Timekeepers in Cultures Learn Time by Stars and Betel
The piece notes diverse methods of timekeeping from Indigenous Apache using a gourd marked with stars to Assam hill people measuring time by chewed betel nuts. It recalls Irving and Governor van Til lers tobacco pipe timing, a Canadian Montaguis Indiana using a snow stake to pace travelers, and even the stomach as the earliest clock signaling meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assam
Washington Irving
Wouter van Tiller
Indiana
Canada
Bristol Tax Assessor Notice of Meeting and Return
In accordance with law the Bristol Tax Assessors will meet at Memorial Hall from May 20 to June 3 1907 daily 9 am to 12 noon and 1 30 to 4 30 pm Saturdays and holidays excepted. Every liable person or corporation must in g in a tree and exact debts of all their ratable estate, noting value of each parcel and remedy for overtaxation. Transfers close May 28 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town of
Bristol
Memorial Hall
Traveling Libraries Aided by Rhode Island Clubs
The Rhode Island State Federation of Women's Clubs pushed Traveling Library work from 1901, assembling 800 books by 1904 across ten cases. Libraries supply rooms, rules, and donor plates. cost per library refined to 10 dollars plus case preparation. Aimed to create many children’s libraries, with state funding sought but not yet granted, as legislators consider an act for financial aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Susan A. Ballou
Federation Board
Edward L. Johnson
Foster
Providence Public Library
Federation
House
Senate
Rhode Island
Anne W. Congdon
William M. Congdon
Cranston Street
Providence
R. I
Was Dreicorn Right In Painting Devoe For bids
A 6 year old dispute over lead-and-oil versus Devoe paint is analyzed. Dreicorn chose Devoe for the Holy Family Institute bid, sparking loss of future work but praise for the result. Donohue later funded a larger project and called the work the best he ever saw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreiorn
Holyoke
Mass
John J. Donohue
Springfield
Donohue
Holy Family Institute
Dreicorn
Devos
Devoe
Sayidr
Institute
Donahue
Dreborn
F. W
Impressions of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh
A vivid portrait of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, tracing its history from medieval flames to Knox era cleansing, noting its architecture, relics, and enduring role as a center of worship and ceremony. Readers encounter its layered past, wartime services, and modern stained glass as the church stands central on the High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedral of
St Giles
Stern Knox
Purgatory
John Knox
Isles
St. Giles
St. David
Abbey of Holyrood
Parliament
Charles I
Midlothian
Edwards
Richard
Henry VIII
St. Elois
Duke of
Argyle
James
Flodden
John Haddo
Rullion Green
Wishart
Albany
Knox
Frank Jones Inspected Before Returning to Service
The Steamer Frank Jones of Enterprise Transportation Co. arrived at Wall Street pier after overhaul at New London and inspection by General George Ubler and staff. The vessel met government standards, featured life preserver storage on the hurricane deck, and will soon enter passenger service between New York and Fall River after repainting and carpet installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jones
Independent Enterprise Transportation Company
Wall Street
New London
Government Inspection Service
George Ubler
Washington
Uhbler
New London Marine Iron Works
New York
Kennebec
Kall River
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Beecham’s
Jo W. Franklin
W. Williams
C H. Straight
Bristol, R
the Traveling Libraries
Federation of Woman's Club
The
Vacuum Cleaner Co
R. F. Levens
Moore
F. T. Remieres
Benjamin Moore & CO
Pure Paints, Colors & Moresco
Chicago
Toronto
Independent Ice CO
Father Fitzpatrick
Impressions OF
Edinburgh
Lydia Kendall Foster
Vatens
Westminster Street
Hubert A. Lewis
D. D
N.Y
Wood Street
Frank C. Child
Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Main Street
Pawtucket
Frederick W. Easton
George W. Newell
George M- Thornton
Benjamin ¥. Smith
William P. Dempsey
Philo E, Thayer J. Milton Payne
Philip C. Sheldon James L. Jenes
Edwin A. Perrin
A. A. Mann
CHAS
P. Moses
H. A. Fletcher
P. Skimner, Jr
Hope Street
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
E.l.watson & Co
Industrial Trust Co
B. I
A. W. Orgelman
G M. Wilbur
James Dixon
Church Street
K. 1
Tur Garden
Henderson
Peter Henderson & CO
Cortlandt ST
Warren Monumental
Cornelius Harrington
Crode St
Railroad Ave
Warren, R. I
Yomi
Fall River
East River
N. Y
Wall
R. P. Smith
William Street
Waldron-Brownell CO
Bradford St
Bradford Street
Barton
Buffinton
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