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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1917
Page
1
The readable text appears as a jumbled, incomplete personal reminiscence. It mentions enjoying a possible return in a few weeks, a name Lidoube WT, and a reference to an old laughter or mood, but lacks coherent facts, dates, places, or identifiable events.
Fragmentary text mentions St Johns calls and volunteers, names like EWlatt Woolridye, Jali Siimmane, ArPha Polar, Pere Marquette train, A N.Y. Co., and local gatherings. Lacks coherent narrative, many garbled terms, possible 19th or early 20th century notices.
A wartime letter from Bramshott Camp discusses a Twilingato visit and mentions Mrs A J Pearce and Mr Collier. It recalls Salvation Army meetings, past postings, and plans for the writer to return to Vancouver after service. The letter notes military service began before age twenty and reflects on inmates at a Christian gathering.
A fragmentary notice recalls old friends from the town, mentions a cold Tuesday with snow and a harsh winter, and reflects on past gardens. It speaks of letters about Mr. Pearce and a note to someone named Hope, with nostalgic references to the Old People’s Home and local acquaintances.
A garbled note from Springdale outlines an alleged request by a Winny person to supply oval glass and fragies for enlargement, with a price tag of 250 and a $5.00 application to WG. The fragment mentions Abese oral ftanree and a photographer in Springdale.
A heavily garbled OCR text fragment discusses people and streets but contains many unreadable words. The readable parts reference boots, a street, and a knitting brigade without coherent context or identifiable names or events.
Amid garbled lines a wartime vow emerges to support soldiers, fund kits, and send aid. The narrator praises brave horses and fallen friends, pledging comfort and supplies for troops while lamenting losses and urging continued homefront effort.
Mr Henry Harbin, identified as Chief Oliver aboard the S S Atchie, was returned home by Hrodpero lastites. The report notes his status and the voyage, with limited readable details available.
The death occurred on Monday of James White of Ragged Paint at the advanced age of 98. Up to Wednesday the harbor area was troubled with crowds and confusion as people walked along the North shore, while the rest of the town faced ongoing concerns. A daughter is noted among the survivors.
A fragment from an Observer column discusses Liberal Party leadership rumors around Sir Hubert Bond and a potential new Liberal Party. It mentions Sir Robert’s stance, Mr. Chay Hax, and Mr. Lloyd, plus parliamentary seats likely to change, and includes a lengthy postwar reflection on party viability and public sentiment.
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