Marriages and Divorces Rise in 1926 Nationwide
Editorial notes 1926 U S marriages reached 1 020 079 and divorces 180 868 per Census Bureau of Commerce with marriages up 1 2 percent and divorces up 3 1 percent The piece questions causes of marital strain and lists states with rising or falling rates including California North Dakota and Rhode Island and notes a 54 percent drop in marriages and 1 4 percent rise in divorces in a certain state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Census Bureau of Commerce
New Hampshire
Wyoming
Nevada
Mizsissippi
Makota
Marsland
Florida
District of Columbia
California
North Dakota
New Jersey
Kentucky
Vermont
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Optimist Editor Omar D Gray marks 39th year at Sturgeon Leader
Omar D Gray begins his 39th year as editor and publisher of the Sturgeon Leader in Missouri. He left school at 14 to work for his uncle, later bought the Leader with $2.40, and built a long career on optimistic reporting and a positive editorial stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar D Gray
Sturgeon
Judge W
Gray
Red Cross Relief Work Called For Immediate Action
The piece asserts Red Cross disaster relief units respond worldwide and locally, citing Bristol after a plant explosion, the Connecticut floods, and the Pittsburgh gas tank blast as examples of urgent mobilization and help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bristol
Connecticut
Pittsburgh
Ewery
Red Cross Roll Call Underway Nationwide
The annual American Red Cross membership drive is active across the country. Local representatives will call at homes or businesses to request renewed memberships, stressing the need for funds to prepare for any calamity that may strike.
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Tania
Inns Pireth
Americen National Red Cross
Red Cross
Mild Weather Dominates Rhode Island Amid Snow Drift Fears
Residents praise six weeks of exceptionally mild weather in Rhode Island with a forecaster’s prediction near in range. Bristol enjoyed summerlike warmth last Wednesday as workers went coatless, while Wisconsin faced snow disruptions with three to four foot drifts in places.
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Rhode Island
Bristol
Wisconsin
Hats and notices fill Bristol notes page
Multiple local items across Bristol recount hats sold at Chic Shoppe and various ads. Posts report hospital visits, a fatality telegram, lodge anniversaries, a car and truck collision, student bowling classes, vagrancy arrest, fall hats, church events, a wedding in New York, a football injury, a stray bullet, a food sale fundraiser, and community club plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brothers’ Lodge
Amity Lodge
Warren
Alfred MacMernman
HFP Head Ice Cream Company
Providence
Austin Grady
Franklin and
Thames Streets
Colt Memorial High School
Laurine W Bradford
John Deignan
Frank H. Hammill
Fifth District
Fe& E
Della Morte
Franklin St
William A. Bottomley
Lincoln Avenue
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Gladys Mott
Samuel A. Mott
High Street
Charles Jondro
New York
James F. Duffy
John Barry
Collins-Aikman AA
Bleven Field
Rhode Island
Charles L. Davis
Washington Street
Constitution Street
Cooke Street
Bristol
Fred Mott
Charles Biscoub
Henry Buffum
Reba
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows' Hall
Florence Dugdale
Rebekah Assembly
Muispah Lodge
East Providence
Celestia Lodge
Frelyn Lodge
East Greenwich
Odd Fallows
Fast Providence
John H. Potter
Harry Hirons
Hope Street
Willett Avenue
Hickons
Hirons
Poliice
Local Job Ad Promises Daily Five Dollar Pay
An informal notice offers a simple daily job paying five dollars for hours from 10 to 1. It instructs interested readers to write for details and mentions Mrs. Mary Kennison at Room 413 334 Westminster Street.
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Mary Kennison
Westminster ‘St. Dency
Public Whist at Odd Fellows Hall Seeking Lost Gold Chain
The United Social Club event at Odd Fellows Hall on next Monday to Wednesday November 9 invites the finder of a gold chain bracelet with large shaded pink stones to return it to Bradford Diner or 399 Hope St. A reward is offered.
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United Social Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Hhradford
Holmes House
Bradford
Hope St
Lindy the Kitten Reward Offer At 95 High Street
A black and white kitten named Lindy has been found at 95 High Street and is answering to that name. A reward is offered for the return of Lindy to the owner.
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High Street
Lindy
Police Puppy Missing in Serman Reward Offered
A three month old police puppy described as black with brown paws and a spotted chest is missing. Reward offered on return to John Marshall at 16 Prospect Street.
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Serman Police
John Marshall
Prospect Street
For Rent Large Furnished Room Near Bristol
Notice advertises a large newly furnished room with twin bed, private bath, steam heat and hot water at all hours. Contact Bristol 181-M after 6 PM for details.
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Bristol
Five room lower tenement at 27 Oliver Street
Property listing details a five room lower tenement at 27 Oliver Street with gas and electricity and an inquiry to Mrs Zebedee Faull at 900 Hope Street plus phone number 52% for contact.
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Oliver Street
Rooma
Zebedee Faull
Hope Street
Tenement for Rent at 53 Bradford Street and 149 High Street
Two separate buildings in good condition suitable for storage or merchandise. One is a five to six room tenement with one bath and electricity at 53 Bradford Street. The other is a tea room house at 149 High Street. A A Edmonds Co lists the properties and pending rents. Contact John Abienante or A A Edmonds Co for details.
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Willie
Farails
Bradford Street
John Abienante
Oliver St
Edmonds Co
Seven room Cottage Boat Yard Tea Room for Rent
Advertisement offers a seven room cottage near the ferry with boat yard tea room. All conveniences except heat. Rent low for a small family of adults. A A Edmonds Co Tel 139.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boat Yard
Edmonds Co
Tower South Apartment Hopes Soon at Colt Farm
Ready for occupancy by November 16 at the Tower South apartment in the Colt Apartment building on Hope Street. Applications directed to H den Allen Supt Colt Farm, telephone 61 Y or 192.
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Colt
Hope Street
H den Allen
Colt Farm
Renovated Five-Room Tenement on Hradford Street
Newly renovated tenement with five rooms on Hradford Street near the Thames offers mill workers a reasonable rent. Also listed are two other apartments: a three-room unit on Hope Street in Bristol and a three-room apartment to be rented by mail to Mrs. John T VPrury at 147 Oakdale Avenue Dedham Mass.
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Providence
Rm Foe
Sande
Saffernoon
Bliyen
Collins-Aikman
A. A
Pequot -Indians
Battery C
Hope Street
Hope
Herman Pitts
Hope Circle
No. 70
D. of I
St Mary’s Church
Epworth League of
State Street M E
Hradford Street
Thames
Phenix
Bristol
John T
Oakdale Avenue
Dedham
Mass
Tenement and Shops Ads on Wood Street
Store and Bakery with rear tenement at 266 Wood Street. Tenement to let at 270 Wood Street. For sale Maxwell Touring five passenger car priced at 30 dollars, contact 2 Central Street. Telephone 446-1.
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Wood Street
Maxwell Touring
Central St
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Purnamee LI WE
Bristol County
Joseph F. Farrally
M. G. Farrally
William Bradford
Bradford St
Corner of Thames
Your Pheonix
Phenix News
HM. Darling Y. M. CG. A
Richard C. Quirk
Daniel G. Coggeshall
James F Duffy
Easterbrooks
Julio F. Xavier
Editorial
Mt Hoye Avenue
Pear Center of
Town
Hope Highlands
A. A .Edmonds Co
News of
Mary Ferraiuolo
State Street
St Joseph's Hospital
Gordon R Brown
John W. Brown
Fairfield
Nova Scotia
Molasky
Jacob Molasky
Y. M.ca
Ing
Ze Wan
J. F. Gilroy
Cor
High Streets
Defiance Hose Company
ST. Mary's Auditorium
Rae
Reg Fatt
Ghee
Gage
Blossom
Gotham
D’orsay
Blue Bird Shop
Liberty Tailor
P. Ferraiuvolo
Telephone
High St
A. Edmonds Co
Paull
Nash
Albert H Coggeshall
Albert P Peck
Bristol R
A. A Edmonds Co
Richmond Street
Catherine Street
Railroad Avenue
Croade Street
B. A. French
Pure Food Store
New
Brazil
Schrafft’s
Schrafft
Blue Goose
National Biscuit Co
Charles A. Johnson
Hope and
Franklin Streets
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