Editorial on tariffs and the wage economy across nations
The piece argues that postwar customs duties in the United States rose to about 14 cents per day, contrasting with England where rates were higher yet the wage standard remains unprotected. It asserts tariffs should protect citizens who support families, promote savings, and sustain welfare, claiming English tariffs tax necessities while American tariffs shield home industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Free Trade
England
Germany
Japan
Hope Circle 70 D of I to Hold Thanksgiving Dance
At the semi monthly Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabel in Grand Arms Hall Regent Sara M Sweeney presiding voted to hold the Thanksgiving dance on Thanksgiving Eve November 26 in the sun parlor of the Hotel Belvedere The Bristol Nacht Club Orchestra will provide music A committee led by Elizabeth Walsh was named with Helen Conners Mrs Thomas H Byrnes Mirs George T Ingram and Mrs Margaret Morris Also noted was the degree team led by Drillmaster Henry F E Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Cirle No
Daughters of Isabel's
Grand Arms Hall
Sara MI Sweeney
Hotel Belvedere
Bristol Nacht Club
Mrrs
Mgeiments O
Elizabeth Walsh
Waimired — Walsh
Helen Conners
Thomas H Byvenes Mirs
George T Ingram
Margaret Morris
Ondal Bs
Henry FE Brown
Bristol Social and Civic Notes Highlight Daily Events
Local column records a week of social visits church meetings sports slated events charity sales and a weekend fishing trip by Bristol residents. Notables include Mr and Mrs Ellis of Sterling Conn Mr James Lavander of Jaffrey N H and Yale student Daniel H Chase with Prudence Island ties.
K of C Bazaar Final Arrangements In Bristol Courteil
Final plans for the third annual Knights of Columbus Bazaar at Bristol Courteil No 379 were announced by the general committee. Merchandise for booths has been selected and special suppers will be served Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings including a Thursday harvest supper and a Saturday Dutch supper cafeteria style. Dancing nightly with Dwever's Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph King
Joseph Lewis
John Condon
AP Neront
William To Dwyer
Peter Jo Lannon
Henry Sweeney
Mats Morris
Dwever's
Town and Poll Taxes Settled and Remaining Balances
In 1931 poll taxes paid to date per Tax Collector Ames S Gorham. Delinquents will be interviewed starting next Monday by special collectors. Unpaid poll taxes total $125. Town tax receipts amount to about $216,415.30, leaving a balance of $49,523.65 to be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames S Gorham
Gorham
Smallpox Advisory Warns Bristol of Outbreak Risk
Dr B A Richards, secretary of the State Board of Health, warns Bristol of a smallpox case and urges rapid universal vaccination rather than quarantine. He cites Michigan Lansing results, notes strict vaccine controls, and calls extending vaccination certificates to all children before public school entry.
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B. A. Richards
Se Board of Health
John Hugh Magee
Bristol
Pacific Coast
Middle West
Connecticut
Lansing
Michigan
Hygiemce Laboratory
United States Public Health Service
Qur
Childran
Parish Ladies Aid Hosts Trinity Men’s Club Night
Members of Trinity Men's Club and friends gathered at Parish House for an evening of entertainment led by Mrs. Charles W. Young. The program featured songs, violin and piano solos, readings, and a Gray Quartet performance, followed by a chicken supper and dancing with committee leadership by Mrs. Richard R. Cornell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of
Trinity Church
Trinity Men’s Club
Charles W. Young
Ernest F. Torrey
John Grabert
America
Fred M. Straight
Olive Peckham
Reading
Howard Gray
Vernon A. Gray
Gray
Howard
Vernon A
Harry Gray
Chester R. Burgess
Helen Wing Church
Chester RA Burgess
Richard R. Cornell
Starling
John Erratd
Sthe
Sermon and Musical Program At First Congregational Church
Rev James J Goodacre preached on An Inconspicuous Life at the Memorial Chapel service conducted by Church Club members. A soprano solo The Four Leaf Clover by Madeline Paine of Providence with Marie Paine at the piano, and a vocal duet by Paine and Anna G Coggeshall with Cora Anderson at the piano accompanied the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Goodacre
First Congregational Church
Church Club
Brownell
Madeline Paine
Providence
Marie Paine
Jesus
Paine
Anna G. Coggeshall
Cora Anderson
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Bristol County
Farrally
Bradford St
Corner of Thames
Leigh
Phenix
Bingle
Phoenix News
M. Darling
Northup Bros
Hasbrouck
Richard C. Quirk
Wood Street
Dennis Bros
Hope Street
Daniel G. Coggeshall
James F Duffy
Editorial
John Post Reynolds
Epworth League
State Street Methodist Church
Bristol and Vicinity
John WeHie
Ellis
John Ellis
Sterling
Conn
James F. Lavander
Jaffrey
N. H
Colt High
Reynolds Grammar School
St. Michael's Church
Schol
Mite Society
The
First Baptist Church
Francis R. Enstein
Gibson Art
Woodlawn Avenue
Viv
Madison H Cram
Harriett
Joseph Mastum
Prudence Island Wall Salon
New York
Florda
New Port Riche
William Coates
Bay View Avenue
Albert Edmonds
Stramht
Tre
Church Street
Prospect Street
Raymond
Albert E. Benard
John Wo
Walter T Remires
Isaac Bo Munro
John G Stewart
Wampanoag
George F Marshall
Pleasant Street
Janes
Rose Manafo
High Street
Josephine Palumba
Carlo Bisbano
Mans Giles
Dona Botha
Pearl Street
Boulais
Frank Sylvester
Central Street
Manon
Madeline Sylvester
Boulats
Burnside Memorial
Bristol County Association of Clergy
Daniel H. Chase
Yale
Prudence Island
Capt
Halsey Chase
Society
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
W. Fred Williams
State Street
M. E
Kearney
American Legion
Grand Army Hall
Auxiliary
Charles Goldstein
David Noah
Aluden
MTC
Mesims
Vam
Bristol Aerie
Bristol Casino
Main Road
R. I
Martelly’s Orchestra
Colt High School
Warren
Archie H. Rounds
Tej
Union Stree
Industrial Trust Co
Sheaffer
Buffington’s Pharmacy
Timmons
Liminator
Bristol Radio Shop
Drs. Richards
Vagelvn
Shell Fisheries
Thomas H Connolly
Ohio Ledge
Commissioners of
State House
Edward Atchison Milton Duckworth
Henry K Littlefield
Arthur L Smith
Charles F Brooks
Hospital Trust
Providence Ro
Constitution Street
Congregational Church
Anna Coggeshall
Burnside
Box BR
Phoenix Office
Dimonds Corner
Colt Farm
Rafael & Victoria
Court St
Tel
J T. Sousa
Doran Avenue
Hope and Court Sts
Pure Food Store
National Biscuit Co
California
Jonathan
Brookfield
Cloverbloom
Walter M. Lowney
Schratt
Chase & Sanborn
Rhode Island
Charles A. Johnson
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