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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1925
Page
3
Fragmentary account notes boxing rounds once had no fixed length and ended only with a knockout. Rests and recoveries were unrestricted, making contests much longer before the invention of modern timing.
Sudanese gum arabic harvest described as best arable material carried by natives on freight barges along the Nile valley, noting origin and transportation method for export.
In a Philadelphia Ledger item a twelve year old Waldo faced difficulty spelling amphibians. After repeated teacher help he finally produced a sentence containing the word and the page notes the long concentration period and final effort.
Alfred Mercier argues society’s faults stem from lack of diligence rather than absence of good people. He critiques complacency, urges personal responsibility, and calls for collective reform in public life.
The text explains that in the United States the term hedgehog is misapplied to the American porcupine which is not a true hedgehog. It notes no true hedgehog exists in the U S and that hedgehog and porcupine refer to the same animal in common usage.
During the testimony he moved in his chair and mostly rested his head on the chair back as the session progressed. The brief item notes his posture and behavior while giving statements.
The saying warns that one should counsel oneself before advising others. It emphasizes self-reflection and restraint in offering guidance. The aphorism highlights prudence and moral caution attributed to Seneca.
The article traces the mouth organ to the ancient Greek syrinx and credits Christian Messner of Trossingen, Germany, with inventing the modern device circa 1830. His factory employs about 5,000 workers plus 8,000 home workers, and the craft spread from Trussingen to Kosenmibal Saxony, with Germany maintaining industry advantage after wartime disruptions.
Poet Taylor of the seventeenth century mocks Shrove Tuesday pancakes and the pancake bell describing cooks mixing wheat flour with water eggs and spice then frying in suet to form a pancake while people greedily devour it amid magical incantations and ominous warnings.
Philip Melanchthon born 1497 died 1560. German reformer and Greek professor at Wittenberg. Worked with Martin Luther, drafted the Augsburg Confession, led debates at Worms and Ratisbon, helped moderate reform. After Luther’s death he led the Lutheran cause and authored a pioneering Protestant theology work.
The excerpt contrasts an outward facing objective mind with an inward subjective turn. It argues that an observer channels mind power into perception and sensing, while a thinker reflects inward, risking perceiving little outside. The passage urges outward attention beyond solitary meditation.
An Australian fisherman shares a novel method to boil water using a paper bag. He props a bag filled with water near a fire and continuously pours water to prevent burning, eventually boiling the water and making tea. He praises the result and urges others to try it when bored.
The Japanese constitution promulgated in 1889 was formulated by Prince Ito after studying other nations. It features a two chamber legislature with the House of Peers and the House of Representatives, while the emperor retains executive authority and sanctions all laws.
Sunday school girls place flowers at the pulpit each week and explain that after the sermon they take them to people who are sick, a simple act shared with an elderly parishioner.
Sonya Levien describes Judaism in Hearst's International arguing that fear used for self control can foster cooperation and humility, distinguishing this from cringing fear. She, granddaughter of a rabbi, criticizes modern schooling’s substitutions for character building and notes fear’s lasting role beyond faith.
The Bible in English began with Tyndale translating from Greek and Hebrew after Wycliffe earlier English renderings from Latin. Tyndale published the New Testament in 1536 and advanced to Chronicles before his death.
Catherine Tishem wife of the Antwerp burgomaster is described as a renowned scholar of the sixteenth century. She mastered ancient languages and Greek, fled persecution by the duchess of Parma to England, and at a mature age studied at Cambridge University.
Aug 4 edition notes a Tuesday evening sail and dance at the Casino on Pru dence Island presented by Dean Miller's Orchestra with Moorftgne.
A reader urges Mickie to mail the old home paper to a distant friend who once lived in town. The note expresses surprise at how many people are willing to help by sending preserved local issues.
Tony Vento age not specified son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Vento from 19 Prospect Street suffered a deep cut on his left third finger yesterday afternoon. He was taken by Samuel I Smith Jr to J H Young drug store on Hope Street for first aid and sent home. He said the quarrel began while playing marbles near Franklin Street station of the New Haven railroad when another boy threw a quahang shell.
Hope Circle No 70 of the Daughters of Isabella met in G AR Hall and arranged a joint outing for 20 state circles on Sunday August 23 at Regent Mrs Sarah Sweeney's summer home Bristol Narrows. Activities include water sports games and a clam bake with prizes for over 100 participants. local committee members are Miss Helen Conners and Miss Catherine Gray.
Guardian J Barnard French transfers the Payson estate on Metacom avenue to Jacob Dondis and associates while Eva Makowsky transfers land and buildings on Gooding lane to Ramure Kuzebie and partners in Fall River. The filings cover guardianship estates and property deeds including west Metacom avenue and Gooding lane parcels.
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