Bristol Veteran Firemen eye muster invitation in Providence
The Bristol Veteran Firemen's Association plans a muster meeting this week to decide on attending the New England Veteran Firemen's League event in Providence on August 31. Bristol Vets may enter the Hydrau lion hand engine and display strong in the parade. Delegates attended Brockton Mass. quarterly meeting today and King Philip association has already accepted.
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Bristol Veteran Firemen’s Association
New England Veteran Firemen’s League
Providence
Bristol Vets
Brockton
Mass
King Philip
Near Miss As Car Barely Misses Local Girl On Hope Street
A girl riding a bicycle near the YMCA building on Hope street narrowly escaped injury when a large touring car swerved toward her. The rider jumped clear and escaped unharmed, but the bicycle was badly damaged. The girl is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis H Peck of High street.
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Lous H. F. Peck
High Street
Hope Street
Moonlight and Lawn Party Excursions this August
Community groups announce a series of annual outings and events through August. Ship Ahoy Club hosts a Rocky Point moonlight trip on Aug 2, St Andrews Club sails to Newport on Aug 9, Moose Lodge sponsors Newport and Rocky Point trips on Aug 10, Trinity Church grounds host a lawn fete on Aug 16, Ivy Guild backs an Aug 17 to Aug 19 festival and St Elizabeth's Church lawn party fundraiser, and Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Hose Co presents a second Rocky Point moonlight cruise on Aug 22.
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Rocky Point
Ship Ahoy Club
St. Andrew's Club
Newport
Sagamore
King Philip Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Trinity Church
Young Men's Parish Club
Ivy
Weaver Family Adds Sons In Providence and Local Town
A son was born July 28 at the Lying-in-Hospital Providence to Mr and Mrs Charles E Weaver of this town. Another son arrived July 30 to Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Donovan Weaver in this town.
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Donovan
Jeremiah Donovan
Weaver
Providence
Charles E. Weaver
Death notices for Richard H Dunbar Bridget OConnor and Nora Goff
In this town July 2 Richard H Dunbar 57. July 28 Bridget OConnor widow of John OConnor 85. July 31 Nora Goff 34 years 1 month 4 days.
Funeral for Carl Siegel Held at Burton Street Home
The funeral for Carl Siegel who died last Thursday was held Sunday afternoon at 2 from the home of his son in law and daughter Police Patrolman and Mrs Everett L B Church on Burton street. Rev George L Locke of St Michael s Church conducted the services. Bearers were Karl Klein Charles Koch Henry Opitz and Christian H Eckhardt. Interment at North Cemetery.
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Carl Siegel
Everett L.B. Church
Burton Street
George L. Locke
St. Michael’s Church
Karl Klein
Charles Koch
Henry Opitz
Christian H. Eckhardt
North Cemetery
Cure for Hiccoughs Through Breathing and Posture
An old guidance tip suggests sitting upright and fully inflating the lungs. Hold the breath, bend forward to touch the knees, then straighten slowly and exhale. Repeat once to stop hiccoughs.
Circumstances Altered Case
A fragment shows an Eminent Specialist eager to study a case but lacking funds. The Case objects, and the Judge intervenes with a clever misdirection about a way out. The dialogue highlights ambiguity and wordplay in a courtroom mood.
Misdirected Effort In Home Life Reveals Gaps
Men strive to make homes happy yet focus on minor chores, leaving major systems like furnaces and wiring neglected and at risk.
Limit of Unbelief Remonstrance at Home
A domestic exchange centers on belief and trust as a husband defends his silence while his wife asserts she reads his thoughts. The scene underscores the tension between words and perception within marriage.
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Jane
Zanzibar's amusements fail as tribes favor dances
In Zanzibar attempts to add merry-go rounds and other amusements fail as natives prefer tribal dances. The article notes that the people show little interest in Western entertainment and focus on traditional performances.
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Zanzibar
Wasps Attack Files Halts at Daybreak
A surprising pest problem slows work as a nest of wasps kills thousands of files daily. A few missed documents may multiply into tens of thousands by morning, forcing a return by the avengers to resume operations at first light.
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Avengers
New Life Pills Promise Easy Daily Bowels
A promotional claim for Dr Kings New Life Pills offers a gentle laxative effect without griping. It asserts to purify the blood, free the system of poisons, and overcome constipation while acting as an overall tonic. Sold for 25 cents at druggists.
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Dr. King
A Nuisance Over Free Telephone Service
An angry American Magazine letter argues against providing free telephone access to rural residents. The writer mocks neighbors who demand calls at odd hours and even proposes drastic steps including selling the home or building a glass porch into a personal telephone booth to serve neighbors.
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Mrs. X
Jack, Jr
Baby Betty
Mrs. Y
Baby
Evolution of a Senator
Before election a future United States senator is meek and lowly. He mingles with babies and sources while campaigning, later dons a dignified stage on Pennsylvania Avenue. Ails to find a balance between familiarity and power as confidential letters reveal pushes for Sagebrush Valley irrigation and favors from colleagues. Harper’s Weekly notes that many senators fail to receive reward after maiden voyages due to strict murder laws.
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United States
Pennsylvania Avenue
Hall of Congress
Sagebrush
United States Senate
Harper's Weekly
Deadly Industry of Champagne Cellar Work
The article describes bottling cellar labor where workers turn bottles to clarify champagne. Workers spend long hours in dark, hot, and quiet cellars, a monotonous task that harms nerves and health, with many unable to continue into middle age.
Stevenson’s Kindly Criticism of Henry James
Robert Louis Stevenson writes to Henry James offering a playful critique of diction in Rod ERICK HUDSONs printing. He requests removal of excess words such as immense and tremendous and compliments James on his polished style.
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Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Henry James
Roderick Hudson
R. L
All-Conquering Faith and Love Guidance
The passage urges self teaching toward love for neighbors and doing good without boast. It stresses patience and kindness, gentle conduct, and faith in humanity, noting life’s wounded and the impact of harsh words against a quiet, hopeful ethic. The message centers on enduring faith and benevolent action.
The Vital Role of Ocean Chartmakers in Safe Seas
The piece explains how chartmakers and sea survey ships guard mariners by mapping coasts and currents. It notes Britain operates about eleven survey vessels with nearly a thousand crew, auditing coastlines and sounding vast ocean areas. It highlights case histories of uncharted rocks near busy routes and the rapid response to chart gaps.
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Great Britain
London
What Happens While You Sleep Meteoric Showers and Fireballs
A historical account explains the earth is constantly traversed by meteoric stones that burn up in the atmosphere. It states about 400 million fragments strike the air daily, ranging from nib-sized to ten-ton Chu_paderos meteorites, with occasional showers and notable displays such as Britain's 1866 event.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
Great Britain
Simple dodge cleans developer stains for photographers
A writer explains a small dodge to prevent stained fingers from sodium sulphite developer. He uses a cup with five percent sodium sulphite and added hydrochloric acid, then dips stained fingers to remove residue. After development, fingers wash clean with soap and nail brush, avoiding stains.
Inkstand Defines Cubic Yard For Witness
A courtroom moment shows a witness confused by cubic yards. The judge asks him to model an inkstand three feet by three feet by three feet, and the witness simply calls it an inkstand, clarifying the term’s practical meaning.
Wasp Drones In Town Clean Streets With Diligence
The article describes wasp drones as sober industrious community members acting as public scavengers and sanitary officers. It notes their life ends in winter, bringing cataclysm of death and destruction for them and their maiden sisters.
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Wasp
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