Letters From French Front Describe Parisian Life And Front Preparations
The writer recounts buying military gear in Old England and Paris, noting costs and a 50 franc blanket deposit. He describes Parisian life with soldiers from multiple nations, local prices, and moral concerns, then details work with American relief, Ford cars, and driving near the Arc de Triomphe while awaiting front assignment with the California section. He also mentions a nurse-like English housekeeper, a Plaza Hotel visit, and aid shipments to soldiers in need.
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Old England
O. K
Paris
America
Avenue Des Champs Elysees
France
Ford
Plaza Hotel
Mrs. Allen
Morgan, Hayes & Co
Commissioner of Police
California
Rue Raysouard
Passy
Eiffel Tower
la Grippe
Paris I
Traffe
Alcazar d’Ete
Cafe Ambassadeurs
Champs Elysees
Gillette
Vinci Tonic Restores Health for Delicate Child
A Palmyra mother recalls her weak daughter with chronic cough and poor appetite improving after using Vinci tonic. The ad claims Vinci makes delicate children healthy and strong and is endorsed by Alfred Black and Hope Drug Co in Bristol.
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Palmyra
First Trip to the Front From an American Ambulance Field Service
John Jr writes from the front on March 18 1917 describing crowded roads near the front a balloon burning in a parachute observation and aircraft duels over French trenches He notes shelling scarce food and heat and that six men share a twenty four hour duty in a cellar hospital while awaiting calls to carry the wounded and three soldiers with frozen feet homeward.
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Paris
John, Jr
Keith's Theatre Opens with Albee Stock Company Season
The 17th Edward F Albee Stock Company begins at Keith's Theatre under praise from the Providence Journal as a substantial intelligent organization. Newcomers prove valuable while old favorites regain favor. Next week It pays to Advertise by Cohan Harris debuts with a lively plot of a father son soap rival, chaos, and comic romance as Rodney and Am Brose Peale race to outadvertise Cyrus Martin.
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Edward F Albee
Keith
Pombanes Theatre
Providence Journal
Cohan & Harris
Gyrus
Martin
Fréd
Rodney
Mary Grayson
Ambrose Peale
Cyrus Martin
Peale
Albee Company
Fruit-ctives or Fruitalives Brand Health Fruit Carriage
An old ad notes medicines made from fruit blends marketed as health tonics. It mentions box prices such as six for 2.50 and trial sizes, hinting fruit based remedies sold by Fruitatives Limited in Edensburg New York. The text references fruit components and medicinal claims, framed as consumer product copy.
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United States
York
Fnnitatives Limited
Edensburg
New York
Fifteenth annual King Philip Steam Fire Engine fair events
A list of upcoming community events includes the King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co annual fair through May, plus dances, dramatic performances, social gatherings, breakfasts, whist games, and fundraisers hosted by local clubs and churches across Artillery Hall Columbia Hall G A R Hall and other venues. Readies Bristol area organizations such as St Anthony's Our Lady of Mt Carmel St Elizabeth's and Mothers Club for April and May activities.
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King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co
Artillery Hall
St. Anthony's Boys’ Club
Columbia Hall
Our Lady of
Rhode Island Sealed Bids for Asphalt Oil or Tar
The Rhode Island State Board of Public Roads invites sealed proposals to furnish and apply 376000 gallons of asphaltic oil or 450000 gallons of refined tar for state highways. Bids due by 12 noon May 2, 1917, at State House Providence. Deposit five dollars. certified check required with bid. Specifications available April 2, 1917. Board reserves right to reject all bids.
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Rhode Island
State Board of Public Roads
State House
Providence
R. I
E State Board of Public Roads
John F. Richmond
William C. Peck
Benjamin F. Robinson
Abram L. Atwood
Frank Cole
Bristol Probate Court Notices 1917
April 19 1917 probate entries for Estate of Edward Salisbury and Estate of Charles A Gladding. Moses Whitney seeks appointment as administrator with will or intestate succession considered May 7 at 10 80 AM in Bristol Probate Court. Final account of Charles A Gladding presented by Albert P Peck in Rhode Island for May 7 at 10 30 AM. Notices to be published weekly in Bristol Phoenix.
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Bristol
Edward Salisbury Ty Ee
Moses Itney
Edward Satisheey
Moses W . Whitney
Probate
Bristol Phenix
Hnope Poggre Hate
Charles A. Gladding
Albert P. Peck
Rhode Island
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Bristol Phoenix
John Pif. Coggeshall
Paint Up and Clean Up Slogan Sparks City Action
Fragmentary text describes authorities urging residents to repair property, remove manure, trash in metal containers, and clear vacant lots. A public education push uses a slogan to motivate clean yards and gardens, with emphasis on pest control and vermin prevention.
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Cornéersots
Administration Notice From 1917 Will Admitted
The undersigned executrix with the will of Mehach Wilt admitted to probate. Bond posted. Creditors must present claims within six months from first advertisement. Susan El Phrry signs. Date appears as April 18 1920 27.
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Susan "el Phrry
Bristol Dogs Required to License and Collar by April
Town of Bristol Rhode Island imposes annual dog licensing in April for dogs over six months old. Licenses cost 1.15 for a male and 5.15 for a female if issued in April, with May licensing at 2.15 for a male and 6.15 for a female. Town Clerk notices published March 21 1917 and details available at the Town Clerk's Office.
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Bristol
Rhode Island
John Coggeshall
R. L
Mortgagee Sale of Bristol Lots in Silver Creek Addition
Mortgagee will sell at public auction on April 21 1917 at 12 16 P M the two Bristol Rhode Island lots 4 and 9 in Silver Creek Addition with all improvements. The deed from Joseph M Shiva dated October 16 1916 recorded in Real Estate Book 77 pages 172 to 177 broken. sale subject to mortgage conditions. includes rights to use streets on plat. Auction by order of mortgagee Albert A Baker attorney Providence March 30 1917.
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Joseph M. Shiva
Bristol
Rhode Island
Silver Creek
R. L
W. W. Perry
Prospect Street
Varnum Avenue
Anium Avenue
Juniper
Juniper Lane
Prospect
Estate of John Lavey Sale Petition in Bristol
James F. Lavey petitions as administrator with will annexed for authority to sell all or part of John Lavey’s Bristol estate to cover debts. The property on Usher Street is described with bounds and a six foot strip easement. A fourteen day notice is ordered in the Bristol Phenix.
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Bristol
John Lavey
James F. Lavey
Usher Street
Mary O'Donnell
Mary Joy
Pearce and Cole
Thomas 2Vey
Pearce and Colé
Thomas B. Lavey
Bristol Phenix
SOE
Pet Pogrem Ale
Gladding Estate Will Probated in Bristol Court
In Bristol on April 12 1917 the estate of Susie E Gladding deceased is presented for probate. The probate clerk orders publication of notice in the Bristol Phenix for fourteen weeks once a week beginning April 13 1930 at 1030 AM in Bristol.
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Bristol
Susie E. Gladding
Naples
Bristol Phenix
John M. Coggeshall
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Cleveland
Acti
Railroad Avenue
Crcade Street
Warren
A. French
Cornelius Harrington
Fema
American Ambulance
Service En
Keith's Theatre
Hig
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DOG Licenses
Albert A. Baker
Rch
Jacob
Benjamin
State St
Intel
G. M. Wilbur
Union Street
Dorchester Mutual Fire
Talbot & Hopkins
Bradford Street
W. Q. Talbot
W. Hopking
G.W. Simmons Undertakers
Mrb. BH
L.F. Colwell
Mra. J. L
Walter H. Codgeshall
Otis L. Wood
Otis L. Wood Tvehne
DeWolf Avenue
North Bros. Re
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Ave
Insurance and Mortgages
N. J. Golden
Congregational Street
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