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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1920
Page
4
The statement forecasts annual farm yields of 2 billion bushels of wheat and 5 billion bushels of corn in the United States. It notes this as a potential outcome within scientific and machine operation contexts.
April 27 Tuesday evening Salad Supper Bristol Woman’s Exchange at G A R Hall. April 27 28 Musical Bone is M S einafore at Pastime Theatre Wend R Bar A O pa aR TEE Acs. May 1 May breakfast St Mary’s Church Hope Circle D of I. May 4 The Land of Night fairy comedy two acts Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Pastime Theatre. May 5 Longfellow’s Melody John Post Reynolds School 7 30. May 10 11 Musical comedy Marrying Mary Pastime Theatre Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus. June 8 9 Oh Oh Cindy Musical comedy Trinity Church Pastime Theatre.
A Popular Mechanics idea describes music printed on a long motor driven strip instead of pages. The strip rolls before the player’s eyes at chosen speed, with a control lever placed at the side for easy operation.
The course of Instruction at West Point centers on mathematics and professional studies. Principal subjects include English French drawing drill regulations of all arms chemistry geology electricity history international constitutional and military law Spanish civil and military engineering and warfare ordnance and gunnery.
The article traces the pocket handkerchief from its origin as a head covering called kerchief couvre-chef to its modern form as a small cloth kept in the pocket. It notes stages of use from head gear to hand carried and finally to a pocket accessory.
In order from January to December the stones are garnet amethyst bloodstone sapphire diamond emerald agate pearl ruby sardonyx chrysolite sapphire opal topaz turquoise.
The remark classifies books as buildings made to endure, stones to be cut for future structures, and quarries for future shaping and use. It uses a metaphor to describe how texts serve various roles in construction of knowledge.
Asia Magazine notes large sun hats worn by natives in the Philippines and South Sea islands as head protection. Some hats are woven with a peak, air space above the head, and simple ornamentation. Brown hemp is occasionally used, while colors are rare.
An English paper criticizes hosts who treat guests as temporary chattels, noting guests lack of regard for hosts. Lady Georgina Grey defies a nine o'clock breakfast, replying she breakfast at eleven, highlighting wit and independence in social navigation.
The peanut likely originated in Brazil and spread across Africa and India where it is known as goober and pindar. It was recognized as a valuable crop in distant regions long before commercial cultivation began in its native land.
When an ostrich is alarmed it shortens its pace? No. The bird shifts to a 14 foot stride and can cover ground at 25 miles per hour. The unusual gait helps it flee quickly in danger.
The statement estimates the combined mass of all people worldwide at 106 million tons. It reflects a rough figure derived from multiplying average body weight by world population and is often cited in discussing estimates rather than precise measurement.
An exchange recounts Barald saying Robert would join after school. The son arrives alone, disappointed, and another speaker explains that Robert’s mother allowed him to come but warns she is “one of those dangers of mind.”
James T Robertson as Executor submits a statement of legatees with amounts and property to be turned over. Hearing set for April 19 1920 at 10 30 am in the Bristol Probate Court Room for Bristol. Notice to be published twice weekly for two weeks in the Bristol Phoenix. John W Church Clerk of Probate Court Bristol Town. April 1920.
Leonard Wood pursued medicine then joined the army as a contract surgeon in 1885. He served with the Fourth Cavalry under Captain Lawton in the Geronimo campaign, rode a difficult horse across vast miles, negotiated with Geronimo, earned the Congressional Medal of Honor twelve years later, and rose to prominence as a capable line officer and surgeon in the Southwest.
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