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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 20, 1928
Page
2
Narrator recalls shrinking fear near danger as he crawls through dense terrain seeking rest. After hours of exhausting wandering with little food he realizes his stamina is failing and the tension of pursuit persists despite a lull in signs of native followers.
The narrator, masked and listening, contemplates confronting a sleeper in a grove. He weighs the risk of waking and versus finishing the other quietly, resolved to act to prevent warning others. The scene builds tension as he strains to hear and assess his unseen foe.
The narrator stalks toward a heavy breathing source, moving slowly and circling obstacles. He grows certain the sound is human and nears within ten yards before an unexpected interruption forces a pause.
A discussion at Confederation Life reveals an applicant mislabels four grandparent death certificates as testimonials. The manager notes the documents are not testimonials and questions their relevance to the peast application.
A reported statement claims a man now travels at five times a bird’s speed making it rare to hear of a bird losing control.
An ad touts Castoria as a safe plant based remedy for infant discomfort and colic easing fuss and upset without drugs. It claims physicians approve and notes twenty five million bottles sold last year.
The passage urges enduring cheerfulness and hope through day and night. It calls for patience and belief in a future, ending with the assertion that perseverance will lead to a final haven.
A local exchange decries a group of young men who use obscene language on crowded Saturday nights. It says such behavior embarrasses ladies and that offenders should be named to police, labeling them as far from gentlemanly conduct.
In Twillingate Sun notes from Change Islands on Oct 10 a flag hoist marked the day for Mr and Mrs Arch Elliott celebrating their Golden Wedding at age 73. Their sons were away but sent a generous dinner and tea set. Mrs Elliott has long suffered neuritis yet improved this year. Neighbors delivered gifts including a five dollar paid piece.
A compiled list shows insured vessels and names including M. H. Roberts Francis Roberts Ambrose Bennett Daniel Ralph Alan Collins Thos Randle Eugene Way Job K. Barbo James Way Donald Anth Titus Locke Samuel Elliott Joseph Johnson Sidney T. Jones Henry Waterman John Waterman Kenneth Pennell Daniel Frampton W. Collins Saul White Anslus Collins R. T. Hounsell Wm. Adams Arthur Osmo A. Norris W. J. Kennedy Timothy Calling Joshua Blake Wm. Matthew Ernest Barry Geo. Fudge Patrick Miller Edgar Parsons Andrew Miles Ralph Bulgin and several firms such as Bowring Bros Short & Sons and Way Steers Ltd.
A shopper entered a Blairmore dry goods store and asked for a pair of garters. The clerk commented on the garter wear, leaving the exchange as a brief perplexing urban moment reported in the column.
Advertisements urge people with bronchial weakness or lamping coughs to take The D. L. Emision to quickly regain strength and weight after colds.
A reflective line compares life to a race urging speed to cover more ground yet warns of reaching the end sooner. It frames acceleration as both progress and a hastened finish.
A pithy aphorism on vanity and persistence notes that someone who always seeks personal advantage cannot achieve broad influence or lasting impact. It compares blunt self interest with the broader reach of steady purpose.
A reflection on life stressing that daily acts of kindness and small duties build habit, sustain the heart, and provide lasting comfort rather than grand sacrifices.
A garbled entry hints at efforts to improve jails and delays in initiating changes. The text references authorities and upper levels beginning to act, with occasional progress described amid unclear wording.
It states that after the given date any schooners insured will be advised to shareholders and that applicants with unentered vessels should notify the secretary. It requests communication for vessels not entered under the policy and asks informants to report omissions promptly.
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