Grand Falls District boasts largest pulp mill and marine links
The district hosts the world’s largest pulp and paper mill in Grand Falls owned by Anglo-Newfoundland Development Company with Botwood as main shipping port. Twillingate lies 180 miles north of St Johns on two islands linked by a 400 foot iron bridge. The area supports lumbering fishing mercantile firms and a 3200 population telephony network. Local banks insurers schools churches halls and a Masonic temple anchor a growing community with rail and steamboat access and nearby Lewisporte. Government coast facilities lighthouse farms wharves and breakwaters complete the marine infrastructure.
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Grand Falls
Twillingate
Anglo-Newfoundland Development Company, Ltd
Botwood
Fitgate Choopers
Labrador
Sea Twillingate
St. John's
Bank of Nova Scotia
L. A
Lewisporte
Phtrict
House of Ashree
Provost Hooley Recounts Rise From Navvy to Leader
An Irish immigrant, Paddy Hooley, describes his ascent from navvy to Provost, noting the progression from plain Paddy to Mr Hooley to Patrick Hooley Esquire, then Councillor Hooley, and finally Provost. He recalls church singing "Hooley Hooley Hooley" that morning.
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Bridget
Paddy Hooley
Mr. Hooley
Patrick Hooley Iisquire
Councillor Hooley
Provost Hooley
Hooley
Jessica Letters From Viking News Parody
A humorous story from Viking News recalls a boarding school pupil known as Tessie who signs as Jessica after letters home. Brother Tom replies in a playful rambling note naming family members and a discussion of a new machine, mentioning Ford, Chevy, and a renamed calf as Jimica.
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Tessie
Jessi Ca
Tom
Jessica
Dattica
Momica
Lizzica
Samica
A Bird in The Hand and Quick Pun Jokes
A lighthearted page of brief jokes and witticisms. A happy bride asks the minister how much she loves him. a waiter rebukes punning soldiers with country names. a student and teacher exchange a Nero joke. The snippets showcase playful humor and period newspaper style.
Mourning Shopper Finds Compassionate Salesman
A Hebrew salesman at a department store aided a distressed widow who believed her husband had died and sought a burial suit. He provided a suitable outfit and also sold her an extra pair of trousers, helping her through a difficult moment with generosity.
Bridal Jokes and Old Sayings From A Wedding Theme
A lighthearted verse sketch humorously comments on marriage and brides. It notes hope chests, long engagements, housekeeping, and finances. The quips imply domestic life, social traditions, and the allure of entertainment like Niagara Falls at the movies.
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Fellows
Niagara Falls
Does Your Husband Lie To You A Passage On Trust
A speaker asks about dishonesty in marriage and shares a witty exchange. The husband allegedly claims his wife does not look a day older than at their wedding, implying he would not lie about that but doubts on smaller truths. The remark frames trust and perception within a humorous domestic vignette.
The Wonderful British Empire and Its Global Reach
A nostalgic portrait extols the British Empire’s reach across the world. It highlights unity among England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and dominions, cites leaders like Drake and Rhodes, and cites comments by General Smuts and General Botha about empire and civilization. It lauds imperial influence and foresees a world shaped by British rule.
Behold the duck hunter and his early morning rise
A humorous verse recalls a duck hunter who rises early to disturb the household with bold preparations and hopeful energy. He goes out, returns late smelling of cold tea, and the truth seems elusive in his stories.
Newfoundland Notice to Mariners at Sandy Point
Notice informs that the White Light at Sandy Point Bay St George will be changed to a fixed white light during repairs and on November 10 will revert to its original characteristic visible for 114 seconds with an eclipse of 114 seconds. W C Winsor, Minister, October 1 1925.
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Sandy Point
Bay St. George
W.C. Winsor
Railway Humor Courtship Recital in Nonsensical Exchange
A quirky exchange unfolds with a doctor offering a local anesthetic, a railroad man preferring a sleeper over pain, a conductor asking for a change, and a lady objecting to public exposure. The dialogue turns toward marriage prospects, income, and fashion, ending with a quip about learning quickly.
Meadow's Point Lighthouse Notice 1925 Operates Oct 5
Newfoundland notice to mariners describes Meadow's Point light at Bay of Islands. White acetylene gas light, 27 feet focal height, square wooden tower with red lantern, 5.5 miles SSE from Frenchman Head Lighthouse. Light to operate October 5, 1925, approval by W C Windsor minister.
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Meadow’s
Frenchman's Head
W. C. Winsor
Uncle Tobias Feebles Takes a Ride After Illness
After lengthy illness Uncle Tobias Feebles recovers enough to ride to town in his son in law’s flivver. A neighbor asks his opinion and he responds that he enjoyed it though saddened by a typhoid fever epidemic that left many women with shaved heads.
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Tobias
Tiwe
Tobe
Addisono
CROSS WORD PUZZLE THREE LETTER WORD
A crossword clue asks for a three letter word meaning forty eight cents worth of material used to make a thirty five dollar feminine head covering. The piece suggests a small unit cost and a fashion item, typical puzzle phrasing from a mid century page.
Dreamy Eyes Exchange Sparks in Late Night Chat
A playful dialogue reveals a flirtatious moment as one says I’ve never seen such dreamy eyes and the other replies that’s because you never stayed so late. The exchange hints at evolving affection between two individuals.
Drivers Err About Their Cars In Traffic Caution
A column warns that many futomobile drivers misattribute responsibility to the vehicle rather than themselves, urging safer habits and greater personal accountability on the road. The piece emphasizes driver judgment and attention to prevent accidents and improve road safety.
Lost boat missing near Belle Isle with 36 ft dark bottom
Report of a 36 foot white motorboat lost Sunday night between Belle Isle and nearby island. Boat described as dark bottom, 5 horsepower Miantis engine. No location specifics given. those needing details should contact Richard F. Carroll at Fortine Hart.
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Belle , Isle
Dr Legard's Life Tablets Promise Youthful Renewal
An advertisement touts Dr Legard's L Life Tablets to restore vitality for those over 50. It claims to slow mental and physical decay, improve sleep, mood, and skin, and even reverse signs of aging. Priced at 12 per bottle with mail dispatch from Dr Legard's Laboratories in London.
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Dr. Legard
Liverpool Road
Barnsbury
London
England
Deafness cured by LAR MALTNT new Continental remedy
Claims rapid relief from deafness with LARMALNT and LARMALENE products. A testimonial from Mia Wilkingsong of Stroud says she now sleeps well after months of trouble and urges sufferers to try the preparation. Postage free from the Woodlands plant in Bean Dartford Kent England.
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Mia K. Wilkinsong
Stroud
Bex
Larmalene” Co
H. Thomas
Woodlands
Dartford
Kent
England
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National Oil Products Go. Smyth Building
St. John’s
U.S. Bureau of Fisheries
Arthur Ebsary
Newloundland
Motor Car Department
Ford Sales & Services
Henry Ford
Hudson
Essex Motor Cars
Atlantic
International
A.E. Hickman Co.ltd
Notre Dame Bay
Tre Dad
Limse
Turkey
Greece
Bosphorus
Russia
Rumania
Hungary
Nero
God
Bakocke
Ireland
Channel Islands
Normandy
Empire
Howe
Raleigh
Drake
Clive
Wolfe
Cook
Rhodes
United States
Globe
Homeland
United Kingdom
Botha
Britain
Egypt
Lord Beaconsfield
Daniel Webester
Newfoundland
Sandy Point St. George's
Doc
Meer
Point of
Lot
Department of Marine & Fisheries
America
Muir’s. Marble Works
Muir Building
Water St Street
George Alandford, Tuillingate
Young
Dr Legard
L Life
Office
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