New Arrivals From the Old Country
A shipment of Caypass medicines from Blackburn England arrives in Newfoundland and is sold by Sparkes and Sons Ltd. in St John’s. The lineup includes a king of tonic for nerves and anemia, a skin salve, Nazex or Nazotarr throat pastilles, and a cold remedy capsule regimen. Distributor: N Powell Sparkes and Sons Ltd, Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caypass, Limited
Blackburn
England
Newfoundland
N. Powell, Sparkes and Sons, Ltd
Water St
St. John’s
Nerves on Edge From Loss of Sleep
Sleeplessness and nervous distress described as the most persistent symptom of exhausted nerves. Headaches indigestion restlessness irritability and constant worry replace energy as nerve force wanes. The ad promotes Dr Chase's Nerve remedy as a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chase
Commission Government: Fishermen Should Lead Newfoundland
Pierce Powell argues for a fishermen’s commission as the best government for Newfoundland, praising independent governance and criticizing responsible government and Confederation with Canada. He cites employment, services, and wartime veterans concerns, urging readers to back a fisherfolk led administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Commission
Pierce Powell
Commission Government Promotes Fisheries Support
The speaker outlines Commission Government actions including a 2,000,000 fund for fishery purposes, repair of Clarenville dockyards, fixed fish prices for fishermen, and a food control board to ensure equal conditions. The message urges fishermen to support the Commission and resist misleading opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Clarenville
Frugal quarrel over dress purchase sparks family tiff
In a domestic exchange a husband exclaims about funding a new dress while the wife dismisses his financial advice as unrelated to their marriage. The brief row underscores tensions over money and personal autonomy in a strained relationship.
Gems and Quotes on Christianity through History
A compilation of quotes from Coleridge Tocqueville Franklin Eddy and Jesus stressing Christianity as life not theory, its link to liberty, healing, and transformative public faith, with references to belief in greater works and divine truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleridge
de Tocqueville
God
Mary Baker Eddy
Confed eration Life and economic critique fragment
A fragmented note critiques civilization as a state where money funds lavish appearances for women and punitive burthens deter others from excesses. The text echoes social tension and moral judgments amid a broader debate on consumption and gender roles.
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Nfld
North Sydney
Port Aux Basques
St. John's
St John's
St. George's Corner Brook
Humbermouth
Millertowno
Jetu
Grand Falls
Jobo
No. 2 Express
Millertown
Humbermouth Corner
Brookee
St. George's
Muir's Marble Works, Ltd
Twillingate
E. J. Linfield
Eddy
Eddy’s
F. M. O’leary Ltd
Great Britain
Cupals, Limited
London
Cupals
Royal AT
Royal Yeast
Gerald S. Doyle, Ltd
Land
Benjamin Franklin
Christ Jesus
Confederation
LIFE
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