17 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1917
Page
1
A damaged ad claims Dr. Hajnion's Pills cure complexion flaws by purifying blood and boosting digestion. It touts a regular system, youthful health, and quick results, urging readers to buy Brannton's Pills and feel the charm of a lovely complexion.
Messrs Toni Jacobs O Maines and Joos S1G0e attempted travel on Tuesday from Zoo Bay and planned a return the following day. The text appears fragmentary with unclear events and names.
A confused transcription describes officers Memau and Balewhon in a Salvation Army setting with a chaplain. The garbled dialogue questions insignia on collars and hints at a message about guiding men toward Heaven. The passage remains unclear and fragmented.
Captain Fusskey aboard the Nickerson uncovered a cargo hidden under a pile of ballast from Gloucester. Customs found untaxed goods including dory oars, coils, bacon, coffee, oil slathes, beans, sugar, and rubber boots. Capt. Fusskey paid a $200 fine and seized the goods.
Over two weeks the minutiae shift as ships move through a busy trade corridor. The writer notes freight rates, shipping patterns, and naval actions affecting Britain, Germany, and Britain’s allies, highlighting strategic changes as warships and freighters adapt to risk and supply lines.
An unclear OCR passage describes a large New Jersey plant explosion at a Canadian company site. It mentions a switchboard operator, a massive storage shed with around 2000 gallons of osoline, and a shed packed with tens of thousands of heels, all implying a deadly industrial incident with limited readable names or specifics.
A fragmented account describes sailors fighting through night on a wrecked vessel, enduring freezing spray and gusty winds. It recalls a perilous scene near a bridge, with casualties and the crew efforts to survive as ships drifted in darkness.
An OMT Correspondent notes mixed city views on wartime coverage. He contrasts two press attitudes toward the war, praising one for seriousness toward the Army while alleging another distorts public sentiment, reflecting tensions between publishers and readers.
A garbled wartime piece threads together disjointed remarks on Britain, Germany, and local sentiment. It interleaves phrases about observers, recruitment, and street life with unclear names and dates, producing a blurred impression of public mood and military context.
A fragmented city newspaper passage details deceptive schemes to sell ferry advertising slots, targeting clergy and lodge Masters while urging exploitation of unverified rates and data collection. It references an appointed committee and calls for solidarity to resist improper solicitations.
Local report notes AG Ashbourne preparing sewisporte teams for Monday league tests. Details remain sketchy but focus centers on matchups and potential results as clubs gear up for the new round.
A damaged text reports a Welsh hospital scene with a bride mentioned and a groom awaiting words. It notes the groom’s injury, the bride’s identity, and a possible delay in his return to service amid medical care and hopeful letters.
Community reaction slow as firm plans to open Wy store near By Joli progress but faces packing and establishment hurdles. Niels Baton Co of Tarante aims to set up a new Wy outlet this season, with preparations and water line concerns cited among obstacles.
A correction clarifies errors in a previous item concerning individuals and places. The notice amends spellings and affiliations to reflect accurate names and associations within the hotel and event context.
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