Fire Patrol of Newfoundland Fire Patrol strengthens season rules
The Fire Patrol of Newfoundland outlines measures to increase effectiveness for the coming season. Provisions include wardens attached to prospectors or small parties, mandatory water buckets, camp water access, no smoking winds in camp, and equipment updates as needed. Wardens and patrols must report violations under the Forest Fires Act and cooperate with Patrol Supervisors. A Fire Patrol Committee will arrange notices in local papers and L R R Cooper of Grand Falls can provide information.
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Uae
Fire Patrol Commiitee
L. RR. Coaner
Grin Falls
Radio Waves Said To Intensify Global Storms
Captain W H Parker of the White Star Liner Homeric arrived after heavy seas and broken windows. He warned that wireless waves disturb the atmosphere, making storms stronger on land and sea, citing March 7 cold in Cairo and heat in London as context.
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New York
W. H. Parker
White Star
Egypt
Riviera
Cairo
London
Shape of world believed flat but found round
The text notes that although people once thought the world was flat, it is actually round though still somewhat crooked in places. It presents a concise, observational reflection on historical belief versus reality.
Perry Davis Painkiller Bottles For Sprains And Cramps
An advertisement notes 6d reliable Perry Davis Painkiller with bottles priced at 25c and 50c. It promotes use for sprains bruises colic and cramps and targets ready hand application.
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Perry Davis
Insurance fee scales at General Post Office February 1928
The General Post Office lists insurance fee scales for values up to 100 dollars. The table shows rates for amounts 10, 20, 40, and 50 dollars with limits noted for Manila and United States shipments.
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United States
Theatres and movie houses crowd New York city
Theaters and movie houses in New York attract about 1.5 million patrons daily. The city lists 208 theatres and 580 movie houses with a combined seating capacity of 858,973.
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New York
Confederation Life Knowledge and Wisdom Motto
A concise editorial motto noting that knowledge comes from books while wisdom is earned through living experience. It emphasizes practical learning and personal growth as guiding principles.
First Known Hell Win Gas Deposit Found Deep Under German Soil
The first known deposit of hell win gas has been found 600 meters beneath the surface at Russelsheim Baden in Germany, marking a historic underground discovery.
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Europe
Russelsheim
Baden
Germany
For Sale Motor Boat Little Clyde 35ft Passenger Trade
For sale a 35 foot motor boat named Little Clyde with 7 ft 4 in beam and 3 ft 3 in depth. Equipped with a 10 hp Hubbard engine. Suitable for passenger trade. Further particulars available.
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Clyde
H.p. Hubbard
Bryden Motor Schooner Seeks Sale at Reasonable Price
A motor schooner named Bryden about 12 tons with a 9 hp Bridgeport engine is for sale at a reasonable price. Apply to the undersigned J. P. Paddock, Beaumont North, WN, or Bay.
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Bryden
Bridgeport
J. P. Paddock
Beaumont North
WN. D. Bay
Motoring notes praise radiator artistry
A motoring journal argues the radiator should be more artistic as it often is the first feature noticed on a car. It also comments that going to church out of boredom makes one an idle worshipper.
Obituary for Merritts Resident Jol Card EF Hijs
Obituary from the Twillingate Sun records the death of Jol Card EF Hijs, aged 41 years, at Merritts on April 18, with burial on April 20. He leaves a sister Mrs Thams Bart of Kings Point, a son, two daughters, four grandchildren, and many relatives and friends. He was active in the Aeth odist Church and remembered for kindness and community service.
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Merritts
Jol Card
Tiny
Hit Ie
Aethodist Church
Thams Bart
Kings Point
Chnildren
Bart
Davis Liver Pills Marketed for Digestive Relief
Advertisement asserts Davis Liver Pills prevent headache indigestion constipation when bowels have not moved. Claims relief at night with a dose. Includes price 25 cents and company Davis & Lawrence Co. Montreal.
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Davis & Lawrence Co
Fragmented OCR Scribbles From Local News Item
The readable text outlines a jumble of names, places, and phrases with no clear events or cohesive narrative. It references a Yoda Chim a stale, Wells, Wooten, and Hiatt, but lacks actionable details or structured facts to summarize.
Duty’s Christian Hero Stands At The Post Of Duty
A quotation praising the true hero as a wise man of duty whose soul is armed by truth and the smile of God. It lauds facing life’s perils with a tranquil spirit, gathering strength from storms, and dying a Christian victor if called.
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Horace Bushnell
Siam Water Trial Ends With Prolonged Submersion
In a courtroom stunt in North Siam both sides endure submersion to win the smi with the longer underwater stay determining the winner. A curious dispute tests endurance as officials monitor the depths and duration of each participant's time underwater.
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North
Siam
Fragmentary dialogue recounts caregivers guiding Nancy
A partial script-like exchange shows a mother and teacher instructing Nancy about helping others. The lines reveal concern for others and questions about purpose amid a tense setting. The readable text suggests guidance and moral framing in a family education moment.
Unclear Visitor Watches Mrs Greed From Yard Window
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a visitor asking about what entered the yard and someone named Mrs Greed looking out of a window, with implied fear or fright. The text is garbled and leaves the event and context uncertain.
Car payments cause trouble for new owner
A brief exchange reveals a new car buyer facing difficulties with monthly payments. The owner confirms financial strain tied to the purchase, while a friend inquires about other issues.
Fragmentary Dialogue Excerpt from Silent Exchange
Fragmented OCR text shows a heated exchange with phrases like How dare you speak to me and you don’t even know me. The garbled line suggests a speaker apologizing or excusing themselves amid confusion.
Praise For Anti Tomim Cure Reduces Diphtheria Deaths in Pennsylvania
Dr. Theodore B. Appel, Pennsylvania health secretary, cites a 69 percent drop in diphtheria deaths in recent years due to widespread toxin antitoxin use. He calls the treatment the most effective defense against the feared disease and notes its proven power in preventing fatalities.
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Pennsylvania
Theodore B. Appel
Warrisburg
Appel
Ciphtheria
Silk at Madagascar Aid Women of All Ranks Wear It
Silk remains the cheapest fabric in Madagascar aiding women of all ranks who wear it. The statement highlights affordability and broad use across social strata in the region.
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Madagascar
Fox Traits Compared In Vague Historical Note
A fragment notes the gray fox is slower than the red sow and differs in structure and riders while claiming the gray fox is an expert jehheher. The text is unclear and lacks verifiable details or context.
Hume Called Weak minded in Youth by His Mother
The mother of the historian David Hume once judged him weak minded in his youth, reflecting a critical assessment from a parent about his early mental strength.
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Hume
Rivalry and Widowfactor Cited in Bodice Ripper Flair
A quirky line notes a suitor should watch his beloved rival closely and keep both eyes on her if the rival happens to be a widow. The odd caution reads like a tongue in cheek nod to romantic suspense.
Tan Craving Grows Yet Fails to Satisfy
A brief observation notes that as a person spends more time tanning their desire increases while the results fail to meet expectations. The piece implies a cycle of pursuit without fulfillment.
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Fire Patrol of
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Evga
General Post Office
Canada
Postal Service
And
W. J. Woodford
Minister of Posts and Telegraphs
Confederation Life
Burrough
James Burrough Ltd
Cale Distillery
England
Board of Liquor Control
Herring Neck
Twillingate Sun
Pune
Gifti
R Ruth Briton
Deeraine
Wells
Bayer
Gerald S. Doyle
St. John's
E. J. Linfield
T’gate
P.O. Box
George Reid
J. Mentyre
Nancy
Zo Ae
Bayer Manufacture
Ey Mall Tan
Aaron
Vis & Lawrence Co
Montreal
Wee
J. W. McGrath
St. John’s
Eeen
U.S
Dusen
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