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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1913
Page
2
An advertisement page shows rate cards for Twillingate and local markets, listing SOF per inch, early continuation rates, and specials. It mentions local concerts, bazaars, and a minimum 20 cent charge with contract discounts.
The readable lines reference lunar phases including a new moon, first quarter, and last quarter with other unclear terms. Names Lolir and Fol appear as possible proper nouns in a damaged OCR fragment, alongside mentions of dates like 18th. The item resembles a weather or almanac brief noting moon stages.
Locals recall My W F Cosker wandering the harbor on a late night, with scant attention from passersby as Janviers boat and Bling were spotted offshore. Higher Merri Phillips reportedly motored by, while Hart's Cave featured an odd scene as sleepers rose briefly, hinting at a restless, dreamlike episode.
A garbled front-letter fragment from Me Bedvin cites Miss Stiri and travel across divers ports. The writer expresses hospitality and a wish to stay connected, promising to share experiences from twenty two years of world travel and urging friendship with both locals and travelers alike. The missive closes with a sign‑off resembling Cuaing S Boars.
A fragmented account notes Alshop's arrival and a ship named Amazon near Loa, with a Sunday evening confirmation at Peter's Church. Mentions various traps, a clean bed, and mixed reports from Nom and Prospera about fish, followed by coughing remedy advertisements and local notices.
A brief local item reports a very enjoyable dance held in the Court House on Tuesday. It mentions Earle's Undine visiting Bear Cove and White, May and returning this week. Additional lines note a catalog of stomach and nervous dyspepsia remedies and travel mentions including Dr. and Mrs Smith returning by Prospero from St Anthony.
A fragment of a local issue describes Easter week events, a Cadets ceremony with bands and speeches, and a large gathering at Kisi Lodge. It mentions arrests, court actions, and a magistrate, plus plans for Bowring Park attractions and a modern Spungalow, with opera stars and royal lodge preparations.
A misread report from St Peters Church describes the Bishop of Newfoundland performing the Rite of Conferi during a devout service. The ceremony featured clergy and candidates, with a procession and remarks by the Bishop addressing a curious congregation amid collections toward church aid.
Advertisement claims Stafford's product cures rheumatism lunthago nearalgia and all aches. Sold by leading merchants with no tax on substitute preparations. Ask for Stafford's and take no dire as substitute?
The ceremony united Alberta Bal Ac and her spouse, with vows exchanged at Bluth Feud Cove School. Attendants included Matnie Young, Ann Vathis, Ann Bangers, Lavi siatesiess, Lillie Roberts, and other guests. The couple plans to reside in Alberta’s future home as they begin married life.
Fragmentary notes detail Rev. tra P.Curlietent visiting Clyde and Grand Falls for medical or recuperative reasons. Mentions names such as Rey Swe Gags MA, Mrs Guy, and Head Constable Patten, plus references to Springvale and Orange Convens. Readable specifics are sparse.
An advertisement extols White Swan yeast cakes for reliable baking results and steady performance. The copy invites readers to request free samples from White Swan Spices and Cereals Limited, noting the yeast’s consistent quality and benefits for making bread.
Fragmentary OCR yields a quirky note mentioning Stafford and prescription style terms. No clear event, date, or organizations emerge. cannot determine a coherent news item from the readable fragments.
Mrs. C. D. Mayne and children traveled to Lascie by Clyde and Duchess. Mr. Mayne accompanied them as far as Lewisport.
A damaged, highly garbled 1910s letter from a Bay area correspondent reflects on friendships, ship traffic, and local maritime life. It mentions Mr. Wan, Hoy aid bog, and a pilot of the barque Haythorn, with notes of arrivals at Point Leaming and Fort Willem. The writer thanks friends, notes scarce fish, and hopes for future visits and support.
Fragmentary text describes ships at Bully Ile and Straits Whiteley with crews of varied sizes, listings of fish sales and prices, mentions of Bulgaria Romania and Turkey, and references to governance and trials, all in a jumbled maritime dispatch.
Fragmentary OCR text references individuals from various locales and mentions products and events in a confused sequence. Names such as Mrs Peyton and Mr Javt appear amid garbled lines. The overall fragment lacks coherent context or a clear single news event to summarize.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a battery and a price of 2 dollars, but lacks clear names, places, organizations, or a coherent event to summarize into a full news item. The readable fragments are insufficient for a structured headline and summary.
Sunday services listed for the nth Sunday after Trinity with a marins litany to follow. The fragment mentions store hire at the unit and reverends, with referenced names likely parish clergy and places, indicating a church bulletin style notice from a local page.
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