Reminiscences of Westward Pioneers in 1842 Boston to Illinois Journey
A Bristol Phoenix piece recounts a New England family trip west in 1842 from Illinois to Boston. The family endures long, arduous travel by canal boat and stagecoach facing funds scarcity, disease, and harsh railroad car treatment, finally reaching home with mixed relief and pride. The narrative highlights early western expansion, transport hardships, and enduring family bonds.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Aden
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Albans
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Sarah
Mississippi
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Springfeld
Cup Defenders Edge Puritan in Interleague Boccia Battle
In a midweek Boccia League clash the Cup Defenders beat Puritan 15 to 10 as Rainbow team members led by Capt Jorre Prayape and Lara dominated the scoring. Enterprise narrowly defeated the Defenders 14 to 13 in a tight affair with standout plays from Albert Quite Gaustarve Nersitle and Martia Mens. Referees Pedis Pangredler Neyterpea oversaw the uneven contest.
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Columbia
Manuel Morris
Joseph Ntmwar
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Heinv
Rexcilite Valley
CEFUA
Pperthare Lara
Charles Marabello
Antonio Cupole
Enterprise
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Worl Street
Bocca
Pedis
Pangredler
Neyterpea
Peter Criscathe
Pardivane Nicol
Martin Mearsr Ueteel
Tragedy or Miracle in Flight Control Incident
An article in The American Weekly discusses accidents at the controls with a dramatic man at the center who drops dead or nearly survives. The piece appears in the May 17 Boston Sunday Advertiser edition.
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American Weekly
Boston Sunday
District nurses sponsor immunization clinic feature
Dr Hilary Connor of the State Department of Public Health will lead a diphtheria immunization clinic for preschool children at Rockwell House on Monday at 1 30 pm. Children six months to five years not yet immunized may attend. A spring survey shows high immunization rates in local schools with Bristol leading statewide.
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Hilary Connor
State Department of Public Health
Rockwell House
Mary L. Sanford
Bristol
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Public Health Commission
Star Actress Brightens Sailor Lives On Screen
A past time feature touts Shirley Temple style charm in Captain January and a Charlie Chan thriller. Two-venture program includes Seven Keys to Baldpate and a Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy spectacle with high humor. The bill wraps with Two in the Dark amid a lineup of drama and suspense.
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Luke George
Olive Brasno
Gene Raymond
Margaret Callahan
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Meront Olsen
Grant Mitchell
Ras Vmiaver
Stan
Gabe
Imain
Hal Roach
Stan Taurel
Olver Hardy
Owith Antonio Moreno
Jacqueline Wells
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Ian Hale
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