Battery antics and sports mark 15 day camp stay
The piece describes a New York based Battery at camp with 15 days ahead of drill. It notes tents up and routine established, a swimming meet where Private Walter Lepuski won the 50 yard crawl, and several social events. It also covers tennis doubles, a party with banjo solos, joke anecdotes about members, and a boxing match slate with Battery C winning a daily Guidon ribbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lepuski
Murphy
A.I Red Rooster
Senator Thayer
Bristol
Sergt
Everett E McMillan
C. J
Enrico Caruso
Charles
Primo Carnera
Burdge
White Horse
Andreuziskie
John Lawrence
Manuel Morris
Frank Perry
Battery C
Obituary John B Pollock 74 of 92 Constitution Street
John B Pollock 74 longtime town resident died Tuesday at Rhode Island Hospital after a Monday operation He was born July 26 1857 son of the late Mr and Mrs William Pollock He worked 57 years at National India Rubber Company retiring last year He leaves one brother George T Pollock of Bristol two sisters Mrs Edward F Gould of Cambridge and Mrs Margaret Luther of Belmont Mass and several nieces and nephews Funeral will be held today at 2 pm from George Pollock 29 Noyes Avenue Rev William C Darby will officiate Interment North Cemetery Bearers James B Lee George E Lee Earl S Day and Arthur E Swanson
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John B. Pollock
Constitution Street
Rhode Island Hospital
William Pollock
National India Rubber Company
Pollock
Minnie (Fredericks) Pollock
State Street M. E
George T Pollock
Bristol
Edward F Gould
Cambridge
Margaret Luther
Belmont
Mass
George Pollock
Noyes Avenue
William C Darby
State Street
MFE
North
James B. Lee
George E. Lee
Earl S. Day
Arthur E Swanson
Providence
Rhode Island Appoints Milk Inspectors for State Act
State Agriculture Commissioner Harry L. Lewis names Howard H. Hawes as field milk inspector for Bristol and Newport counties. Hawes, a East Providence dairy upbringing and Rhode Island State College graduate, has held key farm and dairy management roles. Two other inspectors named include deputy inspector Lawrence Records of Greenville and three regional field inspectors for Providence Kent and Bristol areas, with inspections starting soon through September to enforce the new milk inspection law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Lewis
Rhode Island
Bristol
Newport
Howard H. Hawes
Hawes
Providence
Addison Hawes
Rhode Island State College
Providence County
Agricultural News
Providence Journal
State Department of Agriculture
Hare'd
Gardner
Lawrence
Greenville
Records
Rhode Isand
Massachusetts
Provident County
Connecticut
Kent
Washington
Accomack County Portrayed as Virginia’s Peninsula Land
A damaged fragment notes Accomac Accomac land forms a strip at the peninsula tip and belongs to Virginia. It describes its geography bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Chesapeake Bay to the west.
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Accomac
Virginia
Atlantic Ocean
Cheseneake Bay
Printers’ Debt to Franklin Anchors Early American Press
Printers' debt to Franklin helped settle printing in America, as Benjamin Franklin became a patron figure for colonial and early American publishers. The text notes Franklin's stable role shaping the profession and guiding printer communities across the colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
America
Benjamin Franklin
River Names for the Mississippi Across History
The Mississippi has appeared in four spellings since discovery. Indigenous Mechesebe, Laval Michispe, Labatte Missspi, and Marquette settled on the current spelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Laval
Labatte
Marquette
Eye Clinics Bring Vision Aid to Bristol School Children
The Bristol Public Schools and Bristol District Nursing Association run eye clinics at Rockwell House. Since November, 17 clinics examined 205 pupils, 25 with satisfactory eyesight, 103 obtained glasses, and 77 still need them as teachers and nurses coordinate checks and discipline during the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol District Nursing Association
Bristol Public Schools
Bristol
Rockwell House
Mary B. Sanford
Astle
Georgia
Georgio
Santa Claus
Tom
Henry
Joe
Sanford
Portsmouth Camp Meeting Dates Announced
The annual Portsmouth Camp Meeting will be held from July 31 to August with an interesting and inspiring program arranged for attendees.
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Portsmouth
Going and Coming from Uncle Eben on Dislike
A Washington Star quote notes that when a man dislikes you, you cannot win him over. If you do him a favor he will claim you bluffed, and if you injure him he justifies his first impression.
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Eben
Washington Star
Philosopher’s Vein Hope Won’t Save Him From Fate
Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown remarks that the patient philosopher walks while pride and folly ride recklessly risking harm as wisdom cannot shield him from being run over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Washington Star
Not a Great Blessing Quote by Doctor Johnson
Observation called knowledge of the world is found to make men cunning more than good. This reflection traces how worldly insight often advances cleverness over virtue.
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Doctor Johnson
Bs Philosophical Chief Secret Of Comfort
The remark notes that true ease comes from avoiding trifles that vex ti-Aughey, emphasizing restraint in minor troubles and a stoic approach to daily annoyances.
First Annual Netopian Society Outing at High Hill Beach
About 35 members and guests of the Netopian Society of the First Congregational Church enjoyed a beach outing at High Hill Beach Tiverton. Activities included swimming a watermelon eating race potato scramble and a tug of war with prizes awarded to Mrs Glen Smith Wilfred LaBelle Mrs Samuel J Steen and Rev Mr Graetz.
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Netopian Society
First Congregational Church
High Hill Beach
Tiverton
Albert O. Earle
Glen Smith
Wilfred LaBelle
Mr Earle
Mildred Davin
Samuel J. Steen
Ethel Wilbur
Mr. Earle
Robert F. Munro
Hair shirt described as rough goat hair garment
The Catholic Encyclopedia defines a hair shirt as a coarse garment made from goat hair worn as a shirt or girdle around the loins for mortification and punishment.
Sweden Named First For Best Radio Reception Conditions
Sweden is reported to have the best atmospheric conditions for radio reception, leading in overall suitability for radio is use and transmission efficiency across the region. Researchers noted favorable ionospheric activity and stable propagation paths contributing to superior signals.
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Sweden
Student First He who propowti forbe su antior
Fragmentary quote from Dryden about the value of study and learning before ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dryden
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Ford
Ge Wright
N. Y
Battery A
Sevigny
Lepuski
Correirass
Lepuskief
Lombardi
Laat
Vienna
Pound Cake
LUX
Rinso Large Ky
Hope ST
Chuck
Sunnyfield
A&p Food Pee
NFM
M. F. Hill
R. I
Newman Bros
Swift
DiFles
S. S. Pierce
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