Coming Events For Bristol Area Feb to April
February events include tevet bet sivedére whist for YWCA benefit on Feb 10 at 3 pm. A Feb 10 dance under Kearney Post auspices. Feb 11 Pas time Theatre comedy The Charity Pupil by Altar Society of Our Lady Mt. Carmel. Feb 13 private dance by Class of 1920. Feb 14 G A R Hall dance by IOOF No. 4166. Feb 16 Charlie's Aunt at Pas time Theatre by Trinity. Feb 17 Washington Ball by Train of Artillery. Feb 24 Brown University Musical Clubs concert at Colt Memorial High School hosted by Bristol Mothers' Club. April 6-7 Pastime Theatre minstrel show by Kearney Post No.6 American Legion.
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Monument to William Tyndale in Belgium Describes origin
At Vilgorde near Brussels a monument honors William Tyndale, translator of the Bible. The low base bears inscriptions in English, French and Flemish. Tyndale, native of Gloucester, pursued learning, moved to London, then Hamburg and Cologne, beginning his printing in 1528.
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Hamburg
Cologne
Continent
Cure for Air Sickness From Cordilleras Herbs
In the Cordilleras of South America two herbs named cha-cha-coma and polea-pix pita grow as leafless shoots. They release a hot aromatic water with a peppery flavor. Scientists speculate an alkaloid from these plants could allow climbers to reach greater heights without air sickness or dizziness.
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Cordilleras Mountains
South America
Reaping Machines and Early Patents
The article notes over two hundred reaping machine patents with the first practical device credited to Rev. Patrick Bell around 1826 and first used in 1827, laying the groundwork for modern designs.
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Patrick Bell
Connecticut Women Pledge Ten Thousand For Armenian Orphans
At Hartford a Near East Relief meeting backed by Governor Holcomb and Henry Morgenthau voted to contribute ten thousand dollars as part of a 250000 homeless Armenian and Syrian child relief effort. Representatives from women’s organizations gathered to support the cause and inspire other states to follow.
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Connecticut
Near East Relief
Committee For
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New York City
Hartford
Marcus H. Holcomb
Henry Morgenthau
U. S
Turkey
New York
Origins of Tammany Hall and its Indian namesake
The article traces Tammany to a supposed Indian chief Tamanand of the Delaware tribe noted for wisdom. It states a Tammany society formed in New York City on May 12, 1782 and links the group to the evolution of the Republican, then Democratic party.
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New York City
Holland
Tammany
Live on the Sunny Side and Shadowed Minds
The piece contrasts two classes of people, shadows and sunny residents. It describes pessimists as those who carry wounds openly and focus on pitfalls. It urges readers to move past shadows and seek the sunlit side for better feeling and outlook.
Derivation of Hoodlum Terminology
The term hoodlum originates from a San Francisco gang led by Bourgeon. The gang's name was mocked by reversing and altering syllables from Mudlogas to Hoodlums, yielding Hoodlums as the derisive label.
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San Francisco
Bourgeon
U S Bootee Waterproof Shoe Promises Comfort for Farmers and Miners
The U S Bootee offers waterproof protection for wet muddy conditions with light weight comfort. Designed for everyday farm use and for miners, the lace rubber shoe stands up to rough wear and remains absolutely water tight.
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U.S
U. S
Cardinal Gibbons Calls for Near East Relief Funds
The Catholic Church leader in America endorses a February Washington meeting to raise funds for famine relief in the Near East. He urges Americans to respond generously to the emergency and help feed starving peoples until lasting aid arrives next summer, expressing hope for strong committee results.
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Near East
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United States
Near East Relief Seeks Adopted Orphans
The Near East Relief organization based in New York offers monthly adoptions for Armenian and western Asian orphans with options of 5 10 or 15 dollars respectively providing food clothing shelter and schooling. Cleveland H Dodge serves as treasurer noting relief costs are kept lower than average. Over 250000 homeless children need aid as women groups lodges churches and clubs join the appeal.
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New York City
Near East
Cleveland H. Dodge
Near East Relief
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Near East Relief Transforms Orphans With Ten Dollar Aid
A Near East Relief appeal explains how a ten dollar gift improves a child’s life in Western Asia. Workers clothe, feed, and educate orphans while paying mothers for garment making, and thousands await similar aid to prevent starvation and provide independence.
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