Providence Food Fair Opens at Infantry Hall
The 4th annual Providence Food Fair of Rhode Island opens at Infantry Hall with two daily sessions from 1 30 to 5 30 and 7 30 to 10 80 pm. Exhibits from leading food and home furnishing firms fill all space. Edna F Simmons orchestra provides music and Pathe Fraras brings Sampson and Delilah to the rear balcony theatre. Admission is 25 cents with discounted tickets available from grocers.
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Butchers,Grocers and Market Men’s Association of
Rhode Island
Infantry Hall
Providence
Edna F. Simmons Women's Orchestra
Great Mechanics
Boston
Pathe Fraras
New York City
Sampson and
Deliah
Howard
Moving Picture Theatre
Dislike of the Uniform Sparks U S Debate
In a Washington Post opinion piece, the author argues Americans show contempt for military uniforms unlike other nations. They urge Congress to protect soldiers and sailors from penalties or discrimination tied to their service dress to preserve morale and espirit de corps.
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United States
London
State Department
Army
Congress
Washington Post
D A R Meeting Features Pitt Paper and Music
Bristol Chapter D A R held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs Fred Williams home. After routine business Edith Tiller Regent of the William Ellery Chapter Newport read an original paper on William Pitt and his influence upon the American Revolution. Giuseppe Pettina contributed musical selections, tea followed, and the gathering closed with America.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Fred Williams
William Pitt
Mise Edith Tiller
William Ellery
Newport
Giuseppe Pettina
America
Little Elvira Question Echoes a Family Quip
In a brief dialogue quoted by the child Little Elvira, she asks where the lire goes when it goes out and Mrs Gaylord admits uncertainty, suggesting the question mirrors where her father goes when he leaves. The exchange captures domestic humor and currency phrasing.
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Elvira
Son Born to Gott Family in This Town
In this towe on November 6 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Gott, adding joy to the Gott household and marking a new arrival for the local family.
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Zsoff
Thomas Gott
Clark and LeBaron Drury Join in This Town
On November 7 in this town the ceremony was conducted by Rev W R Trotter with assistance from Rev 388S Drury. The couple were Thomas Welcome Clark of Cambridge Massachusetts and Missa Hanoah LeBaron Drury of this town.
Obituaries for Gertrude H Medbury and David Jamelin
In Medbury West Barrington Gertrude H Medbury wife of Horace FE Medbury and daughter of late William H and Sarah G Mors from this town died in her 62nd year Funeral Thursday Nov 12 at 2 pm from St Johns Church Barrington relatives invited In Jamelin this town on Nov 9 David Jamelin aged 76 years died new notice for local obituary item
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Medbury
West Barrington
Gertrude H
Horace FE
William*h
Sarah G Mors
St. John’s Church
Barrington
A Temperance Rally Poem Reads An Anti Liquor Tale
A cousin from Bristol sent a verse read aloud at a temperance rally. The poem features Satan tempting youth with raisins and candy to lure them into drink, and a devilish scheme tied to brandy drops and champagne. It ends with a note from East Taunton Massachusetts figure Beplie (Kinder) Robinson.
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Nous
Bepdlie (Kinder) Robinson
East
Taunton
Mass
Week of Prayer at Y M C A Opens with Strong Attendance
The first meeting of the week of prayer at the Y M C A was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. Rev George H Perkins spoke on My Son Give Me Thine Heart with an eloquent helpful address. Miss Helen Stowell presided at the piano. Tonight at 10 o clock Rev John McVas will conduct the good night service and this evening Rev Alfred S Stowell will speak at the First Baptist Church.
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Y M
George H. Perkins
Helen Stowell
John McVas
State Street M. E
Alfred S. Stowell
First Baptist Church
Hunters Mistake Tracks as Bears Then Realize Thumb Marks
Two heater are seen walking al over the toving picture They think they are following bear tracks Suddenly the foremost hunter ster with a stuart "By gum' he shouts, "them ain't biars tracks at all, them's the slide man's dirty thumb marks."
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Bohemlar Magazine
$1500 bungalow featured in design showcase
Mr Snooks admires architectural designs and learns a $1500 bungalow names the project while the architect estimates construction cost at about $8000. Judge's Library.
Seamen's Meeting Chooses Vivid Mixed Metaphor
An enthusiastic speaker at a South Shields seamen's meeting urged the crowd to seize the tide “by the flood” in a redhot flourish, illustrating a vivid example of mixed metaphor noted by the London Chronicle.
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South Shields
London
The Secret Quote From Sir Philip Sidney
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record echoes a line by Sir Philip Sidney about loneliness and noble thoughts. The piece highlights a playful secret exchange where a woman loves to learn secrets for herself, reflecting eloquent language and timeless wit.
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Blobbs
Philadelphia Record
Sir Philip Sidney
Editors Go to Prison Describes State Prison Life and Officers
Report from the State Prison detailing daily routines, meals, discipline, and the Berllton system. It notes a three year embezzlement sentence, a boy in a dark cell, and warnings about intemperance. Female inmates include a burglary convict and a young mother who killed her baby.
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Women's Department
State Prison
House of Correction
State Farm
State Hos
Indulgent Husband Quips in Silly Conversation
In a playful exchange, Mrs Dol jokes about her indulgent husband while Mrs Spitefal approves the sentiment. The dialogue hints at domestic humor and affectionate ribbing between neighbors or friends.
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Mrs. Dol
George
Mrs Spitefal
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