Dead Heat Races Cup to Miners in Six Mile Doubles
Ned recalls rowing with Dick Gladwin in a two mile doubles at a miners race. After a tardy start and fouled turning buoy, the crew fights back to force a dead heat as crowds cheer. Dick survives a fall near the finish and Ned reflects on friendship and safe return to Juneau.
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Gladwin
Ned
Croker
Dek
Nomber Four
Number Two
Sayior
Norry
Old Mar
Dirk
Sirena
Dick Gladwin
Northand
Callas
Victoria
Juneau
Ned Old Boy
Free one way passage to Canada advertised by society
The North Country Cheviot Sheep Society announced a free one way passage to Canada for an applicant able and willing to look after 34 North Country Cheviot sheep en route from Glasgow to Onebec. The offer cited travel from Glasgow and required care duties for the flock during the journey.
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Canada
Glasgow
North Country
Onebec
Poetic Fragment on Poverty and Money
A fragment expresses a stance that money is important to the speaker who would endure poverty and even death for financial relief, while begrudging the idea of living in poverty. The lines reveal inner conflict over wealth and survival without clear narrative.
Care for feet with daily washing and proper footwear
Daily foot care advice emphasizes washing feet and wearing sensible, well fitting shoes. Proper footwear supports comfort and reduces strain, aiding overall foot health.
Periodic medical and dental checkups urged for health
Regular visits to both doctor and dentist are advised to keep the body and teeth in top condition. The advice emphasizes routine health maintenance and preventive care through periodic examinations.
Great Uncle Danny and seawater as a life saving drink
An old Newfoundland tale about Great Uncle Danny adrift 21 days in a dory and sharing scarce fresh water by diluting seawater. The Canadian Medical Association Journal cites a 10 ounce seawater to 16 ounce fresh water mix as tolerable, noting a Russian officer survived 36 days with sea water and a small fresh ration.
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Association
Danny
Newfoundland
Koowr
Lunenberger
Black Dan
Alory
Canadian Medical Association
Black Sea
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Eich ‘Colbourne
Rad and Gun
Trier
Vigtoria
Cailae
Aquic
Hin
Twee
Ford Motor Car
Sunshine Bicycles
Trash Maid of
Avalon Range
Barnes Marine Engine
RCA
Hope Chest
White Clothing Oo
Purity Factories Limited
Parker & Monroe, Ltd
St. John's, Neld
Newfoundland Savings
Provident
Artiat
Twillingate
Rawleigh
Montreal
Gillett
LYE
Gillett's
Gillett’s
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