning a stony place. The note explains the etymology of the facility’s historic moniker.
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Sing Sing Prison
Census Conundrum Stalls Scotland Population Count
Pete McPherson is asked how many people live in Scotland and replies about five millions. Arthur Ennis counters that Scots refuse to provide names, saying no census can be taken.
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Scotland
Pete McPherson
Arthur Ennis
Police Promotions List In Tone District
Last week the Tone district announced police promotions. George Bartlett of Harbour Grace becomes Head Constable and Tony Hrap is elevated to Sergeant. Other changes include William Martin Brigus, John Morrissey St. George's, Edward Whalen St. John's, Llewellyn Strange Town, Walter Dawe and Patrick Whalen acting sergeants, plus several constables moving within St. John's Corner Brook and nearby posts. Sergeant William Martin of Brig h transferred to Bell Island on December 1.
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Tone
George Bartlett
Harbour Grace
Tony Hrap
William Martin
Brigus
John Morrissey
St. George's
Edward Whalen
St. John's
Llewellyn Strange
Walter Dawe
St. John’s
Patrick Whalen
Wm. Blunden
St. John‘s
Martin Aoyers
Deer Lake
A. Wacker
Samuel Tulk
Bonavista
Cales Pilcher
Daniel Wade
William Case
Corner Brook
Frederick Churchill
The Man Who Has Won
Poem by L. L Abbott praising a man who has endured battle, suffered, and remained steadfast. It honors his courage, restraint, and steadfast faith, noting his scars and tears while keeping a dignified, unashamed bearing.
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L. L Abbott
Bot
Dan
Heaven
New Beginnings and Perseverance Quote Tribute
A framed quotation urges patience with others and oneself, stressing daily fresh starts as vital to spiritual progress. It notes perseverance grows from continual renewal, citing Francis de Sales and E B Pusey as authorities on new beginnings.
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Francis de Sales
Century of Methodism in Twillingate and Notre Dame Bay
Rev W Edgar Merger writes a 176 page centennial souvenir detailing the church and bay history. The book covers industry politics education business recovery and sport with notes on those who fell in the Great War. Copies bound and ready for $1.00 plus postage.
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W. Edgar Merger
Twillingate
Notre Dame Bay
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Stewart Roberts
Wwe
S& As
Two Gate Sun
U.S.A
The
Twillingate Sun
Frank Roberts
Confederation Life
John Cook
North Side
SUN Office
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