Lewisporte District voters back Barrett for by election
In Campbellton on September 28 1929 a Twillingate correspondent reports that H M Barrett the speaker for the Lewisporte by election has strong local support. Voters pledge to back him and oppose candidates from outside the district urging a local candidate to be chosen. CORRESPONDENT signs for the voters.
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Campbellton
Twillingate Sun
H. M. Barrett
Lewisporte
Twillingate
Barrett
Rose
Navel Rivalry
The article argues that American and British naval rivalry is grotesque and meaningless. Citizens on both sides resist wasting money on vast armaments that heighten hostility and suspicion across the Atlantic.
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Glasgow Herald
America
Britain
Atlantic
Snow Budden wedding at Lewisporte wedding bells
Miss Claudia Budden of Michael’s Harbor and Fred Snow of Lewisport married at Lewisporte on Tuesday October 1 at 4 p.m. The bride wore white silk with veil and roses, attended by Belle Budden. Best man was Ford Woolfrey. Reception at the bride’s parents’ home. Newlyweds to Lewisporte to establish home.
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Snow—Budden
Lewisporte
Claudia Budden
Michael’s Harbor
Fred Snow
Lewisport
Belle Budden
Ford - Woolfrey
D.C
Methodist minister preaches in Episcopal church during vacation
A minister visiting a country Episcopal church was asked by the sexton if he wished to wear a surplice. He replied that he was a Methodist and joked he only knows deficits, not surpluses.
Young man stalls in Virgil lesson during romantic lapse
A student visited his escort the night before and, while attempting a Virgil translation, faltered after reading a romantic line and exclaimed that he had reached the end of the passage. The professor replied that was far enough.
Notice of Mineral Discovery Claim by William Mercer
Public notice from J F Downey Minister of Agriculture and Mines in St John s Newfoundland dated August 17 1629 states William Mercer of Badger Island Newfoundland has discovered Galena and Chalcopyrites with Pyrite south east of Badger Lake and north of Badger Brook. Objections in writing must be filed within sixty days to challenge Mercer as first discoverer. otherwise Mercer will be registered as such.
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William Mercer
Badger
Newfoundland
Badger Lake
Badger Brook
Grand Falls
Wiliam Mercer
Department of Agriculture and Mines
New Passenger Boat Service to Lewisporte and Bay Trips
David Wheeler announces a new passenger service with a boat able to reach Lewisporte in four hours. Trips extend to any part of the bay with reasonable rates and good accommodations. Apply to David Wheeler.
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Lewisporte
David Wheeler
Mineral Discovery Claim Near Badger Lake
John Mercer claims to be the first discoverer of galena and phalerite mineral near Badger Lake in Grand Falls District. Readers must file written objections to the Department of Agriculture and Mines within sixty days of August 17 1929 or Mercer will be registered as the mineral’s discoverer.
Volcano lesson shocks class with blunt answer
A teacher’s attempt to explain a volcano backfires as a student bluntly says a flaming mountain looks like hell, prompting discomfort in the classroom. An ad promotes Asaya Neurall, a nervous exhaustion remedy, with a Montreal address for a free sample.
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Asaya Neurall
Davis & Lawrence Co
Montreal
Golf vs Driving: a golfer’s lucky miss
Nick wonders how golf differs from driving a car. Wilfred asks for the point. Nick replies that in golf you never hit anything.
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Nick
Wilfred
Davis Menthol Salve Product Note
Davis Menthol Salve provides cooling soothing relief for bites slings and skin eruptions or injuries. It relieves pain quickly and is sold in 25 cent tins made by Davis Lawrence Co Montreal.
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Davis
Davis & Lawrence Co
Montreal
Public Notice Under the Act Respecting the Discovery of Minerals
Public notice cites Act 10 Edward VIII and An Act Respecting the Discovery of Minerals. It records that John Mercer of foundland filed in the office with an accompanying affidavit and a notice of—details incomplete in readable text.
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John Mercer
Badger
Newfoundland
Thermometer Advice In Baby Bath Varied Response
A servant and mistress discuss bath water temperature for a baby. The mistress asks if a thermometer was used, and the servant replies she can tell by feel, noting the baby turns red when too hot and turns blue if too cold.
Town Council Criticized Over Hazardous Sidewalk Nails
A historical note recalls sharp press denunciations of town councils for loose nails sticking up in sidewalks that snagged skirts. It highlights how such hazards prompted public outcry, reflecting concerns over petty municipal neglect.
Bessie Tests Matches at Store and says all work
A child named Bessie returns from the store with a box of matches. She tells her mother she warned the grocer that Lee’s box would not strike, but she claims these matches are all right after trying every single one.
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Bessie
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Pataca Ia
Pana
Lewisporte District
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Moist
Walter Scott
Ladakh
Bathence
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New York
W. McGrath
St. John’s
H. B. C. Lake
J. F. Downey
Min
Agriculture & Mines
Dept. Agriculture & Mines
St. John's Newfoundland
Rock Brook
Department of Agriculture, and Mines
Confederation Life
Francois Harbor
Marine & Fisheries
The
Marine & Fisheries Dept
St. John's
Lux
Sunlight Soap Premium Office
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St. John
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