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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 22, 1916
Page
3
A fragmented wartime message honors Newfoundlanders and Allied troops at Gallipoli and France. It recalls the sacrifice of forebears, vows allegiance, and urges courage as the regiment endures hardship and pride amid war.
Washington reports the Britsh Fleet acknowledgment from Admiral Furbassy of torpedo hits sinking the Kaiser and Krompring during a battle. The Kaiser is listed at 21,700 tons carrying heavy guns. the Krompring at 2,475 tons. The German victory is noted with claims of further successes, while the Kiel Canal area is mentioned in context.
Private Xmas Gards will again take orders for private Christmas and New Year lands. Orders may be placed at the Sun Office or by calling W. B. TravAN. A sample book is available at the Sun Office.
In this fragmentary text a discussion appears about a second commercial report relating to submarines and their testing routes. It mentions the view of engineers and the estimation of costs or value, with references to rail and market concepts. The passage remains unclear and incomplete.
Morison Snfieren, plagued by kidney disease for five years, reports relief after taking Dodd's Kidney Pills. Doctors reportedly failed to help, but Morrison says he regained health, citing a long history of use in Canada and endorsements from local officials. The ad invites readers to consult physicians and buy the remedy with a pledge of proven results.
Local figure Cruker plans a Thursday night contest with anticipated crowd support and competitive showmanship. Details remain limited as organizers confirm venue and start time.
The dispatches describe German offensives and French repulse at a trench line with bayonets. Reports from Petrograd claim Russian forces defeated Austria at the Styr and Lig rivers, taking about 1500 prisoners. Belgium remains under bombardment and many towns and industrial areas have been laid waste, displacing residents into rural regions.
Classified notice announces a sale of a building formerly occupied by Dr. Smith for surgery practice. Directions indicate inquiries by mail or at the Sun office.
Wanted a servant for Sandy Paint at Fay Street George. Wages six dollars per month. Passages and pickup details unclear. Apply at offices of Sux orses.
Fragmented dispatch reports heavy fighting across multiple fronts with Austrian and French forces. claims of 18 000 prisoners and vast casualties. Reinforcement actions and strategic positions described near Marseil and London papers note desperate conditions amid ongoing invasion.
Reporters describe chaotic fighting along multiple fronts with scarce gains. Russian and Romanian actions mix with intense German counterattacks near the Carpathians and Lips River, while French Allied efforts struggle to hold lines.
Thursony Wun reports Robertson Gent, chief of staff for the British army, says the Allied position in France looks satisfactory. Submarine activity and naval moves are noted, with four ships reported active. Petrograd cites Russian forces advancing near Carinthia and Hungary while setbacks occur elsewhere in the Carpathians. Berlin claims Russian reinforcements but reports drawdowns in several sectors. London notes Mesopotamia tensions and extreme heat affecting operations.
A garbled OCR passage hints at mid 20th century conflicts with mentions of nations such as Germany Italy and Austria Hungary. Names and dates are unclear but the tone suggests reporting on wartime events and political shifts.
Funeral notices describe the service for Oh and Mrs Wood to be held in the area this afternoon. Named attendees or locations are unclear due to damaged text.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a father questioning his daughter after she returns from school. A defiant reply labels the daughter as a “lan a chink Satan,” indicating a troubling, potentially hateful misreading that reflects a tense parental moment.
Premier Morris explains Newfoundlanders faced deadly machine gun fire with calm during the oiler fire incident. Despite losses, the battalion held positions and kept a strong defense as ordered to hold the trenches.
A garbled report recalls a chaotic duel driven by officers and a parade deferment. The event ends with one participant wounded as the opposing side counters, while celebrations and cries echo through the camp.
Readers note conflicting figures for coal discharge. Ihab Mr Ash’s group discharged 37 tons last Saturday, beating Blandford’s 33 ton record by four tons with a hind winch. Later updates say the exact discharge was 46.3 tons from Mayne.
A garbled OCR note mentions the coal ship The Sebr Archia bringing coal to My. Astbourne and landing at Tizaard’s with unclear details.
An obituary notice recalls the death of Mrs Wout in Priday The Ville after a brief illness. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved parents.
Capt. Robert Young was put into port yesterday while en route from St John’s to Labrador with salt. Sour Dulcie My arrived from swoon Bay on Thursday with lumber. Miss Ethel Manuel arrived by ber eau ie visiting friends there.
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