Teaching Volntests 10 Read and Write
A report on Mrs Barnes and assistant leading regiment volunteers in teaching reading and writing. It describes the "word and sentence" method, pupil progress, and the aim to enable soldiers to read books and write letters, with gratitude from learners and notes on teaching arithmetic to ready readers. Contains named individuals such as Arthur Barnes and Mr Marius and references to classes and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Aching
Sun
Arthur Barnes
D. Poed
Ella Newlowndlander
Cory
Fettera
Alvets
Marius
Red Cross Empire Day Collections Report
Totals of Red Cross Empire Day collections show 340.00 from Peachers, 8020 from Lodges W.PA, 400 from Local Corps, and 429.00 overall. One dollar per Miss Robests, Bin Ha, Cove, and souvenir instruments sales contributed. Capt Harry Mauviel sailed yesterday for St Johns Bay to collect gear. He took 400. Larrels from J. Carter, 190 from Earle Sos & Cound tudlish from DW. Hodae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red ‘Cross
Comatittes
Peachers
W.pa
Robests
bin Ha
Cove
Harry Mauviel
St. John's
Toon Bay
J. Carter
Traus Earle
Sos & Cound
Hodae
Thirteen Year Boy Drowns in Morton’s Pond
A 13 year old boy, Cecil Brett, son of Mr and Mrs Sayward, died in Morton’s Pond on Saturday after pushing a dredger boat with another younger boy into the water. He attempted to swim but could not, and rescue attempts took two hours before help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Cecil Brett
Sayward Ret
Brett
Earle
Unclear fragmentary clipping with family mourning scene
The readable portion shows a funeral mood as Mr and Mrs Brett observe an elderly figure in distress. The text hints at a failed revival attempt and a sorrowful moment surrounding a crown and head injury, but details remain fragmentary.
Loss of the Hampshire and the Orkneys shipwreck
Fragmented OCR reports survivors describe the Hampshire sinking after a collision near the Orkneys. Statements from washed ashore sailors recount attempts to steer, the ship's loss, and naval officer Lund Kileenrr arriving to assist Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lund
Disaster at Sea as Mine Sinks Ship and Survivors Count
A stormy voyage off the Orkneys ends in disaster when the Hampshire strikes a mine. Many crew perish from exposure and cold after the vessel sinks within minutes. Only six of seventy aboard survive the chaotic evacuation, some dying on rafts or during rescue attempts.
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Bell
Wiice
The British Sailor and an American Journalist Tale
An American journalist writes about a British sailor and the allure of naval life. The piece uses ornate prose to contrast American and British naval personas, describing the sailor’s presence, gaze, and the sea’s temper as it shapes manners and appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brice Hell
Chicapa
Daily News
World War I Naval War Plans and Atlantic Control
The World is informed in Washington that Germany plans to resume sea power and Britain faces a loss of supremacy. German aims center on interrup ting trade and forcing merchant ships to sail under threat, as the Atlantic becomes a contested arena and naval control shifts toward the Central Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorke
Kerlin
Hellair
Kaiser
IE Atlantic
Goria Navy
Germany
Britain
Herring Ship Arrives Manila Load Reported At Wharf
The Thegebp Conference ship which has been herring fishing at Chapel’s Cave arrived in Manila with 180 barrels of herring. Muse Tataine, sister of MPS A B S Stiling, arrived to test work and lodge at the passage. A cargo of all arrived to J W W Hodge this week and is discharging at their upper prem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaapels Cave
Muse Tataine
MPS A B.S
Stiling
le Gieat
J. WW Hodge
Local Fishing Sign Improves in Ville
Thursday shows a modest uptick in fish signs with Roberts reporting six barrels and Price at Buck Hie ten. Clyde notes arrivals from St. John's and local visitors including Mrs. D. F. Osmond, Miss Dally Scott, and others staying at Fort Boe and Bowood as the week progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Tray
Buck Hie
Ville
D. F. Osmond
Morton's
A.J
Phoratona cough and cold cure described in ad text
An old advertisement fragment touts Statdads Phoratona cough and cold cure and Stapeneds prescription for indigestion dyspepsia and gastric complaints. It mentions postage and packaging details with quantities and sizes, though much of the wording is garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statdad
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Siete
ST. Joan's Star
Abe West Mbery
McGlasky
Reading
Wien
Stone
Sciatica
Lumbago
Hazol- Menthol, Plaster Ave
Nem
Hampshire
Brons the
E Rogers
National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited
Toronto
Wanten
Lutevea
Asaya
Wiel
Aus ‘Eer i
Acto
Tan
AG. Astbourne
St. Jon's
Ieee Bel, Ase
St. Jona's
Fort Boe
Fogo
Starford
USA
JOB Bros. & CO
Royal Firt & Lier
Neuranor OF
Liverpool
Onion Inmune Insurance LO
JOB Brothers & CO
St.john's
Misses Middy
Childs
BOYR
J. W. Hodge
Gents & Boys
Geo. J. Carter
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