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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 18, 1928
Page
2
A pithy adage notes that being born a gentleman is accidental while dying as one marks a refined accomplishment. The quote reflects on social virtue and enduring reputation rather than a specific event or person. It captures a moral judgment common in historical essays and proverbs.
The article extols church music as central to worship elevating the organ and choir. It urges thorough training for organists, strong choirs, readable music, and congregational singing, warns against overlong postludes, and praises Bach while noting recital attendance and the need for meaningful, well planned church concerts.
The article emphasizes punctual choirmasters, clear service order, quiet prayer spaces, and dignified gowned appearances. It argues for meaningful texts and accessible music, advising against low quality anthems and ornate, ineffective tunes.
Digestive remedy pitch notes stomach acidity and indigestion relief. Claims instant distress relief after meals when chewing Pape's Diapepsin tablets. Promotes appetite rebound and dissolving acids, noting over five million packages used yearly.
The piece discusses the importance of choral concerts in the festive season, praising works such as Bach's Passion and Stainer's Crucifixion. It notes small choirs with effort can perform these choral pieces, and mentions a Ontario choir that provided its own soloists. It also references Handel selections as part of Christmas church worship.
Advertises Davis Liver Pills as a gentle laxative remedy from Davis & Lawrence Co of Montreal. Claims effective regulation of bowels with a package of 40 pills priced at 25 cents.
A dialogue notes a murder acquittal on insanity grounds. The lawyer cites the defendant's father spent five years in an insane asylum, then corrects to reveal the father was a doctor who understood the necessity of disclosing that fact.
A vicar tells his congregation that the church welcomes the poor and notes the offering totals only a few pence, illustrating humility in giving.
The exchange between Mrs Murpis and Mrs Flanagan recalls how the elderly man died. Mrs Murpis disputes being present near the time of death, noting the conditions and weather as a factor.
Superintendent notes custom of letting prisoners learn a trade here. The inmate asks to be assigned a trade, mentioning hoe maker or blacksmith, while answering that he was a travelling salesman.
A city visitor, eager to tease, taunts Giles the pale farmer about his bent posture and corn field, while the farmer replies with quiet wit noting the beads and stalks as signs of strain and resilience.
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