Fire destroys Central store in violent blaze
A devastating blaze swept the South Side central store, as Mr Wain Anthonrive and staff battled flames with water and buckets. The fire damaged shelves, ceilings, and stock, with 4500 pounds of goods ruined and the building left a charred, collapsing ruin. Firefighters quelled the inferno quickly, but the shop suffered extensive losses and a dramatic ceiling collapse.
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Wain
Wits
Fui
Yotlie
Dane Saute
Renil
Sip
Ace
Ciinies
Bell
Itvel
Submarine Capture Claim Framed in Confusing Report
A garbled dispatch mentions 100 submarines cited as captured and references Ayton and a commander at Oxford Barallon with unclear movements around Teuren and Liverpool. The text contains multiple misspellings and mixed fragments, leaving the core assertion uncertain. Subsequent phrases imply additional figures and ports but lack coherent details.
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Ayton
Ente Colaestinda
Oxford Barallon
Rhaud
Ajalit Haye
Tiverpool
Geran
Gus Firaurgue
Teuren
Bel
Restoring a Rosy Complexion with Homemade Remedies
A garbled ad style snippet promotes a skin restoration remedy claiming quick, lasting color and health. It mentions products like TRE Hetia and TERRI OND with pricing, availability at Kingston and local dealers, and dates Grounded in a sales tone typical of late era newspaper notices.
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Hordern
Muttine
Tabiala
Ventey
Hetia
Mathers
Tonya
Terrozonle
Contalis
Casey
Anaes
USA
Airemness
Iyaib Imi
Gavnerhsxane
Kingston
Mabel Lowett Impatient Trip to St. Johie with Guide
Fragmentary report notes Mabel Lowett travelling toward St. Johie by tox Teten on Tuesday. She seeks companionship or guidance for the journey, aided by a Gwnied parent along the route near Mr. Ly Mode.
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Mabel Lowett
Lewis
St. Johie
Tox Teten Thesday
Aecom
Weirnote Fragments From Botwood and Twillingate Notes
Fragmented and garbled notes from Botwood and Twillingate hint at social chatter, local arrivals, and community acknowledgments. Mention of cancer fund efforts, reservist news, and letters from relatives reflects a snapshot of everyday life in a coastal Newfoundland town newspaper.
St John’s Names Stanley Newujag as Wed. Sponsor
Stanley Newujag appointed to leadership at St John’s amid medical developments. The report notes ongoing treatment and winter conditions affecting the community, with officials urging care and support for patients during the season.
Starvation in Germany Report From London Describes Austerity
A London report details severe shortages in Germany with scarce food. It notes limited bread and potatoes, fish from Mifood and Sweden, high prices for goose and tea, and widespread hunger amid war strain.
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London
Nays
Te Tines
Germany
Aires
Unclear Text About People And Places In St Fobin y
Fragmentary report mentions Mr. Super of St Fobin y and Captain Steve Harbin involved with tugs and a voyage from Lewisport. It references Bere stockinting at the union and a journey from Comfort Cove. The text is garbled with multiple misspellings and incomplete facts.
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Mr. Super
Storg
Thiny Parvon Offers Oral Frames for Accessories
A local seller named Thiny Parvon advertises oral frames and engravings, listing model 1620 of 144201 as available. Price shown is $2.50 with $3.00 option, details imply supply of frames for engagement or adornment.
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Thiny Parvon
Shue
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Standard Mec Co. Ltd
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Weidre
Sulere
Boya
Amos Michielis
Louver Loveiaht
F. Cy Mat Mawel PLC
Arch Attic
DoriKhe Tosstups & Bay
Allan Clathe
Atehops
Pelle
Gillett's Lye
Stanley Newujag
Ama
Wil Ester
Seigel
Pte
Arya
Wr, Chinn
Paul
Raffsa
Tata
Jane
Sonny
Raekers
Inna
Joe Tito Chionvilie
Ieee
Steve Harbin
Om ‘Tugsay
Lewisport
Comfort Cove
Linese
Joe Bene
Wolverine
Sh.p. P
W.b.temple
Agent Twillingate
J. W. Hodge
W. &. Whitehorse
P. E. Outerbrinab
Water Street
St. John
BROS
Toho's
General Merchants
Spegalties
Ladd Sgtmwell, & Bowh'n Ltd
Bk Jous’s
Zap
Vatow
Hotal Cuserold Floer
Haley
Chera
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