08 May 1915
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 08, 1915
Page
1
The Observer details naval warfare effects as Allied and German actions unfold. It notes German U boat campaigns, sinking of ships, and casualties, with focus on the impact on neutral vessels and civilian losses. The piece discusses broader public sympathy and the moral toll of the conflict on Britons and other nations.
The piece derides two snobs, the poor and the rich, as despicable figures nesting in envy and pretension. It argues both classes manipulate others to mask inner flaws, insisting the truly poor are often not poor at all, masking vanity and cankered souls. The overall warning condemns snobbery in any form.
A heavily garbled ad and accompanying text advocate Zam-Buk as a cure while railing against snobbery and urging regeneration of the country. The piece cites a Montreal address and claims of long-standing claims about Zam-Buk’s efficacy, interspersed with social exhortations about personal conduct and propriety.
A historical note praises dedicated overland mail teams, detailing endurance through frost and thaw. It highlights Luther and companions, the camps at Hatchet and Indian Cove Neck, and the support from Farier’s Arm and Qaefort Cove while travelers and couriers push to complete deliveries.
The narrative traces Captain Jack’s progression from coastal service to commanding larger ships, including service aboard the Servia and St John, with earlier duties aboard the West Indies and St Clair. It notes his rise through the ranks, his presence on quarterdeck and forecastle, and his involvement in deployments and adven tures leading up to the dedication of a camp and assignment aboard a larger vessel.
A community Boy Scouts event at Victoria ITH drew many attendees and featured acts by Scout Master Siwards and others. The fundraiser raised seventeen dollars at five cents a bag, with proceeds to aid the boys. Reports note prior street disturbances and call for safer streets, while local youths participate in planned upcoming activities.
A fragmented report describes a Superior Schout Concert with garbled names and events. The text references Mr Vase and a scholar, mentions a Wednesday event, and notes broadcaster or organizer roles with uncertain details and misread phrases.
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