Obituary for Luiz De Costa of 19 State Street
Luiz De Costa died Monday at 9 pm after eight months illness. A 59 year old born in St Micheles Azores he lived here 18 years and worked at Cranston Worsted Mills 16 years. Survived by wife Mary and six children Jesse Joseph John Mary Brown Raita Brown and Annie Sousa. He was a St Micheles Association member and was honored at a requiem mass in St Elizabeth's Church with pallbearers and a floral tribute. Interment in St Mary's Cemetery.
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Luiz de Costa
State Street
St. Micheles
Azores
Cranston
Mary
Jesse
Joseph
John
Registration for Sept 12 Military Draft in Bristol
Arrangements are under way for a Bristol military registration next Thursday with Judge E L Leahy and Attorney O Donnell serving as chief registrars in two voting districts. About 50 registrars will assist at Byfield school and Colt Memorial High School. Registrars should meet at the YMCA next Tuesday at 8 PM for instructions. All men ages 18 to 45 must register next Thursday between 7 AM and 9 PM, with exemptions only for those already in service or those 18 to 31 who registered earlier. aliens as well as naturalized and native born citizens must register or face jail.
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Bristol
E. L. Leahy
O’donnell
Byfield School
Colt Memorial High School
United States
Pastime Theatre Screens The House of Mirth and Kaiserthe Beast
The Pastime Theatre will feature Edith Wharton's The House of Mirth presented by Metro Pictures Corporation with noted stage and screen stars. Rupert Julian stars in The Kaiserthe Beast of Berlin, a wartime expose now showing Monday evening. Admission is 25 cents plus 3 cents war tax.
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Metro Pictures Corporation
Edith Wharton
New York
Balzac
Renowned Pictures Corporation
Rupert Julian
Berlin
Mad Dog
Europe
Bazaar Postponed One Week By Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts bazaar scheduled to begin tomorrow evening, September 7, has been postponed to September 14 designated as firemen's night. A very large attendance is expected and attractions remain the same.
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Boy Scouts
Itching Irritation Cured by Ho kara Cream
Advert describes Ho kara a grease free skin cream claiming instant relief from irritation pimples blackheads acne barber's itch and eczema with a guarantee refund if not satisfied Buffered by W H Buffington's Drug Store offering a liberal sized jar at 35c.
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W. H. Buffington
Prisoner of War Letter From Harry K. James
Harry K. James of the American Field Ambulance Corps writes from Stargard prison camp in Pomeranie Germany dated July 14 1918 and sent via London Aug 12 He reports improving health a wish to end the war and intent to keep busy with wound care while awaiting release He notes limited mail two letters a month and asks his mother Mrs Samuel C Dimond to take care of herself and to write if possible Prisonnier de Guerre No 36593 Lazaret de Stargard Germany.
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Harry K. James
American Field Ambulance Corps
Samuel C. Dimond
Stargard
Pomeranie
Germany
London
Draft Men Go to Camp From Division No 6
The Selection Board for Division No 6 sent six men to camps in two days. Two hailed from Bristol. Antonio Travis of Bristol and Manuel V. Belgato of Warren were sent to Camp Devens on Wednesday in class 1. Chester Arthur Gray of Tiverton Francesco Alfano of Warren Serge Leroi of Brisgot and George P. K. Bourn of Providence were sent to Camp Upton on Thursday in limited service.
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Camp Upton
Chester Arthur Gray
Tiverton
Francesco Alfano
Warren
Serge Leroi
Brisgot
George P. K. Bourn
Providence
Star Theatre Lineup and Screen Stars for Tonight
Gladys Brockwell appears in The Devils Wheel five acts by William Fox as Pearl White continues in The House of Hate. Tonight features a big double program with Jack Gardiner in Men of the Desert and The Hopper five parts. William Duncan stars in A Fight for Millions with Pathe News and cartoons. Monday presents Constance Talmage in Scandal.
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Gladys Brockwell
William Fox
Paris
Pearl White
Jack Gardiner
Triangle
William Duncan
Pathe News
Constance Talmage
Losses from Muskrats Hit Water Infrastructure
Muskrats damage embankments dams canals and irrigation ditches. They thrive in the deep water of artificial reservoirs and are blamed for breaking mill dams across districts including Edna.
Widespread Waterway Failures Hit Thomaston Area
In 1904 muskrats caused extensive damage by burrowing into dikes near Thomaston Connecticut. The resulting water escape damaged property worth several thousand dollars and led to other losses from waterways giving way.
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Ronin Tga
Feenrchargsn
Mausietgiss
Thomaston
Conn
Acquitted Joe Odom Faces Sanction Despite Acquittal
The item reports Joe Odom was acquitted on prohibition charges but faced a $100 fine or three months hard labor with half suspended on $50 payment. The commentary reflects on possible harsher outcomes if convicted, noting the public sentiment.
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Joe Odom
Joe
Many Formations of Sponges Describe Ocean Animals
Sponges are animals that eat and digest food. They start life as tiny eel like creatures and have a short free life at sea before attaching to rock and growing. They develop in forms described as mermaid gloves fanlike treelike cuplike and sea nests.
New Freight Depot Rising On High Street For Rhode Island Company
The Rhode Island Company builds a wooden one story freight depot on the west side of High street opposite Bourn street. It measures about 30 by 64 feet with cement piers and an office in the southwest corner. A spur track reaches the south side, and paving stones and gutter pipes are installed along the roadbed as the company also expands its land at the Hammill estate for the depot and drive.
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Rhode Island Company
High Street
Bourn Street
Patrick Hammill
Bristol Red Cross notes donations and appeal for support
The Bristol Branch of the Providence Chapter American Red Cross lists month ending Aug 31 donations from Miss A B Manchester Mrs H Barton Mrs R E Lanphear and others totaling 1614 28 for local War Fund work. A daughter was born Aug 27 to Mr and Mrs Peter Gilroy.
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Bristol
Providence
American Red Cross
Second Red Cross War Fund
A. B. Manchester
Reynolds School
John Holton
H. Barton
R. E. Lanphear
C. B. Rockwell, Sr
S. Kinder
Gilroy
Peter Gilroy
Daukas Chamberlain Set in Boston by Rev McGilton
John Daukas and Miss Beatrice Chamberlain of Boston are united in marriage in this town on August 29 by Rev. Dr. A C McGilton.
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Daukas-Chamberlain
A. C. McGilton
John Daukas
Beatrice Chamberlain
Boston
Obituary notices for De Costa Smith and Vollaro families
In this town on September 2 Luiz De Costa aged 59. On September 3 Angelica Thayer Smith aged 73 entering her 74th year. On September 6 Theresa Vollaro daughter of Alexander and Carmella Vollaro aged 1 year.
What Contentment Means in Work
The piece argues concentration drives quality work and happiness. It warns that thoughts of uncompleted tasks cause rushed effort and nerves, urging focus on the present task to improve output and well being.
Valley of Great Natural Wealth Tobacco and Coal Prospects
The Santa River valley in Peru, near Chimbote, contains extensive anthracite coal deposits. The river, the largest entering the Pacific in Peru, could power industries and irrigate a vast area. Briquet manufacture is noted as a potential use for the coal.
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Pacific
Peru
Santa
Chimbote
Santa Valley
Milk for Free No Practice of Charging
On a back road near White Plains an offer of pay for a glass of milk met a reply stating I never make no practice of charging nobody nothing for no milk. The remark highlights a rural ethic about providing dairy without charge.
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White Plains
Taunton Woman Praises Hazeloch Herb Remedy Sleep Aid
A Taunton woman shares her experience with Hazeloch Herb Remedy claiming it quiets nerves and tones the body aiding restful sleep and natural tissue restoration during the night. The note highlights perceived benefits and personal gratitude for the product.
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Taunton
Woman Attests Sleep Aid Restored Health
Mrs Edith L Westgate of Taunton writes she could not sleep until she used Hazeloch Herb Remedy, after which she felt stronger and slept through the night.
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Edith L. Westgate
Weir St
Taunton
Hazeloch Woman's Remedy Sold by J H Young Co
An advertised remedy named Hazeloch claims proven worth for female disorders with a money back guarantee if not benefited. Sold by J H Young and Company at 479 Hope Street.
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J. H. Young & Co
Hope St
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