Editorial Charges Shortages Prompt Soldier Clothing Protest
Miles D. King of the West End Post of the American Legion in New York City writes Secretary of War Baker protesting that surplus army clothing is sold at sacrifice prices, leaving convalescent veterans under clothed. Massachusetts American Legion investigates lawyers overcharging veterans or heirs for compensation in injury or death cases, citing a widow paying ten percent of $10,000. War Risk Act caps counsel fees at $3.
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Miles D. King
West End
American Legion
New York City
Baker
Gold Star
Massachusetts Department of the American Legion
Qgne
New Year Hymn Lines Wishful Verse On Hope And Growth
A 19th century style New Year verse urges joy and effort in the coming year. It extols living well and giving to others, urging striving and thriving under divine guidance.
The New Year Promise for All Citizens
The New Year brings opportunity for every man woman and child. It challenges the best in people and promises reward for effort. It carries hope for the years ahead and benefits to the well being of society.
A Resolution Urging Patriots to Restore Idealism in Peace
A Chicago Journal statement calls for national unity over partisanship in order to win the peace after the war. It urges thrift and charity, shared responsibility, and elevating daily conduct to a higher level to ensure justice and abundance for all.
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Chicago Journal
American Railway Express Schedules Bristol Line and Post Office Hours
A notice lists express departure times from Bristol on the American Railway Express at 1.20, 2.20, 5.20 a.m. and 11 a.m. 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Inward arrivals at 11 a.m. 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Bristol Post Office opens 8 a.m. offices close 7.30 p.m. Mail arrivals at 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mails close 7.30 8.50 11.50 a.m. 1.50 5.50 7.15 p.m. Sunday arrivals 8 a.m. and close 4.50 p.m.
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Bristol Post Office
American Railway
Bristol
Bristol Tidings: Local Events and Enlistments
Regular Town Council meeting announced for this evening. Bristol Knights of Columbus whist, dates noted. Community notices include engagements, moves, and school trips. several Bristol men enlist in the U S Army. Moving pictures, lectures, and forum plans trigger January activities. membership receipts surge.
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Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Wendell R. Davis
Waterbury
Conn
Peter Martelly
Roland J
Laura Valance
Warren
Hannah G. Kinder
Lustee
Eustis
Florida
Ater
N.I.R
Willard Kenney
Secertary Holm
Continental Congress
Europe
Bristol
Glad Hand
Board of Managers
Mary Pickford
Seeks Right to Farm House and Land for Poultry Use
The note requests access to the 4 sears Farm House and a portion of land at gE T MASON Woodmoor Lodge for chicken raising purposes. No dates or official authorities are provided.
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Sears
Ge.t Mason
Woodmoor
Obituary notices from town records January births and deaths
Genealogical notices list births for DeFelice Liscomb Markoff O Maraa and Valley. Eliza beth Howe Liscomb dies at 45 in Providence. Sarah Markoff dies at 34 in Rhode Island Hospital. Catherine O Mara and Edward P Valley also noted with funeral details for Edward Valley at 7 p m from 12 Cook Street residence of sister Mrs Wallace Garvin.
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Liscomb
Providence
Elizabeth Howe
William C
Emma (Briggs) Liscomb
Markoff
Rhode Island Hospital
Sarah Markoff
Aaron A. Markoff
O'Mara
Hope Street
Catherine O'Mara
Valley
Edward P. Valley
Wallace Garvin
Cook Street
Wanted Piano for Storage and Sale Offer
A mahogany upright piano in excellent condition seeks storage with a reputable family. The keeper may allow free use by children and all expenses will be paid, with sale possible at nine or ten dollars per month. Interested parties should write to Box AA Phoenix Office.
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Phoenix
Salesmen Wanted for Watkins Products Direct to Farmers
Get busy and enter a life long business selling 137 Watkins Products to farmers. Requires owning or securing an auto or team and bonding with personal sureties. Backed by 52 years in business and 20,000,000 users. Write for territory details to J. R. Watkins Co. Department C Winona Minnesota.
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Watkins
J. R. Watkins Co
Department C
Winona
Minnesota
The Automobile Boom and Social Change
A 25 year glimpse at American car growth shows eight million vehicles with Iowa and Nebraska each hosting autos for many residents. The spread fuels roads, industry and mobility, dissolving fixed habits and reshaping daily life nationwide.
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America
Iowa
Nebraska
United States
Broadway Bubble Review Highlights Cormine Griffith
Dramatic plot centers on a cold ambitious wife and her innocent sister in a Broadway themed story. Cormine Griffith dominates with subtle vigor portraying multiple roles aided by clever double exposure. The production promises absorbing stage life and gripping twists behind the footlights.
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Cormie Griffith
Cormne Grifith
Ots Corimne Griffith
In the Wrong Pew Hailed by Michigan State Commission
A Michigan State commission classifies babies rattles as athletic goods and praises lawmakers who levy war taxes while deeming tooth powder a luxury. The column lauds the stance as a hall of fame worthy misclassification reflecting political bias.
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Michigan State Commission
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Bristol County
Farrally
Ope Street
Hasbrouck Block
Wood Street
H. M. Darling
Richard Q Quirk
Garold E. Place
Phenix
Editorial
Post Office
Bristol and Vicinity
News of
Ursula
Rita
Mary Cronin
Philip Brady
Bay View Seminary
U. S. Army
Joseph W Enos
San Francisco
Manuel Enos
Fort Adams
Joseph D Fragoso
South Carolina
Evelyn Carter
New Haven
Industrial Relations Department
United States Rubber Company School of Instruction
Sheriff
Philop Cady
Mary Excle Cady
Charles Clifford Wilson
Charles C Wilson
Dorothy Wennerstrand
Burton Street
Amy Watts
H W Boynton
Public Library
Ann Arbor
Mich
Stanzione
United Whist Club
Flisha Hibbert
George Clawes
Rasmond Card
Marion Darhine
John Best
Resmeres
Kennex Jr
Prank Silva
Woman's Wathary of
Rearnes Post
New American Legion Wall Meeting
Pridav Avenge and
Wall
R. I. Greening
Y. D. Fruit
St. Michael's Church
M. Sullivan
Bufington’s Pharmacy
Everett West
Penslar
Easterbrooks Block
Mir
Fred Warner
Fred L. Warner
High Street
Efope and Valley Streets
Phoenix Office
R. Terry
Civil Service Examiner
Continental
Ruimstick Point
Providence River
Narragansett Bay
A. Pierone
William A. Doran
Edmcgnds, Co
State Street
DeFelice
Jack DeFelice
Richmond
Keith
Greenfield
Mass
Willian. Scott
Deerfield
Wallig E. Howe
Freeborn R. Cole
Cooke Street
Moving & Trucking
Manuel C. Brown
Center Street
Clark’s Express
Gorham's Express
H. Young
Debugatorf
Louise D. Malafronte
New England Conservatory of Music
Sherman’s Pharmacy
Service
ODD Fellows’ Hall
ANH
Lafayette Suring
Alphonse Vermette
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Robert J. McKay
G.W. Simmons
Constitution Street
Sam the
Hope St
G. A. R. Block
Taem
Steve
Steve Pokers
Steve Blacking
Talbot& & Hopkins
Bradford Street
Fager & Southey
A. J. King & Co
the Gem Ice Cream “Co
Bristol, R. I. Attleboro, Mass
Pure Food Store
Brookfield
Swift
North
American Sugar Refining Co
Campbells
California
Town Crier
King Arthur
Orlean
Charles A. Johnson
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