Daughters of the American Revolution Celebrate 128th Rhode Island Battle Anniversary
Bristol Chapter hosted the event at Mrs. Howard K DeWolf’s Warren home honoring the 128th anniversary of the battle of Rhode Island. Regent Mrs. MacDougall presided as members enjoyed a measured program of solos, quartets, readings, and vocal pieces. Guest Mrs. Clarissa Smith of Drownville attended for the first time, praising the proceedings as a successful anniversary observance.
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Rhode Island
Bristol
Howard K DeWolf
Warren
MacDougall
Clara Harry
Heather Rose
Mrs. Ransom
DeWolf
Alice Cole
Louise Cole
E. B. Bache
Miss Adams
Miss Harry
America
Clarissa Smith
Drownville
Adverse Trespass Suit Filed Over Bristol Harbor Yacht Collision
Francis H. Adriance of Boston sues Herreshoff Manufacturing Co for trespass and negligence over 3000 dollars in damage to his yawl Janet after a launch incident near Bristol harbor on June 24. Case returnable in Common Pleas Court in November after sheriff service by Cady. The Ingomar’s launch rope mishap allegedly caused the collision and cabin damage. Janet repaired in Boston and back in commission.
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Francis H. Adriance
Boston
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Bristol Harbor
Sheriff Cady
Common Pleas Court
Adriance
Ingomar
Ginseng as a Remedy in Medical Talk
A historical note describes gin seng as a universal cure in Chinese medicine, asserting it heals diseases, aids sobriety, treats stomach issues, calms appetite, and maintains vigor in old age, reflecting period stereotypes in medical discussion.
Sunflower fuel replaces firewood in Russian fields
Sunflower stalks gathered and dried in piles have displaced wood as a heat source. About 2,000 pounds of sunflower fire per acre of land are collected, providing a rapid, hot flame. Sunflowers heat private homes and power factories, used in ovens designed for this fuel.
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Russia
A Town Under One Roof Hotel Refused Living Costs
A quoted Youth's Companion note describes a large New York hotel demanding extraordinary household goods and daily per-person costs. It states the hotel can house 3,000 guests plus 1,500 servants, with living costs not far above eight dollars per day for a man.
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New York
You Much Ambition Misunderstanding Dispatch
A brief Baltimore News item portrays a heated exchange over a discharged worker in which a mother laments sending her son to a job. The employer explains the youth asserted authority quickly, even smoking on the premises, revealing tension around ambition and workplace conduct.
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Baltimore News
Bristols Oaklands Game Canceled by Northeaster
A northeasterly storm forced the cancellation of the Bristols versus Oaklands game planned for Saturday afternoon. Manager Galvin postponed until noon hoping for clearing weather. The Oaklands will play here on Labor Day, while next Saturday the Bristols travel to Newport to face the South Ends.
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Bristols
Oaklands
Galvin
Labor Day
Newport
Franklin and Gately Pass Away in This Town
Mrs. Margaret Josephine Franklin wife of Town Council President James W. Franklin died in Aug at age 86 years 10 months 7 days. Timothy Gately also died in Aug at age 68, leaving local residents and officials in mourning.
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Franklin
lIn
Margaret Josephine Franklin
James W. Franklin
Garzlg
Timothy Gately
Surprise Twentieth Anniversary Visit at Union Street
Relatives from Barrington East Providence and Providence paid a visit to Mr and Mrs Frank T Kinnicutt on Union Street to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of their marriage. The guests stayed late sharing music refreshments and a china dinner set as a gift.
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Barrington
East Providence
Providence
Frank T Kinnicutt
Union Street
Man Questions Golden Rule Practice
A quoted exchange questions why someone would attack the Golden Rule while others disregard it in practice, contrasting ethical ideals with behavior. The dialogue highlights tension between moral principle and real-world conduct without naming individuals or events.
Lobster Warning Quip Recounts Colorful Tale
A playful exchange features Tommy Atkins taunting Mike about a lobster. The dialogue hints at a humorous wager and a whimsical contrast between green fur and a red coat, reflecting rustic humor and character banter.
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Tommy Atkins
Mike
Swamp-Root Kidney Health Ad Warns Readers
An advertising notice urges people to check for kidney trouble, promoting Swamp-Root by Dr. Kilmer and Company. It emphasizes the need to recall the product name and Binghamton New York address on every bottle.
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Dr. Kilmer & Home of SwampBock Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Dr. Kilmer
Phenix
Bristol
Lipton Concedes Defeat in America Cup Series
Sir Thomas Lipton praises American boat building after consecutive attempts to finish the series between Reliance and Shamrock III fail due to high winds and heavy seas. He lauds Herreshoff and American brains while acknowledging Reliance’s lead, and hints at a future challenger only if Britain develops a rival design.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
Reliance
Thomas Lipton
Columbia
Constitution of Columbia
Shamrock
Great Britain
Herreshoff
Capt Bar
England
Eight Bells at Empire Theatre by Byrne Brothers troupe
The Byrne brothers return with a new Eight Bells edition at the Empire Theatre next week. The act blends acrobatics and pantomime with a vivid ocean steamer scene and a lively supporting cast of dancers and young women. The show promises constant laughter and strong audience appeal, following last year’s near-house record attendance.
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Brothers Byrne
Empire Theatre
Byrne
Byrne Brothers
Amusing Compliment From a Child in Chronicle
A reader recalls Adelaide watching her aunt show a gold tooth with fascination and exclaiming she wished for coppered teeth like hers, a light moment captured in the Little Chronicle.
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Adelaide
Little Chronicle
A Poor Relation Professor and Strident Sly Remark
A Columbia Jester cartoon caption jokes about a triangle diagram in a classroom. The professor asks for a relation between triangles and Strident answers that the middle triangle is a poor one.
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Columbia
Great hearts seek sympathy and support in hard times
A brief note celebrates the value of fellow sympathy and support among men during challenging schoolmassey era moments. The fragment emphasizes communal care and the duty to help one another through hardship and doubt.
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Schoolmassey
The Fall Fashions Brighten Street Waist Trends
Fashion notes declare the era of loose blouses is over and snug tailoring rises. New suits feature mannish fabrics like covert cheviot tweed and zibeline, with many coats, corset coats, and velvet touches, all crafted for tailored silhouettes and varied occasions. Henriette Roussboad.
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Cerberus
Henrietth Roussboad
N Y H & Hartford Railroad Electric Car Service Timetable
Public timetable lists May 17 1908 service for Bristol Providence and Fall River. Northbound weekday trains depart Bristol at multiple times from 5 45 a m to 11 15 p m and 9 16 p m express. southbound from Fox Point Providence to Bristol at early morning and evening slots. Sunday schedules show northbound from Bristol and southbound from Fox Point with numerous listed times and arrivals in Bristol and Providence.
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Bristol
Providence
Fall River
Fox Point
Suburban Railway Electric Car Service Schedule
Regular service between Providence and Bristol runs weekdays from Dorrance Weybosset at 5 45 a.m. every 30 minutes to 15 p.m. then hourly to 11 15 p.m. Bristol terminus departures begin 5 19 a.m. every 30 minutes to 8 48 p.m. then hourly to 10 49 p.m. 11 49 p.m. and 12 41 a.m. Riverside car house. Sundays start 7 45 a.m. with 30 minute and hourly runs to 10 15 p.m. Bristol cars depart 6 49 a.m. to 6 49 p.m. hourly to 9 49 p.m. plus 10 49 and 11 41 p.m. to Riverside. Cars leave Franklin Street six minutes after terminus departures.
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Providence
Bristol
Dorrance and Weybosset
Riverside
Dorrance
Weybosset
Riverside Car House
Franklin Street
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