Washington’s Visit Echoed in Bristol Memories
Scribes recount Sara Turner Bradford’s tales of General George Washington passing through Bristol on a misty March morning. The story recalls streets cleaned, flowers gathered, and children singing as Washington’s escort paused at the bridge while villagers welcomed him. The piece ties family memories to Bristol’s broader history and local figures.
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George Washington
Sara (Turner) Bradford
Washington
Sara Turner
Court House
State St
Raney
Leonard Bradford
Hope Street
Arnold
Harriet
Bristol
la Fayette
de Wolf
Qafar
Luckey
Silver Creek
Ess Haas
Bourn
Gov. Bradford
James de Wolf
Betty Turner Bourn
Bishop Griswold
John Bristed
Mr. Bristed
Warren
St Mark’s Church
Borden House
Sisson
Pheby
Merreshoff
Annie (DeWolf) Middleton
Mrs Bradford
Evelin Bache and the Bristol Story Recalled
A fragmented reminiscence surfaces of Evelin Bache linked to a Bristol day long past. The text hints at archival recollections and a possible dramatic or personal narrative from earlier times.
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Biwillis
Bristol
Evelin Bache
Annual School Reports for 1929 1930 Availability
The annual reports of the School Committee for 1929 1930 are ready for distribution at the Superintendent of Schools Office and Town Clerk. The report includes the Superintendent and Principal reports, supervisors, special teachers, day and evening schools, sub committee reports, registration and attendance tables, school census, and a teacher directory.
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Phoenix
Peruvian Amazons Highlight Brave Women in Jungle Tribe
An explorer reports that among a primitive Peruvian jungle tribe the women are amazons, stronger, more alert, and industrious than the men, challenging stereotypes with vivid observations from the field.
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Peruvian Jungle
Weight scales defy most stout women in Des Moines
A Des Moines Tribune Capital line notes that few stout women accept weighings, joking that the machine must be broken. The quip reflects a light editorial tone on health and self perception.
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Des Moines
Tribune-Capital
Ambulance Designed to Boost Business at 70 MPH
Waterloo Tribune reports on a new fast ambulance concept aimed at rapid response and increased business potential. The article notes the vehicle can reach 70 miles per hour and may be part of a broader service model.
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Waterloo
Tribune
Defending New York and a World of Change in 1930
A 1930 syndicate column surveys defense plans for New York City with civilian mobilization risk and notes on air attack fear. It cites Henry Ford on mass production farming and counts arms race precedents while previewing radio prophecy and scientific marvels in space and optics. It mentions Ambassador Moore’s bequest, King George’s voice, and Cuba’s aviation school opening.
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Gem Bly
Second Corps
New York City
New York
Warning Issued for Bristol Town Meeting March 17 1930
The town of Bristol Rhode Island warns qualified electors to meet at the town hall on Monday March 17 1930 at 7 30 PM to consider levying taxes for debts schools highways bridges and other town needs. It includes a list of recommended appropriations for various departments and projects.
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Bristol
R. I
Rhode Island
John W. ‘Church
A. D
Hird
Cammoll
Sheriffs Office
KR I
District Court
Sth
Holden
Warren
William H McSoley
Manuel R. Silvia
John Doe
W WW Perry Cbe
Bristol County Court House
James F Meiggs
No Town Yet at New Mexico Intersection
Fragmentary report notes no town exists yet at the intersection described in the New Mexico area. Details are sparse and no municipal development is recorded as of now.
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Mexico
Naughty Old Master Among World Famed Men
The piece notes that Haydn the celebrated Austrian composer was known for pranks in school and was expelled, highlighting a playful side of a famed figure.
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Haydn
Magasine
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Algreat Grandmother's “Store
Witter
Lamb Forestang
Turkey
Mackerel
Haddock
Halibut
Finnan
Haddie
Sunnybrook
Silverbrook
Gorton’s
del Monte Sliced
Nolcan
Virginia
Marshall
N.B.C
BOKAR
Ely
Henry Ford
Spain
Alexander P. Moore
Victoria
Mr Moore
Lillian Russell
Merlin H. Aylesworth
National Broadcasting Company
King George
London
Chile
Aylesworth
Europe
United States
George
Alexander
Caesar
Napoleon
Cuba
Machado
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Truc
Werase
Defiance Fire
Metacom
Town Common
Rogers Free Laboars
Bristol District
Nursing Action
Mothers’ Aid
Colt Memorial Ambulance Hospital
Fund
East Burial Ground
Bristol Children’s Home
American Hed Cross
Board of Recreation
Usher Avenue
Coggeshall Avenue
Bris
State of
Rhode
East State Street
Buttonwood Street
Metacom Avenue
Pappasquash
Thomas E. Johnson
Providence Plantations
Biristol
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