1000 Mile Automobile Trip Through Vosges and Lorraine
Abel Hugo recounts a journey from Remiremont through Mirecourt to Belfort via Gerardmer and Longemer, detailing lace making decline and embroidery gains, fortified routes, and fort Ballon de Servance. He describes the Vosges valleys, lakes, passes Col de la Sehlucht, Grosse Pierre, and Sallon d Alsace, weather, inns, and a French lunch for three and a half francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel Hugo
Victor
Milrecourt
Mirecourt
Lorraine
United States
Remiremont
Mors
Vosges
Gerardmer
Retournemer
Longemer
Cee Mor
Bouchet
Moselle
Army Engineers
Belfort
Ballon de Servance
Ballon d
Alsace
Thillot
Remuirement
Fort d'Arret
Germany
France
Grerardmer
Alps
North Sea
Epirnal
Mulhouse
Ton
Remureimoot
Longemoer
Vologne
Phig
Col de la Sehlucht
Munster
Hohneck
Echt
Colmar
Rhine
Black Forest
Gerardmar
le Thillot
Knights of Columbus Council Plans Fair Next November
Bristol Council No. 379 K of C met at Poka noket hall and voted to hold a fair next November. A committee was appointed to arrange details. The council accepted an invitation from Fall River Council to witness the exemplification of the third degree in Spindle City next Monday evening. Several members expect to attend the Annual National Convention in New Haven Conn during the week beginning June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
K. of C
Pokanoket Hall
Fall River
Spindle City
New Haven
Conn
Why Suffer From Rheumatism Pain Balm Relief
Advertisement notes rapid relief from rheumatism using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It claims quick rest and sleep benefits, with lasting relief for many users. Customer Mrs V H Leggett from Yum Yum Tennessee endorses the product, and W H Buffington is listed as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
V H. Leggett
Yum Yum
Tennessee
W.H. Buffington
Insurance Benefits Paid in Rhode Island Towns 1905
Insurance payments in 1905 across Rhode Island towns totaled 8,288,006 with values listed for Arctic through Woonsocket and including center towns like Providence and Pawtucket. The figures cover death claims endowments overseas fraternal pays and fatal accident benefits.
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Rhode Island
Arctic
Ashaway
Ashton
Barrington
Bristol
Burrillville
Centerville
Central Falls
Chepachet
Coventry
Cranston
East Greenwich
East Providence
Edgewood
Greene
Harris
Hopkinton
Narragansett Pier
Newport
North Kingston
North Scituate
Pascoag
Peacedale
Pawtucket
Phenix
Portsmouth
Providence
Slatersville
Stillwater
Tiverton
Valley Falls
Wakefield
Warren
Warwick
Westerly
White Rock
Wickford
Woonsocket
Industrial
Europe
Ivy Club Special Meeting Votes for Rhode Island League
The Ivy Club of St. Michael's church held a special meeting in the chapel with good attendance. Ten pew candidates were admitted. The club voted to attend the St. Andrew's League convention and field day at Barrington Memorial Day. Three delegates were chosen George S. Pailthorpe John W. Best and Elwyn Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Club
St. Michael’s Church
St. Andrew's League of
Rhode Island
St. Andrew’s Industrial School
Barrington
George S. Pailthorpe
John W. Best
Elwyn Lewis
League
Industrial School
Bristol
Consolidated Railroad
Memorial Service for Bristol Aerie Members in Grand Army Hall
Memorial service for departed Bristol Aerie No. 9538 F O E is set for Sunday at 2 PM in Grand Army Hall. Program includes opening address by Archibald Miller, prayers, multiple selections by orchestra, solos, and addresses by Frank Hammill and Kenney with roll call and closing prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army Hall
Bristol Aerie No
Archibald M. Miller
DeWitt EeBolster
Pardon Kenney
Judge Frank
H. Hammill
Walter E. Simmons
God
Paredon Kenney
Captain DeWitt
Borscer
DeWits Little Early Risers Promote Liver Health
A historical ad touts a laxative liver tonic, claiming an inactive liver causes many ills and urging a system cleanse. It promotes DeWits Little Early Risers as reliable, effective, pleasant pills with a strong reputation. Sold by W. H. Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWit
W. H. Buffington
Born. Campanella Daughter Born in Town May 22
In this town on May 22 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Campanella. The birth adds a new member to the Campanella family announcing the arrival locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campanella
Joseph Campanella
Marriages and Obituaries Noticeed in Town
In this town on May 22 Joseph LeClair of Providence and May McClure of this town wed by Rev J Fitzpatrick. On May 23 Mrs Viets G Peck aged 79 years 4 months 25 days died in this town. In Fall River on May 22 Rev Edward N Harding of Bayonne NJ aged 58 years 10 months 29 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeClair—McClure
Signals on Rural Boxes Carry Order From Post Office
An order from the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General requires rural delivery patrons to display signals on their mailboxes when leaving mail for carriers to collect starting July 1. Carriers will not open boxes without signals or mail to deliver. Boxes lacking signals must have them attached. Carriers will lower signals after collection if no mail remains and must display signals when depositing mail unless the patron requests otherwise.
Auto Odor Proverbs From A Century Ago
A quirky sketch of old automobile sayings and toying proverbs. It riffs on car lore with lines about odors, tires, speed, and fate, blending humor and caution. The verse lampoons modern motoring while invoking fortune and railroads as warnings.
Curious Chinese Playing Cards
A pack of Chinese playing cards is a genuine curiosity. They are generally printed in black on thin cardboard, the average width and breadth being about that of the finger of a human being. In some cases they are only half an inch broad and about three and a half inches in length. The length, no odds what the size, is always at least six times that of the width. Some of the packs have queer representations of our kings, queens and knaves stamped upon them in black. Others are decorated with the figures of animals, birds and fishes. Those used by mandarins and high officials bear only figures of mythological creatures.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed For Burns And Piles
For a painful burn there is nothing like DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. Many imitations exist. ask for DeWitt's genuine. Also good for sores bruises and especially recommended for piles. E. C. DeWitt & Co., Chicago, name on every box. Sold by W. H. Baffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
W. H. Baffington
Money Meaning in Rocky Mountain Tea On Earth
A quirky feature ponders what money means to readers amid a playful riff on Rocky Mountain Tea and earthly concerns. The piece blends humor and reflection, inviting glimpses into value, purchase, and daily life through a light, period voice.
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Francisco E. de Wolf
Schence
J.H. Schenck & Son
Knights of Columbus
Eagles Memorial Service
New York Ladies’ and Gentlemen's
Tailoring Establishment
Hope and
Constitution Street
Vinci
Hope Drug Company
Rocky Mountain
Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Oxfords
Young Tien
Lace
DWOLF
Inn
R. J
Randall & Randall, PropRietors
Westminster
Mathewson St
U.S. Dental Association
Westminster Street
New York
Frank Jones
Kennebec
New
East River
N. Y
Frank H. Hammill
Everic
State Street
Mars
John W. Geyer & CO
Bristol, ER
John Shepard
Thames Street
Beistol Dey Good Store
Bradford Street
Celece
Burton Street
G. M. Wilbur
Y. M.C
Hope Street
G. W. Simmons
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Waldron-Brownell CO
Bradford St
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