London at War Night Time Reflections and Resolve
A historical column describes London during a battle crisis with civilians and soldiers visible in the streets. The piece contrasts past and present warfare, notes the crowd’s calm, and comments on leadership, endurance, and the nation’s resolve amid air raids and martial mobilization. It reflects on the duties of citizens, the role of women, and the unseen costs of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hough Cathedral
Simn Yietire
Eavie Price
Sittine
London
Paradine Seldlers
Roy
Jwalersiee
Jan Lieve
Eiake
Exaels
War Proclamation Rally at Buckingham Palace
A crowd at Buckingham Palace hears the King read his Proclamation urging national unity. Mothers, wives, daughters, and sisters press forward as words praising duty and country echo, amid a solemn display of public resolve during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verusuineats
Trondon
Britain
London
Sparta
Luckingham Palace
Notice to Mariners Nuple 19 Newfoundland Labrador
A maritime notice describes fixed light occulting white with a 5 second period and alternating light and dark. It notes position near Welborn with high water elevations and details of the harbor light beacon, keeper dwelling, and station structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland, Labrador
Winsor's Hart
Rome
Tikkers Vatuate
Welborn
Poaitinn
Mwiveammates
Geeutrure
Sitgie
Piccott, Mijn
Marine &E Pisharien
Hiepwetment Marine & Bisherves
One's
Neowtoliadlent
Notice to Mariners for Newfoundland and Labrador Light
Notice describes improvements to a coastal light station at Manuel Islands, with a new dioptric lantern system and white illumination. It notes seasonal operation during navigation months, subippo with signaling flags, and details of the keeper’s dwelling and stores. Station overseen by A. W. Piccott of the Marine and Fisheries Department, dated 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Islana
Mapakatak
Manuel Islands
Charcter—ath Ander
Elbele Storey
Poat
A.W. Piccott
Marine & Fisheries Perartment Mainme
Johin’s
Newfoundlay
Mother Country Aid Appeal for Newfoundland Volunteers
A fragmented wartime appeal urges Newfoundlanders to join the Naval Reserve or form regiments to support a Mother Country defense effort. The letter requests volunteers for land service abroad, funding for defense, and pledges of patriotic duty in a period of imminent crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aysiak
Iain
Notice to Mariners Cape Harrigan Lighthouse Order
Notice to Mariners from Newfoundland Labrador Cape Harrigan station dated August 8 1914. Describes light apparatus position daylight hours September onwards and temporary intermissions. Details lantern type white ceramics octagonal shaft color markings and keepers dwelling and store houses. Issued by A W Piccott Newfoundland department of Marine and Fisheries at St Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Labrador
Anse Au Loup
Ansé Nur Tolle
Figherjar
Danylon Pointe
AW. Piccott
Fin. Marine & Fisheries
Department Marine & Fisheries
St. Jon's
Newfoundland Labrador
Cape Harrigan
Cape Harrigar
Ogen Tninketinn
A.W. Piccott
Mitty Mare Be Wishéries
SS John's
Nesefoundland
To Let Or For Gale Shop Ad Amid Poor Text
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a shop likely for let or gale with unclear address and contact instruction. Limited readable terms include a shop, an address fragment, and reference to a potential inquiry for quantities and jury cites.
Fragmentary note from St John s Newfoundland dated July 1 2944
Readable fragments mention a blast event and structures in a Newfoundland setting with references to St John s and dates. No clear victims or outcomes are established and the text appears garbled.
Aladdin Mantle Lamp Ad for Churches and Halls
An advertisement promotes the Aladdin Mantle Lamp as the simplest safest and most economical lighting option. It emphasizes kerosene fuel low running costs quick payback in months and bright white light. The ad invites agents and lists Water Street St John’s as contact in Newfoundland.
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Auugust
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Min. Marine & Fisheries
St. John's
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Water Street
Bank of Nova Scotia
Cartta
Talecriyll Rowel
Eaeans Savings Bank
Interese
Depussur
Hawke's Bhoks
Aceon
Templeton
Twillingate
Twillinente Distriatt
Maunders
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