William Paull obituary from Bristol and Providence
William Paull native of Bristol died at City Hospital Providence from pulmonary tuberculosis at about four o clock aged in his 21st year. Born April 6 1890 to William and Ella Paull he lived in Bristol until 11 years ago, attended Hope High School, then worked at National SodaRubber Company in Bristol. He resided with grandparents Henry and Mrs Paull on Oliver Street and later health forced resignation from work. He stayed at Wallam Pond Sanitarium then City Hospital Providence. He enjoyed baseball and played second base for Bristol Independent pennant winners. Funeral held at grandparents home Trinity Church Rev W R Trotter officiating with floral tribute from National India Rubber Company Dra mgate sandries department. Interment North Cemetery. Survived by his father, mother, and brother Leonard of Providence.
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William’ ‘Henry'Paull
Bristol
Hospital
Providence
Briday
Taftéfucon
Mr. Paull
William
Ella Paull
Hope High School
Nartinoal Soudis Rubber Company
Henry Paull
Oliver Street
Wallam Pond
City Hospital
Hkaton Street
Pacil
W.R. Trotter
Trinity Church
Drauggiate’ Sandries
National India Rubber Company
Paul Herzig
Charles O. F. Thompson
Seth Paull
Benjamin Paull
North Cemetery
Leonard
Free Scholarships For Nurses At Philadelphia School
The Philadelphia School for Nurses at 2219 Cheatnot Street announces fall enrollment with free two year course scholarships covering room board laundering incidental expenses and railroad fare home after completion. A home study and resident short course begin October 5 at the request of physicians seeking more nurses. An illustrated bulletin with details is mailed free.
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Philadelphia School For Nurses
Cheatnnot Street
Philadelphia
Coming Events Dinner and Sale at G A R Hall
Sept 10 a Saturday evening hosts a supper and sale in the G A R Hall under the auspices of the class of 1911 C M H S.
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G. A. R. Hall
C. M.H.S
Shortest Month Riddle by Classroom Exchange
A pupil answers August as the shortest month, reasoning it precedes the new school year. The teacher corrects with a witty punchline that August is the last month before school begins, reflecting a playful classroom moment.
Critics of equality claim debunked by verbose editor
An editor lashes at opponents who deny equal rights in the Declaration of Independence. He mocks Lyman Abbott and other thinkers, argues the framers meant equal rights not equal attributes, and ridicules those who misinterpret the phrase. The piece ends with a provocative call to clarity.
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Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
Lyman Abbott
Herbert Spencer
Grace Before Meat Observed by The Exchange
The excerpt contrasts the Zulu’s view of affection with enlightened Europeans. It notes the Zulu admires a woman by weight, capable of loving a 300 or 400 pound woman, while terms of grace before meat are highlighted as a refined social trait.
Fragmentary remark on prize, life race, and envy
Afiant from the Constitution recalls a remark about a prize in the life race. He indicates others died out of envy, and notes that the subject did not win. The quote reflects a boastful claim and dangerous sentiment from a historical source.
Exaggerated Cruelty Stirs Debate Over Cycling Dog
London bystander recounts a village exchange about a gentleman who swapped a bloodhound for a dachshund during cycling. The laboring youth argues it is cruelty to animals as the bloodhound’s legs waste away, while a companion claims the dog benefits from exercise.
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London
Bursting Balloons and Safe Descent Methods
The article explains how atmospheric pressure changes with altitude risk expanding a balloon’s envelope. Rapid ascent can cause the silk envelope to burst due to expanding gas, but balloons include a ripping cord to vent gas. Escaped gas often forms a parachute that safely drops the basket and passengers.
Hospitality versus entertaining in social duties
A reflection by Ethel Davis from Dishonesty and Caste argues women should value hospitality over entertaining. She distinguishes hospitality as selfless, whereas entertaining seeks reward or social approval. The piece contrasts societal expectations with personal choice and duty to society.
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Ethel Davis
Reminiscences of Bristol Years Ago in 1888 News
The Phoenix reports on a French chalk discovery near Rutland Vermont and Mount Hope at 217 feet. It notes a National Rubber Co packing room clambake at the Narrows with dinner by Charles Bowler. Explorers boat down the bay. inventor Fleuss tests a underwater breathing helmet for long dives. King Philip Steamer No 1 receives new Obeiler from Herreshoft.
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Rutland
Mount Hope
National Rubber Company
Narrows
Charles Bowler
D. K. Phillips
Frank G. Bonrn
Fleass
King Philip
Herreshoft Manufacturing Company
Population, dwellings and industry in Bristol from 1870 census
Returns at the U S Marshal’s office in Providence show Bristol’s population at 5803 with a 654 increase since 1865. The census reports 945 dwellings 1201 families 165 farms and 48 productive establishments. Also noted are local renovations to the Catholic Congregational Church and street improvements in Crooked Lane along with a Bristol washing fluid tested in type washing.
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United States Marshal
Providence
Bristol
Red Cross Christmas Seals for 1910 Announced
A 1910 sale of Red Cross Christmas seals is announced by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis and the American Red Cross. The campaign centers on a million for tuberculosis, with a national stamp program sharing proceeds and reduced local charge, directing stamps on letter backs and a broad union of anti tuberculosis groups and Red Cross societies nationwide.
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Red Cross
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
American Red Cross
American National Red Cross
United States
National Conference of Tuberculosis Secretaries
John A. Kingsbury
New York
National Association For the Study and Prevention
Red Cross Society
Redd or Greene Bred in Town for Rowing and Baseball
The source notes that Redd grew up in town and is not college trained, while Greene is described as having learned rowing and baseball in his hometown rather than at college.
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Redd
Greene
New Situation Sparks Final Decision in Anice’s Letter
In Anice's correspondence she writes she may not stay with the old man who runs the house. She notes the man has limits and objects to her gawking while she hands the dishes, marking a turning point in her living arrangements.
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Annice
Ale
Deception Methods in Weights and Measures Fraud
An article discusses scale and measure fraud by small merchants driven by competition. It notes dented or false bottom measures causing short measure, and cites a New York City investigation: 617 places visited, 2957 scales or weights examined, 84.9% of scales short by 10% or more, 15.7% of weights short, 6.50% of weights off by 10% or more. It argues such cheating harms customers more than dealers.
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New York City
Francis Arnold Collins
American Review of Reviews
Buffington Offers Fifty Cent Remedy At Half Price
W H Buffington challenges Bristol area to test Dr Howard's new dyspepsia and constipation cure. He backs the claim with a money refund if unsuccessful and sells a fifty cent package at twenty five cents to secure quick introduction. The medicine promises permanent cures for illness including malaria and liver trouble by regulating bowels and improving digestion.
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W. H. Buffington
Bristol
Dr. Howard
W. B. Buffington
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