Old Doc La Follette editorial questions his motives and vitriol
The piece accuses Old Doc La Follette of vanity and mischief, asking who favors Germans in 1917, who will profit from assets, who will be heard no more, and who mocks the court while belittling the Eagle. It portrays him as a controversial statesman figure with a tainted record and a penchant for tearing down rather than rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc la Foulette
Doc la Folllette
Chuck
Doc la Follette
Dow la Follette
Bristol boy's note hints at presidential contest mood
An observant citizen notes interest in the coming presidency among Bristol residents. A 10 year old newsboy at Hope and Constitution streets arranged stairs along the sidewalk and left a sign reading Note for Cool dge, suggesting he believes most customers are Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Hope and
Constitution
Town Council Delays Patrolmen Appointments Amid Criticism
Local officials faced sharp chatter as the Town Council postponed filling two patrolmen posts. Citizens argue the delay leaves the town short staffed and raises safety concerns while officials cite budget and process steps.
President Coolidge Radio Address Draws Wide Approval
President Coolidge spoke to the Eastern Division of the Chamber of Commerce broadcast nationwide. The address outlined aims to maintain peace promote economy provide a protective tariff aid farmers and uphold property rights and court integrity, receiving hearty applause from a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Coolidge
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Washington
Ladies Committee To Meet At Bristol Y Help Calendar
The YMCA Ladies Committee meets at 7:30 pm to advance the community calendar and discuss the next community supper to help the Bristol Y reach its 1400 dollar deficit which grows 200 dollars monthly. A four team Employed Boys basketball league starts next Tuesday with prizes. The Mystic Circle plans to elect officers, organize the basketball team and boost the Junior department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Bristol
Mystic Circle
Merriman couple return from two weeks in Maine
Dr and Mrs Alfred M Merriman conclude a two weeks motor trip to Maine and vicinity returning home Tuesday. Other notes include local sales, meetings, and social events such as a stag party for Albert Vermette, school committee notices, Christmas mass, and a moving picture event.
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Alfred M. Merriman
Maine
Wherreshoff Manufacturing Company
Robert J. Anderson
Charles Henry Smith
Cape Cod
Hyannis
Blue Bird
Albert J Vermette
Hope Street
Colt Memoral High School
Elizabeth Wardwell
Anne Kennedy
St Mary's Church
Mary Gillan
Suzmans Ads
Unclear OCR text scene prompts historic court mention
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a principle or society and Italy, with scattered terms suggesting a legal or public matter. The legible elements are insufficient to identify a person, organization, place, date, or clear event.
Fruity Prices Skim Market with Nonspecific Weights
A fragmented cash register list shows varied price tags per pound for multiple items around 39c to 27c. The readable lines mix Ib and price marks like 39c 12c 25c with per Ib references, suggesting a grocery display or ad page.
American Education Week Observance Set for November 17 23
The U S Bureau of Education with the American Legion and the National Education Association sponsors American Education Week to highlight education needs and themes such as patriotism rural schools teacher training illiteracy and health education. Designated days include Constitution Day Patriotism Day School and Teacher Day Literacy Day Physical Education Day Community Day and For God and Country Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Bureau of Education
American Legion
National Education Association
Fires Respond To Grass and Boiler Stillage Alarms
Members of the Hvydrauhon Engine and Hose Company answered a Tuesday still alarm for a grass fire on the Colt Farm at Poppasquash. At Omar aclack another alarm called the department to a blaze at a lint store on Thames and John streets. Both blazes were extinguished with no damage to stock or fixtures.
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Hvydrauhon Engine and Hose Company
Colt Farm
Poppasquash
Omne Aclack
Lath Distri
Department
Gnon
Thames and
John Streets
Real Estate Transfer From Herre Shotf Manufacturing
The Herre Shotf Manufacturing Company transfers a house and lot on the north side of Burnside Street to Frank Po Sousa and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herre Shotf Manufacturing Company
Frank Po Sousa
Burnside Street
Room and board and rental notices in mixed ad text
Classified style ad items list room and board offers and rental notices. Entries include a church street address, tenement rooms for rent with utilities, a small family unit welcome, and vacancy details. Some lines mention electrical service and location hints like street names and building types.
For Sale Hunting Dogs and Musical Victorla Cabinet
Auction style classified note lists several hunting dogs including a Romer bitch and an English Setter male with months old hound pups. Also offered is a broken Rabbit Hound and a broken setter with inquiry line at Prospect Street. A Victrola Perfecto with cabinet and 74 records is priced at 25 dollars cash. Rox F Phcenin Office is provided for contact.
Five piece Imitation Mahogany Tar for set
Newman Bros advertises a five piece imitation mahogany tar set upholstered in tapestry with reasonable price. Phone 314 M Ford Delivers Truck express-body Ver cheap if taken at once.
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Ford
Newman Bros
Six Room Cottage on Metacon Avenue for Quick Sale
Two barns, hen coops and 13 lots with grape vines and fruit trees offered for quick sale. Fight room cottage bath and other improvements noted. Inquiries at 169 High St or call 296 R. DeCristofaro Star Theatre building.
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Metacon Avenue
Star Theatre
Cotatge
Bath
High ST
Rhode Island National Guard Bristol Platoon Drills and Dance Funds
The Bristol Platoon of Battery B 243rd Artillery met at the State Armory for inspection and infantry drill led by Lt. John Hull. At a command meeting, the unit voted to join the Providence Battery basketball league and reported about $45 raised from a recent dance. A local property sale followed with auctioneer F. M. Straight selling Georges Arnold estate for $6 and Peter Giustiani buying adjoining property for $4,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges OF Arnold
Auctio
F. M. Straight
A. A. Edmonds
Ohn. B. Troiano
James I. ‘Connors
Straight
Péter Guistiany
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Farrally
Phoenix
Phenix
M. Darling
Northup Bros
Richard C Quirk
Dennis Bros
Daniel G Coggeshall
James F
Duffy
Julio F
Xavier A
Hasbrouck
Wood Street
Easterbrooks
Editorial
Doc la Foilette
Tool Wy
Bristol and Vicinity
News of
Mass Fllen I. Condon
Hallowe'en
Hope
Rhode Island Woman's Relief Corps
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Grand Army Hall
Babbitt Post
Franklin Street
Thames Street
First Baptist Church
John Henry Buffum
May Williams
Arthur W Barrett
Eber W Hill
Fred Stanton
Fred R Mott
Henry Bullock
Bertram F Bullock
Forrest Mystis Underwear
Suzmans
Speaialt
Enginesand Hose Companys No 2
Donat Gladuc
Barman
Frank Rinaldi
Joseph Paul
Harold van Veast
Benjamin Canco
Ummator Pee
Abrabandi
Eisenatadte Sand
Esther Sleft
Ted
New York
Éth
John
Reis
Metacom Avenue
Bristol ‘Aerie of Eagles
John Matheson
Annie Servant
D. van Voast
Thomas Brelsford
William Flannigan
Dominick Cappofino
Prudence Island
Max W. Saugy
Warren
E I. Cooper
National India Rubber Company
Mr Saugy
Mr. Cooper
Fasterbrooks Block
Bristol News Company
F 1 Kunz
Mr Kunz
Sincoln Club
Carm
Grégational
Gregational
Thake Heeli Chapel
Con- Ff
F. E. Suzman
Circle
Isabella
Mary J. Condon
Rhodes
Pawtuxet
Olivia M. Hammill
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Prencipessa BP
Italy
Antone Matront
J. F. Gilroy
High Street, Cor. Franklin
Wisconsin
Hallowe'en Social
Defiance Hose Company
Defiance Hall
The
Burnside Social Club
American Education Week
J. Tropiano
Bradford Street
Jetta
Frank Russo
State Street
Viel Hligh Steeet Saturdias Et Is Luc If
Rel Pees
Otters
Church Street
Tae
PTO
Pho
Nin
Pbope
Hy Anklin
Stit
Lambert & Vaccaro Piano
Player Pianos
Monroe Ave
Bristol, R. I
Mt. Hope Avenue
du Pont
Chas. A. Johnson
A. L. Johnston
Hope and Court Sts
Caroline Maturi
ST. Rita’s Club
Our Lady OF MT. Carmel Church
Hamill
Browning & King Custom Tailoring Department
John the Tailor
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