Public urged to back Twillingate Agricultural Exhibition
The Twillingate Sun and Wel sly Advertiser urge residents to support an Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition similar to St John's. They note Secretary of the Agricultural Society sought funding from the Premier to prize vegetables and exhibits, hoping public attendance will determine the project's viability. If the public fails to attend, organizers warn the effort may not proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
St. John's
Burin
Hr. Grace
St. George's
Tings
Gem
Fish
What Constitutes Fishing Purposes
A historic Customs inquiry debates what counts as fishing purposes for duty free motor engines. The article questions whether occasional or mixed use in fishing qualifies, and contrasts examples of importers A and B to illustrate how definitions affect duty obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morriney Kelly
Customs
Jessy
Stomach and Liver Tonic Promoted as Health Cure
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Modioa as a comprehensive remedy labeled the great Stomach Restorative Liver Invigorator and Blood Cleanser. It claims to improve stomach health stomach weakness and liver function through a course of treatment.
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Pierce
Unclear text on duty free engines and fair taxation
Fragment discusses unfair discrimination in tax law regarding duty free engines and boats. It argues that applying duties to motors used for livelihood or passenger transport while allowing pleasure use creates class discrimination and calls for amendment in the upcoming Legislature session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gers
Lewisport
Change in Sealing Captains Board for Spring Voyage
Five additional steel ships enter the sealing voyage next spring with new captains. Stephane to be commanded by A Keag, Florizel led by Joe Kennob, Nuscopie steered by Geo Barbour, Reathie to be manned by Wi Winsor, and Crosbie’s steamer guided by S R Winsor. Commodore to be captained by Jacob Winsor. Farquhar’s Crils owner in Halifax.
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Job
Crosbie
Baie Johnson's
Bowring
Crils
Farquhar
Halifax
Stephane
A. Keag
Florizel
Joe Kennob
Nuscopie
Geo Barbour
Wi. Winsor
Harris Whitehorne's Shooting Record and Matches
A subscriber shares part of a letter from Harris Whitehorne recounting rifle shooting results. He details Rapid Fire at 500 yards, scoring 10 consecutive hits, losing a shoot-off by one pin, and winning first prize money. He notes his UK and Ottawa/Toronto earnings, silver medals, and aims for the regimental aggregate cup and best shot badge with an upcoming match. He mentions Team Royal Grenadiers and past years’ placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris White- Troisi
Sind
Ross
Mai
J. H. Steward
London
Ottawa
Torobtn
C. Company
Royal Grenadiers
New Paper Mill Visit to Glenwood By Eastbound Express
The Sunday edition reports Tron Port aux Hasgies traveling to Glenwood with C E assistant engineer T B Remsed and George Hardy of New York to study water power resources for a potential new paper mill. They aim to assess regional facilities for future mill construction on behalf of J pitty of New Jersey, with plans cited for Harmsworth and Albert Reed mills already operating in the colony.
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Glenwood
T. B. Remsed
C.E
George Hardy
New York
Pun
Paper Mills
Harmsworth
Albert
Reed Mills
Remsin
Me. J, Pitty
New Jersey
Lécality
Am School Aiding Very Fine Men Debate Over Building Site
A chaotic discussion unfolds about the Arm School Building project and its derelict site in Ashbourne. Mr Win Minty and contractor failures are blamed for the ruined grounds while supporters insist the Board serves education and future generations. The exchange touches on politics, expenditure, and responsibility among local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hk
Win
Minty
Ashbourne
Wen
Thie Y
Cigt Iil
Texane Adc
Ash Datrne
Svoly Hoar
Guigi
Chituary for Mrs. Jaimes Gillett Sr of Twillingate
The Sun records the death of Mrs. Jaimes Gillett Sr of Firmer's Arm Twillingate aged 63 on Wednesday after a battle with a virulent illness. She leaves twelve children nine predeceased two daughters Mrs Elias Brettnay in Vancouver and Nellie at home and son James Jr at Toronto theological college. Her sister is Mrs Geo Blandford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chituary
Jaimes Gillett
Twillingate
Herrihers
Hue Tost
Jaqres
Ain
Toronta
Geo. Blandford
Marconi Refuses Turks Use of Wireless Amid War Sparks Protests
Italian inventor Mr Marconi has refused Turkish use of his wireless services since Italy and Turkey went to war. The stance has provoked widespread demonstrations by Italian communities abroad, while Marconi and his wife are guests of the King of Italy.
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Marconi
Italy
Turkey
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Grinids
A. Manuel
T. Manuel & Co
Loon Bay
Bank of Nova Scotia
Tota
Canada
Savings Bank Department
Tie Bank
Ac Templeton
Reid Newfoundland ‘Co
RSID
Newfoundland
Eaves
United States
Reid Row Poundland Company
Welsly Advertiser
Tvan
Harris Whitehorne
veMry
Émmanding
Ashbourne's
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