Sibley Saysings in the Phoenix Humorous Aphorisms
A collection of light reflections and witticisms touching Congress seeds and fall harvests, the pudding on the plate, military balls as war dances, bridge whist as prize fighting, and jokes on banks skirts cats happiness and north pole plans. The piece uses playful analogies and humorous misstatements about daily life with period tone.
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The
Phoenix
Wea
North Pole
Rhode Island
Chuck
Local notices span visits unions and engagements in fall river
Mrs Thomas Clark of Orono Me visits sisters Misses Drury on High street. Mite Society of First Baptist meets with Mrs George F Marshall. George Perry of East Greenwich ill with pneumonia slowly recovering. Irene Paiva engaged to Louis Sousa of East State street. Mrs Alfred M Merriman returns from Annapolis and Washington with sister Mrs John R Edwards. Marion S Cole elected president of Rhode Island AAUW at Providence meeting. Governor Pothier appoints Farley McKenzie to National Farm School Conference in New York June 2 to 7. Nine hundred dollars raised from six night fair for Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel. Ladies Aid Society meets with Miss Sarah D Bosworth Hope street. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society to meet at Mrs Herbert Towns on Constitution street. Capt Halsey Chase to operate ferry between Bristol and Prudence Island. Poppy Film shown at Pastime Theatre to aid American Legion relief fund. The Bell has Rung straw hats at FE SUZMAN'S. Holy Ghost feast at St Elizabeth's next Sunday. Fr Anthony Merelles to visit St Elizabeth's May 31. Various social visits and arrivals noted. Two auto trucks collide on Main road. Seth Paull Co. truck slightly damaged. Charles L Hughes convalescing after appendicitis. 37th annual sale at Con Amond's Corner. J H Corthell and family back from Lorain Ohio. Babbitt Womans Relief Corps meets Grand Army Hall. Elizabeth Gladding honored.
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Thomas Clark
Orono
Drury
High Street
Mite Society
The
First Baptist Church
George F. Marshall
Union Street
George Perry
East Greenwich
Alexander Paiva
Woodmoor Lodge
Irene Paiva
Louis Sousa
East State Street
Alfred M. Merriman
Annapolis
Washington
John R Edwards
Marion S Cole
Rhode Island
American Association of University Women
Providence Biltmore
Dimond's Corner
Aram J Pothier
Farley McKenzie
Biltmore
New York
Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Italian Hall
Wood Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
State Street
Sarah D Bosworth
Hope Street
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Herbert Town
Constitution Street
Halsey Chase
Miami
Bristol
Prudence Island
Rebecca
Robert
Edward I. Leahy
Kearney Post
No 6
American Legion
St Elizabeth’s Church
Francisco G Vieira
Anthony Merelles
Azores
Fall River
St Elizabeth’s
Josephi Ey
Lynn
Mass
Ana
Mics
Cher Wall
Pearse Avenue
Alice A. Herreshoft
Interlachen
Fla
Albert A’ Young
Seacliffe
L. I
Arthur DesLauriers
New Port
Richie
Prorida
Samuel McCaw
East Orange
Inlaw
Renne M. Sawyer
Morris Ejisenstadt
Seth Paull Company
Charles L. Hughes
Warren
Providence Journal and Evening Bulletin
Truesdale Hospital
Dsmond's Corner
Ady
J H Corthell
Lester I Corthell
Lorain
Ohio
J H. Young
Hope Street Babbitt Womans Relief Corps
Noted Clergy's Wife Dies After Illness in Putney Visit
Mrs Ball wife of the United Methodist Congregational Church pastor in Putney dies after pneumonia. She left a daughter Mrs Homer Hood of Windsor and a son Stephen living with his parents. Funeral held at her residence this afternoon and burial followed in South Royalston Vermont.
Birthday Party for Frank Hinton at First Baptist
The choir of the First Baptist Church surprised director Frank Hinton with a Friday night party at the home of Mrs Charles Liscomb and Mrs Eber W Hil on Burton street. After rehearsal refreshments were served and Hinton, whose birthday was the next day, received a leather music case. The presentation speech was given by Mrs Liscomb and a birthday poem by Joseph Alger was read by Mrs Liscomb. The rooms were decorated in blue with blue bird place cards.
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First Baptist Church
Frank Hinton
Charles Liscomb
Eber W. Hil
Burton Street
Hill
Hinton
Liscomb
Joseph Alger
For Sale Coat With Squirrel Fur Collar At State Street
A ladies black Bolivia coat with a squirrel fur collar size 40 is offered for 10 dollars. Viewings are possible every evening from 6 to 830 at 83 State Street.
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Bolivia
State Street
Tenement House at 17 Mason Avenue with Land for Planting
Eight room tenement in excellent condition with town water supply at 17 Mason Avenue. Includes significant land suitable for planting. Price reasonable. Apply 186 Hope Ave.
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Mason Avenue
Hope Ave
Inquest Held On Death Of 18 Month Old Vaccaro Child
Coroner Albert A. Edmonds conducted testimony Friday to determine how Carlo Vaccaro died in a Mt Hope and DeWolf avenue fire. Fireman Frank Trask described entering the smoke filled tenement, rescuing the infant after a bedroom door was broken, and witnesses noted two illicit stills in an adjoining room with one having exploded. The inquest adjourned at 2 pm to a later date.
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Albert A. Edmonds
Carlo
Raffaele Vaccaro
Mt Hope
DeWolf Avenues
Hope Street
Frank Trask
Edmonds
Adlerika Relief Promises Gut Comfort For Housewives
An advertisement features Mrs A Howard claiming fear of eating due to stomach trouble, now eased after Adlerika. The copy promotes Adlerika as removing gas, relieving bloating, and eliminating old waste from intestines, aiding obstinate constipation. Hope Drug Co. advertises the product.
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Richard C Quirl
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James F Duffy
Julio F Xavier
Henry Wright
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Edward E. Witherell
Noyes Avenue
Tel
Box 381
Venice
California
Arthur P. Dunbar
Dunbar Bros
E. W. Weaver
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street Tel
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Hope Street Brimmsl
News 4
George Brown
Bradford Street
Archie H. Rounds
Webster’s
NEW International Dictionary
Merriam Webster
Supreme Court
New International
Government Printing Office
India
Old English Sheep Dog Club of America
John B. Mills
Buffington’s Pharmacy
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
William A. Doran
Bay View Ave
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Bristol Neck
Cole Street
William Sisson
Herman Wright
Redwing St
Providence
Phone Bread
Manuel Mattel
Sutcliffe
Hope St
Talbot & Hopkins
Bath
Collins Street
Henry Beck
Ferry Road
H Dew Allen
Mra L Malafronte
Colt
H. Dew. Allen
J. Garvin
Cook St
Thames Street
Miller Street
George Smith
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
Dunbar Brothers
Rhop
Wm. W. Franklin & Co
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Thayer Street
Providence, &. I
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Iti
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Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Thyra Carlson
STAIR
Thomas F. Brelsford & Son
Dorchester Mutual
Boston
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Weybosset Street
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Pure Food Store
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