Asphyxiating Gases as a Weapon in Warfare
Dr. George A. Lung, speaking at the Association of Military Surgeons, traces chemical warfare from ancient times and describes chlorine gas effects, reach, and ethics. He cites the Hague ban on gas projectiles, notes American opposition to prohibition, and argues for keeping drastic means available if war demands it.
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George A. Lung
U. S. Navy
Newport
Bristol
Washington
Association of Military Surgeons
Lang
B. C
Seige
Hague
Van Voast Birth Announcement in Town
In this town on February 24 a son was born to Mr and Mrs William Van Voast Jr The birth notice records a new addition to the Van Voast family with the infant unnamed in the fragment
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van Voast
William van Voast, Jr
Nunes-Medeiros and McKay Thurston Marry in Town
Two weddings reported in this town. Manuel S. Nunes Jr and Miss Manuel Medeiros tied the knot on February 23, officiated by Rev. A P Rebello, with both couples from this town. Robert J McKay wed Mrs Katherine Fraser Thurston on February 24, officiated by Rev Dr A C Mce Gilton, both couples from this town.
Ebbitts Child Susie A Dies in Riverside
Susie A. Ebbitts daughter of George V. and Sadie F. Ebbitts died in Riverside in her eighth year joining a family bereavement marked by a brief obituary notice from February 24.
In Memoriam Laura Metivier
In memory of Mrs Laura Metivier a mother is dead sorrow and sadness fill the home. We recall a kind gentle voice and a loving face now gone leaving a void that lasts. The verse speaks of bitter tears and consolation offered at her grave.
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Laura Metivier
Mother
In Loving Memory of Miss Mary A Springer
Obituary notice for Mary A Springer who died February 24 1913. Signed by CHARLES H SMITH and family expressing enduring remembrance.
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Mary A Springer
Charles H Smith
Origin of the nickname John Bull traced to 1712 satire
The piece explains that John Bull, the nickname for Englishmen, is commonly linked to Doctor Arbuthnot's 1712 satire John Bull. It cites Sosay a Brewer as an authoritative voice on such topics.
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John Bull
Doctor Arbuthnot
Sosay
Thought on faithfulness and sincerity as first principles
A daily reflection notes Confucius praising sincerity as the path of Heaven emphasizing steadfast faithfulness as a core virtue. The brief meditation frames sincerity as essential to moral life and spiritual alignment.
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Confucius
Bristol Town Meeting Warned for March 13 1916
Warrant calls Bristol electors to assemble March 13 1916 at 7 30 P M at Town Hall to vote on town budget taxes improvements and appropriations including schools highways and public works plus multiple financial and property measures proposed by the Town Council and related ceremonial actions.
Bristol Exchange for Women Work holds annual meeting
The Bristol Exchange for Women's Work held its annual Board meeting at President Mrs. W F Williams home on February 10. Officers for the year were elected including President Mrs. Williams Secretary Mrs. A E MacDougall Treasurer Miss Nellie Read and an executive committee. The secretary notes 37 consignors 14 of them food and total sales last year of 3893.94 with 3398.25 paid to consignors. A successful card party boosted the treasury while deficits limit public appeals.
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The
Bristol Exchange For Women’s Work
W. F. Williams
A. E. MacDougall
Nellie Read
A. B. Manchester
A. W. Fitch
E. I. Brownell
M. W. Wyatt
Henry S. Pitts
Town Meeting Minutes Outline Street and Sewer Projects
Payers assemble to plan laying out extending and constructing a street from the easterly end of State Street to Metacom Avenue. The Sewer Commission is instructed to complete the sewer system on Franklin, Usher, Coeshall, and Thompson avenues. The Town Treasurer will issue notes from unexpended balances. A Bristol Improvement Association request proposes funding to improve a park near Fifth Street.
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Financial Town
State Street
National India Rubber Company
Metacom Avenue
Lg Branklin
Coeshall Street
Thom Rapaon
Bristol‘ Improvement, Association
Laprayi
Bristol Town Meeting Warning for March 8 1916
State of Rhode Island Bristol district voting districts 1 and 2 meet March 8 1916 at 9 am to vote for Moderator Town Clerk Town Council Probate Judge Town Treasurer three school committee members three tax assessors sewer commissioner district moderator district clerk for two districts. Meeting hours 9 am to 8 pm. Thomas B Johnson town clerk.
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State OF
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Bristol
R. L
John M. Ceeshall
Said
Artillery Armory
State Street
Town Hall
Bradford Street
Thomas B. Johnson
Orrine advertised as cure for drink habit
An advertisement extols ORRINE as a home treatment praised by many wives and mothers for curing the drink habit and restoring happiness. It claims secret administration, lists price at $1 per box, and invites readers to request a free booklet from W. H. Buffington on Hope Street.
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W. H. Buffington
Hope Street
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Marquis of Queensberry
A. David
Memoriam
Bristol County Gas
Scott's
Scott & Bowne
Bloorafield
N. J
John M. Coggeshall
A. D
Rogers Free Library
Col
Samuel P Colt
Samuel P. Colt
High Street
Ristol
Martha B. Rockwell Convalescent Home
Tion Street
Charles B. Rockwell
Beach Road
Ridge Road
Romarles Street
Manhole
Bristol Common
Bristol Mothers’ Club
BG Heathe
Women's
Thomas BH. Johnson
Detroit
H.C. Peckham
Dutee W. Flint
Bristol County
Constitution St
Bristol, R. I
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