Obituary of Joseph Kinder A Florist Leader in Town Dies
Joseph Kinder longtime florist partner with brother Samuel and a church choir singer dies after a yearlong illness at his home 25 High Street He was born in Staly Bridge England came to America at age 14 He leaves wife Dora and two brothers Ralph and Samuel Funeral rites were held at Saint Michael s Church with Masonic and Odd Fellows tributes Interment at the Northemetery Community mourns a respected local businessman and musician
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Joseph Kinder
Wwells
High Street
Mr. Kinder
Staly
Samuel
Kinder - & Ro
Apel
Reene
St. Alban’s
A. M
Hope
Royal Arch Masons
United Brothers
Ralph
Church of the Holy Trinity
Philadelphia
Towft
Cloc VC Ansoh
Howards
Michael's
Bano Daily News Editor Uses Wood Slabs for News
In the Bano Daily News Africa the editor composes stories on wooden slabs and hands them to the office boy. The slabs are hung in visible spots for readers to see as a quick editorial take on current events.
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Bano
Birds and Shellfish Tool Use Across Species
The English thrush crushes snail shells by beating them on a stone. Sea birds drop shellfish from height to crack them, using the rock as an anvil. The wasp case stands out as the only clear example of tool use to achieve a goal.
Prices in Revolutionary New York Public Auctions
During British occupation of New York the sale method used wholesale lots at public auctions and revocable licenses to retailers. The best flour went for 14 dollars a barrel, bacon 32 cents a pound, beef 18 cents a pound, and daily wages under 50 cents.
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New York
Camels Proclaim Taste Edge From Blend of Turkish Tobacco
Advert says Camels combine Turkish and domestic tobaccos for unique flavor and mellow body. Claims smoother, no harsh aftertaste or odor, inviting readers to compare puff for puff and prefer Camels over any cigarette at any price. R J Reynolds Tobacco Co. Winston-Salem NC.
Rhode Island Population Count From Federal Census
The Federal Census Bureau reports Rhode Island population data, with four counties finished showing gains except Washington county’s slight drop. Providence rises to 237,595, Newport and Bristol counties post strong increases, while several towns within Washington county show declines led by Charlestown and North Kingstown.
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Rhode Island
Federal Census Bureau
Washington County
Providence
Rovicenies
Smithfield
Northmithfield
Foster
Gloucester
Dre
Bristol County
Barrington
Bristol
Warren
Newport County
Kentsant
Westerly
Exeter
South Kingstown
Charlestown
Hopkinton
North Kingstown
Narragansett
Richmene
Richmond
Protestant Pig Tale and Other Oddities From 1855
A Bristol pig theft tale claims the animal entered a church through a window and a citizen offered it back for five dollars. the Irish owner refused. Also notes Dr. Holmes's illness causing Lyceum cancellations and a Cambridge Athenaeum note requesting a valid certificate of invalidism.
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Republican Herald and Post
Providence
Bristol
Episcopal Church
Bristol Phenix
Marah
Court House
Emerald Isle
Dr. Holmes
O. W. Holmes
Lyceum
Cambridge Athenaeum
Boston
Isaac Livermore
Hat customs in synagogues and churches discussed
The article notes Jewish hats worn in synagogues and mentions the Friends sitting covered during prayers. It recalls that in the Church of England it was once customary for men to sit covered during sermons, citing Richard Cox, bishop of Ely, whose death in 1581 saw the congregation sit in the chair with heads covered while listening.
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Church of England
Richard Cox
Ely
Such Is Human Nature Complaining Rider Metaphor
A reflective axiom notes that the person who complains most about car troubles is often the one who wants more rides rather than fixing the vehicle. The line heaps pointed humor on fault finding over problem solving.
Hokara Skin Cream Promises Clear Complexion
An ad touts Hokara a safe antiseptic skin tonic and massage cream that cleanses skin and removes impurities. It claims rapid results on marred skin, with prescriptions of dry blemishes, offers a 35c jar guarantee or money back, and lists W H Buffington druggists as sellers in Indianapolis.
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Hokara
Okara
Indy Ican
W. H. Buffington
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the Bracco
Ferncroft Public
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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N.C
Briaial Kennemy
Vanagtane
Goodyear
Goodyear Tires
Waldron Co
BBC
Swift
Georgia
Arizona
Wee
Newman Bros
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