Pleasant Whist and Anniversaries on South Main Street
Pleasant Whist event hosted by Mrs Clarence H Seymour on South Main Street featured Miss Mabel Salisbury as first prize and Mrs Gertrude Salisbury as second with music by Miss Mabel Salisbury and an orchestra. Also reported are a 12th birthday gathering for Howard Paull at Mrs Mark Bradford’s Church Street home and a wagon collision on Garfield Avenue injuring Joseph Northup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence H. Seymour
South Main
Mabel Salisbury
Gertrude D. Salisbury
Robert McKay
S. Evelyn Sherman
Harry Thayer
Salisbury
Harriet Bunn
Hattie B. Warren
Mabel Salis- Dury
Mark Bradford
Church Street
Howard Paull
High-Hatting and the Sage of Chinatown Opinion
The piece quotes Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown on how a haughty mien may come from disdain for speech or fear to speak. It colors social behavior with a wary, humorous tone and sketches a character study of dignified reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Ho
Chinatown
No Fish Story Sturgeon Weighing 1000 Pounds Caught
A report notes that 1,000 pound sturgeon have not been caught in the Snake River Idaho far from the sea. The claim calls into question sensational fishing stories and emphasizes the unlikely source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snake River
Idaho
Chilean Coast Sees Record Rain Gap Before Rain Returns
The article notes an unusual dry spell along Chile's coast lasting decades with rain absent for long stretches. It discusses climate patterns and implications for agriculture and coastal communities while highlighting the rarity of precipitation events in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Boat overturns in Narragansett Bay rescues amid clothing sea
Roswell C Colt son of Col Samuel P Colt summering at the Casino on Colt Drive and his butler Frank Hearne swam a half mile to shore after their rowboat capsized in Narragansett Bay. They were aided by Rodman Simmons and Patrolman Serbst. speedboats from Herreshoff and Makowsky helped reach the scene. The report also notes discussions about Uncle Tom's Cabin inspiration and Josiah Henson's life with later remarks from Lyman Beecher Stowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell C. Colt
Samuel P. Colt
Colt Drive
Frank Hearne
Narragansett Bay
Rodman Simmons
South Main Street
Warren
Frederick W Serbst
Herreshoff Mfg Co
Sidney Hereshoff
Bubble
Serbst
Yacht Club
Earl McKenzie Steward
Charles Makowsky
Colt, Hearne and Simmons
Uncle Tom
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Josiah Henson
Dresden
Ont
Henson
Fort Tobacco
Canada
Ceylon Natives Used Liver In Treating Sprue Long Ago
Natives of Ceylon used liver to treat sprue a tropical disease closely resembling pernicious anemia, many years before modern discovery of liver-based therapies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aetola
Ceylon
Marooned Ten Rescued Off San Dusky Jetty After Storm
Coast Guardsmen rescued ten men stranded for 24 hours on a storm battered jetty at San Dusky Ohio. The rescue followed a dangerous weather spell. all men were reported unharmed.
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Sandusky
Ohio
Little Rhody Jr wins regatta at Ida Lewis Yacht Club
In Newport the Ida Lewis Yacht Club hosted a Saturday regatta with a seven mile course around the Dumplings Bell and Bishop Shoal. Sara Tillinghast's Little Rhody Jr led the fleet to first, tying Pappoose at 64 points, while Black Maria Shrimpo Alouette Phantom Moro and others trailed in succession.
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Herreshoft
Ida Lewis Yacht Club
Newport
Bishop Shoal
Sara Tillinghast
Little Rhody Jr
Pappoose
Leahy
Black Maria
Wall
Remora
Nicholson
Shrimpo
Low
Phantom
Rockwell
Alousette
Steele
Flit
Howe
Alouette
Moro
Looking Forward offers Barrymore in human drama
Clarence Brown directs Lionel Barrymore in a story of two families amid business adversity. The old bookkeeper faces losing his livelihood while a department store magnate is deserted by his wife, until his children’ courage and loyalty help them endure. Other strong turns come from Lewis Stone Benita Hume Elizabeth Allan and Phillips Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Brown
Lionel Barrymore
London
Lewis Stone
Benita Hume
Elizabeth Allan
Phillips Holmes
Colin Chive
Alex Bokrands
Doris Ilavd
Halliwell Hobbes Douglas Walton
Obituary for Ida Marguerite Jannitto Warren organist
Ida Marguerite Jannitto a well known Warren musician died at her parents home in Warren after two years ill health. She served as organist at Holy Angels Church Barrington St Adeaxanders Church in Warren for 12 years and at the Rial Theatre before retirement. A graduate of the Marian no Music School and the Wurlitzer Organ School she is survived by her parents two sisters and three brothers. Funeral will be held tomorrow with a solemn high mass at St Alexander's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Marguerite Jannitto
Warren Mustian
Limon Street
Warren
Warren Ated
Holy Angels Church
Barrington
St Adeaxanders Church
Ari
Warren Ter Sin
Viarianno Musi School
Wurlitzer Organ School
Mer
Angelo Jamille
Banils
Mafalda
John
Woonsocket
Peed
Peter
Wall
Morrow
Marne
St. Alexander's Church
Jamitto
Providence players shine in tight tennis rounds
In a crowded field, Kraus of Providence wins over Sawyer 6-4 6-3, Fischer of New York defeats Matthews of Newport 7-5 6-4, Hill of Rumford dominates Hill Jr. 6-1 6-3, while other matches see Blankenburg, Henshaw, Rogers, Ross, Buck, Nelson, and Boynton through rounds with close scores.
Regional tennis doubles results from New England clubs
C K Shaw and H A Mackinney of Providence beat A A Barrows and A A Barrows Jr 7 5 6 2. Fred Quinn and Arthur Nugent of Fall River beat Clarence Allen and J Keavey 6 3 8 6. Paul Rogers and T S Matthews of Newport beat Frank Steel and George Howe 9 7 6 1. William Fischer and Powell Holbein of New York beat Charles Thrill and J Beattie 7 5 6 2. O G Boynton of Barrington and Alden Estes of Providence defeated Stanley Henshaw and Stanley Henshaw Jr 4 6 6 2 6 4. Frank A Hill Jr and Ogden Sawyer defeated Clarence Herreshoff and James Greer 6 3 6 3. C Kraus and C K Shaw Jr defeated Carter and Blankenburg by default. Quarter finals Fred Quinn and Bull Nugent of Fall River defeated T S Matthews and Paul Rogers 5 7 6 4 8 6.
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Nets’ Hillt
Blankenburg
C. ‘N. Kraus
Providence
Stanley Henshaw
Paul Rogers
Newport
Russell Ross
Edgewood
William Fischer
New York
Roger Buck
Fall River
T. S. Matthews
R. W. Nelson
Bristol
O. G. Boynton
Barrington
Robert Buck
H. Lisker
Frank Hill
Rumford
C. N. Kraus
Q. S. Sawyer
Wm. M. Fischer
F. L. Hill, Jr
C. K. Shaw
H. A. Mackinney
A. A. Barrows
A. A. Barrows, Jr
Fred Quinn
Arthur Nugent
Clarence Allen
New Bedford
J. Keavey
Frank Steel
George Howe
Powell Holbein
Charles Thrill
J. Beattie
Riverside
O. G Boynton
Alden Estes
C. K. Shaw, Jr
Carter
Tennis Roundup Victory by Barrows and Holbein
Albert Barrows Jr of Providence defeated John Shepard of Forest Hills 6 0 and 6 1. Powell Holbein of New York defeated Gilbert Silver of Fall River 3 6 10 8 8 6. Richard Thompson of Attleboro beat Irving Anter of Fall River 6 4 3 6 6 4. Paul Massey of Norwalk defeated W R Carter of Virginia 7 5 6 3. Thirds round Holbein beat Barrows 6 4 6 4. Fred Quinn beat Arthur Rae 6 1 6 1. Hill beat Wackenheimer 6 3 6 2. Semis Holbein 6 2 7 5 and Massey another match 7 5 6 4.
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Albert Barrows, Jr
Providence
John Shepard
Forest Hills
Mass
Powell Holbein
New York
Gilbert Silver
Fall River
Richard Thompson
Attleboro
Irving Anter
Paul Massey
Norwalk
Conn
W R. Carter
Virginia
A A Barrows
Bristol
Fred Quinn
Arthur Rae
Fred Hill
Fred Fill, Jr
Rumford
Common Playgrounds Open For Remainder Of Summer
Bristol opened its common playgrounds for the rest of summer with two public aid department supervisors overseeing supervision. Hundreds of children ages 2 to 15 enjoyed the supervised center funded by the Bristol Garden Club gift of 25 dollars for equipment repairs. The Recreation Board members Mrs Celestina Tuplin and George Ro Fish led the opening as officials seek funds and volunteers to repair swings and improve safety on the dusty stony surface.
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Department of Public Aid
Bristol Garden Club
Iso
Celestina Tuplin
George Ro Fish
Recreation Board
British Finance and Confederate Bonds in the Civil War
The British government did not fund either side but Bonds such as Erlanger for the Confederacy in 1863 attracted subscribers who lost millions. Cotton failed to finance the Confederate war due to the blockade and postwar European funds flowed west as governments sold bonds abroad until debates over currency vs gold payments rose.
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Britain
Confederacy
Dewey
United States States
United States
German expert links twin births to time of day
A German expert notes that most twins are born near noon while most humans are born at night, suggesting birth timing may influence twin occurrence and calling for further study.
Care of Silk and Wool Hosiery in Daily Use
Hosiery should be washed after each day of use to extend life of silk and wool. Use tepid to cool water with mild white soap, avoid harsh home-made soap, and soften hard water with borax. Wash gently without rubbing, rinse in lukewarm water, and squeeze out water without twisting. A free booklet on care of delicate fabrics is available from the National Household Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Household Service
BO East 11Th Street
York, N. Y
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Garfield Avenue
Joseph Northup
Frederck Brownell
Mr. Brownell
Westport
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Elo Sigher
Constance
Morton
RCA
Jean Barnes
Montana
Chicago
Butte
United Air Lines
Saick Fallis
Ma Jer eCayss Gisyer
A. M. Andrews
Helen Wills Moody
Wimbledon
John W. Kelchner
Lake Michigan
Ben Bernie
Sas
Ida M. Jannitto
Reid W York
Fox Point Wharf
Pier 14
N R
Fulton St
Buffington's Drug Store
Hope Street
Mailano
Wood &T
Bia Saees
Ates
Arsig
Bull Nugent
T S. Matthews
C. A. Garvin
Richmond St
Suzman
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
John C. Trudell
Pocahantas
Dorchester Mutual
Boston
E L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
R. L
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Hope St
Ming
Arira Carlson Beniganne
Igh Bt
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