The Peterkin Papers and A Quiz of Classic Stories
A nostalgic note on humorous reading and a guessing game featuring The Peterkin Papers by Lucretia Hale. The piece lists puzzle answers pairing characters and works, and includes a playful poem The Fairy Alphabet by Elizabeth MachKinstro with alphabetized clues and verse about magical beings.
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Peterkin
Lucretia P. Hale
Mrs. Peterkin
Elizabeth Eliza
Philadelphia
Peterkins
Peter and
Wendy
Peter Pan
Kensington Gardens
Resolute wins Cup Defenders League crown 4 0 over Columbia
Resolute bowling team claimed the Cup Defenders League title by defeating Columbia 4 0 at State Street alleys Tuesday night. Erasmo Mancini led with a 115 high single and 331 three string total, as Pasquarelli and Basbano also delivered strong scores. Columbia's best came from Phenes and Alfano though the team fell short by 89 pins in total.
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Resolute
Columbia
State Street
Erasmo Mancini
Felix Pasquarelli
Jack Bisbano
Max Phenes
Luigi Alfano
Pasquarel
Malafronte
L. Dilauro
E. Mancini
St Angelo
J Basbano
Guido
Stewgnenoe
Rasbano
Ascoh
L. Alfane
Portrait of Pope Pius XI in Papal Robes Ad on Boston Sun
A full page color portrait of Pope Pius XI is offered free with the March 29 Boston Sunday Advertiser. The image shows His Holiness seated on the Papal throne in pontifical vestments, measuring 16 by 17 inches and suitable for framing.
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Pope Pius XI
Boston Sunday
Burton Street Telegraph Brings Bristol News
Local dispatch from Burton Street Bristol reports on Bristol events and daily transactions. The shorthand note lists telegraphic updates and street level notices reflecting urban life in the area.
Mortgagee's Sale of Bristol Property in Rhode Island
Public auction set for April 20 1936 at 1000 AM EST The sale covers a Bristol Rhode Island lot with buildings under a 1925 mortgage by Francesco Caliri and wife Coluseppina Caliri The property sits on a plat connected to Zebedee Fault and includes land described as Lot II known as Smith Tot Wat Propert The sale is subject to taxes and assessments per mortgage terms and notice of bid.
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Francesco Caliri
Coluseppina Caliri
Pristol
Rhode Island
Viriatel
Smith
Zebedee
Bristol
Olympians Again Defeat New Bedford Boys Club
The Olympians beat the New Bedford Boys Club 36-30 at the local Y court to take the season series. Foxy Marshall coached, with Weenie Ruggiero Leo Mansi Travers and Duffy scoring for Olympia while Wojcik and Andrews led New Bedford. In the prelim, Paul Bruno scored in OT as Olympia Seconds won 28-26.
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Olympians
New Bedford Boys Club
Y” Court
Invaders
Foxy” Marshall
Bay Staters
Paul Bruno
Frank Merriwell
Olympia
Olmpians
Travers If
Ruggiero
C Mansi
Carvature
Potal
Wooterk Rf
Hildrich If
Sylvia
Azerdo TR
Andrews
Vike Pasquarelli Olyamptans
St Angelo Rf
Brune Vf
Murrandac
Wojick
Rg Tavers
hKonnedts Ie
Wielan Wy
Desilets
Tinni
del Prange
Rotary League
Scorpions
Birch Hawks
Sty
Fling Dutchmen
White Owls Harvesters
Raspberries
The
Scorpons
Black Hawks
Fisygh Street
Henry Lawson
Bosworth
Kunz Deslauner
Newman
Si Dimond
Ee Tiotals
Flying Dutchmen
Cgetchell Oy
Huestus
Summeons
Perry
Otten
Harvesters
Mapes
Hall
Jraetz
Solvas
DeRueha
Ingraham
Johnston
Edmonds
Dallas
Wilbur
Williams
A Fe
Smith Rounds
Rione
Lawson
Andrade
Duffy
Perrem
F Dimond
Notice Bids for Dump Truck in Bristol
Sealed proposals will be received at the Town Clerk Office in Bristol until 4 PM on Wednesday April 1 1936 for One 3 ton dump truck with hydraulic hoist and 2nd capacity body. Envelopes marked Bid for Dump Truck to be addressed to the undersigned. Town Council may reject all or accept the most advantageous bid. John W Church Town Clerk 1 20 27 31.
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Bristol
Sven
John W. Church
Probato
Anton Alves ‘Gomes
Gloria Gomes
Anton Alves Gomes
Hristol
Bristol Phoenix
John W Church
Robate
Anna B. Mills
Rogers
Anna R. Mills
Harold P Spurr
Leonia
Ergen County
New Jersey
Anna RK. Mills
New York
Probaty Court Room
Jan John W Church
Herbert W. Manchester
Minnie M Sharps
Hoston
Mass
Herbert W Manchester
Bristol Fhhoenix
Anne O'Shea
Edward*Shea
Anne O’shea
Mnid
Frobate Court Room
Alonzo M. Boss
William Henry Boss
Alonzo M Boss
Aime J Forand
Ap Dol
Taxes and government spending burden in the 1930s debate
A National Chairman argues that rising tax burdens fall on workers as government spending soars. He notes 1929 to 1935 tax shares rise from one eighth to over one fifth of national income and urges reducing government expenditures rather than increasing taxes to ease the sweat of toil for laborers.
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Congress
Bristol to Accept Garbage Bids for 1936 Collection
Town Clerk's Office Bristol invites sealed bids for garbage collection for a 1 year term ending April 1, 1936. Bids must be addressed to the undersigned and are to be received by 6 oclock afternoon Wednesday. Bid rejection or acceptance to follow.
Bristol Town Clerk Notices Licenses and Probate Actions
The Bristol town clerks office posts dog licensing terms for 1936 including fees for male and female dogs and renewal options in April May and June. Probate Court of Bristol announces dates for administration petitions and final accounts for estates of Gomes Boss Silvia Holland with notices to publish in the Bristol Phoenix.
Bristol Gasoline Bid Notice for Highway Department
Town Clerk invites sealed bids in Bristol for standard grade gasoline delivered from curb pump. Amounts: 100 gallons monthly or 10 000 gallons yearly for fiscal year ending January 31 1938. Bids due by 4 p m on Wednesdays. envelopes marked Bid for Gasoline.
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Bristol
Highway Department
Road material bids advertised by Town Clerk
Town Clerks Office in Bristol invites sealed bids until 4 PM April 1 for washed gravel and crushed stone quantities including 1000 and 2000 cubic yards of various grades, tar sand oil, and related materials. Bids marked Bid for Road Material, addressed to John W Church, 3-20 27-31.
Public Auction Notice of Bristol Rhode Island Mortgage Sale
Mortgagee will sell at public auction Monday March 30 1938 at 10:00 AM local time in Bristol Rhode Island the mortgaged lot with improvements described in a 1925 deed of mortgage to Mary B Congdon widow of Jorzeph B Congdon. The property bounds Court Street south and 130 feet deep with various adjacent parcels and tax liens. sale to proceed under power of sale per deed. conveyance subject to local state taxes assessments. Huddy & Moulton attorneys for mortgagee.
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Elizabeth R Paul
Mary B. Congdon
Jorzeph B. Congdon
Bristol
Rhode Island
Court Street
Horace Miller
Julia C Drury
Pee Hatas Gravelle
David Magee
Sarah Callan
Marcalino Darafa
Nancy A Mason
Mor
Huddy & Moulton
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Nfs
Fortet
Gulteras
Tam
Hans Brinker
Caliban
Jake
Nous Nick Bottom
Puck
Oberon
Titania
Urs
Peter Bonvicin
Florence Range
Burton
Odet
Tel
B. W. DD
Silva’'S Poultry Farm
Mt. Hope Ave
R. 1
Bristol Cleansers and Dyers
Hope Street
Frank M. Dimond
Church Street
R. I
Webb Oil Co, Inc
Bristol Five
By Raymond Pitcairn
Sentinels of the Republic
Alonzo NM. Boss
Almer Forand
Ward
Bristol Shoetix Johs
Joaquin P. Silvia
Marys
Silvia
Mary
Silveira
Joaquin P Silvia
Emperor Phoenix
John Holland
Almer
Aimer
Robath
Lydia Ann Kingman
Industrial Trust Company
Probate Court
Britol Phoenix
Providence
Sae
Providence Wharf
Veork O
Pete Hae Drug Store
Maisano’s Store
Wood Street
Niles
Federal Housing
Federal Building
Post Office
Radio. Service
RCA Radiotron
Warner Radio Service
High ST. Tel
Carmine C. Carvaturo
Phoenix
Albert M. Remieres
Geo. T. Ingram
E. W. Weaver & Son Building Contractors
High Street
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST. Bristol
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
E. J. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel. Conn
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Hope
Thyra Carlson
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