Odd Drugs and Fruits Featured in Curious 19th Century Ad
An unusual fragment describes fruit based medicines labeled “Erut-a-tives” and their claimed health benefits. The note mentions Ogdensburg and New Labia as active preparations sites and hints at a nationwide sales push through dealers at Soc a bottle or six for 50 cents.
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Wien
Piates
Uae
Ogdensburg
New Labia
Pruit-a-tives
Soc
Bor
Sige Co
Biait Actives Timhtes. Org
New York
Local caucus clash decides town committee slate
In a heated Republican town meeting at the County Court House, ballots printed out of town led to a contested nomination. The Town Committee ticket won 116 to 8, confirming moderators, clerks, and council members including Wallis E Howe Jane H Wall Peter Gasper Elisha Hibbert and others with Ed wards replacing Magee on the School Committee.
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Han
County Court House
George A. Arnold
Elisha Hibbert
Peter Gasper
John. H. Wall
John Skatheson
Henry
W. Peterson
John M. Coggeshall
Wallis E. Howe
Jane H. Wall
Elisha Ibbert
Francis P. McGovern
Edward L. Leahy
Winthrop
G. Thurston
John R.dwards
Dexter Thurber
Philip Kadys
Robert Newbold
Eber Till
Christian A. Ostby
Ames B. Brown
Bristol Y M C A Defeats Rhode Island Institute of the Deaf 43 to 11
The Bristol Y M C A basketball team overwhelmed Rhode Island Institute of the Deaf 43 to 11 at the Y M C A gymnasium before a large crowd. Garvin led Bristol with eight floor goals while Murphy scored five and Shine added nine points for the visitors.
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Bristol. Y. M. C. A
Rhode Island Institute For the Deaf
Y. M. C. A. Gymna‘sium
Garvin
Murphy
Shine
Bristol R. LI
D. Geisler
G. Greene
O’neil
F. Garvin
R. F
G. Jaswell
E. Garvin
Conrick
Bristol
Gee
Bristol Mothers Club Showcases Italian Evening
Edward E. Bohner of Providence presented a stereopticon talk on Beautiful Italy at Colt Memorial High School auditorium under Bristol Mothers Club auspices. The program featured harp guitar by Bohner, strong music by Salvatore Giglio and a standout Italian song by Miss Louise Malefrontes. Audience mix of Americans and Italians applauded, and club members planned an Italian supper for March 1 at G A R Hall in the afternoon meeting.
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Italy
Edward E. Bohner
Providence
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol
Lucia
Giovento
G. A. R. Hall
Mrs Mary Bowen Celebrates 99th Birthday at Home for Aged Women
Mrs Mary C Bowen marked the ninety ninth anniversary with visitors at the Home for Aged Women. Bouquets of flowers and a birthday cake inscribed 1818 1917 delighted the celebrant recovering from illness. The event was noted for her graceful reception and enduring spirit.
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Mary C. Bowen
LeRoy D. Bell
Bowen
Threads of Fate at the Pastime with Viola Dana
The feature’s strongest scenes were shot in the Wilkes-Barre coal region and show miners’ life and clashes with capital. Director Eugene Nowland faced mine access issues but secured permission after presenting his plan. Dana was greeted by admirers including a miner with fourteen children who praised her films.
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Mantry
Metro
Viola Dana
Wilkesbarre
Eugene Nowland
Pina fore Opera Committee Thanks Helpers and Scouts
The Pina fore committee announces the opera as a success and thanks all who helped. They cannot yet report finances due to many tickets unaccounted. Proceeds fund building expenses for local Boy Scouts. Providence trip for Bristol Troop swimmers departs tomorrow on the 1.20 train. The local troop reaffirms a drive to collect old newspapers and magazines.
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Bristol
Providence
Providence , M. C. A
Rhode Island Boy Scouts
Joint K Pythias Anniversary Convened in Castle Hall
Burnside Lodge No 34 and Warren Lodge No 29 celebrated the 53rd anniversary of the order and the 40th anniversary of the K P Insurance Department at a joint convention in Castle Hall. About 100 members attended with speeches, toasts, and a buffet lunch.
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Burnside Lodge
Warren Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Order
K. of P. Insurance Department
Castle Hall
T. Edgar Sutcliffe
P. C. Arthur H. Morino
Rhode Island Pythian
Insurance Department
Edmund H. Matteson
John J. Brown
Vandalia
Lillie Samuels
Oakland
Cal
Eagle Hall
Providence
Y M C A Exhibition Tonight With Gymnastic Displays
The Pawtucket YMCA holds an open house tonight at eight featuring W L Nase leading drills and performances such as postures, swings, wrestling, and the Mazurka. Members may use bowling alleys free of tournaments, with music and refreshments provided and Admiral Edwards delivering opening remarks.
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Pyramids
Pawtucket
W. L._ Nase
Eek Ear
Nase
Admiral Edwards
Town Council Meeti ng Action on Bridge Bills and Farm Bureau Fund
The semi monthly town council session discussed two state road bills for Warren and Barrington bridges with totals of 8862.51 and 13603.21. No action was taken. The council created a special Bristol County Farm Bureau fund and allocated 50 to the bureau. A bank book for Augustus R Paull’s burial lot at North Cemetery was received. A special meeting was set for next Monday to prepare appropriations for the annual financial town meeting.
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State Board of Public Roads
Warren
Barrington Bridges
Barrington
Warren Bridge
Bristol County Farm Bureau
Augustus R. Paull
Financial Town
Stereopicon Lecture On Washington And Lincoln
A stereophon lecture will be given in Memorial Chapel, First Congregational Church, next Sunday at 7 30. The pictures will depict scenes from the lives of Presidents Washington and Lincoln whose birthdays are celebrated this month. The talk aims to inspire patriotism and guidance in today’s crisis.
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First Congregational Church
Washington
Lincoln
Hay Charette Wedding at St Marys Church
William J. Hay and Miss Angelina Anna Charette were married in St Marys Church Monday morning at 8 15 by Rev Edward L Cahill. The bride wore white silk and carried a bouquet of bride roses. The bridesmaid wore pink silk with white lace and matching hat. A wedding breakfast followed at the brides home.
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William J. Hay
Angelina Anna Charette
St. Mary’s Church
Edward L. Cahill
St. Mary’s
Aged Couple Credit Vinci For Regaining Strength
An elderly Steubenville couple credits Vinci, the strength creator, with restoring vigor when weakened. The 79 year old husband and 78 year old wife say Vinci never fails to build them up and keep them healthy. They guarantee Vinci for feeble old people. Hope Drug Co Bristol.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Vinci
Mary A. Lex
Hope Drug CO
Bristol
Italian Supper by Bristol Mothers' Club Planned in Hall
The Bristol Mothers' Club organizes an Italian supper at G A R Hall on Thursday night March 1 at 6 oclock. Tickets available from Mrs. John H Wall 290 Hope street and Mrs A M Merriman until Feb 24. Caterers include Mrs Della Morte Mrs Gogha and Mrs Vona.
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Bristol
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