Local Men Receive Army Commissions After Plattsburg Training
Brig Gen McCain announces Aug 15 commissions for about a hundred Rhode Island men from the Officers Reserve Corps and Regular Army. W. Fred Williams Jr of this town becomes Second Lieutenant Infantry Regular Army. Franklin H. Springer and James Ira Shepard also earn Reserve Corps commissions. Bristol men expected home for short leave as training camp closes.
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Cers Reserve Corps
Plattsburg
National Army
Regular Army
Washington
Officers Reserve Corps
McCain
Adjutant General of the Army
W. Fred Williams, Jr
W. F. Williams
New England
Harvard
Franklin H. Springer
John C. Springer
Franklin Street
Infantry
Colt Memorial High School
Rhode Island College
James Ira Shepard
H. H. Shepard
Providence
Bristol
Notice of dissolution and continuation of Trudell Bros
Notice states the partnership of Trudell Bros between Onry P. Trudell and John C. Trudell has dissolved with no receiver appointed. Henry P. Trudell will continue business at 11 Second Street offering beaming of all kinds autos and hacks for weddings funerals or other occasions.
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Onry P. Trudell
John C. Trudell
Missing Boy Knox Found in Boston Visit
Archie Knox age 12 had been missing for four days after a trip with his father to Rocky Point and Riverside. A Telegram from the Traveler's Aid Society of Boston confirmed the boy was found in Boston. Special Chest Edward C. Gallup brought him home to Bristol. his family runs Quirk's grocery at State and Wood streets.
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Archie “Knox
Boston
Rocky
Riverside
Bristol
Traveler’s Aid Society of
Knox
Edward C. Gallup
Quirk’s
Corner State and
Wood Streets
Birth announced for Pas tore in town
In this town on August 11 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Pas tore marking a family welcome to a new member of the community
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Pastore
Joseph Pastore
Obituary notices from Becker to Smith in various towns
Several brief notices list deaths and ages in multiple towns. Becker in Bay Springs Aug 11. Mary Becker widow of John aged 83. Cardoza Barbina daughter of John and Mary Cardoza Aug 13 aged 2 months. Cartigliezo Maria daughter Gaetano and Annie Cartigliezo Aug 14 aged 6 months. McDonough Mary A wife of late Martin McDonough Aug 13 Warren. Simmons Annie wife of Henry P Simmons Aug 11 Rehoboth. Smith Nathan J Smith in Barrington Aug 10 in his 79th year.
Birds Follow Fixed Piana and Nesting Habits
A study of birds shows their behavior is fixed and orderly. Birds consistently build nests and lay eggs of specific sizes and colors according to their kind, challenging the idea that avian life is random and shaped by daily events.
Few Pure Whites in Mexico
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt cites that only 19 of every 100 Mexicans are white, with Indians forming 88 and mixed races around 48. It describes mestizo, chinco, and zambo types, notes low foreign residency, and suggests Mexican Indians lag in modern science with high infant mortality.
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Mexico
United States
India
George ‘Washington
Benito Juarez
Pennsylvania
Republic
Girard
Philadelphia Ledger
M Co
Wisdom Comes Too Soon In Children Suffering Youth
This piece warns that early exposure to world woes ages children, creating embittered adults. It urges parents to preserve childhood, prevent “ugly duckling” dynamics, and foster talents and equity among all siblings to balance perceived flaws.
Boy Scouts Enjoy Week at Camp Yawgoog and Bristol Boys Lead
The Camp Yawgoog report details Knights of Honor initiation for Bristol and Rhode Island scouts. William Frantis led Royal Guards with Max Vitiello as band leader. the Bristol group impressed with a daylight saving style schedule and a camp banquet. The week featured war games, a minstrel show, singing, prizes, and a corn lecture by Prof. Thomas highlighting over 100 acres of crops.
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the Phoenix
Yawgoog
Knights of Honor
Bristol Boys
William Frantis
Royal Guards
Max” Vitiello
Bristol
Weasbeens
Never-will-be’s
Chief Scout
Sonny” ‘Sylvester
Bob” Maxmean
William Francis
Comdey
Abe Blackman
Sergi
Sonny” Sylvester
Harris Kebrek
Hans Phef
Donald North
Thomas
Boy Scouts
Rhode Island
Is This the Modern Child and Its Shaping in Society
W L George quotes a Harper's Magazine essay noting the modern child asks about animals and learns about duties of a citizen, while parents focus on personality. The piece suggests a future generation split between precocious youths and barbarians, shaped by strict language.
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W. L. George
Harper's Magazine
America’s Metal Output and Global Dependence
A Century of Change outlines how copper iron coal production has shifted, noting 100 years ago world totals and today’s U S outputs. William L Saunders warns raw materials, the sinews of peace and war, may expose weakness and danger if reliance persists.
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United States
William L. Saunders
Engineering Magazine
America
Weekend departure from camp ends at home in Bristol
The writer describes leaving camp early Saturday, breakfast and packing, and traveling from Providence to Bristol, arriving at 1:00 PM. The note closes with a brief reflection on being tired yet sad to depart. Signed by WM. H. FRANCIS Jr. in the Yawgoog Gasbag, August 11, 1917.
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Providence
Bristol
WM. H. Francis, Jr
Yawgoog Gasbag
Historic United Train of Artillery Seeks 100 New Members
The United Train of Artillery of Providence led by Col. Merton A. Cheesman aims to recruit 100 new members, prioritizing former National Guard service. The 125 current members, including the band, will be joined as recruiting runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The unit, chartered in April 1775, is part of the State Militia and can be mobilized for home defense.
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United Train of Artillery of
Providence
Merton A. Cheesman
National Guard
Cheesman
United Train of Artillery
Adventuress at Star Theatre Opens Evening Show
Marion Swayne appears at Star Theatre in The Adventuress a five act feature part of Shorty Hamilton series with comedies. Reputation chocolates offered free with purchases. Dorothy Gish stars in Stage Struck a Triangle-Fine Arts play with laughs and thrills as Miss Gil plays a country girl drawn into a swindler’s fake dramatic school. Also Jimmie Dale series and Triangle comedy. Thursday Fatty Arbuckle in The Rough House Peggy Hyland in The Rose of the South shown next.
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Marion Swayne
Star Theatre
Shorty Hamilton
Reputation Chocolates
Dorothy Gish
Miss Gil
Jimmie Dale
Fatty Arbuckle
Peggy Hyland
Automobile registrations at State Board office last week
Last week at the State Board of Public Roads office many Bristol and Barrington residents registered motor vehicles. Names include B Elmer Mathewson Bristol Ford 22 hp touring and Jointo C Martins Bristol Cole 25 hp touring among others.
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the State Board of Public Roads
B. Elmer Mathewson
Bristol
Ford
H. P
Jointo C. Martins
Cole
Bernard V. Morris
H. P. Coupelet
Xois
Aniello Federicko
John J. Angers
Warren
H. P. Touring
Charles R. Maxfield
Studebaker
Rosina Farina
Barrington
Chevrolet
Edith J. Allen Barrington
Overland
Charles M. Bellemer
Franklin
Isaac B. Merriman
Barring
Packard
Barrington T. Anthony
West Barrington
Buick
Liberty Bonds as Stocks in the U S Government
The text likens Liberty Loan Bonds to preferred stock in a vast government corporation with over 100 million stockholders and vast assets. It argues bonds provide a secure, tax exempt dividend of 3 4 percent and certify civic loyalty and support for the country, framing bondholders as profitable, honorable investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Bonds
United States
Liberty Loan Bond
Bristol Man Praises Doan's Kidney Pills for Backache Relief
In an interview a Bristol resident named Mr Manchester explains how kidney pain and backache hinder his work. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Buffington's Pharmacy with prompt relief during attacks and ongoing use for three years. The ad urges readers to buy Doan's at 60 cents.
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Bristol
Mr. Manchester
Dean
Buffington
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
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F. N. Easterbrooks
Rhode Island Hospital“Trust Company
Westminster Street
Providence, R
Historic Organization
STAR
William H. Manchester
Beurn Street
la Touraine
Warner
Mueller
Orbit
Advocate
Sunshine Pilot
Lo-Wi-Co
Newman Bros
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