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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1922
Page
8
The text discusses elephant intelligence noting beliefs hunters hold about their sight and behavior when close. It also explains the American Santa Claus as a Dutch derivation from Saint Nicholas, with G H McHughes noting name origins and changes in appearance and travel during the legend's transmission.
Jud Tunkins argues the public is gullible to tricks but warns against bungling amateurs attempting a Barnum style ruse. He stresses the need for expert skill to avoid exposing hoaxes and maintaining credibility.
The First and Second Bristol Troops of Boy Scouts of America open their Bazaar at Grand Army Hall tomorrow evening with a street parade and visiting organizations. Dancing, luncheon, soft drinks, and a grand prize are planned, plus a souvenir for each visitor and several nightly prizes.
Probate Court heard multiple cases before Judge Edward J. Leahy. Final account of guardian for Harriet Waldron ward allowed. Petitions for guardianship and conservatorship continued with bond requirements and notices to be served by May 11. Administrators, executors, and conservators named with bonds set, and inventories and allowances approved for several estates.
The text argues whether the Fourth of July is a national holiday or a state matter. It cites constitutional lawyers and suggests Congress may not unilaterally declare a national holiday, noting the states’ role and varied observance.
A quotation from Epictetus AD 90 contrasts thrift with lavish living. Moderation, sufference, good order, propriety, and frugality lead to true praise, while intemperance, luxury, and disarray invite blame. If you aim to live well, avoid excessive expenditure.
A speaker named Uncle Eben declares love for fellow men requires being terrible at forgiving. He frames forgiveness as essential to communal care and stresses a strong moral duty to practice it.
The New York Sun recounts a ruse to invite a known killjoy to an engagement party. A masculine acquaintance arranged a private meeting, then theater tickets prompted the woman to accept the invite but she declines after promising another man.
A shy Chicago youth tries to impress his sweetheart by asking his father for permission to court the girl. The father halts the scene with a blunt reply, ending the attempt as the youth is told to reveal his true self. The note appears in the Vinci team Laydon Weekly.
The large baobab trees in Central Africa form cavities at their tops that hold water, with some cisterns reaching twenty feet high and eight to ten feet in diameter. Arabs hollow out trunks to create artificial cisterns to store water for drinking and irrigation during dry seasons.
The reminiscences recount a long friendship between Mark Twain and Henry Watterson. Watterson's autobiography reveals humorous misreadings about addresses near 103 Mount Street and a parochial workhouse. Twain’s letters and Geneva telegrams illustrate their lively exchanges and personal moments.
A collection of ancient Egyptian vanity glass pots from a tomb near London reveals eye shadow and henna tools once used by Egyptian women of quality. The iridescent glassware, damaged by acid, shows how Pharaoh era beauty routines echoed today's style among London society.
At eight miles altitude the air carries about one fourth of surface oxygen. Sea level oxygen is 21 percent, while at eight miles it drops to less than five percent.
The article traces antique sign painting from Pompeii to Correggio and heraldic displays, noting how fire underwriters oppose tall painted signs on buildings as fire hazards. It recalls historic signs and the shift under George II that labeled such erections street nuisances.
A London Times note recalls a courteous vicar who let his cook pick the prayer hymn. After the family service the vicars wife complimented the cook on a fine hymn, and the cook replied that the hymn was the number of his policeman.
The Bristol Probate Court appoints Addie McChuck Coombs administratrix of Frank M Chace estate and calls all creditors to file claims within six months. Grace C Faull s last will is presented for probate with notice set for May 15 1922 and fourte en day publication.
Probate court of Bristol receives an instrument purporting to be the will of Wary F Gravelin deceased. The cause is referred to May 15 at 6 130 AM for consideration and notice is ordered to be published for fourteen days, once a week in the Bristol Phoenix.
The Bristol Probate Court accepts the last will of Seraphine W Place deceased and appoints executor with bond. Creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from the first advertisement date. Clerk John H. Church. Executor Amos S. Goreflam.
Lillie L. Downey is named conservator of Harriet N Petty in Bristol Connecticut and has filed bond. all interested parties must file bond within six months from the notice date. This notice is issued by the Bristol Probate Court.
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