Political yarns on party loyalty and a satire on fools
A quip-filled piece notes a man unable to name his party beyond family lineage. It ends with a Democrat speaker dodging a thrown block of wood and quipping that the opponent has lost his head.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1921
Page
4
Spring the Departed in Radiant Garments of Life
A poetic tribute to a departed friend describes enduring memories and revived vigor. The piece praises the subject’s radiant demeanor and fashionable presence, extending hope for renewed energy and action inspired by their legacy.
Letter Reaches Home From Far Japan via Hong Kong
Mrs. Jes Winthrop DeWolf received a long delayed letter that traveled from Yokohama to Hong Kong and then to Bristol after a Phoenix package revealed the publisher. An Oriental sleuth tore off the wrapper to reveal the publishers’ name and the post office backtracked the path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jes Winthrop DeWolf
Post Office Department
Hong Kong
Rockwell Couple Welcome Son in Providence
In Providence on April 23 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Rockwell Jr. of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell
Providence
Charles B. Rockwell, Jr
Rideout Goulart Wedding at St Elizabeths Church
The ceremony took place at St Elizabeths Church on April 26 with Rev Francisco G Vieira officiating. Walter Francis Rideout of Westboro Massachusetts and Miss Ma Eva Goulart united in marriage in this town. Also noted is the Gambardella nuptial with Clara Gambardella, daughter of Andrew and Seraphine, aged six, listed for April 25 in the town records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rideout—Goulart
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Francisco G Vieira
Walter Francis Rideout
Westboro
Mass
Eva Goulart
Gambardella
Clara
Andrew and
Seraphine Gambardella
Roman Doctor Praises Oysters For Sleep Aids
An eminent ancient Roman physician argues that live oysters possess medicinal virtues. He claims they nourish well and provide rest, noting that eight to twelve raw oysters eaten in the morning or before dinner can cure a weak stomach and rival any apothecary remedy.
Long Range Fire
Gossip claims a social attack on modern warfare ethics. remarks accuse a target of distant firing and watching the target. The Boston Transcript notes this as a contentious idea in public debate about acceptable conduct in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Pohick Church Restored to Original Condition
The famous Pohick Church in Fairfax County Virginia seven miles from Mount Vernon dates to 1778 with plans by General Washington who served as vestryman for twenty years. It was used as a Civil War stable and has since been restored to near original condition.
Carolinas Origins and Early Development in Colonial Era
The piece traces Carolina origins from a proprietary grant in 1683 to eight lords and the naming of Carolina from Carolus. It notes separate colonies formed due to distant early settlements at Charleston and Albemarle Sound, with South Carolina focusing on rice and Indigo and slavery shaping wealth. by Revolution, proprietary rule ended and two provinces emerged, with South Carolina later ratifying the Constitution as the eighth state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Virginia
Florida
Charles H
Carolina
Carolus
Charles
Charles II
Charles IX
France
Beaufort
Carolinas
South Carolina
Charleston
North Carolina
Albemarle Sound
Lord Proprietors
South Carolina Size and Electoral Role Outlined
The piece notes South Carolina also called Melos extends over 30 989 square miles and participates in the presidential election with nine electors. The detail is attributed to McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Mistaken In His Ideas
A fragment reports a political figure critiquing misguided thoughts with intensity, suggesting the speaker valued self preservation while challenging faulty notions. The text hints at rhetorical conflict but offers no clear names, dates, or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sor
Real Estate Transfers Recorded by Town Clerk
Transfers recorded for property on Platt Street Bristol Narrows West First Street and Plaza Park include J Everett Coggeshall to Dr John Lake Attleboro land and buildings on Platt Street and Bristol Narrows minimum details. Joseph Ferreira and wife to Giuseppe Cavallaro land and buildings on West First Street. Herbert A Seymour and wife to Aaron E Markoff three lots on Plaza Plat. Frank E McKenna Providence to Domenico De Cristofaro land on Wood Street Park Plat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Everett Coggeshall
John Lake
Attleboro
Platt Street
Bristol Narrows
Joseph J. Feréira
Plaza
Frank E. McKenna
Providerice
Domenico de Cristofaro
Wood Street Park
Jersey Wins Honors for Sultana's Ixia Fancy in Rhode Island
Col. S. P. Colt owns Sultana's Ixia Fancy a junior three year old Jersey cow crowned Rhode Island champion by the American Jersey Cattle Club. The animal yielded 6877 pounds of milk and 372.81 pounds of fat after a test begun at three years four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultana
Col. S. P
Rhode Island
American Jersey Cattle Club
Bristol Club Events Include Dance Comedy and Supper
On April 28 two events occur in Bristol venues with a Old Fashioned Dance at the Artillery Armory and a two act comedy A Musical Bouquet at Colt Memorial High School auditorium hosted by the Bristol Mothers Club. Other May activities include a Salad Supper May 2 at the G A R Hall by Daughters of Isabella and a Chowder and Smoker May 5 at the Bristol Yacht Club for members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artillery Armory
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol Mothers’ Club
G. A. R. Hall
Isabella
Bristol Yacht Club
Ancient dental care tips from old time remedies
The passage discusses simple mouth hygiene methods using white Castile soap with chalk, tincture of myrrh diluted in water as a mouthwash, and chewing cinnamon bark as both antiseptic and beneficial for teeth and gums. It presents antiquated, practical folk advice rather than modern dental science.
How High Do Birds Fly
Ornithologists note birds usually stay under 1,800 feet but can reach 6,000 to 7,000 feet. A scientific institution has called for astronomers to observe bird altitudes in meteorological exploration.
Denmark Leads In Pigs Across Population Gap
Denmark shows a higher pig per capita ratio with one pig for every two people, while Ireland lags with one pig for every three persons, highlighting pork production disparities between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Ireland
Hokara Treatment Promises Quick Skin Relief and Fair Complexion
Advertises Hokara as a modern skin remedy for eczema pimples and other conditions. Claims rapid itching relief and soft white skin with a marred complexion improving daily. Offers jars for 35c 60c and 1.00 with guarantee and endorsement by W H Buffington, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W H Buffington
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Sam the
Hope St. G. A. R. Block
E. W. Weaver
Kklada
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Eczema
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G.W. Simmons
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Deug &Tore
New England
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Tel
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Dorchester Mutual
Coones
Boston
Incorporated
Tess
KK. L. Watson & Co
Industrial Trust Co
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Wood St
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