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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 27, 1915
Page
3
Reported fighting across the Dardanelles and in the Baltic with heavy British and French losses. German bombardments, Zeppelin raids on Paris, and Russian advances in East Prussia are noted. Admiralty says British ships sunk by mines, while submarines attack Channel and Baltic routes. several named officers killed.
Private Altken of Gofwand writes from a naval voyage bound for Edinburgh. The group meets Royal Scots Band at Liverpool, tours the Castle and Crown Room, notes King James I era rooms, and watches busy trains. They describe sights, delays, and German prisoners from the Blücher, with plans to meet remaining company from Fort George and return home soon.
A fragmented reminiscence traces Norman Bay’s era as a teacher, noting his early work in Lattie Bir, Burin, Bonavista and Superior Beha, then Mt Allison in Sarkville where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts. It recalls his tenure at Grams Falls and key student praise for his intellect and contributions to the George St. congregation.
Readable fragments describe a chaotic scene with characters named Willie George and Dobbs. Mentions a martial atrocity, Peckham at home, and a wife accused of using bullets. An ad-style line promotes White Swan yeast for bread with cautious language about rising.
A classified style notice seeks an diligent agent to establish and sell farm goods. Requires starting capital, business and unpaid signature by two responsible men. Apply at Wi T, Rawleigh Co, Toronto, for references.
A garbled item notes prizes stated in rough figures with scattered terms. The readable words hint at a prize distribution or sale listing but lack clear context, names, dates, places, or organizations to establish a definite event or outcome.
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