Odd Hawaiian Fun Facts From Old Island Lore
A collection of curious statements about Hawaii's past mentions a tiny Miloli kingdom, a waterfall’s water never touching ground, and odd regional anecdotes. Not all facts align with modern history but reflect whimsical beliefs and place names such as Wauanu valley Moolikini Napali coast and King Kalakaua.
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Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Miloli
Napali
Kauai
Wauanu
Moolikini
Maui
Kalakaua
Institute That Houses Millions of Microbes
The Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine in Chelsea England holds the world s largest microbe collection numbering about 1500 varieties. Many microbes pose disease risks to humans animals and plants and require constant skilled handling. Some cultures are so delicate they must be bred in incubators like hothouses for horticulturists.
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Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine
Chelsea
England
Five Inhabited Scilly Islands Map to Atlantis Legend
The five inhabited Scilly Islands are St Marys Treaco St Martins St Agnes and Bryher with Hugh Town as capital. Once linked to Starcastle legends from Elizabethan times the area sits on a sandy pesinfolk known as the Garrison and hosts harbor facilities used by Penzance steamers. Main industry is flower growing and historians link the isles to Atlantis or the Cassiterides now part of the Duchy of Cornwall under the Prince of Wales.
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Atlantis
Duchy of Cornwall
Prince of Wales
French Officials and City Prominence on Visiting Cards
A Parisian banker shows a visiting card with titles like Member of the Institute and Town Councillor while a gentleman lists roles such as Member of the Association for Municipal Reform. The banker replies with a humorous card claiming many offices like Taxicab Using Public and Paris Gas contributor, noting he is too occupied to receive visitors.
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Institute
Somme
Association For Municipal Reform
de Gevene
Paris Gas Company
Paris Telephone Service
German Spring Festival Wicker Man Ceremony
In old Germany villagers built a wooden frame to resemble a figure, garlands and boughs disguised it, a bell visible above, and the Wicker Whitsuntide Man was paraded before magistrates and clergy on an improvised throne. The crowd laughed as the name was finally guessed.
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Old
Germany
Famous Portrait in Pont Aven Sparks Artist and Mayor Feud
In Pont Aven during a Brithany summer, Vant Gaijin painted his famed Le Belle Angele. Bell Angele, wife of mayor Satre, reportedly exclaimed How terrible when the portrait was finished, and she never viewed it. After his death the work sold for tens of thousands of francs, shocking Mine Satre.
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Vant Gaijin
Tont Aven
Brithany
le Belle Angele
Bell Angele
Satre
Pont Aven
Ateas Asft Dresas
Satre -Kansas Civ
Finals in Bristol County tennis delayed by rain at Silver Creek
The Rev W R Trotter memorial cup finals in men's singles were postponed due to rain with Kraus and Thorndike reaching the finals. Women’s Nelson trophy and doubles finals are scheduled for later if weather allows, with Gaertner and Baker advancing in singles and Gaertner/Baker in doubles.
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Otillie Gaertner
Harriet Baker
Providence
C Newton Kraus
Don C. Thorndike
C N. Kraus
D C Thorndike
Kraus
H. H. Holly
Yonkers
Thorndike
Newton "Blake
Pawtucket
Bristol
Miss Ashcroft
West Barrington
Marie de Ridder
Hartford
Conn
Miss Gaertner
H. Baker
Helen
Mary Howe
Gaertner
Miss Baker
Elizabeth Kennedy
Chestnut Hills
Mary Holbrook
Newton
Forse Hound
Helen Prost
Varga Walkinson
Moss Helen Church
Moss Alice Graertter
Atacoa
Sattell
Norton Zinderstein
Charles Joslin
A Smith
Jamestown
Hoh Holly
Yonkers NY
Alden Fates
Nelson Blake
North Attleboro
C. N. Kraus
H H
Allyn Luttell
N. Y
George Schwedersky
Charles
K. Sea Pattockes
Robert Nelson
A. L. Littlefield
Charles K Shaw
Robert
Roger Buck
Fall River
WN Kraus
H H_ Hall
Arthur C. O'Leary
Marie de Ridder Hartford
Newton Centre
Mass
Doris F. Ashcroft
Doris FB. Ashcroft
Mass Molle
Helen Church
Harver Tingley
Harvet Baker
Ottilie Gaertner
May Howe
Boston
Harriet Kinder
George Millard
Stinginess Thrift Warnedas a Fine Trait in a Man
A Maritime quote highlights stinginess as a praised thrift trait in a man, while noting it can be overdone, reflecting temperate caution from a periodical voice on prudent living and character.
Bristol Yacht Racing Talk Highlights Confidence and Watches
In Bristol discussions reporters face challenges getting boats for races while noting open access at Herreshoffs. Davis praises Francois LeV de Wolf's prep for the Bristol regatta on Sept 6. Lipton’s Shamrock V speed vs new American cup contenders remains uncertain with insiders and visiting Rotarians present.
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Heiss
Gb S
Bere
Accon A
Re’s
Bristol
Herreshoffs
Davis
Thomas Lipton
Charles E. Linscott
State Prison
Jon Sanborn
Providence
Thomas A. Ridder
Brockton
H Stanley Wood
Taunton
E. A. Tingley
Pawtucket
Harrys B March
Springfield
John Wells
New Brunswick
N. J
Wendell R Davis
W.S Perry
New York
Frank Ames
Howard Presle
Boston
Friday Evenings Dancing at Bristol Yacht Club
Community events list dancing every Friday at the Bristol Yacht Club with Val Gaines Orchestra. An outing and clam bake for five companies Hydraulion Dreadnaught Defiance and Fire-Ready set for Aug 17. Aug 21 marks the 10th anniversary observance of the Kearney Unit Legion Auxiliary. Aug 28 features a testimonial dinner for Dr. Ralph J. Petrucci at Hotel Belvedere.
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Bristol Yacht Club
Val. Gaines
Hydraulion
Dreadnaught
Defiance
Kearney
Legion Auxiliary
Ralph J. Petrucci
Hotel Belvedere
Turbulent Dishwashing Caution Before Glass and China
A note warns that Turkish towels and fragile dishware should not be placed in the dishpan until they have been exposed to sufficient water at the correct temperature. It emphasizes thorough wetting to prevent breakage during washing.
Let ’er Ring Life Says Sit Tight and Let Phone Ring
The Birmingham News quotes a quip about enduring a phone's ring by staying patient. It frames the message as a lighthearted comment on telephone etiquette.
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Birmingham News
Untitled fragment highlights local scene and figures
fragments sketch a local event with names and places, suggesting timing and people involved, though many details are unclear. The text hints at a community gathering or note about individuals, with scattered numbers and identifiers.
Probate Court Schedules James L. Brides Estate Hearing
In Bristol, the probate court sets a hearing for the estate of James L. Brides. Administratrix Helena Brides is granted allowance and the notice is ordered published in the Bristol court. The proceedings occur at 10 o clock on a specified date with continuations on the 16th, 22nd, and 29th.
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Bristol
James L
Helena
James L ‘Brides
Baid Istol
John ‘W. Church
Glock
Estate of Isaac B Munro Probate Notice Bristol
Probate court in Bristol on September 16 at 10 oclock appoints H Munro as probable administrator for the estate of Isaac B Munro and orders notice published weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. Appears to be a misprint in the text but confirms appointment process and publication requirement.
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Bristol
Isaac B
Munro
H. Munr
Isaac
Probate
Bristol Phoenik
John W. Church
Clevck
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Masia
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Sister
Mother
Calay
Tede
CIA
Pepe
Don C — Thorndike
Carl Witherell
John Budlong
N Kraus
Newton Dana
ENS
Firs
Bio
Nelson & Littlefield
Joshin & Averill
Fetes & Boynton
Budlong & Britton
Blake & Shaw
Anderson & Partner
Howe & Congdon
D and Ho
Negill
Buck Bros
Slidell & Meyers
Oy Naty
Allwayance Providence
Dor G.thorndike
siProvidence
Pres Estes
Pawttucker
Q. G. Boynton
iBristol
Helen W.church
Harvey Tingley
Brookline
Ann
AG Pues
Errs
Finine
Brookside
Queen Olives
del Monte
del Monte Pineapple
C. Biscnits
Sprecht
Kybo Coffee
Rolls
Roth
Todey Seid
Kremel
Puddine
Pkg
Hormel
Armour’s
Underwood
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