The Handlining Life in Atlantic Gairdin
A narrator recalls life in Newfoundland handlining with his father. They fish, cook salt air seafood, share ocean sights, and reflect on old timers, boats, porpoises, and a calm late August day along the headlands and harbor.
Fragmentary nautical vignette from a harbor scene
A rough, fragmented reminiscence of a boat bumping the wharf and a speaker's quick, ironic hope that tomorrow will bring better fortunes. The text captures informal speech and a sailor’s blunt optimism amid limping action.
Debacle at Newfoundland Convention Sparks Calls for Radio Ban
The Ottawa report is praised by The Telegram as showing the convention devolved into chaos. Mr. Smallwood’s tirade and plans to vote out the chairman are questioned for lack of justification. The paper urges dignity, warns against broadcasting chaos, and favors keeping order over personal venting.
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Marooned Traveler Cables Aberdeen From Orkneys
A commercial traveller, delayed by a storm in the Orkneys, wired to his firm in Aberdeen that he was marooned by storm. The firm replied to start holiday plans, indicating work suspension from yesterday.
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Orkneys
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