Early Canadian Gold Discoveries Across Provinces
Gold was found in 1822 in Quebec along a Chaudiere river bed by a woman named Gilbert. In 1858 Nova Scotia reported gold by Captain L Strange during moose hunting. 1860 saw gold bearing quartz at Richardson mine in Madoc Hastings County, first Ontario mine traced to Powell in 1866.
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Chaudiere River
Levin
Quebec
Gilbert
Nova Scotia
L'Estrange
Guartz
Richardson
Madoc
Hastings
Ontario
Powell
Porcelain Trade Existed in Arabia Since Ancient Times
The text notes porcelain production and trade in ancient Arabia with early references to Djankoy and crafts. It cites the Arabian geographer Mohamed-e-Efridi writing in 1154 about a town where Chinese glass was made and praise for the potter's trade. Some towns developed reputations for porcelain and ceramics, though industry remained localized.
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Arabia
Mohamed-e-Efridi
Djankoy
Potmmaker
Potato's Long Reach Across the World
The potato, a key American gift, transformed life in Europe and beyond. Histories often overlook its impact, but economists and sociologists view it as the New World product that most reshaped old world life.
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America
Europe
Old World
Playground Sports and Activities Highlight Local Youth Groups
The common boys volleyball team triumphed twice over Callan 21 17 and another score. Girls volleyball meets Warren at Warren tonight at 6. The Common baseball team tours Warren next Monday. Miss Sullivan oversees sewing for the pageant costumes for Aug 29. Mr Wall lends library books. playground children anticipate reading hour and new additions to the library. Handicraft displays include jars jars and picture books made by students under Miss Sullivan and Miss Goettler. Lemon saving classes, a morning session by John McDonald, and upcoming beginner and swimmer tests mark the program as spring's end approaches.
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Callan
Warren
Miss
Miss Sullivan
Miss Goettler
Felens Veeck
John McDonald
Bath House
Imports of Tea in the United States Yearly
The article states that roughly one hundred million pounds of tea are imported into the United States each year. This figure highlights tea’s substantial import volume and its role in U.S. consumer markets.
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United States
Widow Licia Sansone Dies After Illness in Town
Mrs Licia Sansone widow of Pasquale Sansone died at her home 123 Bradford Street after a four month illness. Born in Scafati Italy on August 10 1860 she leaves three sons Joseph and Peter in Italy and Philip in town and three daughters Mrs Frank Martino Port Jervis NY Mrs Ralph Proto here and Miss Leonaldo Sansone of the New York Public Library. Burial followed a high requiem mass at Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Marys Cemetery with a large attendance from Providence New Haven and the town.
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Licia Sansone
Mrs Harriet N Petty Dies After Illness at 86 Franklin Street
Mrs Harriet N Petty widow of John F Petty died after a four year illness at her daughter's home 88 Franklin street She was born December 25 1839 in East Greenwich and lived in this town since childhood She was a member of the First Congregational Church Survived by daughter Mrs Lallan Downey sister Mrs Mary Munroe 15 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren Funeral set for 2 PM Sunday at the Downey home Franklin Street.
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Harriet'n Petty
John F Petty
Thomas F Downey
Franklin Street
Petty
East Greenwich
Harvey
Deborah Vergason
First Congregational Church
Lallan Downey
Mary Munroe
Bird Migration Intersects Magnetic Disturbances at Sea
The article notes that certain ocean regions host strong atmospheric belts with year round intensity. It suggests these belts may align with bird migration routes and questions how birds cope with magnetic disturbances during passage.
Campaign to curb motor vehicle violations prompts ordinance plan
Town officials discuss adding highway traffic rules to ordinances and investigate suspected unlicensed drivers. Health inspector reports unsanitary milk handling at a Metacom Avenue dealer and seeks action by Aug. 17 with possible license revocation.
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Henry W. Peterson
James F. Lavander
Kelley
Salvatore Della Morte
Wood Street
John Hugh Magee
Wiliam Gilroy
Metacom Avenue
Phoenix
Magee
Franklin M Strickland
State Board of Food and Drug Commissioners
Henry W Peterson
Gilroy
Bristol
King Philip Avenue
Rose Balzano
Lipense
Natale Martinez
Beach Terrace Road
John XY Ruggieri
High Street
Lcense
Olympra ‘Theatre Corporation of
Boston
Pheatee
Me Reardon
Crocodiles Proved Fierce Hunters and Tough Adversaries
The piece notes that crocodiles especially in the Nile region are mighty hunters and show patient judgment in selecting victims. It highlights their extreme toughness and tenacious survival, with strong skins that make them hard to defeat in combat.
Doan's Pills Endorsement for Kidney Backache
Bristol resident William Martin, 68 Charles Street, testifies that Doan's Pills relieved his back and kidney pain after use. The ad urges readers to ask for DOAN'S PILLS, 60 cents, with Foster Milburn Co. as manufacturers and Buffalo, New York as origin.
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Doan
Bristol
William
Canadian Shipbuilding Under French Rule Described
The passage notes that by 1723 shipbuilding in Canada was a growing industry under the French regime with six merchant ships and two men-of-war built that year. It mentions a 4 gun ship at Cape Diamond Quebec City in 173% and records 26 vessels totaling 5 886 tons in 1810, reflecting small vessel sizes.
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Canada
Cape Diamond
Quebec City
Vuaudreuil
General Amherst
Barnam of Finance Exchange Quip Prompts Reflection
A garbled quote about fools and death rites appears in a Boston transcript style fragment. The text mocks finance chatter and a founder, noting “a fool is born every minute” with sardonic humor and religious flourish.
Bristol Rhode Island muzzling order for July and August
Town Council meeting on July 21 1925 voting to muzzled all dogs in Bristol Rhode Island for July and August unless on owner premises or on a leash unlicensed dogs will be killed if at large within 48 hours. The muzzling order takes effect July 27 1925.
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Bristol
Rhode Island
John W
Bristol Probate Notices for McGinity and Steere Estates
Notices announce appointment of administrators for John McGinity and Jesse Steere estates in Bristol. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol Probate Court starting July 31, 1925, with bonds posted by the administratrix Susan M Sheple. Clerks John W Church and officials oversee filings and qualification of administrators.
Petition for guardian of Mars Peters Solomon in Bristol
In Bristol on July 1 1925 the probate court received a petition by Mary Croulart Louise Silva Elizabeth St Angelo and John S Solomon requesting that John S Solomon or another suitable person be appointed guardian of Mars Peters Solomon adult person and estate. A hearing is set for July 17 1925 at 10 30 A M in the Debate Court Room Bristol. Notice is ordered to be published for fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phenix and citation to be served accordingly.
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Robate
Bristol
Mary Peters Solomon
Mary Croulart
Louise Silva
Elizabeth St Angelo
John 8S Solomon
John S Solomon
Warren
Mars Peters Solomon
Bristol Phenix
Estate of William F Bartlett Notice to Creditors
The undersigned administratrix Susan M Sheple and clerk John W Church announce a creditors notice for the estate of William F Bartlett late of Bristol deceased. Claims against the estate must be presented beginning July 31 1925 as required by law.
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Bristol
John McGilty
Husan M Sheple
John W Church
William F. Bartlett
William F Bartlett
Susan M Sheple
Alphonso O Drake
Susan M Seer
Administration Notice Estate of Alphonso Drake
Notice of probate for Alphonso Drake estate granted to Susan M Seer Leministratrix. Clerk John W Church records this administration beginning July 31 with the order dated July 25, 1925. Public notice appears in official records.
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Alphonso
Drake
History of the trombone and its ancient name
The text notes the trombone known as the tromba or cackbut in various terms. It cites a ninth century Chinese script preserved at Soulogne showing a bellless wind instrument resembling the trombone. The passage references an uncertain invention epoch and a drawing akin to today’s trombone.
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Soulogne
Spear Found in Llanelly Believed 20,000 Years Old
A stone spear discovered at Llanelly in England is believed to date back about 20,000 years, suggesting prehistoric toolmaking in the area.
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Llanelly
England
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Mrs. Lucia’ Sansone
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Coupe Brougham
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the Studebaker Corporation OF America
South Bend, Indiana
Mickie
Canadian Shipbuilding
Barnam
Finance
John McGinity
Jesse Steere
Susan M Sheeile
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
Charles
M. Connery
Berton St
Edward F. Kearns Vieira
Il Constitution Street
Pearl Street
Providence
Robert’s. McKay
G.W. Simmons
William Street
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
EL. Watson & CO
Weybosset Street
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
Telephone
William A. Doran
Bay View Ave
E. W. Weaver
ATE
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Nursing Association
State Street
Kathleen Marksby
Hope St
Martha Graham
Archie H. Rounds
Union Street
Warren and Bristol
Railroad Ave
Warren, R. 1
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