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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
3
A fragmented reminiscence discusses wartime events and local legal questions. It mentions a store sighting involving a barrel, referenced figures, and queries about fishery rules and court procedures. The text also notes a German air raid with casualties, including soldiers, men, women, and children.
A fragment discusses this week’s District Conference with references to Rev. Johanne whose Wednesday address is praised as a highlight. It notes ongoing sessions, speaker remarks, and interest in future events, with hopes for a fruitful gathering and attentive attendees.
Fragmentary notice shows an invitation to apply to Mr. Young regarding a matter named Cadrap. Details are unclear but indicate accessibility by contacting via Mr. Young. No dates or locations are readable.
A cryptic report notes that subscriptions to a New Alter igan focal loan have fallen far short of expectations, with total sales around 2.18 billion dollars. The text hints that aid will be issued to support new receipts, though details remain unclear and the phrasing is garbled.
Amid scattered reports of maritime losses last week two Hila ships over 1600 tons each were listed along with six fishing vessels. Names appearing include the Tinere Mepnvic and Bequina, both passenger craft carrying more than 190 passengers. several vessels were reported as lost in rough seas with crews and passengers unaccounted for.
Funds collected across wards for Empire Day charitable efforts include donations from officers and locals totaling at least $150 with numerous small gifts. Names such as Misses Gellingham, Anstey, Blackler, Harbin, and Gillett appear among contributors, with many others listed in the ledger and forthcoming details to come.
A handwritten note of thanks expresses heartfelt gratitude for sympathy and support after the sudden death of Bartlett Bits. It mentions letters of condolence and kindness helping the bereaved family cope during their sorrow. Additional lines reference local names and shipboard activity the week of publication.
Fragmentary local account recalls a storm around St John’s Gospel, Toll gate protests and court action. Citizens recount hearings, alleged misconduct by Jennings and legal wrangles over eighteen month terms amid community tension and claims of unfair treatment.
Fragment reads as a disrupted report noting CogTish at Bogo with the Jigger and at Change Islands raps and Pete. references Mr. Asbournsdikchar and Red cure goof coal this week with another arrival to Mre'Hodge late nights.
A purported remedy promotes a cough and cold treatment with substances described as statable disinfectants. It claims ease of indigestion and dyspeptic relief, advising readers to obtain these preparations from a local merchant or GP in Stratford. The ad echoes period medicinal language and seeks consumer trust through named makers and generic remedies.
Fragmented text indicates a public notice about a project tied to a government house building. Names such as SYDNEY D. SANDFORD appear as a minister or official connected to agriculture and mill sectors. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the notice references a government authority and a construction or building project in Sydney or related to a Sydney official.
Owing to large quantities of Pit Props in short supply exports to Canada and the United States are permitted. Local manufacturers may buy or export under the Trade Act provisions. The order limits export to Pit Props proven prior to this notice and subject to applicable regulations.
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