Sale of Fancy Articles by the Blind of the State
Sale of fancy and useful articles made by blind residents will be held in the Nov Year School building Providence on Tuesday December third from two to six and seven thirty to nine p m under the State Board of Education with the Society of Hope sun shine circles Providence and other friends. Items include baskets aprons bags and many other goods. Proceeds go to about fifty consigners. Strong effort to reach a high standard with hopes for large attendance and patronage.
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Providence
State Board of Education
Society of Hope
Sunshine Circles of
Funeral rites for Bento Lima and David Magee held
The funeral for Bento Machado Lima, died at his State street residence, held at his home then St Marys church with Rev Downing officiating. Lima, 42, served in don Quarlos government, lived in Bermuda, worked 17 years at National India Rubber Co. He leaves wife Maria Ezabel and two sons Joseph and Frank. Divino Espirito Santo society aided him. Separate service for David Magee, longtime St Michaels sexton, officiated by Rev Locke. Large attendance, burial at North cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bento Machado Lima
State Street
Third Street
St. Mary’s Church
J. ¥. Downing
Don Quarlos
Bermuda
Joseph Marshall
Frank Marshall
David Magee
St. Michael's Church
George L. Locke
D. D
Magee
William J. McCaughey
Thomas McCaughey
William McCuoaw
Richard Magee
North Cemetery
Headed Him Off
Hicks tells of a wife interrupting his departure at the office and refusing to lend money. The exchange is recounted in a brief quote from the Catholic Standard and Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Catholic Standard and Times
Destitute and destitute described in exchange
A brief exchange portrays destitution with Hungry Hank expressing pity for a lady living in a mansion on the hill who is described as absolutely destitute. Saun tering Saul prompts the label destitute as an act of generosity in a brief dialogue.
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Hank
Saul
Community Gaming Events and Dinners Schedule
November 26 to December 8 features fairs in G A R Hall under Rhode Island Leadingay and Uniform Bank No 1. December 7 to 16 has a fair in Artillery Hall State street by Kine Philip Fire Engine Co No 1. December 3 invites a turkey supper and sale by Congregational club at Memorial Chapel. December 5 offers vaudeville at Rockwell Hall by Atwell Entertainment Co and a Baptist church chicken pie supper in the church vestry. December 12 hosts a whist event in G A R Hall by Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artillery Halt
State Street
Kine Philip Fire Engine Co
Congregational Club
Memorial Chapel
Rockwell Hall
Atwell Entertainment Co
Philathva
The
Baptist Church
G. A. R. Hall
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Soul Houses of Ancient Egypt Rise From Grave Offerings
A Chicago News summary notes Egyptian soul houses built between the tenth and twelfth dynasties around 3600 to 3300 B C. Initial graveside mats with food evolved into stone offering tables, then Arab tent inspired shelters on columns, leading to two story houses with furniture models. The soul ascends from the grave, requires a staircase, and even a donkey with a manger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Air and light in houses from reed to brick
An old writer likens houses of reed to weak constitutions and those of oak to strength. He warns that fine houses can harm health if they shut out fresh air and sunlight. Proper ventilation makes modern brick homes as healthful as cabins or hovels.
The Discovery of Iron Ages and Overlap
The article traces overlapping stone bronze and iron ages, noting iron use preceded by stone still widespread. It dates history proper and the Iron age to 8,000 to 10,000 years ago and suggests meteoric iron sparked early discoveries. It mentions Columbus revealing America’s late stone age four centuries ago.
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America
Uric-O Promised Cure for Rheumatism Claims
An advertisement extols Uric-O as a permanent cure for rheumatism by purging all uric and rheumatic acid from the blood. It asserts plasters and liniments fail, promotes testing with free samples, and lists Bristol and Syracuse distributors and pricing at 750 and 1.00 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Drug Company
Smith
Bristol
J. H. Young & Co
Aprons and Petticoat Accessories in Brabant Lace Style
A detailed description of creating a Brabant lace inspired apron and matching accessories. Steps cover lawn fabric handling, braids, rosettes, and band construction. Includes a stocking bag apron bag with pasteboard base, puff gathers, circles, embroidery, and darning needle holder.
How to Make a Theater Bag for Winter Risings
A festive guide explains making a practical theater bag with a satin or brocade exterior and silk lining. It features a ribbon handle for one hand, a concealed mirror pinned between lining and cover, and a decorative floral-embroidered flap to hide the mirror.
Pretty Tie Hanger Crafted From Everyday Wood
A simple tie hanger uses a three branch towel rack mounted to the side of a door or shelf. Made from cheap wood, its branches are wrapped with cotton batting sprinkled with sachet powder. Ribbon is wound smoothly around the ends which are tucked at the hinged points.
To brush care on the go a waterproof toothbrush case
A traveling toothbrush case is described as essential to avoid damp paper after trips and as a Christmas gift. The design uses a yard of waterproof sponge material cut eight and a half inches long by two inches wide, with two halves joined and edges hidden by tape or ribbon. A drawstring finishes the top, and the case slips into the sponge bag to keep the brush dry.
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S. Dental Association
Westhaters Street
Hubert A. Lewis
Mathew’s
Smith Brothers
le Rodge
Rae
Foss
Onur Price
Hope Drug CO
Rexall
Hope Street
M. W. Schoen
Constitution Sts
New England
Providence Brewing Co
RK. I
G.A. R. Halt
Rhode Island LeadEay, Uniform Bank
K. O
Soul Houses
Santa Claus
Brabant
Fovl
Toothbrush
CABE
Namquit Worsteds
Namquit Worsted Mills
Bradford Street
Isaac Peems
Chiropodist
Goldes
Hope St
Young’s Drag Store
G. W. Simmons
Emma E. Carey
Constitution Street
Brist
John W. Mandell Gales
Bache
Herbert F. Bens Nest
Harriet F. Sweet
Elizabeth H. Pitman
Harriet F Sweet
Bristol Phanix
Herbert F. Bennett
Shoetown
John the Shoeman
Fay
Bowen R. Church
Mathewson Street
United States
Women's and Children’s Department
Women's Dept
Children’s Department
John Shoeman
Mathewson St. Providence, R. 1
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