Electric Power Transforms Ocean Travel On Modern Ships
An old time view contrasts crude oil and candle lighting on early clippers with today’s electric propulsion and navigational systems. Modern liners use electric steering gear, ship telegraphs, electric winches for lifeboats, electric kitchens, and constant lighting from Mazda lamps powered by turbo-generators.
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Atlantic
America
S_¥ board
Mazda
Calfornia
General Electric Company
Star Theatre Tonight Attracts Notable Casts And Films
The Star Theatre offers Lina Casadera and Lucien Muratore in The Shadow of Her Past and Beatrice Fairfax in Billies Romance. Also on screen are The Payment with Bessie Barriscale, The Lost Girl with Earl Walliams, Madcap Ambrose with Mack Swain, Keystone comedies, Margueritte Snow, and William Farnum.
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Star This
Lina Casadera
Lucien Muratore
Beatrice Fairfax
Billie
Bessie Barriscale
Explosion at Canadian Car and Foundry plant causes massive losses
Frank A. Crabb, manager of Col S P Colt's farm, was in New Jersey when a huge blast tore through the Canadian Car and Foundry Company plant destroying shells for the Russian war department and causing extensive property damage. A girl telephone operator prevented loss of life by alerting departments before fainting. no one died.
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Frank A. Crabb
Col. S. P. Colt
New Jersey
Canadian Car and Foundry Company
Russian War Department
Crabb
Kingsland
Automobile registrations show list of owners and vehicles
Local automobile registrations at the office of the State Board of Public Roads for last week include Paul Gardner of Bristol with a Indian 7 hp side car motorcycle. George A. Davis of Warren with Wanah, a limousine. Howard M. Roberts of Warren with a Buick 25 hp roadster. Hector Asselin of Warren with a Ford 22 hp touring. Henry H Sailant of Warren with a Ford 22 hp touring. Edgar W Martin of Barrington with a OwWe-Maygnette 33 hp limousine. Frank W Simonne of Barrington with a Chevrolet 21 hp touring. Luigi Bianco of Barrington with a Special 15 hp delivery.
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The
State Board of Public Roads
Paul Gardner
Bristol
George A. Davis
Warren
Aoe Wanah
Bere
Giainfers
Howard M. Roberts
Buick
Hector Asselin
Ford
Henry H . Sailant
Edgar W Martin
Barrington
Timousine
Frank W Simmone Barrington
Chevrolet
Luigi Bianco
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
When a child cries at night and tosses restlessly or shows worm symptoms mothers rely on Mother Gray's Sweet Powders. They claim to break colds in 24 hours relieve feverishness constipation teething disorders move and regulate bowels and destroy worms. Used by mothers for 28 years sold by all druggists 25 cents sample mailed. Frer Mother Gray Co LeRoy N Y.
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Gray
Mother Tiray Co
LeRoy, N
Leave Him Alone Advises Silence for Rested Mood
Eleanor Clapp counsels Farm and Home readers to let a weary man pause, heal from worry, and avoid probing questions at night. Silence acts as a poultice to ease mental weariness until rest and mood improve.
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Seun
Eleanor Clapp
Fine Method to Give Children Powders
A simple technique involves cutting a small piece of chocolate cream, inserting the powder, and resealing with chocolate. This method is described as easier for children to take powders and less unpleasant than using jam.
Philosophers Above Animals in Habitation and Hunger
Voltaire argues that without philosophy humans would be no better than animals that dig or build shelters and feed themselves. He notes our unique advantage of being born ready clothed and contrasts this with natural instincts.
Prominent Social Remark Sparks Family Conversation
A wife asks about a young man’s relationship with a young woman while a relative quips that he might need flypaper to win her. A son cheekily asks if that is how the mother was obtained, prompting a surprised exchange.
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Mamma
Shaping the Ideal Within Yourself
A reflection on self transformation urging that the ideal lies inside and the obstacle is self formed. Emphasizes that character shapes fate and that the quality of the material determines the form, urging a heroic form of the ideal.
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Carlyle
Not So Slow for Philadelphia Law Abiding Child Labor
A Life magazine excerpt notes Willie refuses to work and cites a new Pennsylvania law forbidding child labor, with his mother urging him inside. The dialogue reflects attitudes toward education, legality, and growing up.
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Philadelphia
Willie
Pennsylvania
Quote on business value and risk management
A concise quotation notes business value as the best antidote to crankiness and risk, asserting that sound enterprise steadies mood and steadies risk. It frames business as the prime stabilizer in uncertain times.
Obituary of Charles Everett Blake Barrington resident
Charles Everett Blake 56 of Barrington died at Homeopathic Hospital Providence after an operation. He served on Barrington Town Council and worked as an accountant for several Providence banks and institutions. Born September 21 1861 in Warren he lived in Barrington 17 years with wife Mabel and children Raymond and Mortis. Funeral held yesterday at 2 PM at his Barrington home.
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Charles Everett Blake
Homeopathic Hospital
Providence
Blake
Barrington
Hampton Meadows Road
Bank of the Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
National Exchange Bank
Providence National Bank
Providence Institution For Savings
Mr. Blake
James C
Abby E. Blake
East Providence
Warren
Miss Mortis L. Blake
Hns
Raymond H Blake Jr
Sadie B. Day
Fast Providence
Leld
Darrington
Mrs Sarah C Minshner Dies in Providence After Illness
Mrs Sarah Catherine Minsher widow of Joseph Bo Minsher died Sunday in Providence after a brief illness at age 81. She lived in town for years and survived by son Maitland Minsher of Providence. Funeral services were held at 137 Aarosemorn Street and committal at Juniper Hill Cemetery. She was born in 1835 in Cuba and educated at Miss Porter’s School. Her husband and son ran the sugar business at 26 Custom House Street. She was active in St Michael's Church and local charities.
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Sarah Catherine Minsher
Joseph Bo Minsher
Providence
King
Sophia O'Wolf
Church Street
Custom House Street
la Maite Loud Minsher
Aarosvemor Street
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Mavisher
Matanzas
Cuba
William W
Harriet Fales Munro
Miss Porter
Hartford
Brestel
New England
St Michael's Episcopa
Juniper Hill
George L. Locke
St Michael's Church
John Halliday Dies of Pneumonia at Rhode Island Hospital
John Halliday 65 died at Rhode Island Hospital from pneumonia Friday after being removed there. A former National India Rubber Company worker, he was born in Ireland and lived here about 40 years. Funeral held yesterday at 8:30 from Richmond Street residence, then St Mary’s Church with a requiem mass, interment in St Mary’s Cemetery.
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John Halliday
Rhode Island Hospital
National India Rubber Company
Mr Halliday
Ireland
Richmond Street
St. Mar Church
Th Gillan
St. Mary's Cemetery
Mrs Mary Vera Albergaria Dies After Twin Birth
Mrs Mary Vera Albergaria wife of Frank Albergaria died last night at age 21 after serious illness since the birth of twins about two weeks ago. She leaves a husband and a small child. Funeral Thursday at 8:30 from Wilson's Lane residence with a 9:00 requiem mass at St Mary's Church and burial at St Mary's Cemetery.
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Mary
Vera) Albergaria
Vera
Albergaria
Frank Albergaria
Wilson's Lane
Manuel
Theresa Vera
St Mary’s Church
St Mary's Cemetery
Peacocks Signal Tiger Idle Hunters In India
In India peacocks indicate nearby tigers as a sign of tiger presence. The study notes birds’ behavior warning of predators and guiding observers to potential tiger habitats.
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India
Annual Meeting of Rhode Island Society for Cruelty to Children
The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children held its annual meeting in Providence. Secretary Thomas B. Maymon reported 1432 complaints investigated across the state with Providence leading at 917 cases and 3111 children involved. 41 prosecutions and 54 against adults were noted alongside efforts to place children with relatives or suitable families and transfers of feeble minded children to Exeter School.
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Rhode Island Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Providence
Walter
Thomas B. Maymon
Pawtucket
East Providence
Central Falls
Newport
West Warwick
Woonsocket
East Greenwich
Warwick
Cranston
Johnston
Coventry
North Providence
Cumberland
Barrington
Westerly
North Kuingstown
Lincoln
Scituate
Smithfield
Richmond
Hopkinton
Warren
Block Island
Foster
Bristol
North Smithfield
Glocester
South Kingstown
Middletown
Tiverton
Oo Masymon
Three men arrested in Bristol County jail procession
Three men were arrested and jailed in Bristol County. Abel Wales Antonio Almeida were charged with reveling and fighting as Shaw's Jane was taken into custody by officers Wesley Golden and Gallagher. Thomas Coughlin was charged with drunkenness. Capt Gott and Officer Letley Pheomen will arraign them today.
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Bristol
Abel Wales
Antonio Almeida
Shaw
Jane
Wesley
Golden
Gallagher Thomas Coughlin
Gott
Letley
Public Tax Auction Notice Bristol 1917
The Collector of Taxes for the Town of Bristol gives notice of a public auction to sell parcels of real estate for unpaid taxes on Saturday January 27 1917 at two oclock P.M. in the Burnside Memorial Building. Names include William J Sheldon Peter Hand Henry H Tilley Katherine Allen Zebedee Paull and others.
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Bristol
Burnside Memorial
Bay View Heights
William J. Sheldon
Bristol Terrace
Peter Hand
Juniper Lane
Henry H Tilley
Katherine Allen
Ry H Tilley
East Side Main Road
Thefe&n
Biood
Zebedee Paull
Wu Winthrop G Thurston
Bristol events calendar lists dances fairs and games this winter
A series of social and sporting events are announced in Bristol including YMCA basketball games at the YMCA gymnasium on January 18 and 25, a Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company fair at GAR Hall on January 20 27 February 9 16 and January 27, theatre showings at Pastime Theatre January 24 and February 19 20, an officers installation January 25, a dance January 30 at GAR Hall, a February 8 12 14 banquet at Hotel Belvedere and a March H M S Pinafore production by the Boy Scouts with dates in February and March.
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Newport
YM C
Bristol Sporting Club
Gar Hall
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Gz A R Hall
Pastiue
Y M C. A
Greenwich Academy
Y. M C A
Oficers
Wampanoag
G A R. Hall
Court Allice
Order of Foresters
Bristol Aerie
Order of Fagleés
Hotel Belvedere
Bristol Train of Artuwllery
G A. R Hall
Furst Bent
R I. Boy Scouts
Obituaries from this town January notices list five deaths
Obituaries record Mary Vera Albergaria aged 21 and Luigina Carmone aged 8 months in this town on January 15. John Halliday aged 65 died January 12 at Rhode Island Hospital. Charles Everett Blake formerly of this town died January 12 in Providence in his 56th year. Mrs Sarah Catherine Minsher widow of Joseph B. Minsher died January 14 in Providence in her 82nd year.
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Albergaria
Mary
Vera
Lepass Albergaria
Carmone
Luigina
Manuel
Josephine Carmone
Halliday
Rhode Island
John Halliday
Blake
Providence
Charles Everett Blake
Minsher
Sarah Catherine
Joseph B. Minsher
Advertised Letters at Bristol Rhode Island 1917
List of men and women with names such as D Augusto Boina Francisco Rocha Coelho D Azarigumba Concelar D Carolina Augusto Tiz de Medeiros John Oliver and Mrs Amos Dawley among others referenced in the Bristol Rhode Island advertised letters dated January 13 1917 plus a Foreign section excluding full addresses.
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D. Augusto Boina
Francisco Rocha Coelho
D Azarigumba
Concelar
Carolina Augusto
Tiz’ de Medeiros
John Oliver
Mr. Presley
Adam Reszenski
George Saugier
Endorsed Endorsements for Dean's Kidney Pills in Bristol
A Bristol resident Spencer Rounds testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills helped relieve lumbar back pain after using them and recommends readers not just seek any kidney remedy but this product. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY advertises the pill at 50 cents.
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Bristol
Dean
Spencer Rounds
Ave
Hope Drug M&o
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E. W. Weaver
Union Street
Reliable
K. Pearce
MT. Hope
Lowell
Sauer Kraut
F. N. Easterbrooks
Sarah C
State OF
Bristol County
Town OF
Bristol, R. I
Amos Dawley
Hinton
Benj. Powers
Helen Wilcox
Antonina Chiavetta
Gabriel Cioffi
Manuel da Rocho Lorienzo
Giuseppe del Lucca
Miss L. McMillan
Pasquale Natale
Rocco Primiotta
OG. Coggeshall
Waldron Company
LA Touraine
Boston
Java Coffee
Ralston
Sim
Newman Bros
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