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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1924
Page
4
Flower and citrus distillation in France and southern Italy supports rising perfume demand. Oils are extracted from blossoms and fruit rind in large modern distilleries to meet global needs.
Two literary figures from Harvard and Yale chat in a light mood. The Yale guest quips that Harvard men are snobbish, and the Harvard man playfully retorts that he knew every rower in his boat except three fellows in the stern.
A Washington Star quote recalls a Boston scene where a visitor remarks on how Walter has grown, while a mother muses on adults misjudging children. The exchange highlights skepticism about perceived intelligence and the natural change in a child’s size.
In a country town a savvy shopkeeper notes the upcoming minister and orders all new hats placed in the front window. A assistant confirms the minister is a tall twenty eight year old bachelor. The sale tactic aims to attract customers by highlighting the newcomer.
The Orphic mysteries honored Bacchus Zagreus with ascetic rites. Early Greek followers dressed in white linen and abstained from animal food except the ox sacrificed to Dionysus.
The article sketches the modern farmer of Yorkshire as pragmatic and busy. It contrasts old tools with current methods, noting his plain demeanor, steady work, and practical approach to farming life.
The Organization of the new National Council of the Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States will meet in Buffalo from December 3 to 6 to close the half century service of the International Committee as the national agency. Nearly 200 business and professional members will transition to the new council or state and local committees and continue shaping the movement's direction. The change aims to increase lay leadership and broaden involvement across regions and denominations.
The Near East Relief launches the second observance of Golden Rule Sunday on December 7 with 23 nations joining. The drive aims to fund care for 100,000 orphans in Bible Lands, needing over five million dollars, as civic and religious leaders unite under Cleveland H. Dodge and John H. Finley to organize state and county committees.
The Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation reports 42 percent of US farmers blame low farm product prices for financial distress. Seventeen percent cite high taxes, eleven percent high labor costs, ten percent each for freight rates and interest. About 9.5 percent lost farms through foreclosure or surrender, with 15 percent bankrupt but surviving. Regional losses vary, with nearly 20 percent in three Mountain states.
The Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation reports farm purchasing power up 48 points through November 1924 versus 1923. The combined farm price index stands at 184 of 1913 base, with grain and meat prices key drivers and egg imports from China declining after tariff changes.
Jerusalem reports Near East Relief received 200 live turkeys from an Armenian farmer in Egypt. The birds will supply Christmas dinners for 1,200 Armenian children in local orphanages.
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