Fifty Seven New Books Now in Circulation at Rogers Free Library
On Tuesday June 3, 57 books entered circulation at Rogers Free Library. The new titles include The House Beautiful Building Annual, The Everyday Bible, The Church at Play, King Edward VII biography, Mark Twain Autobiography, Henry Cabot Lodge by Bishop Lawrence, and Everywhere by Landor, among others. The list features classics by Hardy, Stockton, Aldrich, Bennett, and Sabatini, travelogues, juvenile series, and foreign works, with four Italian and three Portuguese titles completing the collection.
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House Beautiful
House Beautiful Magazine
Charles M. Sheldon
Edward VII
Mark Twain
Albert Bigelow Paine
Edward W.bok
Henry Savage Landor
United States
Thomas Hardy
Globe
Sir Philip Gibbs
Julie Cane
Harvey O’higgens
Father Abraham
Irving Bachellor
Grace Flandreau
Straus
City of the Sun
Edward Sabin
Grace Livingston Hill
FC Phillips
Oppenheim
Valley of Voices
West
Providence
George Marsh
Irvin Cobb
Raphael Sabatini
Rose Macaulay
Wolf
Albert Payson Terhune
Zanzibar
Boy Scouts
Charles Kingsley
Cooper
the Oden
Coleman
Ruth Fielding
East
St. Lawrence
Great Northwest
Far North
Keds Division to Shut For Two Weeks At N I R Company
The National India Rubber Company announces the Keds Division will close Friday July 24 for two weeks and reopen Monday August 10 with a four day work week. Four days total output matches current weekly production with five days. All residence restrictions for employees are cancelled.
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National India Rubber Company
Keds
Real Estate Transfers From Bradford and Rock Streets
Hugh Murphy transfers land and buildings on the south side of Bradford Street to Angelo Pan zarrello. Adam S Cabral and wife transfer land and buildings on the west side of Rock Street to Frank Pereira and wife.
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Hugh Murphy
Angelo Panzarello
Bradford Street
Adam S Cabral
Frank Pereira
Rock Street
Fourth of July safety plea from A S A warns against risky stunts
The A S A urges motorists to celebrate the Fourth safely by driving at moderate speeds, avoiding loud noise, avoiding alcohol, and staying cautious at curves and railroad crossings. It stresses keeping both hands on the wheel, watching traffic, and lowering speed to prevent accidents. It warns that 20 mph equals about 30 feet per second and urges restraint to protect lives.
Listen, Old Man Way Rants About His Rich Uncle
A blunt remark from Old Man Way targets his wealthy uncle. He expresses deep distrust and says nothing he could gain would be worth the trouble, using a vivid metaphor about bread and a goldfish to illustrate his point.
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Wayback
Road closures announced on State and Church streets
A notice states that sections of State and Church streets will be roped off for an upcoming event. Local authorities urge motorists to seek alternate routes and follow posted detours during the restricted period.
Evening Concert By The 243rd Regimental Band On The Common
An 8 pm concert on the common features the 243rd Regimental Band with selections by Meyreths and other composers. The program includes popular tunes such as Sally Pollack March and Traviata selections, followed by a second act of general favorites. A grand fireworks display is planned for 10 pm. Committee members listed include I Church as Chairman and Henry Wood as Treasurer.
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243Rd Regimental
Tanhauser
Meyreths
Suppe
Hengerson
Cobb
Angelus
Massenet
Sally Pollack
Bertram
Meyrelles
Kahn
Henderson
Lake
Second Regiment
Reeves
Song Birds Entertained at Col and Mrs Barrett Birthday Event
Miss Grace Wright hosted St Athans quartet and guests at a chicken salad supper on a Wednesday evening in honor of Col and Mrs Arthur W Barrett birthdays. The pink and white rooms featured a birthday cake centerpiece and candy favors. A musical program followed with vocal duets by Vernon A Gray and Herbert A Wishes, tenor solos by James M Jones, and a cream and cake service to end the gathering.
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Grace Wright
St Athans Quartet
Col
Arthur W Barrett
Vernon A Gray
Herbert
Colonel Barrett
James M Jones
Miss Wright
Bristol Yacht Club Opens Regatta Plan With Four Courses
The Bristol Yacht Club announces an open regatta on Saturday July 18 featuring seven classes: K B C Cat Boats T Warwick Neckers Guiteras Skiffs and Fall River Candy Class. Prizes include cups for classes with three or more boats. Four courses cover about 134 and 94 and 434 and Usher's Cove routes. Committee includes Dr Howard W Church and others.
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Bristol Yacht Club
Flag Mark
Mt. Tombuoy
Continuin
Flagmark
Mussel
Usher’s Cove
The
Yacht Club
Howard W. Church
Philip DeWolf
Charles Warren Lippitt
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Wallis E. Howe
Charles E. Trowbridge
Fractures Leg of Donald Matheson on Ferry Road
Donald Matheson son of Mr and Mrs John Matheson of Collins street fractured his left leg between the ankle and knee after stepping into a low mood in the road while walking on Ferry road. He was attended by Dr A M Merriman and transferred to Truesdale Hospital in the Colt Memorial ambulance. Mr Matheson is a local post office employee.
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Donald Matheson
John Matheson
Collins Street
Ferry Road
A. M. Merriman
Truesdale Hospital
Colt Memoral
Matheson
Birthday on July Fourth Marks Chief Executive Birthday Coincidence
The article notes a rare convergence as the United States and its President share July 4 as their birthdays this year for the first time in American history. It highlights the parallel significance of the presidential birthday with the nation's founding anniversary.
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United States
Similar Town Names Populate U.S. Postal Regions
A survey notes that among about 2,000 town and post office names in the United States, 43 appear more than twenty times each. The finding highlights naming repetition across states and regions.
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United States
Born Bottomley James Leo in this town
In this town on June 25 a son, James Leo, was born to Mr and Mrs William A Bottomley.
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Bottomley
James Leo
Wiham A Bottomley
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs George N Dunbar
Mrs George N Dunbar was lavishly surprised at her Charles Street home by about 25 guests including her daughters Mrs Arnold Christensen and Mrs Joseph M Bottomley and Miss Elsie Dunbar. The evening featured red white and blue decorations, music by Charles Morgan Arnold Christensen and Elsie Dunbar, a buffet, and many gifts.
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George ‘N. Dunbar
Charles Streets
Dunbar
East Providence
Arnold Christensen
Joseph M. Bottomley
Elsie Dunbar
Charles Morgan
Holiday at Post Office Abbreviated July Fourth Mail Service
Postmaster Warren announces no mail deliveries or pickups on July Fourth. Office hours run until 9 a.m. last inward mail at 8 a.m. and outward mail at 9 a.m. Lobby closes at 3 p.m. Carriers should note requests to hold mail and notify by 7 p.m. July 3.
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George W. Warren
Radiator Cover Believed Not To Save Heat
The bureau of mines states that covering a radiator with mine cloth or a board does not reduce room heat. Instead it redirects heat into the room where it remains more effective than if it rose directly to the ceiling.
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Bureau of Mines
Probate Court Sets Hearing On Eliza D. Chace Estate
In Bristol on June 26 1925 the estate of Eliza D Chace is presented for final account by Inageciste Trust Campano administrator. A petition asks for distribution of remaining estate among heirs at law. Hearing set for July 20 1925 at 10 30 AM in Bristol Probate Court. Published notice to run fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
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Bristol
Inageciste Trust Campano
Eliza D. Chace
Agaecemres
Bristol Phoenix
John W Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gu Sige Rogers
Emily
Sabtem Alisio
Wood Street
Martha Graham
John R. Bernardo
Buick Dealers
J. G Deslauriers
Franklin Street
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