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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text discusses who invented something first and when. It mentions Zelgek TM in 2000, references Germany and China, and notes a 11th century attribution to an unknown person, with vague allusions to Charles V and a fortification, but the overall meaning is unclear.
A historical report outlines a plan where wheels and carriages are propelled by air. The concept features large roadside tanks holding compressed air to power locomotives, automobiles, tractors, and motorcycles as they move between stops.
The text notes seeds travel not only by wind but by other means. It describes autumn woods and preparations for seed dispersal. A curious line mentions hairy two jointed seed vessels and ticks, hinting at mechanisms in nature that spread seeds.
The piece notes widespread auto use with over seven million in the country and warns readers to beware of dealer motives when buying tires. It praises U S Tires as having a proven record and references two major contributions to tire and motor economy.
The text describes garnet as Januarys birthstone with symbolic powers. It claims garnet brings luck and calm, tones anger and discord, and serves as a protective sovereign remedy for travelers. It is said to protect health and cure diseases when engraved with a figure and worn.
The phrase Father of the Chapel reflects medieval printing practice when monasteries produced books discussions about the work took place in the chapel under the father superior. The term links religious leadership to early print industry.
The passage compares land areas of United States and British America including Canada Newfoundland and islands, noting United States total around 3 750 000 square miles. It suggests the northern extent yields limited value and mentions the overall area figures.
A fragment describes Homeric lore of Achilles shield crafted by Hephaestus for gods’ mythic Olympus. The shield depicted cities people soldiers farmers vineyards and wildlife, noted as potentially as beautiful as the epic description.
A historical note describes bridegrooms using gray horses to shield weddings from evil witchcraft. It says a groom named JB should marry in a month containing the letter A for luck. Guests should avoid black or green clothing and avoid opal or emerald engagement rings to prevent misfortune.
The piece by Joseph Hopkinson dated April 29 1798 reflects US tensions with France. It was written for a popular stage singer in Philadelphia and quickly gained popularity as a patriotic ballad amid looming war.
Reports show fungi pressed with cement yield cork substitutes. Norway patents carbide driven motors process. Denmark forms company to produce briquettes from heather with higher heat value than peat. Experiments use chalk marl from Limburg mines as fertilizer.
The article explains how seeds are dispersed through the air by wind rather than animals. It cites maple with two wings catalpa elm ash pine as wind carried, and notes other floating seeds include milkweed thistle and dandelion.
A reflective meditation on forgiveness praising children as weaning hearts who seek pity from those they wronged to learn mercy. The piece links childlike yielding to adult moral growth, urging readers to adopt a similar path.
Leonard Wood argues farmers are the nation’s economic backbone and deserve full government support. He urges universal rural education, better farm pay, improved rural highways, and a Department of Agriculture with honest cost studies. He warns against price fixing and supports direct producer consumer deals to ensure adequate food production.
The piece lauds General Wood as the foremost prewar leader and architect of army modernization training camps praising his role in preparing the force. It denies the idea that soldier candidates are inherently undesirable and notes soldiers’ resentment of such political framing.
The text describes Japanese children learning a system of physical culture hygiene and ethics. It emphasizes exercises that build strength and flexibility and later teaches exploiting an opponent’s strength against them.
A friend eager to assist in a difficult situation offers to help even if it risks creating new trouble in the effort to show support.
Probate Court in Bristol on April 28 1920 orders notice for fourteen days via Bristol Phoenix. Murdock C McKenzie petitions to be appointed archon of the person and estate of Reuben A Healey of Bald Town Bristol. Hearing set for May 17 1920 at 10 30 AM. Citation to be served as required by law. John W Church Probate Clerk. 4 30 5 7 14.
The Bristol court lists petitions from Murdock C. McKenzie seeking guardians for the persons and estates of David L. Brownell Daniel Cook William H Luther Alney Nutting Henry Fisher William K Place with hearings set for May 17 1920 at 10 30 A M in the Probate Court Room Bristol and notices to be published as required by law. The Bristol Phoenix is named in the citations.
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