Ragged Sunday School to Brighten Shanghai Kiddies
In Shanghai the writer recounts starting a ragged Sunday School for street children. From a cow shed to a room full of Brownies, through singing Jesus Loves Me they come to faith, bringing joy and cards to invite friends. He plans Christmas gifts for over 800 children, hoping to open hearts to God's Gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanahil
Chinn
Childen
China
S.S
Jesus
Shanghai
Fiine
Christmas Night Hymn of Peace and Birth
A poetic Christmas meditation describes the Nativity scene with the Virgin Mary, the inn, shepherds, wise men, angels, and the star guiding to the Christ child. It celebrates peace on earth and the Savior born to redeem humanity.
Christmas Party Planned by Church Sunday School Teachers
Invitations issued for a Christmas Party to be held in the parish hall on Congregational Street next Friday evening December 20. The program includes carols readings and orchestra selections directed by Prof Salvatore A Giglio. A large electric Christmas tree will display gifts to Sunday school teachers presented by Rev Fr Joseph Poja with Santa Claus assistance. Favors will be given to guests and dancing follows the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Congregational Street
Salvatore A Giglio
Joseph Poja
Santa Claus
Day of Good Will Observed At The Hague Ceremony
The May 18 observance marks the opening of the International Peace Conference in The Hague as part of a long standing push for goodwill. Officials and participants note hopes for peaceful dialogue and international cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Unto Others: Path to Happiness in Four Words
An old saying from Great Thoughts notes happiness grows from considering others. The speaker states true cheer comes when one judges conflicts by not causing hurt, and finally delights in making other living souls happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
World's Great Dett to Peruvian Guano Bird
One of the world’s most valuable birds is the Peruvian guano bird. It nests in uninhabited islands off the coast, yielding vast deposits of fertilizer worth many millions of pounds. A west coast current cools the area, supporting a habitat for large numbers of seabirds that concentrate there on bare islands where guano is dug and shipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dteru
St Ig
Preas
South America
Evolution of U S silver dollar policy through key acts
A summarized timeline notes the 1837 authorized silver dollar coinage with changes in weight and fineness, the 1873 halt of carnage, the 1876 1880 and 1881 acts enabling reseignage of silver dollars, the 1891 purchase ending in 1904, and the 1918 act restarting silver dollar issuance with no later purchases noted.
Demand and Supply Two Friends Trade Odd Business
Two friends discuss a quirky partnership about selling a stove polish that stains four fingers. One notes the riddle of their business while the other clarifies they are in a genuine joint venture though not selling the same item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marples
Peculiar Beauty Cultures on Island Beauties and Earrings
On the Solomon Islands and Borneo, women pursue beauty through extreme body modification. Eyebrows and cheeks are lined with patterns, ears are stretched with heavy rings to alter tone, and long hair and rings are valued. These practices reflect local standards of allure and status in remote regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneo
Dutch East Indies
Live Wire Dangers and Rescue Procedures
The article warns rescuers to break contact with live circuits using insulated tools or devices. It notes dangers from high voltage lines and suggests using dry rope or an improvised rope loop to pull a wire, while acknowledging the rescuer may be endangered.
Odd Nesting Place and Unusual Finds Reported
A young resident near East Grinstead found a tit nesting in a box, eight eggs laid. In Hartfield a long snake, driven onto the road by Ashdown forest fires, was killed by a motor car. A bullock stomach contained nails screws bolts and other metal objects.
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East Grinstead
Hartfield
Ashdown Forest
Washington Ball of the Bristol Train of Artillery
Preparations underway for the 82nd Washington Ball at the State Armory on February 21 as Governor Case and officials are invited. Local officers manage decorations invitations publicity and band arrangements with a concert by the Bristol Military Band and an enlarged orchestra providing music for the dancing.
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Washington
Bristol Train of Artillery
State Armory
Church Street
Norman S. Case
New England
Case
George W Boutcher
Albert Johnson
Edward A. Currier, Jr
James J Haines
E. A Curmiter, Jr
James J. Drummey
P.D Frazer
Alfred M Merriman
Edwin S. Godfrey
A .M.merriman
E . Godfrey
J Drummey
George W. Boutilier
Sergt George Swan
Armory
Harold Sheffers
Appointive Officers Named for Kearney Post No 6
Commander James T Pierce of Kearney Post No 6 announces the year’s appointive officers. Rehabilitation Officer Post Commander Albert A Edmonds. Bertram W Wall publicity James T Pierce Child welfare Joseph Enos Community service James T Pierce Quartermaster Joseph Enos Color-bearers Cornelius Head and John Foll Sergeant-at-Arms Joseph Edmonds.
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Kearney
James T Pierce
American Legion
Albert A. Edmonds
Bertram W Wall
Joseph Enos
Cornelius Head
John Foll
Joseph Edmonds
Bristol County Public Auction Notice of Real Estate
The Bristol County Sheriff announces a public sale of attached real estate in Bristol Rhode Island executed by Friedman Brothers against Angelo Sanzarella alias John Koe. The auction, for the satisfaction of debt and costs, is set for December 21, 1929 at 11:00 AM in the Bristol County Court House. Deputy Sheriff James F. Meiggs issues the notice dated September 18, 1929.
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Providence
Rhode Island
Bristol
Sai
Friedman Brother
Angelo S’anzarella
Warren
Horace Perk
Horace Eck
Church and
Thames Streets
James LeBaron
Church Street
Amalia C. Panzarella
Bourn
Nancy Holmes
Amalia C Panzarella
Bristol County Court House
School Nurse Reports Visits and Treatments Across Clinics
Mrs. Mary B. Sanford reports 402 pupils treated at 10 clinics, 24 school visits and 12 home visits during the month. Six children sent home for conjunctivitis and bad cords. six dental clinics treated 99 children. Dr. Thompson conducted diphtheria prevention with two visits per school. spring testing planned. Physical defects notes sent to parents. ear tests at Reynolds school with Guiteras pending audiometer testing.
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Mary B. Sanford
R. N
Duffy
Reynolds
Guiteras School
Attendance Officer's Report Summary
The monthly report by Attendance Officer James F Meiggs to the School Committee lists 155 cases investigated including 7 truants and 52 kept out by parents. It notes 17 absent due to family trouble 3 children fitted out at the office and 12 picked up on the street and brought to school. A court case is mentioned.
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James F Meiggs
Schedule fragment for holidays shows varied times
The readable text lists multiple daily times such as 7 30 A M and 4 12 0 P M across Sundays with 9 42 A M noted, indicating a partial schedule fragment without complete context or institutions.
Estate of Sarah Be Chadwick probate notice
The Probate Court of Bristol Town admits the last will of Sarah Be Chadwick late of Bristol Town and appoints A John W Church Clerk to record bonds and executors A S Chadwick Executrix All claimants must file claims at the clerk’s office beginning Dec 6 13
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Bristol
Sarah BE. Chadwick
Estate of Elizabeth B Cabot Probate Notice
The Probate Court of Bristol admits the Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth B Cabot, deceased, and binds executor to bond. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol court clerk beginning December 6. Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co Providence acts as executor.
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Elizabeth B. Cabot
Bristol
Cour
A. D. Iohn Church
Rhode Island Hospital, Trust CO
Providence
R. J
Guardian Appointment for Abelo Criscolo in Bristol
Guardian A Currier Jr appointed by Probate Court of Bristol for Abelo Criscolo. Bond required and filed in Clerk’s office by date stated in the notice.
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Bristol
Abelo Criscolo
John W. Church
Ee A. Currier, JR
Will Probate Filing in Bristol Court for Rhode Island Estate
The Bristol Probate Court announces the filing and record of a will for probate. The court directs notice and publication in the Bristol Phenix for heirs in Rhode Island and Bristol town, with a hearing set for December 1929 at 10 o'clock A.M. in the Probate Court Room.
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Wino
Liams
New York
Atlowsd
An York
Roth
Beens
Rhode Island
Bristol
Bristol Phenix
W. Church
Estate of Sara Nelson Rockwell probate notice Bristol
Estate of Sara Nelson Rockwell of Bristol seeks probate admission for Last Will and Testament and executor appointment. Creditors and claimants must file in the Bristol Probate Court by November 23, 1929. John W Church Clerk records date. Henry Haworth Guerin Melbourne Filia named executor.
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RARA
Nelson Rockwell
Bristol
Soverabey
Ereby
Sara Nelson Rockwell
Kirk Smith
Soapie
Providence
Rhodeland
Bening
John W Church
Henry Haworth Guerin
Melbourne
Filia
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Rev. H. G. C. Hallock
Peter Bonvicin
Burton Street
Tive American Industries
F. Reginald Dimond
Anderson & Company
Industrial Trust Building
Gaspee
Vome
Sheriff's Office
A. D
Tames F. Meiggs
Unites States Post Office
Providence Plantations
County of
Bristol, Se
Boas
Reynolds School
High Street
Bret
General Assembly
Samuel P. Colt
Thomas E. Johnson
Sarah BE
Chadwick
Sen LS A. Chadwick
Guardian's
Guardian
Rose Angelo Cirillo
Ferdinand Cirillo Teresa Cirillo
Pee Decristofaro
Bristol R
Eliza B. F. Coburn
Freeborn
R. Cole
Charles M. Connery
Calla
AG. Dire Viaee Son Ae
Constitution
ST. Bristol
of Besten
Exy State
Weyboesst
Feta RI
Lanzire
Frank
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