Newfoundland Christmas Seals to Enter Public Circulation
Trans Atlantic travelers landing at Gander in weeks ahead will take home Newfoundland Christmas Seals bearing a red NEWFOUNDLAND overprint. The seals, used by the Newfoundland Tuberculosis Association, mirror international issues but with a distinctive Newfoundland mark. Proceeds support 1947 tuberculosis projects and boost publicity for Newfoundland.
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Gander
Newfoundland
Newfoundland Tuberculosis Association
United States
Canada
Father Works Hard Watching Six Watchmen
A junior reports to school that his father is employed again in a demanding role. The teacher approves, and the boy explains the job requires supervising six watchmen as part of the tough duties.
Notice on Jamaican pickled mackerel sales and packing drive
The board urged packers to inform about quantities they could pack for Jamaica and to maximize mackerel production this fall. A sale had been made to the Jamaica Food Controller, but only small quantities have been packed so far. The December 1946 contract expiry gives two more months to meet the earlier indicated totals. Jamaica seeks large supplies to ease food shortages and boost local fishermen earnings.
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Jamaica
Jamacca
Tire trouble at the garage reveals worn out issue
A man at a garage explains the tire problem, noting the sagging sidewall and signs of wear showing through. The exchange highlights tire degradation as the main fault observed.
Neighbour Describes Dog As Night Watcher
A neighbour recalls their dog reacting to suspicious sounds at night. The man notes the dog will bark once awakened, serving as an alert in household security.
Fogo Town Considers Incorporation and Health Mission
Public relations release recaps October 19 meeting in SU F Hall where about 400 residents heard H W Quinton and Harold J Earle discuss establishing Local Government. an organizing committee was named to pursue incorporation and town council formation. Also noted were visits by Dr L Miller and Lloyd Hopkins to discuss medical services and a Cottage Hospital for Fogo District.
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H. W. Quinton
Fogo
Harold J. Earle
SU. F. Hall
J. E Fitzgerald
J P
William Jones
Fred W. Earle
Brian Earle
Arthur Girl
Gregory Coles
Theo, Delaney
de. L. Miller
Department of Public Health and Welfare
Lloyd Hopkins
Department of Public Works
Fogo Tsland
Miller
Men Fight for Freedom and Lava Accumulation
A terse report notes men fight for freedom then begin to collect lava to remove it from themselves, signaling a paradoxical struggle and unusual resource gathering in a strange context.
Mocking Umbrella Inscription Sparks Curious Theft Tale
Mr. Bing-He complains of a stolen name after someone removes his engraved umbrella handle. The odd incident centers on the name Bing-He and a playful pun involving Ding-How, highlighting a local quirk in a lighthearted racketeering-tinged prank.
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Mr. Bing
Mr. Ding
Home Is a Place Where a Man Can Speak Freely
A reflective cultural note argues that home offers unguarded speech as others pay little heed and a man feels free to say anything without scrutiny.
Rheumatism Relief Report For Kruschen Treatment
A reader letter claims Kruschen relief for rheumatic pain after trying many cures. The writer says the program loosens bowels and flushes kidneys, removing acids and poisons, easing pains and restoring vitality.
Ex-Servicemen's School At Fort William Shows Earnest Attendance
About one hundred ex servicemen attend the Ex service men s School at Fort William. All grades from V to XII are represented and the visitors will be struck by the earnestness shown. Under Principal W Dicker assisted by Miss Barry Mrs Slade and Miss Field rapid progress is made. In November about thirty men will transfer to the Vocational Institute for various courses and a similar number will be admitted to the School. Men have been notified to report on November 4th and it is hoped they will report that day to avoid stragglers and keep the work moving.
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Fort William
W. Dicker
Miss Barry
Slade
Reverend Vickers Honored on 90th Birthday in Grand Lodge City
A large crowd gathered at the Methodist Church parlors on October 15 to honor Rev. J. W. Vickers on his ninetieth birthday. Local and visiting ministers from Kalamazoo Lansing Eaton Rapids Hast Lansing Otsego attended, bringing gifts and greetings as tea and cake were served.
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J. W. Vickers
Grand Lodge
Michigan
Methodist Church
Nintieth
Mia
Vickera
J. P. Maneety
Kalamazoo
H V. Vale
Leo Niles
Lansing
S. W. Large
Eaton Rapids
N. A. McCune
Hast Lansing
Harry Rood
Otsego
Mytta Spencer
Tom Lawrence
L. W. Richard
Clarence Toaz
Jackson
Eaton Rapide
Hast Lansidg
Rev
Vickers
Reverend Vickers 200 letters on Red Letter Day
Langing Reverend Vickers, after eight years as Assistant Pastor, received 200 letters cards books howers cheques on a Red Letter day. He arrived in Nild in 1883.
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Langing
Vickers
Substitution Cipher Reveals a Useful Everyday Tool
A riddle where each clue hides a letter by its presence in one word not another. The assembled letters form a word describing a tool musicians use and scientists rely on daily. The quirky ending suggests a pun about hard boiled rain, while the main answer points to a common utility used across work and study.
Job Interview Punctuation Question Sparks Response
The manager asked about punctuation accuracy during the job interview. I replied that I had never been late for work in my life.
81 Year Old Ex Clergyman on 10000 Mile Voyage
Vancouver reports 81 year old Rev John Antle, retired Church of England clergyman and pioneer in Columbia Coast Mission, sailing the two master yawl Reveries with two crewed girls Lucy Varty and Audrey Sherlock on a planned year long 10000 mile voyage from the U S coast through the Panama Canal to the West Indies and New York.
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Vancouver
John Antle
Antie
United States
Panama Canal
West Indies
New York
Newfoundland
Lucy Varty
Audrey Sherlock
Mr. Antle
Church of Hagland
Columbia Coast Mission
British Columbia
England
Atlantic
Victoria Harbour
Africa
Panama Canals
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Paul
Bin
Kruschen
Kroschen
Ex-servicemen's School
Confederation Life
Tuillingate Sun
Newfoundlaid
James Murdock
Savings Publicity
Johnny
Muir's Marble Works, Ltd
St. John’s
Twillingate
E. J. Linfield
Eddy
With Eddy’s
Redbirds
F.M. O'Leary Ltd
Fred. T. Fuge
McDougall Street
Fostoria, Ohio
Dr-Wood
Rae A Oisch
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