What Would Christopher Think About America Today
Christopher Columbus IX ponders what his ancestor would think of modern America. He remarks that if Grandfather Christopher could cross the Atlantic on the Leviathan and witness Panama and other wonders, he would be thrilled.
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Chris
Christopher
America
Christopher Columbus IX
Atlantic
Panama
American
Christopher IX
Duke of
Veragua
Bristol Probate Notices and Administration Updates 1924
Notices reveal petitions for care payments for Annie Fitch monument and for Sarah Hoar estate administration. Also announces appointment of Frederic L Warner administrator with bond and filing reminders to creditors in Bristol Probate Court proceedings.
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Bristol
Annie W. Fitch
Mabel L. Gardner
Bristol Phenix
Sores W. Church
Robate
Sarah C. Hoar
George C. Hoard
Pawtucket
R. I
Industrial Trust Company of Providence
W. Church
Frederic L. Warner
Own of
Frederic L Warner
Beene
John W. Seana
Asena
The Scotland Yard Detective and a London Pickpocket
A well known Scotland Yard detective bets a country colleague £10 that the man cannot lose his watch before reaching Charing Cross. The detective signals a famous pickpocket, offering £5 if he can steal the watch with no trouble. The countryman asks if it is straight and, assured, proceeds.
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Scotland Yard
London
Charing Cross
Bean boards from Dairen mills used for animal feed
A Dairen China mill recently began manufacturing rectangular bean boards 28 by 12 inches and 0.8 inch thick for animal feed chiefly exported to America. Higher pressure preserves leaf moisture, making them prone to mold during transit. the venture remains experimental with future prospects watched by Scientific American.
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Dairen
China
America
Scientific American
European street layouts affect shop locations
Contrary to American practice, European cities do not favor street corners for shops. Intersecting streets often stop at different points, and buses or streetcars stop mid block or at stations, not at every corner.
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United States
America
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The
Waldron Company
Beachmount Manor
Prospect Heights
Beachmount Land Co., Inc
R. I. D. Decristofaro
Star Theatre
Gwa Mek
Leyder
Hall
RF. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Charles M. Connery
Undertaker
Embalumer
Burton St
Edward F. Kearns
Constitution Street
Pearl Street
Providence
Nursing Association
Hope Street
Dimond’s
Kathleen Marksby
Hope St
Tel
Martha Graham
H. Spencer Roofing CO
Artcraft Design
F. M. Gifford
Usher Place
Bristol Neck
Ned
Pierce Avenue
Mvavss
J. B. Keeler
Thames St
D’ Wolf Inn
Child Street
Warren
Wood Street
Robert J. McKay
Ccessor Estate
G.W. Simmore Telephone
William Street
Byfield Street
Archie H
Union Street
Wiliam W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
New England
Henry Trudell
Second Street
Dorchester Mutual
Boston
Eb, L. Watson & CO
Mae
Weybosset Street
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
Freeborn
R. Cole
U. S. Government Securities
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Joshua M. Addeman
H. Martin Brown
Eben N. Littlefield
Board of Directors
Walter S. Ballou
James M. Pendle Everett I. Rogers Erling Costby
John $. Holbrook
Edward H. Rabbt
Henry A. Hoffman
Alfred M. Coats
Edward B. Aldrich
George W. Gar
Florriman M. How
Fréderic W. Howe
Walter F. Angell
Frederick L. Jenel LeBaron
B. Colt James H. Higgins
George L. Shepley
Harry Parsons
Cr George M. Parks
Paul C. Nicholson
Charles O. Read
Andrew E. Jencks
Herbert G. Beetle
Federal Reserve System
Pascoag
Newport Warren
Washington Park
Woonsocket East
Bristol Wickford
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