Annual Meeting of the Great War Veterans' Association
The Great War Veterans' Association held its annual meeting at Gaiety Hall to elect officers for 1927. Dominion President L Paterson and other officers were chosen by acclamation. New officers sworn in, plans discussed for expanding branches, a Dominionwide Ladies' Auxiliary, and improving the National War Memorial site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great War Veterans’ Association
Gaiety Hall
Paterson
Com. W. R. Dawe
W. J. Long
J. Robinson
Gordon Snow
A. P. Cahill
WR. Fanning
W. Hopley
M.M
Guards Regiment
National War Memorial
Ladies’ Auxiliary
May Furlong
W. B. Fraser
McKeen
G.W.V.A. Matters
Com. Hopley
T. Morrissey
Geo. Macklin
D. Delmar
Dog Bite Sparks Feud Between Neighbors Over Ill Child
Mrs Sannsley accuses Mrs Shinbone of a dog bite on her son Willie just after his scarlet fever recovery. The reply questions the child’s health and escalates into threats of harm to the dog Fido if anything happens to Willie.
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Mrs. Sannsley
Love May Be Blind But It Finds An Eye Opener
A witty observation notes that love, though blind, often encounters a surprising wake up moment. The lighthearted quip suggests romance can reveal truth in unexpected ways.
Loyalty Lodge Officers Elected for 1927
At a regular Loyalty Lodge No. 5 meeting on February 8, 1927, officers for the year were elected including W Master John Hicks Deputy Master Stewart Moors Chaplain John Hodder Recording Secretary Mark Ritt Financial Secretary Fred White Treasurer Henry Spencer Ceremonies Henry Simms Ist Lecturer Robert Brett Arthur Young Invesigator Fred House Joseph Stuckless Trustees James Preston Stewart Moors Henry Spencer Stephen Hawkins Mark Spencer Six Commis Crow Head Edward Sharpe Claud Elliott Witt Cove John Guy Robert Brett Back Harbor Mark Rideout Henry Spencer North Side Frank Roberts Lewis Clarke South Side Ed Young Eli Young Bluff Head Cove William Roberts Ragged Point Abraham White Little Harbor Joseph Warr Jasper Keefe Edgar Roberts Adolphus Verge Turrel's Arm John Hicks Alfred Walsh Installation by Past Master Martin Phillips.
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Financia Secy
P. M
Fred White
Henry Spencer
Henry Simms
Robert Brett
Arthur Young
Fred House
Joseph Stuckless
Bros
Stephen Hawkins
John Butcher
Geo Rogers
John Guy
Back Harbor
Mark Rideout
Frank Roberts
Lewis Clarke
Ed. Young
Eli Young
Bluff Head Cove
Wm. Roberts
Ragged Point
Abraham White
Little Harbor
Joseph Warr
Jasper Keefe
Farmer's Arm
Edgar Roberts
Adolphus Verge
Turrel's
John
Take a Walk Around Yourself Poem Reflection
A reflective verse urges readers to self examine before criticizing others. It notes many human faults common to all and advocates balancing judgment by assessing one own failures. The message emphasizes humility and restraint in moral critique.
Newsy Weekly Paper From the Old Home Town
A reader praises the small town weekly for its up-to-date local news on births deaths land deals and weddings. The poem contrasts it with large dailies that cover world events and celebrities, noting simple family moments as the paper’s charm.
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World Court
Eife Crawford
Gas Light Established at Dodding Head
Notice to Mariners announces a flashing White Acetylene Gas Light established on Dodding Head to replace the revolving waste light destroyed by fire. Positioned at Dodding Head the new light serves as a navigational aid.
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Dodding Head
Blundon's Island
W.S. W
Cann Island
Dodd's Kidney Pills Prove Effective Say Mr. Casselman
Mr. M Casselman of Winchester Springs reports six to eight boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills cleared his kidney pains backache and related trouble He keeps a box on hand and credits the remedy with improving his health The pills are promoted as a direct kidney act and a world wide family remedy available from druggists and Dodd's Medicine Co Ltd Toronto.
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Mr. M. Casselman
Winchester Springs
Out
Dodd
Dodd's Medicine Co. Ltd
Toronto
The Price of Salvation and a Wallet of Lies
A man admits stealing gloves last year and returns a dollar to a storekeeper claiming it buys heaven. The shop responds that, after considering the confession, a further dollar and a half is owed since the gloves valued at 250 dollars remain unpaid.
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Amanu
Heaven
Marriott and Margetsov Exchange Morning Anecdote
The brief London dialogue notes Marriott waking to bed clothes wound tight and Margetsov replying you must have slept like a top. This exchange appears as a concise quirky exchange printed in Answers.
Bearded Quip Sparks Quiet Household Banter
A sharp remark about a dull razor leads to playful husband and wife exchange. The wife jokes that her husband’s beard is as soft as the linoleum she cut yesterday, lightening the moment with humor.
Mrs Baggs and Mrs Jages Speak of a Son's Marriage
In a brief exchange Mrs Baggs hopes her son will be lucky in marriage while Mrs Jages notes he survived the Great War unscathed, offering cautious reassurance about his future.
Outshine Your Neighbor by Building a Polished Reputation
A lasting good reputation elevates status among peers and communities. It requires consistent ethical conduct, reliable performance, and careful self-presentation to maintain trust and esteem over time.
Some Girls Never Discover Love Hearts After Loss
A reflective line suggests how girls only recognize love for hearts after it is gone, implying regret and self discovery through absence. The piece centers on emotion over time and personal insight.
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The
G.W.V. A
Dominion Executive
Dominion
Com. L. Paterson
O B.E
Com
C F. Garland
W. H. Crocker
R .R. Asst
Charles Parsons
J. W. March
M.C. C
Meehan & Co
St. John’s
Loyalty Lodge
L.O.A
W. Mastrer
John Hicks
Stewart Moors
Chaprin
P.M
John Hodder
Mark
DR. Wood
Newfoundland
Oie Town
Burin
W. C. Winsor
W. J. Walsh
Agriculture & Mines
Dept. of Agri. & Mines
Lin
Mennen
SUN
the Twillingate Fire Insurance Go. Ltd
the Twillingate Fire Insurance Co. Ltd
P.e.moores, Sec’y Treas
Ontario
Blundon
Indian Islands
Sir Charles Hamilton
Marine & Fisheries
Department of Marine & Fisheries
St. John's
LIGHT
Indian Head, St. George’s
FORD
A. E. Hickman CO. Ltd
Ford Sales & Service
Tombstoi
E. J. Linfield
T’gate
Standard
P.O. Box
George Reid
J. McNtyre
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