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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1917
Page
2
A nameless narrator recalls Suste Snow and Marcel Fenm receiving a parcel with socks and a note. The fragment hints at a gift exchange and small acts of cheer, set around a casual home scene with unclear dates or full details.
Fragmentary text describes railway lighting and electrical safety arguments. Mentions costs, past incidents, and public reaction to proposals. Cites fears of fires and possible Soviet action. references to mail delays and potential new works.
A garbled local notice outlines a Wednesday meeting at WH A and a potential Friday reschedule due to weather. Mentions Pat Mem Joba Botels and Bout Fide, with a note to send a saver to Box 1 for inquiries and a few names such as Mua Agues Peeree Sue.
A community concert at Artn site features interpreted songs by Arn) Academy Girls. Patriotic Association, with entertainment by Arn) Academy Girls. Event at 7:40 p.m. on Thursday. Admission 10 cents for adults and 6 cents for children under 12. Ice cream and candy will be sold.
A chimney at the residence of Mr George Jano backed by the form of Wednesday night fell onto the roof breaking a coil and two bricks. The chimney, about two years old, caused partial collapse and slight injuries to occupants. roof ladder was displaced and required repair.
Mr. John Highs of the Arm returned Wednesday from a brief stay away, details sparse due to damaged text.
Fragmented OCR text mentions German ships British food reserves and wartime figures. References to Lon Murthelimé, James Seven, Sheckels ton Antartic Expetit, President Wilson, and a Trout voyage hint at speculative wartime events but no clear narrative or verifiable details emerge.
The report describes German submarine threats and Allied concerns over shipping losses. It notes aerial activity over France and ongoing debates in Washington about supporting Britain. A big American vessel faces torpedo risk as U S tensions rise with Germany amid the wider war.
A garbled report notes Hoage week to Fogo last Saturday with extreme wind gusts. It mentions frost and icy conditions, with houses damaged and residents coping as travelers, including A. Cutane and Gen. Trodder, arrived at Civisnorte amid the dangerous weather.
A fragmented report indicates a parliamentary pause during debate on the Victory Loan issue. It references the chancellor, the treasury, and expected actions, with no firm conclusions recorded.
The Sepinday event for Uiei parents featured a Kindermaite room display and charming performances. Miss Blandford and Mrs. Kalie Highfill helped host as many attendees enjoyed refreshments, decorations, and a social afternoon, with about equal turnout to a later party.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Jack Bamnell of Exglélis with many people aboard a vessel in the B. N- Teverve. It references Jan 1386 and a voyage involving a person named Gee, with terse phrases about attempts and a board assignment, but the text is garbled and few details survive.
Fragmentary OCR conveys mentions of a front of 184 miles and 1600 yard depth, captures by forces, mortars and artillery. It references weather difficulties and fortifications near coastal routes, with unclear names and places.
Fragmented OCR text describes a laborers situation at a bay mall route with mentions of pay, credit, and dissatisfaction. Readers are left with unclear names and details due to garbled typing, but hints include possible complaints about wages, a tester, and a score related to a place called Twilingate.
A scrambled 19th century column notes a ship cargo, tolls, and a courthouse. It mentions a large ship with a cargo of bricks, local magistrates, and a judge poised to sentence in a case of alleged boy slayings. The piece also reports on municipal infractions, a health outbreak, and a major fishing and trade shift.
A garbled OCR passage mentions travel, a park, a street, and a trial date in a disjointed way. Names, dates, and places are unreadable or incomplete, yielding a partial, unclear record with no coherent event to summarize meaningfully.
This morning a telegram from Adjutyant Binnens of Corrobellion reports Abe wives of Monde Lavshur found dead in the fierce Thursday storm near Comfort Cove on Feb 22. One of three frostbitten, Latbett and Harte in poor condition, recently moved here and employed at Acuboirne's Werlow. Thies left for Comfort Cove yesterday, likely reaching their homes by the 1st night. The details describe how the women perished in the storm.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Methodist missionary meetings with mixed illegible text about officials, visits, and scheduling. Mentions of districts or venues include Little Harbor and Newfoundland type references, with unclear dates and attendees. The fragmentary item hints at organizational roles and missionary activity but lacks clear events or outcomes.
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