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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
4
An advertisement claims three vital bodily processes affect health and links poor digestion and elimination to rheumatism. It promotes Nature's Remedy NR Tablets as a low cost solution, urging readers to try a 25¢ box from Buffington's Pharmacy with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
A concise saying on courage and intelligence urging recognition of life’s precarity and the virtue of facing facts without fear. It highlights self awareness as the start of wisdom and bravery.
A Manhattan Knight starring George Walsh arrives under William Fox. The cast includes Virginia Hammond Louis R Wolheim Robert Bentley Pauline Garon Dorothy Langly and more. Also on Saturday Monroe Salisbury stars Sundown Trail with Clyde Fillmore Alice Elliot Beatrice Dominguez Carl Stockdale. Monday features Rupert Julian in The Fire Flingers based on a story by William J Neidig Jane Novak leads.
John Deslauriers of Franklin Street Garage Co. explains the car’s ubiquity in cities and rural areas. Automobiles serve as the main passenger and commercial transport, easy to learn and maintain with simple, fewer parts, demanding only common sense for lasting service.
James Hillhouse was born October 21 1755 in New Haven Connecticut. He later served as a United States senator representing Connecticut. He is credited with planting the elm trees along New Haven streets that gave the town the nickname Elm City.
Secretary Thompson of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress argues that freight rate increases from 1914 to 1918 doubled the effective distance to markets. He notes Chicago is now commercially 2100 miles from tidewater, doubling the economic reach of every U.S. community.
A local dealer touts a full selection of Good Year Tires and Tubes praising them as the finest value available.
The article notes a drink called Bussa or Eastern intoxtearit, linked to various peoples including Africans and Russians. It mentions its decline due to self-inflicted harm and references hydromel as a related drink. It also cites Pythias stating it was popular in Baltic regions and that Greeks and Romans knew it.
A historic note claims an ordinary spider’s four miles of thread would weigh scarcely a grain, highlighting the fine structure of silk and its remarkable lightness in natural history observation.
Probate Court of Bristol on August 24 1920 presents the last will of Amanda M Cole late of Bristol for probate. The court fixes September 20 1920 at 10:30 AM for consideration and orders 14 days of weekly publication in the Bristol Phoenix. Probate Clerk John W Church signs.
August 12 1920 Bristol estate of Joseph Kinder presented for probate. The court schedules consideration for August 28 1920 at 10 o clock A M in Bristol Probate Court Room. Notice ordered to be published fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phenix.
Nora Leahy announces appointment by the Probate Court as administratrix of John Leahy's estate in Bristol Rhode Island. Bond filed and claims must be presented to the court clerk within six months from the first advertisement date. Public.notice dated August 16 1920 with advertisement dates listed.
Guardian appointed by the Bristol Probate Court for Albert J. Wadkins of Bristol. Bond filed as required, with six months to file the bond in the Clerk's office from the date of first advertisement. McKenzie signature and dates show notice dates August 12, 1920 and August 27, 1920.
George W. Colwell of Bristol states that persons with claims against Murdock C McKenzie have been notified. Anton Gross of Bristol has given bond as required by law. Dated August 13, 1920 or 27.
In a local whist tournament at Barnsider Regiat Club Ayana led the ladies division with Osterbergy finishing second and Miss Bathchier third. Other notable placements included Miss Bathchier earning a consolation prize, with Brad urys and Byron Keamong noted contestants.
Readable notes announce a social dance event at Golmbin Hall on August 30 under auspices of the Dance Club. Tickets or entry details are unclear but the event is described as a social gathering with a dance. Local names or sponsors appear fragmented in the OCR.
The ad extols Hokara as a modern effective skin remedy that relieves itching and burning without greasy residue. It claims quick improvement for eczema and minor skin troubles and offers jars for 85 cents with larger sizes and a guarantee, endorsed by W. H. Buffington, druggist.
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