Gems For Your Scrap Book Christianity Quotes
A compact collection of religious quotes from notable figures including Jesus Christ General Sir Douglas Haig Benjamin Franklin Mary Baker Eddy and Washington Gladden advocating faith love service and Christian character. The lines urge belief in Jesus works and greater works, promote peace through the church, and celebrate consecration demonstrated by action.
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Church of Christ
Sir Douglas Haig
Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
Rev Richard F. Mercer obituary from St John’s
The Rev Richard F. Mercer rector of Catalina dies in St John’s General Hospital after illness. Funeral at Newfoundland Cathedral with bishop and clergy, interment to Catalina. Born 1876 at Bay Roberts, he served Herring Neck, Harbour Breton, Catalina, Fogo. Survived by widow Moulton of Burgeo, one son, four daughters. long notable for devotion and athletic versatility.
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St. John’s
Island
Richard F. Mercer
Catalina
General Hospital
Newfoundland
Reva. Canon Higham
Canon Bolt
Canon Stirling
Canon Meaden
E. J. Simpson
J. Brinton
A. Shorter
T. Grevett
Bishop White
Canon Higham
Queen's Theological College
Richard Mercer
Bay’ Roberta
Bishop Field College
Queen's
Herring Neck
Harbour Breton
Fogo
Mercer
St. Peter's School
Old Athletic Club
Principal establishes gymnasium for his school
The article notes that he set up a gymnasium for pupils of his school, of which he was the principal, highlighting a particular era initiative.
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Sun
In Memoriam for Father TROAKR
In memory of dear father who died on St Patrick's Day 1941. The verses recall childhood days, his patience, and the hope of reunion in heaven. Mrs Peter TROAKR signs the heartfelt memorial with tender memories and blessing.
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St. Patrick's Day
Night Snow Quietly Envelops The Rural Window
A lyrical scene describes a snug room lit by firelight while deep snow blankets trees and hedges outside. New snowfall lines branches and pine hums beneath a velvet night, hinting at depths beyond perception and a childlike hush over the landscape.
Dinner Here from 12 to 3 50 Cents at Local Eatery
Sandy McTavish and his wife pause before a restaurant sign announcing Dinner Here from 12 to 3 for 50 cents. He comments that three hours of eating for a half-dollar seems very reasonable.
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Sandy McTavish
Annie
Sandy
Observant Child-Mom exchange on hair and thoughts
A dialogue recalls a child asking why he has no hair while noting his mother wears more. The mother blames the child’s thinking for the lack and offers a quick bedtime dismissal.
Doctor Gone On An Eternity Case
A clipped dialogue notes a caller asking when the doctor will return. The reply indicates uncertainty as the physician went out on an eternity case, leaving the caller with no clear timing.
Sugar rationing prompts Partridge Berry jam plan
The trade holds Newfoundland Partridge Berries and sugar rationing limits jams. From February 25 a scheme lets households buy 6 lb sugar per gallon berries at same store, up to 5 gallons per household, expiring March 11 with fixed berry prices as of February 22, 1943.
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Newfoundland
Regulation alert on ship charter approvals in Newfoundland 1943
The Defence Regulations require interested parties to submit Charter Party details or full rate specifics to the Transportation Control Board in St. John s. Before entering any ship hire or goods carriage agreement, approval from the Commissioner is mandatory. Full particulars including freight and charter conditions must be filed, and any further details may be requested. The Secretary will notify on approval. Commissioner Ww. W. Woods signs dated 1st March 1943.
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Newfoundland
Transportation Control Board
St. John's
Regulations for Codfishery issued by Newfoundland official
Regulations under the Department of Natural Resources Act approved by the Governor in Commission on February 1943 were published in the Newfoundland Gazette. Copies are being printed and may be obtained by applying to the Newfoundland Fisheries Board.
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Commissioner For Natural Resources
Department of Natural Resources Act
Newfoundland Gazette
Newfoundland Fisheries Board
White Rapture by Cosette Middleton
A lyrical nature piece describes birches trembling and winter magic moving breathlessly. The poem follows a night skimming the frosted trees toward a bright cottage on a moonlit hill, evoking a white rapture across a wintry landscape.
Unique Record of Mrs Ellen Carroll Death Declared Supercentenarian
Dr Maurice Ernest of the Centenarian Club asserts Mrs Ellen Carroll of North River Village Conception Bay Newfoundland died early last month and likely lived 115 years making her the oldest authentic supercentenarian on record surpassing Pierre Jiubert who died in 1814 at 113 years and 100 days.
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C B. Gable
Ellen Carroll
North River Village
Conception Bay
Newfoundland
Mrs Carroll
Carroll
British Empire
Pierre Jiubert
Quebec
Are You Worth It A Scotch Joke About Pat’s Raise
An Irishman asks for more pay from a Scotchman. The boss computes Pat’s available work days, subtracting sleep recreation Sundays vacations Saturday afternoons meals and a St Patrick’s Day, leaving one day. Pat quips about what he has been doing thus far.
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Pat
St. Patrick's
The
Fabers
Distinctly literary family teased by neighbor remark
A neighbor quips that a family is distinctly literary with the daughter’s unwelcome poetry, the son’s unperformed plays, the mother’s unread novels, and the father who writes cheques that nobody cashes. The exchange highlights humor at the family’s expense.
Coal Advice Frustrates Mrs Scott in Evening Paper
Mrs Scott reads a city edition urging readers to stock up on coal. Bill retorts that the tip is poor as his coal bin is already bare, highlighting frugal concerns amid rising shortages.
Country vicar engages London evacuee in garden woodwork
A country vicar in England spots a London evacuee boy watching him as he nails trelliswork. The boy replies with a humorous refusal, saying he is waiting to hear what parson says when he hits the rumbly.
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England
London
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Christ Jesus
John
Benjamin Franklin
T. L. Cayler
Washington
Gladden
R. F. Mercer
Peter Troakr
K. J. Carter
Cosette Middleton
Letter
Times London
Confederation Life
U.S.A
Canada
Twillingate Sun
Imperial Marine Engines
H.P
Job Barbour
Gower
Jaimés Robins
Bonavista Bay
Monroe Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd
Newfoundland and Labrador
Eddy’s
Eddy S
Redbirds
Eddy
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