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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 1938
Page
2
Plane chase endgame in Stalman kidnapping saga
Gerald and Captain Parsons pursue the Stalman gang after a high speed airfield escape. They force a road ambush, disable a black truck with nails and gunfire erupts as officers close in. They reach a van carrying Esther and find her helmet blood smeared, signaling danger as the confrontation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald
Esther
Lorenzo
Mike Railing
Nigel
Captain Parsons
Stalman
Parsons
Gad
Ansiety
Mystery of the Kidnapping Alert Reported by Police
An announcer notes a bogus police wagon and kidnappers detaining a victim. The message cycles as patrols reposition, with a police chief stating the suspects were spotted and orders to proceed follow.
Slowcum School Inspector Tests Joe on Year Length
An inspector visits Slowcum School and questions students. He asks Joe how many days are in a year. Joe replies with days of the week, joking that only those days exist, after the inspector corrects him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slowcum School
Little Joe
Joe
What Kind of Girl Did Zeke Marry
Aunt Lucy asks about Zeke's wife and Cousin Netty dismissively calls her a doll who cannot drive the tractor. The line captures family teasing and rural workplace gender humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeke
Aunt Lucy
Cousin Netty
Bread Preference Sparks Debate Over Color and Texture
A playful note compares brown and white bread as people favor the familiar white loaf. Mentions Cinderella as a whimsical example of white bread making.
Family Life Throws Light on Summer Losses
A quoted exchange reveals a boy named Johnny coping with his grandfather’s four deaths last summer while his grandmother remarries, highlighting family resilience and the impact of grief on a household during the football season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Potatoes with Eyes Spark Quirky Bargain Exchange
A grocer quips at a boy claiming he wants a peck of potatoes that must have many eyes. The boy responds that his mother said they must see them through the week, turning a simple shopping moment into a humorous domestic exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grocer
We have been arrested for a speed ing
A humorous family scene unfolds as Gracie explains to her disoriented parents that she and her twin brother Edward have been arrested for speeding after disobeying house rules and racing through the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracie
Edward
Father
Glad for a Baby Sister Awaiting Answer
A father teases his son about praying for a baby sister and the son's approving reply after a final glance at the twing, pondering whether he stopped in time.
Mrs Roosevelt Explains Hair for Hat Anchor in Open Car
Mrs Franklin Roosevelt defended long hair as practical at a Washington press conference. She said a knot helps anchor her hat when she and the President ride in open cars, preventing delays while hat recovery is attempted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
Scratchings in the Gallery Prompt a Bright Idea
A prospective customer asks to view scratch ing pictures and the assistant recalls the term itchings with a knowing smile, turning the moment into a small shop joke.
Irishman Testimony Ends In Courtroom Laughs
A pre sant Irish witness in a shooting affray case claims he heard the shot but not seen it. The judge orders him to stand down for useless evidence after he laughs. The exchange ends with the judge warning contempt while the witness quips about hearing the laugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorr
Cinderella Flour Promises More and Better Loaves
An advertisement proclaims Cinderella Flour produces more loaves per bag and superior bread quality, highlighting enhanced yield and improved baking results for homeowners and bakers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinderella
Joke About Suspended Treasurer In Mexican Settlement
A visitor touring a Mexican settlement is shown a larger cabin labeled as the club. The guide explains they recently appointed a new treasurer after dismissing the last one for crookery. When asked if the old treasurer was fired, he says they merely suspended him, pointing to a nearby large tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
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Earth
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Oroad
Dodd
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Chass
Gerald S. Doyle, Ltd
Confederation Life
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Accountancy
Shaw
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Dept.c
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Charles Sts
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