S. G. Disaster Fund contributions at Morton’s Harbor
A 1930 editor's note records contributions to the South Coast Disaster Fund Committee collected by S A Knight and others. Names include Osmond, Knight, Taylor, Small, Jennings, Brett, Taylor, and many more with sums noted, acknowledging donations collected and forwarded to the Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Milligan, Esq
South Coast Disaster Fund Committee
S. A. Knight
John Taylor Jr
Reuben Small
George Cornick
Local names list from a historical page segment
A dense roster of individuals appears, listing Bart Fudge Philip Jennings Adolphus Jennings Chesley Rideout John Jones Fred Jones Theophalius Rideout Leander Rideout Redvers Rideout Elijah Rideout William Rideout John Rideout Fred Rideout Roland Rideout Bazil Rideout John Fudge Kenneth Jennings Abram Peddle Robert Gillingham John Gillingham Garland Jones Andrew Rideout Obadiah Rideout Claude Rideout Albert Rideout Amens Rideout Thomas White Joseph White Fredrick White Reuben White
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George Bennett
H.C. Lock
E. J. Woolfrey
Dave Knight
Samuel Young
John Taylor Jr
George Cormick
Esan Jennings
Hubert Small
Ben Osmond
B. Rice
Henry Dory
Reuben Smell
Harnest Wall
Mabel Bret
William Jones
A. W. Brett
Absalom Osmo
Henry Cornick
Arthur Boyd Hedley Knight
George Boyd Joseph Knight Jr
C. Jones
Clem Knight
Moses Nole
William Taylor
Theophilus Jen
Edward Taylor
G. W. Stride
George Taylor
Elijah Taylor
Elijah Bartlett
James Jennings
Warwick Horwood
J. W. Small & Sons
Watson Small
Ensign White
W. A. Jennings Thomas Penny
Capt
Parsons Miss Grace Taylor
William H. Brett
Wilfred Brett
Allan Brett
Samuel Brett
Sen
Samuel Brett Jr
Carl Brett
Edgar Mills Baxter Mills
Harry Woolfrey
George Horwood
Abram Horwood
William Cannings
Edward Russel Leander’Earl Reuben-Osmond
Bart Fudge
Philip Jennings
Adolphus Jennings Chesley Rideout
John Jones
Fred Jones
Theophalius Rideout
Leander Rideout
Redvers Rideout
Elijah Rideout
William Rideout
John Rideout
Fred Rideout
Roland Rideout
Chesley Rideout
Bazil Rideout
John Fudge
Kenneth Jennings
Abram Peddle
Robert Gillingham
John Gillingham
Garland Jones
Andrew Rideout
Obadiah Rideout
Claude Rideout
Albert Rideout
Amens
Thomas White
Joseph White
Fredrick White
Reuben White
Sure Market Excitedly the Manufacturer of Insect Power
The manufacturer bursts into his export office asking for an agency in Egypt after watching a film about the pyramids. He notes the pyramids are covered with millions of hieroglyphics. The exchange reveals his humorous misreading of ancient Egypt as insect powered commerce.
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Egypt
Pyramids
Not Guilty Judge Questions Rastus in Court
A courtroom exchange has Judge pressing Rastus on guilt and prior record. Rastus responds not guilty and states he has never stolen before. The adjournment proceeds as the judge questions his history in jail and potential prior incidents.
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Rastus
Taking No Chances Grocer Asks Willie About Apple
A grocer offers Willie an apple and the boy declines citing fear linked to his grandfather’s death, joking that apples are dangerous. The exchange reads as a humorous, children’s quip with a tongue in cheek punchline.
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Grocer
Willie
Paper Price Fixing and Canadian Mills Investment
Business Week outlines a $635,000,009 Canadian mill investment and suggests provincial powers over Crown lands leases and power rates could enforce fair prices. It argues Canada must safeguard workers, investment, and resources while warning against mergers that could let publishers charge arbitrary rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Advertising Rates Message for Newspaper Display
Rates for display ads set at 25 cents per inch for short term placement with potential reductions for longer continuations and fortnightly changes in composition. Applies to long term contracts and display advertising.
Humber Herald: Twelve and Fourteen Pages Year Review
The Humber Herald reflects on a year with twelve and fourteen page editions highlighting local events, business notes, and community updates. Readers find concise summaries, advertisements, and notices across regional topics shaping daily life.
Traffic Hat Sparks Forty Five Gaffe Judge Remarks
A traffic officer recalls stopping a lady driver after he assumed she was doing at least forty five. The lady argues the hat makes her look older, prompting a judge to comment on the exchange.
Quip Passes Away Leaving Government Post Open
In a humorous exchange, Sneezer notes Quip has died while Snorer jokes about whether the late friend secured a government job. The light banter hints at Quip's career and public service status without specifics.
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Sneezer
Quip
Snorer
Davis Menthol Salve for Skin Ailments Sold in Montreal
Confederation Life notes that ringworm scratches crack skin and insect bites are best treated with Davis Menthol Salve. 25 cent tins prepared by Davis and Lawrence Co Montreal, offering a topical remedy for various skin issues.
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Davis
Davis & Lawrence Co
Montreal
Old Lady Questions Boy About Nickels At Church
A boy named Sonnie confesses to gathering nickels at a church. An older woman questions him about stealing the money, and the boy explains the minister said the funds were for atheans while his father is an atheist.
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Sonnie
X ray motion pictures hailed as medical breakthrough
Dr H A Jarre of Grace Hospital Detroit presented a moving image X ray camera at the Radiological Society of North America meeting in Toronto. He said the device offers dynamic interior views, surpassing fluoroscope images and could broaden diagnostic power in radium and x ray treatments.
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Medics
Toronto
H. A Jarre
Grace Hospital
Detroit
Radiological Society of North America
Jarte
Jarre
Who Said City Slickers City Banker Joke
A visiting city banker asks about the hired man on a farm. Varmer who has seen banks replies that the man is the First Vice-President in charge of cows, delivering a dry farm humor moment.
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Varmer
New Montreal Remedy for Nervous Exhaustion Promoted
An advertisement touts Assya Neurals as a rapid remedy to drain the nervous system and relieve exhaustion. It invites readers to write for a free sample from Davis & Lawrence Co. in Montreal.
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Davis & Lawrence Co
Montreal
The Money Changers Cohen Family Dinner Tale
A family dinner scene features Cohen and his three sons debating meat versus a nickel in a cash settlement. Mrs. Cohen removes the meat, then serves pie as the children consider a nickel’s worth of pie. The excerpt presents a playful domestic exchange centered on value and wartime convenience.
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Cohen
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Newfoundland
Gerald S. Doyle, Ltd
S. G. Disaster Fund
Morton’s Harbor
Twillingate Sun
Yours Truly
Morton’s Harbour
F.N. Osmond
Rev
Isaac Davis ,H.R. Brett
Joseph Knight Sr
R. J. French
Harry Osmond
Gilbert Osmond Stanley French
Ella Butt
Ernest Osmond Stanley ‘Taylor
Obadian Taylor
James Taylor
Ambrose ‘Taylo
Andrew Taylor
John Taylor Sr
Robert Taylor
Fred Lock Embree Jennings Balington
Jenning Norman Jennings
Giles Jennings
Jabez Small
Harry Small
Arthur Small
Fred Small
Ralph Small
Cyril Small
George Stuckless
Walter Taylor
Miss M. Anste
William Brett Fredrick Knight
Stanley Wall
Richard Stuckles
Herbert Dearing
Doyle Dearing
George Dearing
Bridgeport
J. P. Jones
Western
Head & Whale’ S Gulch
Henry Rideout
Dave Rideout
Nes
Whyman Osmo
James Stride
Mrs. Matthias
Loo
Samuel Wall Adolphus Stuckless
Philip Young
Frank Young
Jabez Lowe
Stanley Boyd William Canning
Josiah Noel
Robert Jennings
Stewart Jennings
Frank Jones
P.P. Small Goods
Mag. Hollett Burin
Lloyd Jones
Dave Rideoo
Azariah
B'gar Rideout
Business Week
Simonds Canada Saw CO. Ltd
Vancouver - ST. John, N.B
Stewart Roberts
Twillingate
United States
England
The
Humber Herald
Corner Brook
Confederation Life
John M. Devine
LAW Office
Board OF Trade
St. John’s
P.O. Box
Clyde
Lewisporte
Shoe Cove
Bay
Beaver Cove
Port Aux Basques
Railway
E. J. Linfield
T’gate
Standard Marble & Granite Works
P. O
ST. John's
George Reid
J. Meintyr
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