Bristol Scouts Serve Thanksgiving Dinners to Needy Families
The Bristol Troops of the Boy Scouts of America organized a Patrol Good Turn delivering Thanksgiving meals to ninety needy families. Food baskets prepared at the Scout Building were delivered by the Boy Scout Express, led by Deputy Commissioner George R Fish, to 12 households. Plans for toy collection and Christmas repairs follow, with the Fourth Bristol Troop meeting tonight to organize hikes and contests. Awashonki Herd POWS holds fall ceremony with officer installation and harvest supper at 7:30 PM in the woods.
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BOY Scouts OF America
Bristol
Boy Scout Express
George R Fish
Awashonki Herd
Funeral of Samuel Oscar Sparks Held at Home
Samuel Oscar Sparks died at his home on Sunday afternoon. The funeral from his residence at 2 pm Wednesday was conducted by Rex Anson B Howard, rector of St Michael's Church. Relatives and many friends attended with bearers William Gardner, Herbert Evers, George Bryant, and Albert E. Sparks. Burial was at North Cemetery.
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Samuel Oscar Sparks
Franklin Street
Rex Anson B Howard
St. Michael's Church
William Gardner
Herbert Evers
George Bryant
Albert E. Sparks Bunmal
North Cemetery
Marital bonds proclaimed in Mount Carmel and St Elizabeths
In this town on November 27 at Mount Carmel and St Elizabeths churches two couples wed. Rev Joseph Polya Harry of this town married Andrews to Rosa Barbatto, while Rev Francisco G Vieira officiated Sousa with Mary Duffy. Also Rev Transco Vieira led Teixeira to Camara of Central Falls, and Rev Fullam joined Richard Tracy Vickers with Emma Crowley at St Marys.
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Vickers - Crowles
St Mary's Church
Francs Fullam
Richard Tracy Vickers
Emma Alive Crowley
Fagundes Bride Admits Miss Mary Fagundes
In this town on November 27, Miss Mary Fagundes aged 18 is noted in the public notice.
Captive Orang-Utan Shows Intelligence in Puzzle for Banana
An orangutan named MDohong in New York observed with high intelligence as he solved a banana extraction puzzle. A pipe blocked by a banana inside the cage led to a hooked stick hidden in straw. after 15 minutes he discovered the tool and retrieved the fruit, signaling problem solving.
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Mdohong
New York
Bornéo
W. Reid Blair
Dohong
Clever Crooked Collie Sniffs Out Sausage Scheme
A Montreal Herald reader recounts Nero the collie who visits a butcher shop dropping notes for sausage. The dog’s master claimed few orders, but the dog collected stray papers, sold them, and brought back the sausage, revealing the clever canine’s theft.
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Montreal Herald
Maine
Nero
High and Low Lands of the United States and Asia
Official figures show Mount Whitney at 14 501 feet above sea level and Death Valley at 275 feet below, both in California, about TM miles apart. In Asia Everest towers 29 002 feet above sea level while the Dead Sea shores lie 12 200 feet below, a total difference of 41 292 feet.
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United States
Mount Whitney
Death Valley
California
Asia
Mount Everest
Dead Sea
Origin of the Rhode Island Red Chicken
The Rhode Island Red originated as a local Rhode Island poultry breed developed by farmers from uncertain stock. It likely traces to an old smooth-legged Cochin-Chipa lineage with Cochins and Leghorns crossbreeding, and Asian stock is noted to have mingled with brown Leghorns.
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Rhode Island
Orpington
England
Siberia's Vast Resources Promise Gold and Riches
The New York Herald reports a huge unmined Siberian gold reserve potentially worth six billion dollars, enough to pay 100000 to 60000 people. American engineers warn this is only part of Siberia's vast wealth including coal oil metals and fertile soil for tobacco cotton grapes and watermelons.
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Siberia
New York Herald
Preventing Floor Scratches on Rockers and Doors
A Popular Science Monthly note advises hardwood door owners to protect floors from rocking chairs by applying a felt strip to the rocker legs. Do not place joints where the rocker rests when idle. Felt lasts long and can be renewed easily when worn.
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Popular Science Monthly
St Michael’s Church Advent Schedule and Corporate Communion
The St Michael’s parish announces Advent services with 8 am Holy Communion 10 30 Morning Prayer and sermon Church School at noon 7 30 Evening Prayer and address Sunday November 30 includes corporate communion for the Brotherhood All men urged to attend The Ivy Guild will also hold its corporate communion at the same time.
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Holy Communion
St Michael’s Brotherhood
Ivy Guild
Church Service Schedule for Sunday
Morning services begin with Holy Communion at 7 30, Matins at 9 30, Church School at 10, Sung Mass with sermon at 10 45, followed by Choral Evensong and address at 7 30 in the evening.
Employed Boys Basketball League Scores and 1000 Point Contest
The Employed Boys class league held its fifth game with both teams full attendance. The Fords beat the Buicks 33 32 led by Rebello five field goals and Perry eight fouls. Overland defeated Cadillacs 33 28 as Repoza scored nine field goals. Standings show Cadillacs Overlands Fords all at three wins two losses. The 1000 Point Contest opened with Juniors. Ponte led with 29 feet 1 4 inches and 65 points in the three broad jumps.
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Fords
Buicks
Rebello
Perry
Bucks
Marshall
Estrella
Overland
Cadillacs
Repoza
Mattsson
Overlands
Moura
Perrs
Qualiis
Ponte
M Silva
Gallagher
J Perry
Herbert Burnham
Sidney Dunbar
L. McGann
H Mce- Caughes
Burke
Doan's Pills Endure Back Aches In Bristol Resident Testimony
Bristol resident Mrs Wm Manchester of 18 Bourne Street testifies lasting relief from backache and kidney distress after using Doan's Pills from Buffing ton's Pharmacy. She notes no further need for the remedy nearly five years later. Doan's Pills are recommended for back pain and kidney bother with home endorsements. 60 cents at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Bristol
Dean
Wm. H. Manchester
Bourne Street
Doan
Buffington
Manchester
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Congregational Church Weekend Service Schedule
Friday service at 7 30 and Sunday worship at 10 30. Rex George J Broomfield of Riverside will occupy the pulpit. Church School meets at noon and missionary offering is taken next Sunday. Sunday night at 7 30 a travelogue shows pictures of Foochow.
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Rex George J Broomfield
Riverside
Church School
State-Street M. E. Church Parsonage Notice
The State Street M E Church at 129 State Street announces services this week with Friday service at 7 30 pm and Sunday events including prayer meeting at 10 30 am preaching at 12 0 0 and Sunday School at 6 30 pm Epworth League at 7 30 pm. All strangers are cordially invited to attend any service.
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Epworth League
Wonderful Victoria Falls and the Devil's Cataract
The Zambezi River in Rhodesia runs a long way, then vanishes into a narrow 400 foot wide gap and forms a world wonder. Victoria Falls spans about a mile, split by islands and rocks creating the Devil's cataract.
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Zambezi
Rhodesia
Victoria Falls
Alout
Power in Thinking Truth and Independent Thought
A reflection on the value of personal study and preparation in forming beliefs, asserting that individual reasoning surpasses accepting opinions from those who do not question ideas. The quote emphasizes critical thinking over passive conformity.
Fleece Weight Averages Rise From 1840 To Present
The article notes national fleece averages grow from 1.85 pounds in 1840 to 7 to 8 pounds now. Oregon reports averages near 9 pounds with many bands reaching 10 pounds.
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Oregon
Rats Thrive on Coffee in Kona Iawakian Islands
Coffee growers in the Kona district of the Iawakian Islands fight a sage rat pest that swarms ripe berries and destroys large quantities of harvest each year.
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Kona
Iawakian Islands
First Baptist Church Midweek and Sunday Services Schedule
The church announces a mid week meeting Friday at 7 30 PM and morning service Sunday at 10 30 AM with a sermon titled A Good Mixer. An evening service at 7 30 PM includes a sermon on Divine Requirements and features Rhodes Commander No 318 Knights of Malta Bethlehem Sisterhood No 20 and Dames of Malta in attendance.
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First Baptist Church
Rhodes
Knights of Malta
Bethlehem
Dames — of Malta
Church Service Schedule for Rev Thomas Armstrong
The Church of the Nazarene announces Rev Thomas Armstrong preaching at 10:45, Sunday School at noon, Young People's meeting at 6, Evening service at 7, with Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45 pm. An invitation is extended to all parishioners.
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Church OF the Nazarene
Thomas Armstrong
Up the Veranda Excerpt Cited on Listening Bias
An archival quote notes that listening to women is usually mistaken and men miss lessons. It argues women’s manner hesitations expressions and silences carry more weight than spoken words.
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Holloway Horn
Satire Club Origins in London Eighteenth Century
The Martinus ser cierus club founded in London during the early eighteenth century by Pope Swift and other writers to satirize poor literary works in the day.
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Martinus Ser
London
Pope
Swift
Paris Police Nab Serial Suitor in Baseless Matrimony Claim
Paris police arrest Moses a man famous for engagement to fifty women. The humorist note warns that after prison he should copy the namesake and borrow habits to avoid trouble. The remark frames his alleged exploits with a light taunt about pretended betrothals.
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Zoological
Paris
Moses
Namesake
Burrow
London
Beeswax Substitute Found in Madagascar From Rafin Palm Leaves
A new substitute for beeswax has been discovered in Madagascar. Dried rafin palm leaves are reduced to small bits and boiled, producing wax that behaves like beeswax.
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Madagascar
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