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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 22, 1916
Page
4
Reports describe casualties and wartime effects in St John’s and nearby districts. Summaries note wounded sailors, hospital needs, and local sympathies, with references to relief funds and civic responses amid the ongoing conflict.
Fragmentary local notes describe visits by Miss Jetate Churchill, daughter of Mr. B Churchill, and other locals in a seaside town. Mention of friends at home Ree By and Capt Vardy, with various towns and ships referenced. A few departures for Yorkwood and lobster crops noted amid informal social chatter.
The page conveys local notices and condolences for Miss Prudence Jenkins and other bereaved families. It mentions returning soldiers from the NAG Regiment, holiday greetings, and various residents traveling or relocating, including Mr. Samii Mhrs, Mrs FG Matthews, Mies Mary Ratig, Vancouver arrivals, and Mr. Grosse with Mr. Adam Pond.
A wartime appeal urges loyal Britons to join the fight in the trenches, naming Belgium Serbia and Canada as fronts of suffering. It exhorts those at home to enroll in Khaki to honor fallen brothers and safeguard liberty, stressing duty and victory.
A Skinner man notes an anticipated rise in ent value with talk of a possible dollar per ton jump at Sydney. Merchants consider offering higher freight to move goods before prices climb, while a top coat reference tied to St John’s season is mentioned in passing.
About 23 men were arrested at Ampvelway last week by Constable Rayon Charred with Bartin Indian Hew Brosk Winets. Measles cases rose this week and Mrs. Mudford received a letter from Pte Jensen praising Will Arudford as a credit to Twillingate. Mr. Austrey drove from Grow Falls on Monday and will stay two weeks. Vesster, a commercial traveler, stayed at the Zent Hotel and left by Prospero on Wednesday.
Fragmented OCR notes mention Navtisern Lab sador service and Prosperg gsrivest with references to Treaty Shore. Mentions Mr A Colbourne on business and various misspelled lines about St Johns and Sagona arrival in St Jon's on Wednesday night.
In Grand Falls the 12th anniversary gathering at Abe paper highlighted two paper machines at Bishops Pally. A pulp supply shortage and skilled operatives lack were noted as causes. Officials marked plans to apply new measures to address the issue and celebrate community workers.
For sale binding forverty occupied by Dr Suit as suresty. For particulars apply to Dr O V Surry Bot Wood or at Star office.
A help wanted notice seeking a sider servant for Sandy Poink of Hay St George. Wages listed at 6. per month. Passage paid. Apply Sun office.
The Arist Une Council at Tigher Tal tieutian announces second year extension courses for the Licentiate in certain fields. Courses cover fuels military French poetry chemistry and related subjects. Eligible students may join allied programs at universities regardless of graduation status if academically qualified.
The readable text mentions Lewinport and mentions goods like washers and sewing items with unclear phrasing. It appears to be a fragmentary local advertisement or notice lacking coherent details or clear events.
Sample book may be seen at the office or will call W. Bs Praene.
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