Bristol Town Plans Public Works Reform Debate
A Bristol town dispute centers on an Act to restructure the Public Works Department. A town council choice would appoint a Bristol elector as Commissioner of Public Works with a sewer role and road surveying duties. Critics warn of higher future taxes and advocate an economical, efficient plan.
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Ges
General Assembly
Bristol
Jewell
Sewer Commission
William Perry
Fidtter
Sanford
Perry
Connery
Department of Public Works
STAR Tuesday Bert Lytell in The Misleading Lady
A 1920s movie listing notes Bert Lytell as Jack Craigen in The Misleading Lady with Helen Steele, a frame-up romance at a hunting lodge, plus Fox News offerings His Lucky Job and The Purple Riders and an On With the Dance art film.
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Bert Lytell
Jack Craigen
We Sock
Helen Steele
Craigen
Metro
Charles Goddard
Paul Dickey
Joe Ryan
Fox News
Fox
Doans Kidney Pills Backing From Dozens Of Newspapers
Doan's Kidney Pills are praised in 4500 American papers with 55000 testimonies. William Marti of Bristol reports relief from back and kidney pain after using the remedy, which costs 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y endorses the product.
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Doan
Dean
New York
Chicago
Bristol
William Marti
Charles St
Martin
Foster-Milburn Co. Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
New England Governors Back Salvation Army Advisory Boards
Governors from six New England states endorse the Salvation Army Home Service Program and urge building advisory boards in each community. Massachusetts Governor Channing H. Cox praises boards of business and professional leaders, while Rhode Island Governor Emory J. San Souci expresses support for the army’s humane work.
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Salvation ‘ Army
New England
Salvation Army
Channing H. Cox
Massachusetts
Emory J. San Souci
Rhode Island
Bristol Chapter D A R Meets. Continues Hindman Scholarship
The Bristol Chapter D A R gathered Monday afternoon with Mrs Samuel D Wardwell hosting aided by Mrs Hattie K Howe and Miss Cora M Hill. Members voted to continue the $75 Hindman School scholarship in Kentucky. Mrs Edward L Marsh of Providence spoke on Dawn of a New Day and was followed by songs from Miss Theresa Sullivan and Miss Anna Sullivan. A social hour with refreshments concluded the meeting.
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Bristol
Daughters of the American Revolution
Samuel D. Wardwell
Scout Troop 1 Holds Meeting Plans Arbor Day Service
Boy Scouts of America Troop 1 met in the Scout Hall with Scoutmaster Fred W Coggeshall. Map making contest rewarded George S Sparks first, Walter Cimino second, and Alfred Burke third. The troop voted to plant trees on Arbor Day and offer help to Bab bitt Post 15 for Memorial Day. They also planned a rally with East Shore District troops next month. Francis Vera of Troop 1 won third in the Dyer Art contest. Troop 2 earned honorable mention. Troop 2 will meet tomorrow evening under Scoutmaster Herbert W McKay. map work and Parents' Night plans are set.
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BOY Scouts OF America
Scout Hall
Fred W . Coggeshall
George S Sparks
P L. Walter Cimino
Alfred Burke
Babbitt Post
No 15
East Shore
Dyer
Scouts of the Greater Providence Council
Francis Vera
John
Velleca
Herbert Wo McKay
Funeral for Jeremiah McCarty Drowned at Dock
The funeral for Jeremiah McCarty who drowned after walking off a dock at Church Street was held Sunday afternoon at his sister Mrs Thomas F Clark 222 Wood Street with Rev Francis Fullam of St Mary's Church conducting. Bearers named were Florence F Sullivan James P Murphy P Henry Morris Thomas M Lonergan James W Franklin and James Brown. Burial followed in St Mary's Cemetery.
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Jeremiah McCarty
Church Street
Thomas F Clark
Wood Street
Francis Fullam
St Mary's Church
Florence F Sullivan
James P Murphy
P Henry Morris
Thomas M Lonergan
James W Franklin
James Brown
St Mary’s Cemetery
Funeral for Thomas Goff Held at St Marys Church
Funeral services for Thomas Goff were held Saturday starting at 8:30 am from his High Street home followed by a 9 am requiem mass at St Mary's Church conducted by Rev Thomas J Gillan. Pallbearers included Judge Edward L. Leahy Willam N Leahy Maurice Leahy James W Franklin and Hugh J Breen. Burial took place in Warren.
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Thomas Goff
High Street
St Mary's Church
Thomas J Gillan
Edward L. Leahy
Willam N Leahy
Maurice Leahy
James W Franklin
Hugh J Breen
Warren
Bristol Aerie Receives New Piano For Lodge
The Bristol Aerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles reported success in delivering a donated piano. Committee members named include William J Le Clair chair John F Lowney secretary and Joseph F Connell Worthy President with George Dion Ambrose Desilets George H McClure Peter J McClure Milton Morgan and John Nixon. Delegates to the East Providence convention were instructed to vote for Bristol Aerie joining the State.Aerie. A five member committee was formed to nominate officers for the next year at the upcoming meeting.
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Piano Committee
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
The
Aerie
William J. LeClair
John F Lowney
Joseph F Connell
George Dion
Ambrose Desilets
George H McClure
Peter J. McClure
Milton Morgan
John Nixon
East Providence
Favjor
Bristol
Coming Events April listing at local venues
April events include an Old Fashioned Dance April 14 at Artillery Armory, Mt. Carmel Circle entertainment April 18 at Pastime Theatre, Salad Suppers April 21 at St Michael's Chapel and G A R Hall, Whist at Masonic Temple, and May 2 salad supper at G A R Hall.
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Artillery Armory
Mt. Carmel Circle
Daughters of Tsabella
St. Michael’s Chapel
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
G. A. R. Hall
Altar Society
Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Masonic Temple
Doric Club
Isabella
Katherine Loretta O'Shea Weds Arthur Connell in Attleboro
Miss Katherine Loretta O'Shea daughter of Daniel O'Shea Metacom avenue and Arthur Connell of Attleboro were married at St Marys Church in a ceremony conducted by Rev Thomas J Gillan. Attendant was Miss Katherine Veronica Leahy and best man John Fadille. They plan to reside in Attleboro after a wedding trip.
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Katherine Loretta O’shea
Daniel O’shea
Metacom Avenue
Arthur Connell
Attleboro
St. Mary's Church
Thomas J. Gillan
Katherine Veronica Leahy
John Fadille
Mrs. Connell
Bristol Base Ball Club forms second team for out of town games
The Bristol Base Ball Club will field a second team for Saturday play and Sunday travel. Charles S Bruscato is named manager and players must submit names to him. A game is arranged with Dan Costigan of Revere Rubber Co nine for next Sunday at Sylvester Oval. An offer from Manager Jemail Trojans to play at Fretbody Park Newport on May 1 is under review.
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Bristol
Charles S Bruscato
Bruscato
Dan Costigan
Revere Rubber Co
Sylvester Oval
Jemail Trojans
Fretbody Park
Newport
Leaning Tower of Pisa's Six Century Stature
The Leaning Tower of Pisa rises from soft soil wearing pure white Carrara marble in Gothic style. Its deviation from perpendicular is linked to foundation settlement, yet it has stood for over six hundred years without rent or decay despite its tilt.
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Tottering
Pisa
Making Talking Machine Records
The method describes placing a wax master on a wax master record then transferring it to a solid metal plate from which records are pressed. A single plate yields unlimited copies. Singers record into a horn when recording vocal performances.
The Kiss Across Faith Traditions Through History
The kiss began in early Christmas church ritual and remains in Greek Easter rites. In the middle ages it was given to children thrice in the name of the Trinity. The custom gradually left the church to seal reconciliation and peace with a kiss.
The Licensed Falsehood and Voter Bias Revisited
A brief meditation on parental discipline and political credulity. The quotation notes that people rebuke sons for small lies yet often support larger falsehoods told by favored statesmen, urging others to vote similarly. It contrasts personal accountability with collective political allegiance.
History of pawnbroking and English licensing
The piece notes that Roman emperors lent money on land and that pledge-based lending arose in various forms. It states pawnbroking in England was regulated in 1766 and licenses issued in 1778.
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England
United Brothers Lodge outlines past grand appointments
The Past' Noble Grand and members of United Brothers Lodge No. 13 with 50 and 54 year Odd Fellows honored in a business session at Odd Fellows Hall. Resolutions condoling Past Grand Waldron passed. A turkey supper marked the opening of a new banquet hall as Past Grand Merton A Cheesman acted as toastmaster. Over 100 Odd Fellows attended.
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Noble
United Brothers Lodge
C. Fi
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Albert E. Benard
George A. Arnold
William J. Munro
John O Siewetts
Amasa & Seta, S
Charles F. Sanford
Byron
Byron K. Fish
Fred A. Geisler
John H. Bailey, Jr
Samuel D. Maxwell
Brockton
Amity Lodge
Warren
Ellis A. Cranston
Odd Fellows
Amity Lodge of
The Branded Woman Star Norma Talmadge At Regal Show
A First National photoplay presents Norma Talmadge in The Branded Woman a dramatic sensation of the season. Seven reels of romance and adventure plus Fox News Weekly and First National Comedy. Doors open at seven for this banner show.
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Norma Talmadge
Fox News
Rhode Island urged to aid blind babies under state law
Citizens are urged to report blind babies to the State Board of Education Blind Baby Department in Providence or to Mrs John Alden of New York for information. The 1913 law provides care and education for the baby and backward blind, yet few are sent to state institutions.
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Rhode Island
New York
State Board of Education
Providence
John Alden
Fifth Avenue
New York City
International
Sunshine Blind Babies’ Home
Hokara Skin Cream Promises Quick Skin Revival
Advert describes Hokara cream to restore dry faded cheeks, smooth pores, and refresh skin. Benefits include healing antiseptic action and non greasy formula with no lead or mercury. Available in jars priced 35c 60c and $1.00 at W. H. Buffington druggist.
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W. H. Buffington
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