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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1921
Page
2
A fragmented notice from a general store at Runiviny Station advertises a broad range of goods at the lowest prices. The message emphasizes careful selection and a guarantee of satisfaction, urging travelers to visit the West Fn Lewbooks Cash Store for louds and goods at bargain rates.
The report outlines a disastrous fire at Curlers Cove causing extensive loss of lowichold goods and food reserves. It mentions the Texas Fire Insurance Company offering protection, the Twillingate Wire Insurance Company’s reserve role, and rapid rate reductions with higher cash reserves. Casualties include Hendon windsman Grieve, and several other incidents across Grady, Labrador, and nearby areas.
A select committee of the House of Assembly is appointed to interview naval reserve men with a reward for prize money. The government claims the naval reserve agreed to turn in prize money via the government in return for pay. Several local names appear amid fragmented notes and distant references to events and people.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a truce in the Irish situation with talks among leaders including De Valera and LIoyd George. The Cork mayor and figures such as Judith Foulder are mentioned in relation to a possible peace move.
The death of Harry, son of AF 6 Miro and TEtwin Y Roberts of Wild Cove, occurred on Thoraday at age 24. The obituary notes a coincidence with the same date two years later for a brewer’s son and mentions tobacco consumption and winter drought. The deceased is described as a member of the Oranje Beaternity, with sympathy extended to his family. services and funeral attendance were planned.
The Wanderers announce a half price membership drive for 16 and under 25 year olds with emphasis on late summer events. Details on the upcoming Thursday holidays at local hospitals and Mewsteas hospital visits are noted, encouraging public participation and support.
A garbled report recalls Tinardsc Latys Yared Experience from last year. It mentions Miss Hartis and Miss French in Winnipeg, references to a river journey to Witmipen by steamer, and notes about a Treaty Shore delivery of barrels. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse.
Garrewan and Dorion C. Faye brought salt cargoes to Wins Ashe and Roberts firms this week. Ulowans from St Johns delivered general cargo for a firm, while loading operations continued for C. Roberts and Wm Ashbourne.
A garbled report recounts a sailor's sweater sleeve tangling in an engine crank during a Tuesday start. The crew struggles as the vessel halts, the air of the Begh Wa grows tense, and rough conditions are implied though details are unclear.
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