Parrot disrupts Paderewski piano recital at Lake Geneva
In Monarchs and Millionaires Mme Van der Velden recounts Paderewski’s concert at Lake Geneva where a parrot perched on his foot during Chopin. After the performance the bird cheered him from his shoulder. Mme Paderewski amused guests with a tale of a new chick in the incubator and overalls.
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Geneva
Paderewski
Plano
Saya Mme, Vandervelde
Mme. Vandervelde
Mme. Paderewski
Lunatic asylum chaplain finds humor in dining room
An elderly man mocks the young stars at a hotel dining table while a chaplain, serving at a lunatic asylum, calmly responds he is accustomed to such scenes. The exchange unfolds among guests and staff in a Nerinin setting.
Woman Not Weaker Sex Says Cosmopolitan Article
An article by George A. Porseyein argues women are not naturally weaker but stronger. It asserts women live longer endure more and that societal norms render them fragile. The piece cites census tendencies and calls for recognizing nature’s design in bearing burdens.
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George A. Porseyein
Borgias Used Two Subtle Arsenical Poisons, Doctor Claims
French doctor Jagot asserts he uncovered the poisons blamed on the Borgias. One toxin allegedly dissolves slowly, while a second arsenical preparation works instantly. Both preparations are said to be arsenic based, with effects elusive to physicians.
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Jagot
What Cheer cleans sports garments in weekly loft
Sport lovers bring tennis golf horseback riding and other apparel to What Cheer for expert laundering. Duck Trousers and Linen Riding Breeches are treated to look like new while families send many items to be cleaned, including baseball suits golf hose and sweaters.
What Cheer Launders Women’s Sport Wear
What Cheer offers cleaning of women sport skirts tennis dresses and tub silks with focus on cool white dresses for tennis and golf settings. The advert promises thorough care and fashionable options to lighten the wearer’s duties and free leisure time.
What Cheer Laundering Boosts Shirt and Collar Style
What Cheer introduces dirt resisting laundered shirts and collars with a soft, shape retaining collar. A starched look without stiffness appeals to well groomed business men. Special starch blend keeps collars smart and easy to care for.
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Orans
What Cheer Serves You Anywhere This Summer
What Cheer continues to serve you whether at the seashore or country. Just notify the office to keep receiving services as if you summered in town.
What Cheer Laundering Trade Draws Thousands
What Cheer has built a strong reputation for shirt and collar laundering drawing thousands of customers weekly. The town’s laundries are noted for thorough work attracting steady patronage from men seeking quality garments cleaned and pressed.
Clean Blankets Ready for Summer Storage
Before storing blankets for the summer they should be washed by a special process. The method makes them thoroughly clean and moth proof for long lasting freshness and protection.
Cape Verde Named for Verdant Cape
The region known as Cape Verde was named for its verdant growth at the westernmost point of Africa. Lush trees contrast with the neighboring country’s white landscape, giving the cape its distinctive appellation.
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Cape Verde
Bristol tax sale announces June public auction of delinquent estates
The Bristol Tax Collector sets a public auction for June 11 1928 at ten o clock in the Town Treasurer s Office Burnside Memorial Building to sell listed real estate to the highest bidder for unpaid taxes spanning 1920s years. Descriptions include numerous lots houses and leased lands across Hope Highlands Bay View Heights Harbor View and Bristol Terrace with totals noted for each estate prior to costs and charges.
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Bristol
Burnaide Memorial
Aiello
Irena
Hope Highlands
Pasquale
Mt. Hope Ave
AnNessandro
Antonino
Josephinge
Hope St
Alvéé
Leopolinda
Catherine St
Bettencourt
Frank
Third St
Inc
Bosworth
Mary A
Bay View Heights
Burrows
Mary
Cabrolo
Jacintha
Parker
Munro Ave
Parker Borden
Carreo
Guiseppe Costa
Bay View Park
Naomi St
Catalano
Cataldo
Naomi St. Yrs
Cavall
Manuel
Ft Hope Highlands
Cenerin
Artemo
Harbor View
Ciccolo
Michele and
Alello
Carolina
Cenerini
Artemio
Niagara Falls
Gooding Manor
Weor Wall
Buttonwood
Fumes
Joseph C
Fumo
Francisco da Costa
Gambardella
Andrea
Florence Park
Hand
Peter
Bristol Terrace
Jones Alfred Ernest
Slocum St
Kickemuit River
Kirby
Jeremiah
Metacom Ave
Mt Hope Ave
Antonio and
Bolvin
Angelina
Fox Hill
Fox Hill Ave
Maher Annie I
Natde Congregational St
Malorano Francesco
Mancieri, Saverio
Bourn St
Martinello Silvia
Ooding Manor
Ansonia Ave
East State St
McCann
Mary J
Beach Terarce
McKenna
Frank E
Landon Bay View Park
Mt Hope Terrace
Provost
Amy P
Beach Terrace
Ryan
Edward
Shaw Lane
Salisbury
Santos
John
Fox Hill Cottage
Cole St
Sardinha
Manuel C
Peck and
Wilson
Gray St
Sttvia
Margaret M
Silver Creek
Manuel V. Silvia
Sousa
Louis X
Sheldon
William J
Simmons
George A
Torillo
Michael
Saint offerings and wax as thanksgiving in southern Italy
The text traces ancient and medieval customs of votive offerings in Naples and southern Italy. Mothers weigh children and deposit wax for the patron saints to avert illness and misfortune. Saints like Nicholas, Anthony, Paul, Ercolano, Donlio, Catherine, Raphael, and Pasquale are invoked for protection, cures, or match-making.
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Pierre
VansPaaseen
Atlanta’Constitution
Naples
Italy
St. Nicholas
St. Anthony
St. Paul
St Ercolano
St. Donlio
St. Catherine
St. Raphael
St. Pasquale
Bell as oldest musical instrument, per Liberty claim
The article asserts the bell is the oldest musical instrument with bronze bells found in Assyrian excavations and in ancient Egyptian vessels, dating centuries old.
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Liberty
Egypt
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Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co of
Boston
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Lanzite’s Express
Frank Lanzire
W. Bristol
Garfield Avenue
Isaac B. Munro
Telephone
Charles M. Connery
Undertaker
Burton St
Freeborn
R. Cole
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
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