Anne Louise Germaine Necker de Stael-Holstein Birth and Early Life
Frenchwoman Madame Necker de Stael-Holstein was born in Paris on April 22, 1766. Daughter of the financier Necker she moved to Copper, Geneva to improve health. She published Sophie in 1786 and Jeanne Gray in 1790, and married Eric Magnus, baron de Stael-Holstein, at age twenty.
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Anne Louise Germaine Necker
Baronne de Stael-Holstein
Paris
Necker
Suzanne Curcho
Geneva
Mlle. Necker
Sophie
Jeanne Gray
Eric Magnus
Stael-Holstein
Legation
Descriptive of Slang Argot in French and English
Descriptive note explains that slang argot is the French term for slang and especially refers to the thieves and vagabonds dialect. The passage highlights cross language usage and the specific social group associated with this jargon.
Hick Town Defined
A satirical line from the Little Rock Arkansas Democrat defines a hick town as a place where men meet on the streets and do not try to sell each other something.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Democrat
New Adjutant Appointed at Soldiers' Home
The State Board of Soldiers Relief has named MM Klein of Newport as Adjutant of the Soldiers' Home. A retired Chief Yeoman in the U S Navy, he is a World War I veteran and began duties last week.
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oSate Board of Soldiers Relief
MM Klein
Newport
Soldiers’ Home
Mr Klein
United States Navy
Friday the Thirteenth as an Ancient Omen
The article notes Friday the thirteenth is seen as an evil omen with roots 2000 years old. It cites Jesus’s crucifixion on a Friday and the Last Supper with thirteen at table to explain the superstition. It mentions a doctor’s remark about thirteen dining together with insufficient food.
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Jesus
Doctor Kitchener
Armistice Day Parade Details and Silence Moment
The program specifies a 1 minute silent memory at 11 AM for World War fallen. A 11 AM second blast signals silence. spectators urged to stand with uncovered heads. At 11 01 AM a third blast signals bands to play The Star Spangled Banner and parades resume.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
Bristol Boys' Community
Veterans Parade and Memorial Exercises Preview
Memorial exercises will be held near the Soldiers and Sailors monument in front of the Burnside building with Past Commander James T Pierce presiding Speakers include Rex Anthony Parshley rector of St Michael's Church and Senator Daniel W Cogge Mass Fredericka Dunbar will read Flanders Pacid All World War veterans are invited to participate in the parade and report to Kearnes Post Commander Joseph W Enos at 1435 High and State streets at 1435 AM Traffic duty will be handled by the local police with support from Bristol Troop Bow Scouts and Chief Richard J O Kavanaugh.
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Soldiers’ and Sailors
Burnside Building
James T Pierce
Rex Anthony R. Parshley
St Michael's Church
Daniel W. Coggeshall
Fredericka Dunbar
Flanders
Kearnes
Joseph W . Enos
High Street
State Street
Bristol
Bow Scouts of America
Richard JO Kavanaugh
Jack Farrington
Rhode Island
NFE A Awu
Jo RO
Joseph W Enes
American Legion of Bristol
Joseph McCaffery
Andrew Jo Stevenson
Albert Ren
Steve Miller
Peter Mercier
Jim Farrington
John Pawsons
George Bevena
Rob Nickson
Joe A
McGill Pawtucket
Charlie Welch Pere Marquette
Manuel Lima
Weat
Warwick Thomas Kobchich
Somerville Masa
Julius K Ober
Newton Centre
Mass
Russell Jekel
Clarence
Joseph Lima
West Warwick
Albert Barney Providence
Albert Baer
Albert Brand
James Cleary
Alfred Frayling
Dana Hutchison
Bennie
Yara
Joseph Quirm T Lewis W Smith
Paul Russell
Damon Siffer
Dorchester Club
Fred van Buren
New Haven
Matthew Cantwell
Fall River
Leslie Pawsona
Matthew Baridates
John Downie
Alfred Wilkinson and
James Connell
J & VP
Coats Paw
Prize Bronze Tablets Dedicated Today At Mount Hope Bridge
The Mount Hope Bridge hosts unveiling of two bronze tablets from the American Institute of Steel Construction for being the most beautiful steel bridge of 1929. Officials from the Institute, Mt Hope Bridge Co, engineers and civic leaders attended at entrances on the Bristol and Portsmouth sides.
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Mt. Hope
American Institute of Steel Construction
Mount Hope Bridge
Bristol
Portsmouth
Mt Hope Bridge Company
Varius
State
Warren
Middletown
Newport
Mt Hope
Veervan Institute of Steel Construction
Institute of Steel Construction
Rita Callan
L. H. Callan
Bristol Town Council
Callan
General Callan
Herbert W Smith
Mt Hope Bridge
Mt Hope Bridge Co
Madison Avenue
New York City
Robinson & Steimman Consulting Engineers
New York
Coming Events Listed For November and December
A series of community events including dances, musical productions, sales and charity functions are announced. Highlights include Bristol Bowl gatherings, a Bridge Party at Meson Temple, musicals Why Not and The Singer of Naples, Christmas card sales at Holmes House, and church fundraisers at St Michael's and Our Lady of Mt Carmel.
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Columba Hall
Santo Christo Club
Bristol Bowl
Academy Hall
Wood Street
Mt Hoo
Holmes House
Gurls’ Friendly Society
St Michael's Church
Colt High Tops South Kingstown 19–0 in Class B clash
Colt High School defeated South Kingstown 19 to 0 at Senator Ezra Dixon Field in an Interscholastic Class B game. Biancuzzo Ruggero and D Ambrosio scored touchdowns with Biancuzzo adding a point after, while D Ambrosio grabbed a late 80 yard touchdown reception. Colt dominated on defense and passing while South Kingstown failed to score throughout the four 10 minute periods.
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D'Ambrosio Biancuzzo
D’ambrosio
South Kangstown
Peamue
Unabie Ter Pet Asrass
Faye Mane
Tony
Perry Rugeno West
Vonerumrro
Whiate Redo Mearnes
Tie
Colt
Kingstown
Why Not Musical Comedy Debuts in Bristol
The Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company No 2 presents Why Not a musical comedy at Guiteras Memorial School auditorium on November 17 and 18. Ann Knowlton and Albert Pierce lead a cast with 12 dancing girls and the Red Heads group, including Mary Pereira Estelle Bowen and Josephine Arruda. The show features songs Why Not Red Head and The Apple Of My Eye with performances by Edward LeClerc and a chorus of dancers.
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Engine & Hose Co
Guiteras Memorial School
Bristol
Ann Knowlton
Albert Pierce
Mary Pereira
Estelle Bowen
Mary Grimo
Elvira Mello
Caroline Maturi
Josephine Cortellessa
Dorothy Conley
Marjorie Burke
Josephine Philips
Jennie Ferreira
Theresa Morris
Evelyn Morris
Evelyn Toplin
Dorothy Mott
Marv Norwood
May Bowen
Grace George
Mary Rosa
Lillie Securo
Marie Marine
Josephine Arruda
Tashan Trask
Blanche Quintal
Fdith Kershaw
Margaret Butler
Nancy Cortellessa
Bertha Favron
Alice Sousa
Mary Duponte
Virginia Vieira
Alice Ennis
Genevieve D'Ambrosio
Apple of My Eye
Centric Song and Dance Troupe Debuts Novel Telephones
A novelty number stars Hi and Genevieve with Miss Lillie Kershaw and James Kershaw. Miss Ann Knowlton leads a chorus and introduces Syncopators and Bohemian Dancing Girls with a host of supporting performers. Rehearsals run daily in the Assembly Room of the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co. Muss Mare Richter directs a polished preview with previews set for Now 17 to 18. Reserve seats at Duffy’s store amid expected strong advance sales.
Walnuts Defeat Chestnuts in Nut League Showdown
The Walnuts beat the Chestnuts 29 to 22 on VOOM courts as Capt J. st Angelo, Kelly Sylvia, and A Le Clerc led a sharp passing and accurate shooting effort. Chestnuts trailed early but narrowed the gap in the second half with 14 points from Capt Dick Mott and C Langetto. In the second game, the Peanuts defeated the Coconuts 40 to 18 with Whitey Mello scoring 16 and Julio Borges showcasing offense.
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Walnuts
Chestnuts
J.st Angelo Kelly Sylvia
le Clerc
Colt
Dick Mott
C. Langetto
Johnnie Borges
Peanuts
Coconuts
Whitey
Mello
St. Angelo
Julio Borges
Bisbane
Baker Perry
The
Halloween Costume Party for Christian Endeavor Society
About 30 members of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational Church attended a costume party at Miss Mary Mason's home Saturday evening. The interior was festively decorated for Halloween and the program featured games, vocal and instrumental music, dancing, and a collation.
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C. E. Society
Christian Endeavor Society
Congregational Church
Mary Mason
Hallowe'en
Bamboo Growth Surges in Ceylon Reaching Over 100 Feet
A report notes rapid bamboo growth in Ceylon where the species has been recorded exceeding 100 feet in height and stalks reaching up to sixteen inches in diameter.
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Ceylon
Ador
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Bristol, R. L
National Association Insurance Agents
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Hick Town
Reo
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Sefrong
Hope St
R. I
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Providence
Roo-L
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Lanphear Motor Car CO
Oldsmobile
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Belvedere
Sirslam Happs
United States
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Mount Hope
Spofford & Thorndikes
Lake Champlain Bridge
Westchester Park
Mount Pleasant Bridge
Institute
Sixth Street
Pittsburgh
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Hoseba
Focal Talent
Sale
Ppworth League of State
St MF Church
Singer of
Naples
Guiteras School Auditorum
Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
St Michael's
Young People’s Fellowship
Puesday Dee
St ME
DeWolf Memorial Chapel
Congregational Club
Geo. Uprichard
Santulli
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co of
Boston
BE. L. Watson Co., Inc
Witcheset Street
Colt High
South Kingstown
T Ambrosio
Biancuzzo
Rug
Biero
Colt—Gaglio
Cuevremont Hyasyes
Annarummo
Leahy
Desilets South Kingstown
Webster
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Frizella
Joe, Sullivan
C M McKay
R Gilmartin
Ever Ready Fire Co
Newman Bros
Cereste
Kellogg S. S. Pierce
Hormel
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