Prohibition debate over divine law and liquor morals
W J Woolfrey argues that prohibition misreads divine order and Old Testament law, while Jesus's teachings oppose harsh judgments. He critiques the view that the vine is inherently evil, cites Noah and Lot, and condemns government lax enforcement. He urges true temperance reform and responsibility to uphold laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiggins
Wiz
Christ
B.C
Jesus
God
Israel
E.C
sUil
John
Wiptist
Noah
Lot
Rod and Gun Feature on Canada Tourists Month
Rod and Gun and Canadian Silver Fox News presents a May issue with a special illustrated section showcasing Canada from New Brunswick to British Columbia for hunting fishing and outdoor life. An editorial by Hon Charles Stewart welcomes visitors to the Dominion. regular departments cover fishing guns and ammunition outdoor talk and kennel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Silver Fox News
Dominion
W. J. Taylor, Limited
Woodstock
Out
The Selfish Citizen Dooms Local Progress
A Taos Times editorial laments a type of citizen who never volunteers or helps in community efforts. The piece argues such self isolated individuals hinder public welfare, charity, and municipal progress, warning that absence of civic participation stalls development and institutions.
Customer Rejects Ill-Fitting Shoes at Store Visit
A dialogue shows a customer balking at walking in unsuitable footwear as a shoe clerk confirms she has tried every style and asks if she wore the pair she came in wearing. The exchange highlights fit concerns and store service during a shopping visit.
Do you think this medicine will do me good
A dialog where Bill asks if the medicine helps and Hank answers affirmatively if directions are followed keeping the bottle corked tightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Hank
Western man drinks coffee at high pace in open spaces
A Nova Scotia paper notes a western man consuming ninety cups of coffee in three and a half hours. The remark is linked to the idea of vast open spaces and frontier life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Knowledge Feast and Shopping Tale
A witty pair of lines notes how some stay at the soup of knowledge and how a woman unable to shop calls a neighbor to talk shop, illustrating social small talk and neighborly help.
Secret Guarded from Friends and Enemies
A compact maxim warns that keeping secrets from friends protects information from rivals. The saying implies trust boundaries and caution in sharing sensitive details to prevent misuse or disclosure.
Public Speaker Opens Address With Friendly Tone
The aspirant for public office speaks to his first local audience saying I call you friends and I will not call you ladies and gentlemen I know you too well for that highlighting a personal connection and plain talk at the outset.
The Best Thing About Some People Is Their Opinion
A reflective line on self view, noting that certain individuals place high value on how they perceive themselves. The remark hints at vanity and self-assuredness shaping behavior and mood.
Collection for Alma Hynes by Elijah Greenham
A list of donors and amounts totaling 14.20 dollars written as a collected tribute for Miss Alma Hynes by Mr. Elijah Greenham. Donors include E. J. Linfield L. Hodge A. H. Hodge A Manuel Mrs Donelly Greenbham F. G. Su Loveridge G. Moors H. J. Preston Geo Roberts Wm. Guy G. Blaodford A M Anstey A Colborne Roberts Mrs R Brett Mrs Bennett Price Samuel Anstey Freddie Luanen Fred Roberts John Elliott James Roberts F. House A. Anstey FL Roberts Euna Roberts John Guy Walter Roberts John Sheppard Max Roberts Annie Sade Edwin Roberts F. Linfield. Total 14.20
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Alma Hynes
Elijah Greenham
E. J. Linfield
L. Hodge
A. H. Hodge
A. Manuel
Donelly Greenbham
Friends
F. G. Su
Loveridge
G. Moors
H. J. Preston
Geo, Roberts
Wm. Guy
G. Blaodford
A M. Anstey
A Colborne
Adiah Roberts
Roberts
R. Brett
Bennett Price
Samuel Anstey
Freddieé Luanen
Fred] Roberts
John Elliott
James Roberts
F. House
A. Anstey
FL Roberts
Euna Roberts
John Guy
Walter Roberts
John Sheppard
Max and
Geo. Roberts
Annie Sade
Edwin Roberts
F. Linfield
Mr Softee Photo and Banned Bat Playfulness
A fragment shows a dialogue where Mr. Softee asks Irene if she recognizes him by his photograph and two French poodles, while Irene questions if he is the bat person. The exchange hints at a playful, celebrity-esque moment with unlikely pets nearby.
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Mr. Softee
Miss Irene
Quote on trouble and self‑insuring from a private dialogue
The fragment depicts a character claiming ignorance of real trouble and confessing to friends a desire to insure himself. It hints at a cautionary line about risk and self‑protection without providing concrete events or identifications.
Police sergeant finds wife, man argues mistaken identity
A terse exchange unfolds as a police sergeant tells Henry Peck he believes he found his wife. Peck asks for details and questions what she said. The sergeant reveals the woman offered no information, leaving Peck to insist the discovered person is not his spouse.
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Henry Peck
Nightfall in Australia Sparks Time Question
The teacher explains it's night in Australia. Bobbie asks whether that is last night or tomorrow night, highlighting confusion over time zones and date changes.
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Australia
Bobbie
Policeman and loafer clash over crowding on street
A policeman questions a loafer about why he stands in one place as the crowd blocks the sidewalk. The loafer responds politely with deflection, and the officer urges movement to allow others to pass. The exchange shows a tense street encounter over public space.
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Newfoundland
W. S. Monroe
Belfast
W. J. Woolfrey
Rod and
Dodd
Scotland
Duff's
Macleay, Duff & Company
Glasgow
Board of Liquor Control
Stewart Roberts
Twillingate
United States
England
Agate
Kustra
Ocean Brand
Marine Paints
Standard Manufacturing CO Limited
ST. John’s
Clyde
Lewisporte
Porte
Shoe Cove
Bay
Beaver Cove
Port Aux Basques
Newfoundland Railway
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