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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1923
Page
4
An Egyptian legend explains the peacock’s tail as the emblem of the evil eye. Argus, adviser to Queen Iris regent, seized power with secret spies, was captured by Mercury, beheaded, and transformed by Juno into a peacock whose tail bears his hundred eyes.
A fragment reflecting on the helplessness of a wandering sheep and the shepherd love that seeks and welcomes the lost. Alexander Irvine emphasizes that a flock and shepherd are essential and that returning to the fold embodies boundless, unconditional care.
Chrysanthemums display wide color range beyond yellow. white mums sold by florists. Newer shades appear in large outdoor varieties. Some claim Japan even has a blue chrysanthemum. Yet yellow remains the bloom most associated with this celebrated Chinese immigrant, the "Golden Flower of the East."
A brief reflection on brisk talkers with jerky minds who jump between topics. Holmes compares such chatter to a jolting half hour with an energetic companion versus the ease of speaking with a dull friend, likening it to a lap cut after a squirrel.
The program features Jack Holt in Nobody's Money supported by Wanda Hawley a light comedy of a mysterious handsome man who upends grafters and wins the beauty. Also includes The Oregon Trail Hair Trigger Burke The Pest of the Storm Country Ksops Fables plus matinee selections Missing Myhions Boston Blackie The Janitor's Wolfe and Dark Secrets with Dorothy Dalton Rich dramatic tale of Broadway lights and perilous power
Many citizens ask why large gasoline tanks have a ground chain with several inches touching, to divert a lightning bolt away from the tank. An expert driver says the chain gives the bolt a path to ground, reducing explosion risk in about 99 out of 100 cases.
Dr Kellogg argues most people eat twice daily for health reasons while few civilized nations practice three meals. He states a seven hour interval between meals and a four hour gap before sleep to aid digestion, suggesting ordinary diets cannot support more than two meals.
A Bristol woman Mrs George Luther recounts using Dean's Kidney Pills to relieve years of back and kidney pain after a cold infection. She says the remedy cured dull heavy kidneys and constant twinges, priced one dollar at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the pills.
Administrative notice from Bristol probate court on April 3 1923 admits the will of Sarah E Sherman late of Bristol to probate and bonds the executor Howard E Sherman as executor instructing all claimants to file claims within six months from first advertisement.
Probate Court of Bristol records a written Guardian nomination by minor Henry Dreyer D Wolf son of James F D Wolf and Sophie J D Wolf both deceased seeking approval of Meta Williston of Bristol as guardian of person and estate. Court sets May 7 1923 for consideration and orders fourteen days of notice in Bristol Phenix.
Probate court records from Bristol dated April 2 1923 show Arthur J Sparks, son of Jared B Sparks, requesting to be appointed administrator of the intestate estate. The matter is set for May 7 1923 at 1030 AM in the probate court room. The Bristol Phoenix notes the weekly court schedule.
Public probate notices list Bertha F Irwin as administratrix for Mary A Bullock and Horatio P Howard wills. Final accounts, distribution orders, and readings set for May 7 1923 at 1630 in Bristol Probate Court. Publication to run in Bristol Phenix for fourteen days.
Notice announces annual dog licensing in Bristol in April with fees of 1.15 for males and 5.15 for females. May licensing available at 2.15 for males and 6.15 for females. Licenses obtainable from April 2, 1923 at the Town Clerk's Office. Town Clerk John W Church signs the notice dated March 16, 1923.
Industrial Trust Company executor presents its final account for allowance from the Bristol estate. The court refers the account to May 7, 1923 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol for consideration and orders fourteen days of weekly notice in the Bristol Phenix.
Notice states Lipoldina Sardinto left the board and Manuel Sardinto will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her after this date. No further details provided.
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