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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1917
Page
2
A fragmentary speech complains about government inaction and warns citizens to unite. The speaker urges voters to overcome political bias and pressure officials to act, warning that delay harms public interests and daily life. The text reflects frustration and appeals for timely leadership.
Reply of Lady Davidson presented by the WPA marks farewell to the Patrioise Association of the Women of Newfoundland. She thanks workers for a decade of joint effort and pledges to uphold social standards as she leaves her post. The document reflects pride in regional work and solidarity with Newfoundland communities.
The passage recalls facing trials together with a pledge to serve the people, praising Newfoundlanders and a collective stance against division. It praises forebears and heraldic symbols, notes heat and struggle, and expresses hope in building a strong, common foundation for the future.
Royal Gazette reports a proclaintation appointing Thure day November 13 for the election of the Road Board. Names like Marnie Phillips Break Newman Edgar Roberts Caleb Sulih Etwand Roberts George Roberts and George Parry appear as candidates. Observers note ballots and polling irregularities, with a forthcoming election on December 0 to count votes publicly. Weather and maritime notes follow alongside war commentary and routine notices.
Notation of gratitude from residents of Ashbourne and surrounding districts. The message thanks Mr and Mrs Locke and numerous neighbors including Miss Torraville and Mrs Cave for support and sympathy during a time of trouble. Signed by Murry Colbource.
Fragmented OCR text mentions raids, aerial bombardment, and night flights. References to zeppelins, bombers, and patrols imply a wartime air offensive with planes operating at night and cavalries once active. The readable portion focuses on air power and vulnerability of targets during nocturnal raids.
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled text describing Arabs joining others in support of Turks with praise of their horsemanship and archery. Mentions sign of solidarity and expected value to efforts, though wording is incomplete and unclear.
A garbled report describes a Raiders faction declaring secession and caging actions amid Atlantic relations. It mentions a Pacific theater, a figure named Moro, and a supposed American context, but details are unclear and several words are corrupted.
The death occurred on Thursday night after lingering illness from tuberculosis. Mrs James May, of Paradise Hill, aged 58, leaves a daughter and several relatives. She was daughter of the late Benjamin Mitt of Crow Head and left behind two grandchildren and three siblings. The bereaved family expresses gratitude for sympathy and memorial wreaths. The obituary notes her long illness, slow decline, and the community’s regret at her passing.
In spite of widespread idaq whittle awe in Canada some quarters claim the Canadian ilsontry neglects prisoners. We have received reports from various sources showing that Canadian comrades are gate ing and would tris to theft the two. The Newfound Rogisot has to a1 at the Nag oandiead War Contraiveo Aveo. We are tending food systems to their men as part of a war contingency effort.
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