Local land purchase signals Bristol development push
A Chicago investor bought a large Ferry Hill tract along the Rhode Island shore after careful site inspection choosing Bristol for its natural advantages. A prominent local citizen and state senator who promoted the deal helped bring negotiations to a head, aiding Bristol’s residential and industrial growth prospects.
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Chicago
Ferry Road
Ferry Hill
Rhode Island Shore Line
Bristol
Improvements Win Popular Approval at Pastime Theatre
The Pastime Theatre in Bristol boasts upgraded interior decor seating ventilation and soundproofing. Town Council and theatre management receive praise as renovations attract more local patrons and improve overall comfort and atmosphere.
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Bristol
Pictures
Moro Tops Pappoose In Bristol Yacht Club 124 Footer Fight
In light southerly winds Moro, Fales’ 124 footer, led a strong finish to win the Bristol Yacht Club 124 footer race. Pappoose, second, edged Little Rhody Jr. by five seconds to take the weekend series lead. standings show Moro 28 25 14 and Pappoose 30 13.
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Moro
Fales
Bristol Yacht Club
Pappoose
Little Rhody, Jr
Dnvner
Pappoose Leahy
Little Rhoads Ir
Puppowse Wath
Blackbarra
Phantom
Allonette
Remedy
Doldrum
Glory
Liat
Poppy
Widgeon
Rhode Island Red
Relics of French Revolution Fetch High Prices at Auction
A redowhyte med Vidi waistcoat once worn by Thedtes pierre sold for 224 and an embroidered piece linked to Marat fetched 102 at a relics auction. The event showcased revolutionary era garments and memorabilia in Paris.
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Pierre
Many Tennis Stars at Newport Casino This Week
The Newport tournament attracts 18 of the top 17 rated players and many international stars. Ellsworth None, the reigning national singles champion, headlines alongside Shiddds Tott, Stinson Parker Perry Wood Sutter Alonzo and other great players. Local teams are expected to arrive for the event at the Newport Casino.
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Newport Casino
AH Coves
Ellsworth
Newport
Shiddds Tott
Stinson Parker
Perry Wood
Sutter Alonzo
Casta
Soybean’s Role in Asian Diets and Global Agriculture
Fragmentary passage discusses soybeans as a staple across Asia and their status as a key crop in Manchuria and other regions. It notes soybeans as a central food source in vast populations and references the crop’s global significance as a grain reserve.
Highway Construction Costs Soar Across Pennsylvania
Report notes mounting expenses in Pennsylvania for road projects reaching about one and a half billion dollars annually. Authorities warn rising costs strain state budgets and delay scheduled improvements.
Local Residents Travel Plans and Community Fund Drive
Local families plan visits and family connections across Tiverton Jackson Heights Sea Cliff and Sea Cliff L I. Mrs Katherine Gibson hosts two week stay for the Warings. Mrs J E Young and Charlotte return from Sea Cliff. A card party at Miss Geraldine Marino's home funds interior painting for Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Catherine Levere returns from a White Mountains camping trip with Mrs Walter Thayer and daughter Virginia.
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Dau
Albert 'DeFarle
Tiverton
J. ‘Frank ‘Waring
Jackson
Heights
N. Y
White Mountains
Walter Thayer
Virginia
Riverside
Manuel Xavier Dies After Illness in 18 Years in Town
Funeral services set for Manuel Xavier who died after a several week illness. He will lie in state at 24 Lincoln Avenue at 8:30 am with a 9:00 am high mass at St. Elizabeths Church officiated by Rev Manuel Barros. Burial follows at St. Marys Cemetery. A native of St Michaels Azores he came to town about 18 years ago and worked in the Reds Division of the National India Rubber Co until its shutdown two years ago. He is survived by his father in Portugal and one brother Joseph of this town.
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Fales Farm
Hope Street
Arthur Demers
Joseph Viscione
Rose
Edna Demers
New York State
Canada
Buffalo
N. Y
Francisco G Vieira
St Elizabeth’'s Church
Manuel J Barros
St.Mary's
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
St Elizabeth’s
Manuel Xavier
Lincoln Avenue
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Manuel J. Barros
St. Mary’s Cemetery
St. Micheles
Azores
Xavier
Reds
National India Rubber Co
Portugal
Joseph
Ancient news carriers in myth and poetry
The text notes early news conveyance by runners and mounted posts in biblical and ancient sources. It cites Ovid's Meta morphoses describing a purple pigeon as a messenger announcing a victory in the Olympic games.
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Ovid
Taurosthenes
Great Human Reservoirs Across Regions
The history of the world notes three vast human reservoirs that have periodically burst their banks. The Arabian Peninsula, the steppes of Central Asia, and the lands around the Baltic, the origin points of Germanic and Anglo-Saxon peoples.
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Arabian Peninsula
Central Asia
Baltic
Billiard Ball Materials in Early 20th Century Manufacturing
Description of billiard balls distinguishing ivory balls from composition cel luloid and clay balls and noting synthetic ground ivory and casein used in artificial ivory manufacturing for billiard balls.
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Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Fred van Almkirk
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M. J. Lunnie
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Franklin Street
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Chapain
Antioch College
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Quonset
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Frank Bruno
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William A Heath
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Benny
Vincent C. Young
Plainfield
N. J
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Henry, Jr
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High Street
Anthony W. Contieri
Watertown
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Hiram Rounds
Chestnut Street
Elizabeth K. Russell
Rosemary Cottage
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Panama Canal
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Warren Club
Octave LeClair
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
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Joseph King
Thomas Tobin
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Elmer DuPonte
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Naight
Trom S To
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Evenme
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State Street
Fope
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Thames St
Griswold Avenue
Ferry Mill
Alma Ave
Blue Bird Shop
Gotham
William A. Rego
General
Bay View Ave
Ceara
Gardner
Swansea Village
Tel FR
Bay View Poultry Farms
J. Rego
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Tel
Amee
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Bing
Bing Crosby
RCA
R. IJ
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Spring Wharf
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