Bristol Train of Artillery Plans Charitable Entertainment Series
Col Merrima describes Bristol Train of Artillery charitable efforts and a new BTA Entertainment Association backing three plays and joint fundraisers with Rotary Lions and GAR to aid undernourished children milk needs and local relief during hard times. Proceeds support Rotary food station and other child welfare programs.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
Normandy
Guiteras Auditorium
Elsie Lovell Hawkins
Overseas Quartet of
Providence
Rotary Club
Theresa Donovan
Colt Memorial High School
BTA Entertainment Association
Rotary and Loons
Garteras
BTA
Lions Club
Alfred M Mfrriman
Copper Tokens Begin to Fill Small Currency Gap in 19th Century
The text notes when tokens were issued at five per period as a response to coin shortages. It cites 1887 as the first widespread use by firms using token sizes of a large copper cent with political and merchant branding. It also mentions a 1863 surge in token issues during a small coin shortage.
Colt Dominates Providence Trade School 44 to 8 at Guiteras
Colt overwhelmed Providence Trade School 44 8 at Guiteras gym. Mike DeLeo led Colt with 18 points and Whitey Mello added 12 as Colt built a big first period lead and rested its starters in the second half.
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Colt
Providence Trade School
Guiteras Gym
Bristol Boys
Providence
Walker
Mike” DeLeo
Whitey
Mello
Colt Guards
Paul Bruno
Bridgin
Bouisvert
Colt Seconds
Sparky
Gallahads
Kingfish” Levy
Colt Wemorial
DeLeo
Gallo
Hazen
Mans
C Levy
Sauza
Lemaire
A Vorro
J. Brano
Duarte
Farmanian
Crozonowski
Bousvert
Fratiello
C Vanderlinden
Hackett
Grinrood
Monarch
Murray Timer
Evolution Theory Supports and Problems Acknowledged
Evolution’s strongest supporters like Huxley Hooker and Lyell admitted that the principle appeared unassailable yet faced many confusing problems awaiting solution.
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Huxley
Hooker
Lyell
Named From Three States Renova in West Virginia
Located on the Ohio river, Renova in West Virginia takes its name from three neighboring states Kentucky Ohio and West Virginia seen from its riverside vantage point.
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Renova
West Virginia
Ohio River
Kentucky
Ohio
Victory without strategy or siege in city worth fighting
A compact aphorism noting that triumph gained without planning or disciplined force is hollow, while the true value of a siege rests on the city's importance and defenders' resolve. The quote contrasts easy victories with costly but meaningful battles.
Blond Fur Martha Explains Jersey Cow Color
Six year old Martha proudly notes the Jersey cows have blond fur while explaining the color to her father. The moment captures a child’s simple observation about animal coats and color.
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Martha
Jersey
How Chemical Research Has Helped the World
The article explains that no single cure fits all diseases and stresses the delicate nature of human biology. It highlights vitamin D as preventing rickets and notes lab-made vitamins can dramatically affect health. It credits chemical research with extending life and boosting global productivity, easing potential shortages.
Always Keen Desire to Peer Into the Future
The piece notes rising popularity of fortune telling across many arts and figures. It cites demand from governors and cabinet officers and recalls King Saul seeking the Witch of Endor in hard times, framing fortune tellers as guides to better times.
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Gropers
Hopers
Aky
Saul
Endor
Pathfinder Magnazive
Caesar Rodney's Ride Secures Delaware Independence Vote
Caesar Rodney from Delaware rode from Dover to Philadelphia to cast the decisive vote for independence at the Continental Congress. Though ill at home, he traveled through the night to arrive in time as his name was called on the roll and Delaware voted for independence.
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Rodney
Caesar Rodney
Delaware
Continental Congress
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Delawaine
Caesar Rodney Ws
Dover
Wilmington
Paul Revere
Expected Fruits of Reform Satire from Postwar Britain
In the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars and amid reform talk in Britain a satirist named Syames Smith quips that once a bill passes young ladies will marry instantly while schoolboys expect grammar reforms and currant tarts to fall in price. He jokes that soldiers get higher pay and poets will be disappointed, highlighting public hopes and follies in legislative debates.
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Britain
Syames Smith
Where Cow Is Worshiped In Oriental Belief
A historical note surveys reverence for cows in parts of the Orient, especially India. Each holy cow has a keeper who leads it, with passersby paying tribute. The tail touch is believed to confer a blessing, reflecting broader Asiatic reverence for animals.
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Orient
India
Half-Staff Flag Customs Explained by Washington Star
The half staffing of the U S flag is used for major national mourning and may apply to figures like Taft. InKnute Rockne’s case national mourning was not declared and no official half staff occurred. State or organization flags may fly at half staff for lesser cases.
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United States
William Howard Taft
Knute Rockne
Washington Star
Olympians Ready for Two Big Home Games This Week
Olympians, riding a five game win streak, prepare for a top Plainville Town Team clash at the Y with a Carnival of Sports program including a Naugatuck Townies clash, boxing and wrestling bouts, and a New Bedford ring exhibition.
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Michael Pasquere
Olympian
Plainville
New England
Olympians
Attleboro
YMCA
New Bedford
Norman Shearer
Naugatuck Tomes
Bob Scally
Frank “Bubbles” Balinsky
Donald Garrick
Jack Gallagher
Shean
Ideal Five
Herzig c
Cardoza
Maren
G St Angelo
Bisbane
LeClerc
Petd Magee
Destlets Suibs
Edward J Fitzgerald Wall
Cer
Offesat Shaven
Cape Town One of Most Beautiful in All World
Cape Town sits on the Cape Peninsula with Table Mountain looming over Table Bay. The city offers unmatched scenery climate and healthful surroundings with Table Mountain rising 3600 feet and peaks flanking the bay making a landscape of unusual grandeur. The article praises its location equable climate and sea breezes shaping a beautiful urban setting.
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Cape Town
Cape Peninsula
South Africa
Table Mountain
Table Bay
Gibraltar
Constantinople
Bombay
San Francisco
Cape Techn
Aseas
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Burn and Liberty In An Irreverent Magazine Inquiry
The piece surveys the Golden Book Magazine inquiry into burn fall bility and historic imagery including Washington crossing the Delaware, the adoption of the Stars and Stripes, and references to Dickens Tintoretto and Goldsmith. It notes dates around 1766 and 1777, and comments on depictions in art and literature.
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Golden Book Magazine
New York City
Washington
Delaware
Good Acts and Memory Quote Reflection
A brief reflection on memory and good deeds citing a Bacon quotation about refreshing acts to keep them alive. It presents a timeless message on legacy and virtue.
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Ney
Bacon
Sidelights on Main Street in Bristol column closes
A rambling society column from Warren Bristol area notes on roller skating, dances, romances among locals, and appearances by figures like Verme Munro and Chic Wardwell. It teases social events, corrections, and upcoming ballots while naming several residents, venues, and gatherings from a lively club scene.
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St. Johns Carnival
Warren
R.G
FE. B
E. J
E. K
A. K al Remick
Floyd Slone
Polish Hall
Verme Munro
Wardwell
Rhodes
Harvey Gladnes
Co. No. 1
Main St. At-Easers
New Bedford
Bristol
Bird
R H
Vin Campaglia
P A
J. L
Frank Corea
Johnny
Jimmy Ruggetto
Louis
Mrs. Mary P. Rounds Buried After Funeral Service
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary P. Rounds were held Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of her son Frank A. Rounds 92 Constitution Street with Rev Anthony Kirearsiley of St. Michael's Church officiating. Burial followed in North Cemetery. Bearers included Arthur and Albert Sparks Jr. of Attleboro Charles Sparks of Bristol Fred Rounds of Woonsocket Wilden Haine of Providence and Carl Rounds of Plymouth.
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Mary P. Rounds
Frank A. Rounds
Constitution Street
Anthony
Kire Arsiley
St. Michael’s Church
North Cemetery
Arthur and
Albert Sparks, Jr
Attleboro
Charles Sparks
Bristol
Fred Rounds
Woonsocket
Wilden Haine
Providence
Carl Rounds
Plymouth
Bristol K. of Close Wins First Knights Match Narrowly
Bristol K. of Close opened Knights of Columbus Interstate League action with a 1481 to 1460 defeat at Warrens Council No. 379 in Warrens. The Thursday game featured a close finish as Bristol K. of Close fell to the Warrens unit.
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Knights of Columbus
Bristol Council
Warrens Council
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