Bristol Improvement Association Formed to Boost Town
A new civic group named the Bristol Improvement Association is formed with officers and members. The editorial urges sustaining enthusiasm, effective committee work, and a practical plan for Bristol's industrial and residential development alongside the Town Council and local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Improvement Association
Bristol
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Bristol Improvement
Improvement Association
Bladder Physics Promoted As Remedy In Advert Script
An early 20th century ad touts a bladder physic to purge impurities and acids causing irritation, night awakenings, and frequent urges. It claims gentle action on the bladder like castor oil on the bowels and urges a 25 cent test box from the druggist with a four day trial before returning for relief.
Local notes and society items from Bristol area
Bristol community column reports on residents traveling to New York and Europe, local meetings and club activities, members elected to positions, upcoming dances and lectures, religious services, and a new business venture in wallpaper and paint with background on a former local manager.
Rogers Free Library Adds Wide Range of Nonfiction and Fiction
The Rogers Free Library announces new arrivals in both nonfiction and fiction. Notable nonfiction titles include Enterprise by Harold S Vanderbilt and The World Almanac for 1932, while fiction additions feature Summers Night by Sylvia Thompson and The Border Trail by Harold Bendless among others. Sixteen books for girls and boys are also now available.
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Rogers Free Library
Harold S. Vanderbilt
Younghill Kang
Robert Henry
Archer Hulbert
McComb
Benjamin Thomas
England
H. V. Morton
Sylvia Thompson
Ben Ames Williams
Ann Parrish
Grace Hegger Lewis
E. M. Delafield
Ethel M. Dell
Miss Pinkerton
Mary R. Rinehart
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Harold Bendless
The
E. B. Mann
Clarence E. Mulford
Harold Bindless
Clem Yore
J. J. Connington
J. S. Fletcher
Mary Vorse
Francis Beeding
Sackville-West
Mary’s Neck
Booth Tarkington
Calland Reappointed Brigadier General in US Army Reserve
Brig Gen L H Calland is reappointed Brigadier General in the US Army Reserve effective Feb 4 1932 with Senate consent. He will face a five yearly exam by a special board at Army Headquarters Boston in January 1932. He organized Kearney Post No 6 American Legion and earned the Croix de Guerre and a Pershing citation for World War service. He commanded the 107th US Engineers in the 32nd Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Calland
Secretary of War
Senate
US Army Reserve
Callan
Army Headquarters
Boston
Kearney
American Legion
John J Pershing
France
107Th US Engineers
Colm Reflects on Timely Topics for Town Welfare
A brief column fragment discusses sharing comments on timely topics about the town and its welfare. It signals ongoing community writing aimed at local interests and civic improvement. The tone suggests a personal note inviting resident participation and discussion.
Don’t Let Go Water Stock Warns Bristol Taxpayers
A town resident urges Bristol to resist selling Bristol and Warren Water Works stock citing Moody’s data on earnings per share from 1928 to 1930 and claiming a $17.15 per share excess should benefit the town. The writer warns of a water meter push and reduced dividends if the company gains control.
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Bristol & Warren Water Works
Moodys Public Utility Manual
Bristol
Water Company
Grade 6A Stage Playlet Puss in Boots at Reynolds School
The John Post Reynolds School grade 6A weekly program featured a patriotic song recital and a one act playlet Puss in Boots staged in the school auditorium. Directed by Mrs Doris P Church, the cast included Sam Bruno Attilio PanSa Angelo Machena Joseph Maxmean Joe Ventura Sadie Andrade Cezantia Mederros Agnes Andrade Arlene Fiske Joseph Aguiar John Medeiros Alexander Pasquarelli Manuel Roderick and others.
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John Post Reynolds
Doris P Church
Sam Bruno
Cat
Attilio Pansa
Bunny
Frank Cappucci
Flop
Angelo M8chena
King
Joseph Maxmean
John Romano
Porter Joe Ventura
Sadie Andrade
Cezantina Mederros
Agnes Andrade
Princess
Arlene Fiske
Joseph Aguiar
John Medeiros
Ogre
Alexander Pasquarelli
Belthabit
Manuel Roderick
Ever Readys Hold Whist At Thames Street Station
Twenty four players contested a weekly whist event at the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company on Thames Street. Mrs Donat Gladue won the ladies first prize and the time limit award. Arthur Guevremont Marshall and Arthur Demers tied for gentlemens first with 42 points. Marshall won the final cut with Jack of Clubs. Guevremont won by drawing Queen of Hearts over opponents eight of clubs. Mrs Mabel Jo Cabral tied for consolation with 19 points and won with Jack of Clubs. Miss Alice Overberg took the door prize as the next session was announced for Thursday evening.
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Engine and Hose Company
Thames Street
Donat Gladue
Arthur Guevremont
Anthony Marshall
Arthur Demers
Marshall
Guevremont
Demers
Unclear fragment notes wine and canes in the United States
Fragmentary text mentions wine pricing and large quantities of canes or similar items in the United States. No coherent event or names to confirm a full news item.
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United States
Fast Growing Balsa Tree Reaches 15 Inch Diameter
A fast growing bals a tree reaches a diameter of 15 inches in five years and exhibits rapid height growth. The report notes the species shows exceptional early girth and vertical expansion, suggesting strong timber potential.
Kentucky Derby of 1875 Wins by Aristides for $8200
Aristides won the 1875 Kentucky Derby purse of eight thousand two hundred dollars before a crowd of about ten thousand spectators in May at Louisville.
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Aristides
Gallery
Lesson or Machine Age Advancing Civilization Cautions
An excerpt notes that a civilizational advance brings new disciplines and cautionary needs. The reflection underscores how progress challenges ethics and social norms, urging thoughtful adaptation by society and individuals.
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EMI
Bristol Firenix Publishing Co
Bristol Conunry
Bristol Post Office
Roswell
Bosworth
Bradford St
Phoenix New
Buffington’s Pharmacy
Hope &Street
Garvin's Express
Claes
Burton Street
Roo
Detroit
Mes, Geo. Dempster
Apt
LaFayette Blvd
Detroit, Mich
Providence
Fulton St
New York
Atman
Buffington's Deug
Hope Street
Massang’s
Weed St
Bethel, R. 1
NEW England Steamship Lines
Bristol and Vicinity
the Phoenix
Nora A. Sullivan
Julia
Mary R. Drury
Italy
Europe
Alfred Dubuc
Church Street
LeBaron Bradford
Dorothy Roberts
Rhode Island College of Education
Christian Endeavor
First Baptist Church
Bristol Boys
Academy Hall
Wood Street
Men’s Union
Guneras House
Bristol Portuguese- American Association
Lincoln Hall
Bristol Lions and Rotary Clubs
American Legion Auxiliary
Gar Hall
Whuist
Fred F. Suzman
Unemployment Relief Committee
Burnside Memorial
John Head
Democratic Town Committee
Fast Providence
Rumford
John, Stewart
Independent Order of Oxdd Fellows
Julius
Remieres
Ss) Sawner & Co
DR. Grossman
Makowsky
Hope St
J. C. Alger
Cole Street
Memoriam
Frank W . Potter
Frank W Potter
Howard G Potter
Walter T Remieres
Bristol 66
Alice Vickery
C E. Burns
Hope Beauty Shop
K. A
Osterberg
Central St
High Street
William 4Hell, Inc
Colm
Mello’s Building
Bristol Potatoes
Liberty Tailor Telephone
Ferncroft Puble
Hamburg
Selex
Snow Peaks
N. Y
Angela Mia
Rome
E. A. Skinner
Bristol, R. 1
Balls Eyes
Burnett
Hormel
Kraft
Borden's
Virginia
Friends
Hore ST
Colt
Colt Farm
Calfield
Peter Martelly & Son
Rhode Island
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