Annapolis Convention and Constitutional Road to 1787
The Annapolis Convention met in Annapolis Maryland on September 11 1786 to discuss intercolonial commerce and changes to the Articles of Confederation with only five states represented. It adjourned after proposing a convention to be held by all states, paving the way for the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
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Cooperative Societies Worldwide Surpass 400000 Mark
Data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate more than 400000 cooperative societies of all types exist across 37 countries, reflecting wide global spread of the movement.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
First American Book of Humor and Its 1646 Origins
The Simple Cobbler of Agrawam is identified as the first American humor book, published in 1646 by Nathaniel Ware, a New England preacher, signaling early colonial literary humor roots.
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Nathaniel Ware
Artifacts From River Platte Invasion Recovered In Argentina
Curated relics including a canteen with the inscription Woolwiel Arsenal appear to date to the second British Invasion era. The items, recovered from the Hinchitedo river near Buenos Aires, are said to be braced and in preserved condition though likely thrown into the river during military dislodgement.
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Buenos
Aerated Bread Process Using Gas in Dough
A description of aerated bread making where carbon dioxide is introduced into the dough by feeding gas into wetting water and kneading in enclosed or vacuum machines before baking. The method contrasts with natural fermentation from yeast.
Rotary Wheel reflects rising Rotary faith and mission
The Bristol Rotary Club column argues Rotary offers a new type of global fellowship cutting through traditional social strata. It frames Rotary as a laboratory for creating goodwill across races and classes, stressing practical friendship and steady will as core to its mission.
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Bristol Rotary Club
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Bristol Saloons Await Permits As Council Delays
Bristol Town Council defers action on temporary beer saloon licenses to May 3 with a public hearing on permanent permits set for May 3. Temporary licenses granted to three retailers, two taverns and one victualling place, amid disputes over granting such licenses.
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Elisha Hibbert
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John Romane
To the Editor on Officer Kelley Controversy
A taxpayer writes the Phoenix lamenting Officer Kelley’s dismissal from the force and arguing against mass layoffs suggesting it is better to discharge no one than many. The letter defends Kelley’s past efficiency and questions the town’s staffing choices.
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Kelley
Benefit Athletic Smoker Postponed Another Week
Community fundraiser named Benefit Athletic Smoker postponed again for the week. Listed participants include Joseph J. Dennis William P. Mc Laughlin Town Clerk John W. Church Town Treasurer Amos S. Gorham Dr A F D Angelo Dr John R Bern ardo FE R Currier Jr John G DesLauriers Howard R Newman Col Samuel A Hall Charles Otten Jr F Reginald Dimond Manguel Serpa Augustine B Nerone Chief of Police Richard J Kavanaugh J Francis Connell Leo Cantwell James J Lanzire James McKenna Fred FE Suzman Earle W Ingraham Sewer Commissioner William T Dwyer Charles M Connery James F Duffy Joseph Dupont Health Officer Daniel FE Dwyer Manuel Borges Former Town Council President James J Walsh Harold Blease Stanley E Friswell.
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William P. McLaughlin
John W. Church
Amos S. Gorham
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