Invest Wisely by Research and Caution
A Providence Better Business Bureau article urges investors to investigate before committing funds. It explains what qualifies as legitimate speculation, warns against blue sky fraud, and stresses using verified information, balance sheets, and warned promotions to avoid losses.
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Providence Better Business Bureau
Providence Better, Business Bureau
Westminster Street
Rhode Island
Bank Commissioners Department
Better Business Bureaus
Ivestor
Mary Ann Atkinson Tent Meeting Notes
Daughters of Union Veterans met in Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday night with committees named. Visiting Committee includes Mass Anna Brelsford, Mrs Sadi Marshall and Mrs Sadie McMahon. Floral Committee lists Mrs William H Romieres, Mrs Elizabeth Mc Caughey and Miss Pauline Brelsford. Relief Committee comprises Mrs Lydia Brayton, Miss Gladys Brytsford, Mrs TN Newman and Mrs Maud RB Holbrook.
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Mary Ann Atkimpsonm
Daughters of Union
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Anna Brelsford
Sadi Marshall
Sadie McMahon
William H Romieres
Elizabeth McCaughey
Pauline Bre Lsford
Lydia Brayton
Gladys Brytsford
TN Newman
Maud RB Holbrook
In Memoriam Annie I Kempf
Memorial note from Her Children remembering Annie I Kempf who died February 4 1925. Poignant verse expresses grief and faith in God with hope of meeting again in the morning land. The family signs as Her Children.
Bristol Man Loses Fight Over Property Return
In Taunton District Court Judge F E Austin ordered Manuel Tavares to surrender a hope chest dishes and a camera to Miss Mary Nicholas. Tavares claimed the items were to be kept for a future home after an intended February wedding that never occurred. He said engagement ring was returned to him and Nicholas denied promising marriage, stating she asked for time to consider proposals each time.
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Taunton
F. E. Austin
Manuel Tavares
Mary Nicholas
Oak Street
Cine
Tavares
Whist and Dance Held by Bristol Council at Knights of Columbus
One hundred persons attended the whist and dance Tuesday night at the Knights of Columbus Home on State street under Bristol Council No 379. Bridge and progressive whist were played with prizes awarded to Mrs William G Dixon Miss Mary Callan Miss Mary Garvin Mrs Robert G Newbald Jr Mrs Thomas H Byrnes Mrs Peter J McClure Frederick Knowlton George Hi Mec Clure and Edward LeClerc Sr Le Cleres. Bristolian Orchestra provided music for dancing and refreshments were served by the arrangement committee led by Edward Le Clerc chairman, William T Dwyer treasurer, Joseph Flynn secretary, William Simmel and Oscar Prin.
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Knights of Columbus
State Street
Bristol Council
William G Dixon
Mary Callan
Mary Garvin
Robert G Newbald, Jr
Thomas H Byrnes
Peter J McClure
Frederick Knowlton
George Hi MecClure
Edward LeClerc
Edward le Clerc
William T Dwyer
Joseph Flynn
William Simmel
Oscar Prin
Mexico's Tobacco Industry Hopes for Greater Global Attention
A brief note suggests Mexico produces excellent cigar leaf and could rival Cuba if tobacco culture received more focus. It highlights potential growth for Mexican tobacco in Asian and other markets.
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Mexico
Cuba
Light From Living Things and Animal Grit
A discussion notes 36 orders of animal life producing a form of grit. Most grit sources are marine while the firefly is highlighted as the best known land species.
Highway Accident Prevention Series
An article warns drivers and pedestrians about automatic driving habits formed by repetitive highway use. It cites dangers from habitual ignoring intersections, dodging hazards, and speeding norms, urging self checks and slower speeds in wet weather to prevent accidents.
Assembly at Colt Memorial High School Demonstrations Shown
Frank Rhuland supervised a school assembly at Colt Memorial High School. Science Club members presented demonstrations cutting ice with wire making artificial ice lifting a 25 pound weight with thread and performing chemical electrical and explosive tests. The program opened with the flag salute and the songs Loves Old Sweet Song and Carry Me Back to Old Virginia.
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Frank Rhuland
Colt Memorial High School
Rhuland
Old Virginia
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Farria held at St Elizabeth's
Funeral services for Mrs Mary A Farria widow of Joseph Farria were held at her home 89 Wood Street at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and a 9:00 a.m. requiem mass at St Elizabeth's Church celebrated by Rev Francisco Vieira. Bearers were Joseph Cruz Frank Mello Frank Cruz and John Madenos. Interment at St Mary's Cemetery.
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Mary A Farria
Joseph Farria
Wood Street
St Elizabeth's Church
Francisco
Vieira
Joseph Cruz
Frank Mello
Frank Cruz
John Madenos
Fall River
St Mary's Cemetery
Deer Eyeball Belief Shapes North Woods Hunter Talk
In the North woods hunters and guides share a belief that a deer's eyeballs are fixed in the sockets and immovable. They describe the deer as having a fixed gaze that resembles that of other animals in the same group.
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North Woods
Use Wicks With Beeswax for Burner Fit
If wicks fail to enter the burner use wax sides ends and flat sides with common beeswax. They will work well.
Providence Auto Show Promises Big 1928 Display
The Providence Automobile Show opens at the Cranston Street Armory on Saturday February 11 and runs through February 18 featuring many new 1928 models especially low priced cars. The Rhode Island Automobile Dealers Association under Chester Campbell plans a larger event with passenger and commercial cars on the main floor and a basement accessories section.
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Providence
Cranston Street Armory
Rhode Island Automobile Dealers’ Association
Chester [ Campbell
New England
Boston
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Post and Auxiliary Meetings In Kearney Tonight
Kearney Post No 1 American Legion and its auxiliary meet tonight in Legion Hall Makowsky block. Dept senior Vice Commander Charles R. Johnson of East Greenwich to speak on the membership drive begun Wednesday. Committees will be appointed and ex servicemen invited. Dinner planned next Tuesday at Narragansett Hotel Providence in honor of National Commander Edward FE Spafford who will discuss the Universal Service Act and National Defence. Commander James Joseph Haines has a few dinner tickets left.
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Kearney
American Legion
Legion Hall
Makowsky
Charles R. Johnson
Fast
Greenwich
Narragansett Hotel
Providence
Edward FE Spafford
YMCA Basketball Showdown Pits NR Company Against Romanian AC
At the YMCA arena NR Company meets Romanian AC of Woonsocket after a three point win earlier this season. A pregame 7 game features NR Cubs versus a local team starting at 8 o clock. Junior League has four teams with High School Seconds led by James St Angelo beating Rebels 26 18 and Buccaneers led by Edward Gladue defeating Whippets captained by Manuel Botelho 13 8.
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Ymca Toment
N R Company
Woonsocket
N. R- Boys
NJ R Cubs
YMCA
Missouri and Tennessee Tie for Most Neighbors
Missouri and Tennessee each border eight states tying for the most neighbors in the Union according to Liberty. The fact highlights their extensive land boundaries and geographic reach across the region.
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Missouri
Tennessee
Union
Liberty
St Michael's Church Septuagesima Service Notes
Church notes announce Septuagesima Sunday at St Michael's with Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. Address 12 M, Church School, and 7:30 p.m. Evening Prayer and address.
Trinity Church Sunday Services Schedule
Trinity Church offers Holy Communion at 8 00 am with a Sung Mass and sermon at 10 45 am. A Church School and Bible Class meet at 12 noon, followed by Evensong and sermon at 7 30 pm.
First Congregational Church Friday and Sunday Services
Friday night service at 7 30. Sunday morning worship at 10 30. Sermon theme A Wayside Minis try The Church School will assemble at 12 o'clock. Praise and preaching service at 7 30. Sermon theme A Great Christian.
State Street M. E. Church Parsonage Schedule
Parish notices list prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 and choir practice at 8 30. Sunday services include preaching at 12 00 and Sunday School at 7 30 pm.
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Hope Street
First Baptist Church Schedule Opens with Prayer Meeting
Friday evening prayer meeting at 7 30 led by Harold W Baker pastor Sunday morning worship at 10 30 sermon by the pastor topic An Fesidence of Greatness dedication of babies preceding the sermon. Junior Church vestry for first grade pupils and pre school children Church School 1145. Evening 7 30 sermon by pastor What Was the Matter With Jonah preceded by Children's amgry.
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Harold W Baker
Jonah
Church of the Nazarene Announces Sunday Services
Court St Rev Frank H Bowers Jr pastors a service at 10 45 a m with preaching at noon and Sunday school at 7 pm Evangelistic service follows. Prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 pm Good singing All welcomed to worship with us.
Warren Sea Scouts topple Colt High 21 to 18 in gym
In a Wednesday night game at Guiteras Memorial Junior High School, War ren Sea Scouts defeated Colt High 21 to 18. Littlefield and Hunt starred for the winners while Gorham led the losers.
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Colt High
Warren Sea Scouts
Guiteras Memorial Junior High
Littlefield
Hunt
Gorham
Bristol Olympians
Pawtucket Boys’ Club
MCA
Raposa
Marshall
Keough
Ellston
Bicorned Alexander the Great Delights Ancient Numismatics
A note on Alexander the Great called the Bicorned Lord for two horns stamped on his coins minted between 336 and 323 BC. The term reflects a myths and coinage anecdote about the famed conqueror.
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Alexander the Great
Nervous Criminals Doctor Urges Nerve Checks Over Police
A doctor urges nerve specialists to diagnose criminal behavior instead of relying on police. The author claims the nerve of modern criminals is at issue and calls for medical scrutiny of conduct.
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St Louis Star
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Amerian Limoges
Landers
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TCM
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Arragansett Inelectric Company
Belvedere
Motor Vehicle Department of State Board of Public Roads
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American Legion Hall
ST. Michael's Church
Trinity Church
First Congregational Church
M. E. Church
First Baptist Church
Church OF the Nazarene
Newman Bros
Canada
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Newman
Swift
R. I. Baldwin
Il Kim
TVA
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