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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1923
Page
3
A Waterloo scout was disqualified for using pencil shavings instead of natural tinder, but Cedar Falls Scout Allen Brown offered his tinder so Waterloo could compete. Brown’s selflessness, not personal gain, earned him praise as the true victor in spirit for the boys of tomorrow.
The Shen the S S Lenape carrying 247 passengers foundered near Jacksonville. Tug Three Friends rushed to aid and dispatched Scouts Eugene Ellis and Charles Herlong of Troop No 25 to assist with semaphore signaling for three days in line with scout principles to help others.
Luther Burbank of California, famed plant wizard, says improving mankind surpasses improving plant species. He hopes the laws he discovered in plant life can guide human betterment. Even amid experiments he supports boy scout activities in Santa Rosa, praising the scouts’ work with growing boys.
University of Texas will exempt all Eagle rank scouts from matriculation fees. Dallas troop member William E. Joer Jr. entered the university this fall tuition free, highlighting scout training's educational value nationwide.
Kansas scouts pledge to plant seed along memorial highways in memory of Spanish-American War soldiers. Roadsides will flower with varied blooms, and seed packages accompany each hike. Patrols will reseed as needed to maintain the floral tribute.
On April 19 1923 the Bristol Probate Court appoints Mabel Gardner administratrix of Elixa H Fitch estate and requires bond. All creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from the first advertisement.
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