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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 21, 1917
Page
3
A fragmented report describes Bartha residents arguing over a new bull tax and service fees to keep a ceremonial bull for agricultural society events. The piece notes violence surrounding a death tied to the dispute and questions about who should bear annual costs.
The Bloodhound a sealer went ashore by St Marys Bay on Sindas last duty near thick weather and may be total wreck. The ship was bound from Sydney to St John s with cow cargo. US posts attempted to tow her off but after breaking a chain rigging three times had to abandon it.
A medical practitioner changes stations and relocates this week. The move follows years of service at the former post and marks a shift in regional medical practice presence.
A damaged report details a ship collision near Cape Free with dawn sights of the Sable and other vessels named Progreso and Prospero. Passengers endured a chaotic scene as crews aided survivors at a local station while authorities ordered daily reports from Colonial Secretariat.
The readable text notes during the accident giving a mix of likely nationalities such as Norwegians Syrians and Romanians among the passengers. Details are fragmentary and uncertain.
A Wy PATI hosts a teawiltte event at Acm Academy Whorstay on the 6th with tea at 6 30 and games to follow. The gathering aims to raise funds for St. John’s as indicated by a recent notification. Socks totaling 40 pairs were sent to St. John’s by ALR for the charity drive.
The Greek minister in Paris informed the French government Greece may mobilize its armed forces for a broad Balkan war effort. Venizelos hinted at mobilizing up to 60 000 troops, with remnants of the old regular army and reserves potentially reaching 100 000. Allies warned of quick mobilization if needed, while Greece had not yet fully activated its army under 1916 17 constraints.
A Bleary dispatch notes General Maurice calling floods and weather the main obstacle to a German offensive. The report says German troops lack a serious drive as Eastern front weather and floods hinder operations while Russians appear stalled. In other notes a crowd reaction during Archbishop Roche’s visit and a minor incident involving a youth is described.
An irregular entry reports a Saturday uproar at Abe Amaurian Park with deputies denouncing Germany and advocating peace. The text is heavily garbled with names and places, mentioning Cox’s grocery, Water and Adelaide Streets, and references to Allied troops in France.
A fantastical, if garbled, note depicts Zeppatin a German humorist and a dead count in heaven, with cherubs and St Peter. It mentions a heavy electric storm, telegraph outages, and several names including Allan Jones and others missing since April 24. The text blends celestial imagery with wartime-era names, uneasy syntax, and fragmented phrases.
An OCR damaged notice references a meeting of a group abbreviated as W.P.AcT on a Wednesday in Sebr Luelia with scattered names and places. The fragmentary text mentions attendees, motor party arrivals, and a distant location in Gal The Sete, Australia, with several garbled names and dates adding uncertainty to the event.
Boat for sale described as 7 feet wide with two bins and 32 horsepower engine. Includes Yong oo top emt wise and cover, fitted with seven pop net caging complete. Also features Tae Eo simaseseat trap and ghary only. Apply J. 3, Jackian ik Cover.
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