Progress of Lamp Making Through the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries
The article traces lamp design evolution from early shallow vessels with loose wicks to traditional Parisian flat wicks and Armand Argand’s cylindrical burner of 1784. It notes oil burner progress across the nineteenth century, including the West lamp of 1884, Stobwasser’s flat wick paraffin lamp of 1850, the Duplex lamp of 1865, Doty Triplex lamp in 1874, Defries lamp 1885, and Wanzer shadowless lamp 1895.
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France
Reger
Aime Argand
Stobwasser
Berlin
England
America
Hinks
Birmingham
History of the Dahlia’s Curious Botanical Arc
The piece notes the dahlia arose from Mexican tubers brought by Swedish botanist Doctor Dahl about 130 years ago for potato substitution. It failed as food but inspired gardeners to create many varieties including the double dahlia. The tubers remain acrid for some tastes and are eaten in parts of France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Chronicle
Doctor Dahl
France
Freedom and Fate in Human Experience
The passage argues that experiment and experience are linked as mother and daughter and that experience arises from experiment. It claims ordinary life actions and their consequences are within personal control, pairing freedom with fate as aspects written in human nature.
What He Needed Congressman's Memory Training Joke
A congressman quips he will train his memory to prepare for interviews. He jokes he needs a system that helps him remember what to forget, prompting laughs from his secretary.
Survivals of Stone Age Are Debated in Modern Structures
Marble hearts and concrete domes are not necessarily survivals of the Stone Age. The discussion questions whether these materials and forms reflect ancient practices or later adaptations by engineers.
Flag Valor Ode Drawn From Anon Verse
A patriotic verse laments threats to the flag and proclaims devotion to the United States. The text extols Old Glory with lines of blessing and defense and celebrates the flag as emblem of liberty and hope. It references John A. Dix sentiment and includes praise for the emblem’s heritage and allegiance.
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Heaven
Anon
Quotations on Peace and War by U S Leaders
A compact collection of historical quotes about war and peace from Ulysses S Grant Winfield Scott and Andrew Jackson, reflecting views on compromise and lasting terms in handling conflict.
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Grant
Winfield Scott
Andrew Jackson
Gaining Experience From Self Driven Experiments
The passage argues that true experience comes from deliberate experimentation not accidental insight. It compares a dairyman who gains knowledge through repeated trials to life lessons earned by purposeful, self directed pursuit.
Sparrows Punish Nest Thieves in Spring
It is common in early spring for young sparrows to steal nest materials from elders. If detected, a local posse visits the offender’s nest and thrashes the occupant to deter further thefts.
North Ends Win YMCA Bowling Tournament Over Social League
The North Ends team led by R W Nelson Capt Samuel W Munro Leon J Kenney Joseph Harvey and Charles Beals won the YMCA Bowling Tournament with the Social League close behind. Carleton Hill captured the high individual average 994 and a cup for the high single string 147. Rules prevented a double cup for Hill, so J M Bottomley earned the three string prize with 331 while Nelson placed second with 342 but could not claim the three string cup. Kenney earned a cup for the most strings rolled 132.
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R. W. Nelson
Samuel W. Munro
Leon J. Kenney
Joseph Harvey
Charles Beals
Carleton Hill
J. M. Bottomley
Leon Kenney
North Ends
South Ends
Hank Hawks
Wees
Hawks
Nirco
R. W Nelson
Carleton Hall
ChowS win Social League prize in dramatic final
The ChowS clinched the Social League prize after a late rally against Tiddleheadles in the final, overcoming an early setback as cellar champions. Y M C A bowling averages noted for context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chows
Tiddleheadles
Bristol Rhode Island Assessors Notice of Tax Return and Dates
The Bristol Rhode Island Assessors announce a town tax on real and personal property to be assessed May 22, 1917, at noon. Assessors require all arsons, partnerships, and corporations to file true accounts, with exemptions for war veterans and widows, during May 23–25 1917 with daily sessions from 10 to 12 and 2 to 4. Executors and trustees are also notified to file.
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Bristol
Board of Assessors
A. D
Rhode Island
Board of Tax Assessors
Optimistic Thought on Judgment and Sin
A reflective note asserts that many judgments fall upon people due to their own sins, urging caution and self examination. The tone blends moral admonition with a call for personal responsibility in facing life’s trials.
Scatters Death Widely Explosion Shatters Security
A shell weighing around seventy pounds detonated, scattering some 1,200 fragments in a widespread blast. Authorities probe cause and assess casualties as investigations unfold.
Petition for Samuel Isaacson Change of Name to Kennieson
Samuel Isaacson petitions Bristol Probate Court in 1917 to change his name to Samuel Kennieson. Born Philadelphia July 25 1892, he has resided in Philadelphia and Bristol and is a medical student. A notice will be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix.
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Bristol
SAMUEL _ ISAACSON
Probate Court
Samuel Isaacson
Philadelphia
Santhel Kennieson
Kennieson
United States
Samuel Kennieson
Bristol Phenix
John M. Coggeshall
Canvassers Notice for Bristol May 16 1917 Session
Bristol town canvassers meet May 16 1917 at 7 30 P M in Memorial Building to canvass property voter list for the Special Town Meeting. Voters with personal property must have tax on list paid by canvassing day to qualify. Also notice of estate administration for Mary Coyle with six months to file claims.
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Bristol
R. L
Memorial Building
Bristol, R. LL
Aurebe
Mary Coyle
Catherine Coyle
Probate Court Allows Burial Lot Care Payment in Bristol
In Bristol on May 2 1917 the Probate Court hears petition by Amasa C Williston administrator for Nancy Manchester seeking court authority to pay for perpetual care of Manchester’s burial lot. The matter is referred to May 21 1917 at 10 80 o clock and will be published in the Bristol Phenix.
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Bristol
Nancy Manchester
Amasa C. Williston
Bristol Phenix
Coggeshall
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John A. Dix
Robert Newbold
Philip Brady Clark H. Straight
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W Nelson
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F Hibbert
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Bottomley
W Cromer
J Newman
S Munro
J Harvey
H W. Church
Pickles
S Smith
Manchester
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Garvin
Macauley
Ostby
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Coggeshall Ware Aree
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R McCaughey
Dorothy Dodd
Sam
G. A. R. Block
Canvasser’s
John M. Poggerbisatl
Thomas Christodol
Thames and Oliver Streets
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
Oti L. Wood
Telehone
Otis Wood
DeWolf Avenue
Northup Brostore
G. M. Wilbur
Union Street
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
Bradford Street
W. C. Talbot
W. Hopkins
G.W. Simmons Undertakers
Dorchester Mutual
Boston
Watson & CO
Elantrias ‘Trust Co
Providence
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Ave
Insurance and Mortgages
N. J. Golden
Congregational Street
Walter H. Coggeshall
Constitution Street
Winams
J. L. Gifford
Cor
Hope and Pleasant Sts
Hathaway
Mately
Subway Loaf
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