Not by the velour of Belgium nor the sabre of Fence
Fragmented verse from The Tribute by Marold Kegote in the Daily Chronicle laments war and tyranny. It contrasts Prussian aggression with appeals to loyalty and peace, invoking nations like Canada and Australasia and surrounding a grim call to arms. The poem ends with images of women shouting and men drawing swords as war looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marold Kegote
Daily Chronicle
Belgium
Briteil
Lord Kaiser
Don
Kaplund
Talk of War and Faith Sparks Bitter Views at Home
The piece rails against anti Catholic sentiment and political attacks led by W. F. Coaker, notes Allied and axis faith alignments among nations, and depicts local nerves over war mood. It mentions Newfoundland troops, anticipated leave, and broad economic strains, including salt fish prices and Atlantic trade dynamics.
Harald Baird Leads German Sailor from Mary Annie
Harald Baird and a special corps boarded the Clyde steamer Monday night to St John s, taking charge of the German sailor Troe from the brig Mary Annie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harald Baird
Corstable
St. John's
Clyde
Troe
For Sale Lumber Plank and Pine Clad at 1 inch Manuel’s
For sale matched lumber and clapboard pine plank at OG 1 inch Manuel's offered by Manuel & Co Toon Boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel
T, Manuel & CO
Toon Boy
Notice to Mariners Newfound land Port Lighting Update
Notice warns mariners of fixings at the port lanterns and navigational markers near Newfoundland. The Marine & Fisher Department directs vessels to exercise caution as lights and lanterns are repaired and adjusted to guide steamers into the harbor.
Newfoundland and Labrador Light Station Notice
Notice to Mariners from the Marine and Fisheries Department at St John’s Newfoundland describes the new Labrador Commo ration Light to be installed and in operation. It details location at 58 28 latitude and open water center, structure description, and the keeper dwelling. The notice cites A W Piccott as official.
Notice to Mariners Vessel Light at Winsor’s Harbor
A 1914 notice from the Marine & Fisheries department details alterations to Winsor’s Harbor light. It describes color changes from red to occulting white, a fixed white horizontal band, and a single black stripe at center. The light will be installed in September and operated during open marination periods, with a tall tight tower, keeper's dwelling, and storehouse. Station location is St. John’s Newfoundland and the official signs are by PICCOTT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joba White
Edward White
1St
Newfoundland Regiment
Mark Newmad
Wilfred Stenlake
Goan Bay
Sayrale
Iran
Newfoundland
Au Loup
Latitude
Leenate
AOW
Piccott, Min, Marine & Fishers
Piccott, Min, Marine & Fishers Departuent
Haslae & Babel John's
Winsor
Tamgunde
Winsor's Harbor Point
Charaele
Werth International
Piccott
Milt
Marine & Fisher Department Marine & Fisheries
St. John’s
Newfotrndland
Notice to Mariners ALADDIN MANTLE LAME lamp description
Notice to mariners describes the Aladdin mantle lamp with jet octane like light efficiency, stating its fixed white flame, kerosene operation, high elevation fuel efficiency, and air saver design. Mentions international code flag signals and Seaward position details, with sole agent in Newfoundland offering pricing and particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Islands
Ordin
Powertel
Atlon
Marine & Fisher Department Marine & Fishersea
St. John’s
Newfoundland
ANE AB
Chesley Sub Agent Required at 149 Water Street St Johns
A sub agent is needed at 149 Water Street in St Johns for valty operations. Sub agent responsibilities and credentials are to be arranged locally. Applicants should report to the Chesley office and bring relevant references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
St. John's
Newfoundland Patriotic Fund Appeal Framed by Citizens
A damaged plea from Newfoundland calling for subscriptions to support the British Empire in wartime, urging local support for Naval Reserve service and a raised fund. It seeks donations through the committee, businesses, and the treasurer, with emphasis on collective duty and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Asdishe
Aamnina
Phi
Yey Davis
Luyel Aula
Hundt
Wwe
Alteration of Cape Martista light station Cape Harrigan
Notice from the Marine and Fisheries Department St John’s Newfoundland outlines changes at Cape Martista light station near Cape Harrigan. It describes replacement of fixed red lens lantern with a sixth order declutting white lens, a square octagonal wood tower, and a single storey dwelling with outbuildings. Work begins in September and the light remains in operation during alterations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Goever
Min
Marine & Fisheries
Department Marine & Fisheries
St. Tohn's
Newfoundland
Toket Qe For Sale. Toket Qe For Sale.
For sale notice listing Toket Qe at Cenn Hout. Inquiry invites interested parties to apply at Jantas Hobs, Pally Bnd for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toket
Cenn Hout
Sieweltieg Oreilier Pryinses
Jantas Hobs
Pally
Silent Engine House With Lantern Roof Feature
A damaged notice describes a flat white structure with a horizontal stripe and an octagonal lantern on the roof of the engine house. It notes a lighting display to show white and dark figures and mentions operation during August with preliminary exhibition around the same date. A. W. Piccott Marine and Bishories Dept. Marthe and Risherien Newfoundland July 944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ullding Remmarks
Blanse
A.W. Piccott
Mil. Marine & Bishories
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Canada
Australasia
Nombern
Lis
Germany
Austen
Hugland
France
Nxt
Chile
Russia
Salvation Army
Leeider
Pal
Lenny
Keir Hardie
Eagle Kaiser Conker
Kaiser William
Coaker
Pig
Couker
Amore
God Atoll
Aly
Portugal
Atlantic
Jess
Labrador
Troy
Dorging Holt
Charonter
Semana Vieration
Dfram
Hemarker- Pluring
Yale Wite
Aloe Weorey
A. W. Piccott
Department Marine & Bisheries
John’s
Newfoundland, Labrador
Aladdin Mantle
Halls
Chesley
Newfoundnd
W. E. Davidson
EP. Morris
Kent
Ef. Rowring
Finance
Co Mariners
Newfoundland Labrador Cape Harrigan
Lia
Bear Cove Point
Fear Cove
S.S.W
Permense
Alt Gampresaesly
Big Nee
AM Ae
Wong Storey
Department Marthe & Risherien
John
Bank of Nova Scotia
Savings Bank Department
Bort
Poser Wey
A Ai Talteeren
Twillingate Branc
Sehen Fave
Wester
Canada Plains
Mime
Wits
Boderich Aan
Western Canada Flour Mills Go, Limited
Standard Harble & Granite Works
TEE
Aberdeen
Sir Han
Monuments
Giarasteed
J. Macityre
Propristor
St John's
Cigs
Stanpard Mra Co. Ltd
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