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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1915
Page
2
Advertisement fragment notes a sole agent for Chesley Woods at 110 Winter St. St. John's area. Details unreliable but indicates property listing and agent role. Names and addresses partially legible suggesting real estate transaction notice in progress.
The Ace Kox ran aground while near Bay Rederts en route to Plymouth with signa aboard. Crew reported damage to bilge bays and wales with weather conditions cited as a factor.
Ida Swill of Castle Harbor weds Frederick Anstey of Purcel's Arbor at the Methodist Parsonage on January 2, with Rev Ren S. Hennett presiding. The ceremony joins two local families in a quiet community wedding.
A fragmented item lists Harold Pandy and George Pardy of Lyttle Alp noting a patriotic spirit. It mentions Stirling heading to Morton's for Sanday, with congratulatory tone for the jeune recipient's loyalty and civic pride.
A brief notice outlines a discounted contract offer with a 20 percent charge applied. It invites interested parties to inquire for details and terms.
An editorial critiques temperance petitions and proposed laws on a peninsula near Traditt Cove. It argues the need to protect young timber and local resources, while condemning ridicule of petitioners. The piece urges careful legislative consideration and warns against overreliance on police, stressing communal responsibility.
The writer questions whether those who damaged the camp and aided the offenders realize that residents of the colony shared the costs. They urge the government to offer a handsome reward for information leading to the guilty parties' rediscovery and call for exemplary punishment rather than fines or light penalties.
A reader recommendation urges the paper to feature a new poem by Anan, praising her poetic spirit and prior verses read in this paper. The note defends the author’s confidentiality and expresses pride in local talent, inviting publication of her verve.
A garbled World War II era briefing notes multiple fronts and nations. It references recruiting in Tretral, potential entry of Italy, air raids on Dankirl, German and Austrian actions, Russian advances, Dutch Archbishop imprisonment, and troop movements. It mentions Lille, Bay Roberts drowning incident, and Canadian troops planned for France.
In a damped city gathering, readers note the North Star Division in Warren naming officers. The event outlines aims and future duties for the group as they elect leaders amid minor disputes and pending assignments.
A decades old church gathering marked seventy years, with parishioners from Lynd and nearby towns attending. The event honored long service and featured readings from church leaders and a communal meal.
Members are urged to attend the Seetal meeting on Wednesday 20th at 3 p m. The notice requests volunteers for sewing and knitting drives including 8 and 10 inch socks in blue red and other colors, with specific assignments for Mrs Facey Miss Blandford Miss Urey Peter Young and Mrs Mayne among others.
Unclear dispatches describe French forces retreating under pressure with alleged gains by Russian units in the Caucasus region. Reports also claim Prussian and Turkish defeats and a large count of prisoners and captures, including German soldiers, with ongoing clashes and shifting fronts.
Local merchants announce Thursday closures for the usual winter holidays starting March 21 and continuing each Thursday until April 29, with Christmas Day observing as the holiday for that week. Wednesday and Friday will also be holidays as well as Thursday in their respective weeks.
Fragmentary report describes a patriotic meeting with various speakers and remarks. It notes magistrate Scott being asked to speak and references a Belgian relief collection totaling 52M with $17 in five cent pieces donated at the door.
A fragment reports weather hindered skating on the barbashes causing injuries and calls for aid. It notes Captain Harbin and Home crew members arrived Tuesday morning seeking rent-related assistance and community relief.
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