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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1927
Page
3
Pineapple proves a steady favorite in pies and tarts with recipes for pineapple meringue pie rich pineapple tarts and covered pineapple pie. The guide notes pineapple’s appeal for uncovered pies and decorative meringue finishes.
In a light hearted note a golfer is said to fan his ball before teeing off and a tropical themed practice is described. The piece reflects a casual tone about golf habits and fan behavior in a leisure context.
The fragment outlines Nero as the final member of Caesarean imperial lineage, noting that the title Caesar evolved into a designation used by later rulers, including the German Kaiser and Russian tsar.
Archaeology indicates maize supported early western hemisphere civilizations including the Maya. Smithsonian researcher Morley links the Mayan decline to falling maize production and rising living costs.
The piece lists comb honey as product from the hive, virgin honey flowing from the combs, strained honey extracted and bottled, and candled honey that crystallizes into a sugar-like form. It notes strained honey makes up about nine-tenths of production.
A quirky note contrasts common sayings about geese and owls. It argues that while owls are praised as wise, actual owls are simple birds, whereas geese show remarkable homing ability and trainability, highlighting a paradox in folk wisdom.
A steel armchair presented to Emperor Rudolph II by Augsburg in 1577 is said to be 30 years in the making and valued at $200,000. The piece features extensive historical and symbolic scenes cited as the work of a renowned master.
Tourists in Taodin view a rough wooden image of the village temple goddess said to control smallpox. The statue, carved simply and mounted on a stool, was moved to a boundary to avert illness, then carried to neighboring villages as residents seek relief through traditional ritual and a Mohammed merchant may destroy it for a fee.
Trachoma, a disease that can cause blindness, is blamed on inadequate diet per a National Committee for the Prevention of Blindness. The article notes global spread and higher rates among those with poor eating habits, while claiming no transmission among Ellis Island staff or on long sea voyages.
A prosecutor records a nolle prosequi to declare will not prosecute a specific bill. It is a voluntary withdrawal of present proceedings by the prosecuting attorney on that case.
A Humorist piece notes how critics once sat on the author cast scenery and producer, contrasting past stage scrutiny with modern writing and performance culture. The anecdote preserves a snapshot of criticism as a seated, spectator role.
The article surveys theories on how the military salute began. It notes Roman era palm display to show no dagger, British Army practice of uncovering before superiors, and how headgear made removal impractical, evolving into the modern salute.
Messengers on skis rallied to King Gustav Vasa as Danish invaders threatened Sweden. Durlecarna's wary council debated, then Norwegian border pursuit failed, prompting Iurlocarnlans to join the king. The event sparked Sweden’s renaissance, now honored by an annual winter ski race.
The article notes three draft drawings during World War I. The first two drawings, numbers 258 on July 20, 1917 and 246 on June 27, 1918, were conducted by the secretary of war Newton D. Baker. The third drawing, number 322, was drawn by President Wilson on September 30, 1918. The first draftee named is Harry C. Gilbert of the District of Columbia.
Two young girls Dorothy and Sally ages five and three visited grandparents in a southern Indiana town. They burst into the house excited saying a horse ran down the street with no rider or tack, just its skin and tail. The Los Angeles Times reports the curious incident.
Dwarf Trees displayed in Tokyo featured 800 varieties with some trees only a foot tall yet showing monarch like detail. Prices reached $6000 for some specimens. Evergreens dominate the display and are cultivated by feeding them starved water portions and shaping with stocks.
A seven foot tusk from a prehistoric animal was found in a Portland cave and crumbled during excavation but was preserved for Natural History museum examination. A fossilized tooth was also discovered in the same site.
A concise editorial from Little Rock mentions the virtue of contentment and a preference for modest living as a guiding principle for readers, underscoring restraint and personal sufficiency.
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