Editorial Warns Against Misrepresentation of Bristol Police Commission Act
The piece argues misrepresentation is easy while correction is hard and attacks the Providence Journal and Bulletin for opposition to Bristol politics. It defends the Caucus Act and railroad expansion, urges using town meeting to express will, and supports Governor’s likely trustworthy police appointees while warning of future clashes over home rule.
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Providence Journal and Bulletin
Bristol Police Commission
New England
General Assembly
Bristol
Police Commission
Thames Street
Constitution Street
Franklin Street
The
Cumberland
Cumerland
Commission
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Dr King's New Discovery Promotes Optimism for Colds
A vintage ad urges readers to trust Dr King's New Discovery for cold relief. It claims the medicine treats the ailment at its cause, penetrates throat linings to kill germs, and enables Nature to heal. It encourages buying a bottle today.
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Dr. King
Local News Highlights From Bristol and Vicinity
Mrs. Martha A Dimond returns home after visiting her son in Greenwood Miss. A solemn requiem high mass was sung for Michael Kerr who died in 1914. Louis Levy bought the brick building on State street from Richard S Gladding Beverly Mass. Former Rep Bernard V Morris returns home improved after surgery. Frank Pearce, post office carrier, bitten by a dog on Bradford street. Dr Merriman treated the wound. International Rubber Company adds a new vulcanizer at West Barrington. second such unit planned. St Michael's Church corporation to meet May 3 at 8 pm in the Chapel. financial report to be discussed. Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Company minstrel show and vaudeville at Pastime theatre. Martelly's orchestra to provide music. Barrington Steam Brick Company resumes brick production. First Division R I N B cruise Aug 15–27 with other divisions. Warren Town Council approves jitney licensing ordinance setting routes and passenger limits. first to regulate motor passenger buses in the state.
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Martha A. Dimond
Harry Dimond
Greenwood
Miss
St. Mary's Church
Michael Kerr
Louis Levy
Richard S. Gladding
Beverly
Mass
State Street
Bernard V. Morris
Dr. Keefe
Providence
Frank Pearce
Bradford Street
A. M. Merriman
International Rubber Company of
West Barrington
International Rubber Company
Corporation of St. Michael’s Church
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company
Martelly
Barrington Steam Brick Company
Barrington
East Providence
Newport
Warren
Moose Hall
Naval Reserves Armory
First Division
R. L. Mbee
Henry
Darling
Barrington Water Company
West
Phoenix
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
W. Fred Williams
Hot Springs
O. R. Siegel
Church
Matthew Silvia
James Bernard
Providence Real Estate Improvement Company
John Q. A. Gardner
Beach Terrace
George C. Kendall
Edward Anthony
Hiram Burlingame
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Herreshoff
F. E. Suzman
United Brothers Lodge
Reba Lodge
M. E
Lod Room
A. C. McGilton
John M. Harrington
Fargo
North Dakota
Pioneer Life Insurance Company
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Young Men's Catholic Club
Public notices and events mixed in Bristol area
A list of upcoming events and local notices includes a public whist in Moose Hall and a dance at the Naval Reserves Armory under the First Division R.L. MBee. Also advertised are dog license reminders, Barrington Water Co mains work, and various civic notices.
Local notices outline sales, fire, and club events
Mrs Mary Perry notes recovery after surgery at Union Hospital Fall River. A sale on $1 shirts is offered by GER. LAN TLOTING CO for 30 days. A restaurant fire on Wood Street caused minor damage but was contained by firefighters. Bristol Mothers Club plans a 7:30 meeting at G A R Hall with Prof. Thomas expected to visit but a hall remains unavailable.
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Mary Perry
William Perry
Narragansett Avenue
Union Hospital
Fall River
LAN Tlothing.co
Aegass Eterswhith
Bristol Mothers
GlubZw E. Field
Felockjohn
Thomas
Rhode AB College
Shere
Iberfyste
Fragmentary quotation hints at loan and funeral expenses
A distressed speaker asserts a loan of one dollar until Thursday and warns that if he dies the creditor should not arrange payment for funeral expenses. The exchange conveys tension over debt and impending death.
Providence shoppers favor Barnatty's & for clothing
In Providence nearly everyone buys apparel at Barnatty's &, making it the local go to store for garments and accessories. The spread shows Barnatty's & strong hold on area fashion shopping.
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Providence
Barnatty’s
Spring sale ad lists assorted groceries and prices
Weekly ad features Satin Puffs Molasses Kisses coffee and mixture at 18¢ per lb 25c per can pineapple peaches pears and vegetables. Includes matches 5c boxes and 2 for 25¢ sugar corn and green beans. Also salad dressing bacon honeycomb tripe and more advertised with bulk quantities and special bundle prices.
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California
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Sunkist
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Margy White at William2 Street
A miscellaneous shower was held at Miss Margy White's home on William 2 Street Friday evening in her honor. The decor featured red and white paper and a large red wheel centerpiece. Guests enjoyed music and light refreshments as the bride-to-be received gifts and well wishes. Also included is an advertisement for Sloan's Liniment promoting relief for rheumatic and joint pains.
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Geisler
Margy White
ePettily
Daneling
Penoy
Sloan
Fragmented Reading Fragments and Notable Titles Listed
A garbled OCR style listing references many authors and works. Mentions include Polly Anna Burns and Christmas Stories. Scattered names and places appear with no coherent narrative or dates.
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Polly
Anna
Je Okiti
Meade
Dickinson
Grinnell
Ewing
Where Cloture Is Desirable
A Philadelphia Press quip argues in favor of cloture for banquets, noting the proposer deserves some reward for ending long proceedings. The remark reflects editorial wit on ceremonial speeches and duration.
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Philadelphia Press
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