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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
4
Purported health notice urges treating rheumatism by improving general health with cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion. It describes impurities in blood causing joint pain and claims the emulsion acts as a blood purifier and builder, advising against alcoholic substitutes.
Fragmentary text cites a critic arguing a corps of Amazons would fail in the field. The remark contends men would halt to check a woman’s appearance after every change, implying distraction or vanity would hinder effectiveness.
A London court discussion on the word bank led to an etymology note about banca. Venetian money changers used a bench, and when an issuer failed to meet obligations their banca was rupta, giving rise to bankrupt.
A grandmother plans to go home for Bessie's party but is told by Alice her face does not match the children. The exchange reveals age and social perceptions as they discuss attending the event.
In Boston a man fitted with new glasses mistakes a tall man on stilts bearing employer invitations for a vision illusion. He removes the glasses in fear, then returns home and admits he had all he wanted of seeing things.
A new electric bell design in Paris places all magnet parts under the gong, keeping the familiar box bell shape but reconfiguring components so batteries are no longer required. This compact arrangement reduces trouble and centralizes the electromagnet under the bell.
A short reminiscence on a child's wish for his parents during recovery from operation. Little Harry asks if his mamma and papa are present, and upon hearing they are, he tells the nurse she may go, expressing that loving parents are all a child needs.
A watch can determine directions by pointing the hour hand at the sun and placing a wire halfway between the hour hand and 12. The wire’s midpoint direction points due south, guiding navigation at any time of day.
The story recalls Al's tale of his first golf caddy Jolson who struggled to hit the ball. The caddy offers practical wisdom saying the key is to consecrate your eye on the ball before swinging.
The probate court of Bristol on December 1 1915 received a will of Thomas W Easterbrooks for probate. A hearing is set for December 20 1915 at 10 30 AM in Bristol for consideration with fourteen days of weekly notice in the Bristol Phenix.
The article discusses why realist artists resist sanitizing art to please audiences and philanthropists. It cites Dumas on laughing at non serious subjects and questions the humor applied to grave social dangers. Pedantry is noted but core truth about audience expectations remains.
A wry Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph observation on class and wealth critique. The remark notes the irony of rich kin who condescend, while the speaker resists pretensions and emphasizes earned status over birthright.
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