Editorial on the growth and challenges of the airplane industry
The piece compares aviation to railroads and autos, noting pioneering effort, public adoption, and expanding networks. It describes mail and passenger service across the nation, routes from the Pacific Coast to Chicago, and the rugged obstacles faced by early flights. A San Francisco to Chicago trip reportedly took 21 hours with comfortable, scenic travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain States
Chicago
San Francisco
Winter Weather Notes From Bristol Rhode Island
The Bristol weather scene contrasts with milder Southern California and Florida, with no snow yet this season. Historical records show 25 years ago temperatures as low as three to four degrees below zero, and ice dealers reporting an eight to nine inch thick harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Bristol
California
Florida
Maine
New York
Phoenix
Tce
Town eyes change in government amid Bristol Chur tensions
Town residents believe Warren needs a bigger government change than Bristol Chur as neighboring officials face upheaval. Local leaders are described as torn up by recent developments, with critics saying officials do not serve civic betterment.
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Beluve
Warren
Bristol Chur
Cava
Various Community Events Across Bristol and Surroundings
Social events at Epworth League and Catholic parishes. School music program “In Old Vienna” praised. Mission appeals for Near East aid noted. Local clubs and church groups hold meetings, socials and rehearsals. Police and civic updates include a stolen car found, bridge whist, and preparations for youth activities and a basketball game.
Statistics If all the serials were placed end to end
The Kansas City Times notes that if all serial stories were linked end to end a continuation would be required in the next issue. The playful remark laments the endless flow of serialized narratives across daily pages.
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Kansas City Times
Died McKenna Infant In Town January Day
Francis McKenna aged three died in the town on January 20. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Wait ham A McKenna.
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MckKenna
Francis
Waitham A McKenna
Highway accident toll stresses human responsibility in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island 1927 highway toll stood at 123 deaths and 5938 injuries. The board blamed human error, urging drivers and pedestrians to think before acting to prevent crashes, with stronger policing and enforcement as needed to instill responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Soldiers' Home Visit Hosts Entertainment by Rhode Island WRC
Members of the Soldiers' Home Committee of the Woman's Relief Corps Rhode Island visited the Soldiers' Home in town on Sunday afternoon. The program featured songs, remarks by the chair and department president, trumpet and piano solos, multiple addresses from veterans groups, readings, and a closing Star Spangled Banner with homemade cake and candy distributed to comrades. Visitors arrived at 2 and departed at 4:30.
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Pe Hanks
Soliders’ Home
United Spanish War Veterans of
Rhode Island
Gordon R. Brown
Doric Club
Masonic Temple
Reginald Dimond
Thomas Fitzgerald
Colt Memorial High School
Mary R. Drury
Frank A. Rhuland
John J McMahon
McMahon
YMCA
National India Rubber Company
Washington Park
Providence
Hulda of
Holland
Warren Town Hall
Warren
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Dora Ruggiero
Soldiers’ Home Committee
Woman’s Relief Corps
Department of Rhode Island
America
Mary E. Nichols
Mary A. May
Susan M. Sheple
Mary E. Curtis
Woman's Relief Corps
Colonial Review planned at Gutteras Memorial School
Plans advance for the Colonial Review to be staged in the Gutteras Memorial School auditorium Tuesday evening Feb 21 by Company C Bristol Train of Artillery. Providence and Bristol talents share roles in a short play by Mrs Gleason of Providence. Committee works to make this entertainment one of Bristol’s best in years with many features to be announced.
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Fifth District
Thomas J. Kelley
Mary’s Church
Richard J. Kavanaugh
Ferry Road
Bristol
Mount Hope Bridge
Bristol Girl Scouts
Rockwell Hall
Celestina Tuplin
Patrick J. Gallagher
Whilliam Street
Bradford Street
Franklin Street
New Haven
Bristol Teachers’ Association
John Post Reynolds School
Femelie K Hoar
Marv V. Scanlon
Stephen W Hopkins
Regina M Morris
Willam E Flanagan
Kearney Post
The
American Legion
Legion
Thomas A Hickox
William LePage
Johnston Hose Company
Manton
Phenix Fire Company
Moulin Rouge
Daniel Fo Dwyer
Olympus Palace No 13
Junior Order
Princes of
Colonial Review
Gutteras Memorial School
Company C
Colonial
Bristol Train of Artillery
Gleason
Providence
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Joseph
Phenix
H. M Darling
Richard C. Quirk
Daniel G. Chall
James F. du
Julio F. Xavier
MC. A
Wood Street
O. F
Rasterbrooks
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Editorial
Booster
Workers’ Club
Kirkemuit
Grange Hall
Child Street
Warren, R. I
Buffingtons
Automobile Insurance Com
A. A. Edmonds Co
Insurance Agency
Hope Street
EB. L
Epworth League
State Street
M. E
Ruth Livermore
Pembroke Hall
Brown University
Maybelle Hinton
Burton Street
St. Anthony
St Elizabeth’s Church
Francisco G. Vieira
Joseph Poja
Catholic Near East Welfare Association
First Baptist Church
Ida M Newman
Azores
St Elizabeth’s
Collins-Aikman
Burr's Hill Park
United Brothers’ Lodge
Grand Sire
Leon S. Merrill
Orono
Fiks
Odd Fellows Hall
Womans Home Missionary Societs
First Congregational Church
Congregational Womans Missionary Societies of
Benevolent Church
Mary Cushman
China
Robert Jo Conners
Margaret and
Vivian
Neal
Walham
Kemp
Buffington’s Pharmacy
Ladies’ Aid Society
State ST. Methodist Church
National India Rubber
WM Mikes
Dunbar Bros
Constitution St
Providence, R.I
Pinehurst Ave
Westerly, Works
Oak Str
Garfield Avenue
Isaac B. Munro
New Yon
Dorrance St
Gaspee
Wood ST
Orited
Laundry
Bristol, R
Ao Green Ta Auther
Hope ST
F Zerrick
Belvedere
Hoys
Wakefield Extract Co
Sanbornville, N
Bay View Avenue
Colt
Colt Farm
Thames
Joseph Peters
Ird
Carmine Langello
Bournatreet
Union St. Raymond A. Card
BEV
Agatelle Ib
Motor “Vehicle Department
Roads
Stebmiis
Dept. of R
R. I
Bristol Phoenix
Burnett’s
Charles A. Johnson
Hope and
Franklin Streets
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