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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1925
Page
6
The London strides toward Gravesend and the Thames castle stand overlook the river. Northfleet’s old dockyard houses a paper plant now and the castle interior blends twentieth century offices with cross bow windows and stone mullions.
An art critic critiques a gallery painting arguing the fly is poorly drawn and lacks character. He notes the trees and grass lack form and ridicules the artist for resorting to a fly to attract attention. The fly finally escapes as the critic finishes.
The Adda River bridge at Lodi, Italy, saw Bonaparte lead grenadiers in a charge against Austrian defenses on May 10, 1796. The French victory forced Austrian retreat, leading to Milan's capitulation and fueling Bonaparte’s rising ambition, as noted in the Kansas City Star.
The Dumbarton castle near Glasgow is celebrated as the Gibraltar of Scotland. This fortified medieval stronghold hangs over and dominates the River Clyde, anchoring the busy seaport's defense and history.
A benjamin franklin maxim on aligning sound philosophy with enterprise urges preparation and prudence in commercial pursuits. The quote frames foresight as essential to success in any venture.
The first official U S postage stamps were issued July 1 1847 under an act of Congress. A 5 cent and a 10 cent stamp bore Franklin and Washington respectively. Earlier professional stamps existed at major post offices showing phrases like paid 5¢ and money of the office. These issues are extremely rare and highly prized among collectors.
A passing stranger speaks with a forlorn corner newsboy named Jim who reveals he has no father mother or siblings and claims that when you have seen him you have seen all the rest of his people. The vignette captures isolation and poverty in a brief wartime era moment.
The Detroit News notes Socrates faced death by jury without regard to weather. It recalls his defense and belief that temperate concerns distract from virtue. The piece frames his mindset as timeless philosophy.
A Long Island Life piece reports on the piddock clam that bores into rock using a rasping shell. It begins the hole by rubbing the surface with its foot or a handful of sand, likening the action to a housewife scouring a pot.
The speaker recalls two metal heads side by side in a workshop. One shows a perfect noble face, the other is blurred and marred as the metal cooled too much. Canon Teignmouth Shore notes how many precious forms, including young souls, can lose their shape if allowed to grow cold.
The article asserts silver is the best electrical conductor and outperforms others like copper and brass. It notes common metals corrode, raising resistance to radio frequency currents, while silver oxide remains a good conductor, making silver ideal for switch contacts and tube sockets.
The piece notes Tristan da Cunha as a rare solitude spot reachable by alx day trip when steamers run from Cape Town, South Africa. It warns ships often sail many months without visiting the small island where scant inhabitants rely on irregular supplies brought ashore amid heavy surf.
The article notes that in ancient Egypt and Judea guests ate with their fingers. In modern Egypt people break bread, dip, and lift a morsel of meat to their mouths. Sharing a delicate bite with a friend is polite. refusing an offered portion is impolite.
Quail cannot withhold their scent as many gunners believe. The birds may momentarily lose scent when dogs approach, but this is unintentional. Some hunters delay following scattered coveys to give birds time to shed scent.
Reading fragment hints at a Bristol event with early semi pro games and dancing after Ngaitics. It references a preliminary game and bookings for future events with a focus on patronage and orderly dancing. Names and specifics are obscured by text issues.
A list of community happenings includes a bazaar at G R Hall by Ureadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Co No 1 on Saturdays in December, a Lotus Male Quartet concert at the Warren Methodist Church, a French drama Jeanne la Maudite for St Jean Baptiste Church, a Congregational Club tea and Christmas Sale, a Poor Children’s basket fund social, a Christmas Sale by the Girls' Friendly Society, and Boy Scouts annual bazaars in the G A R Hall on multiple Saturdays through February.
Bristol residents endorse Doan's Pills for back and kidney relief. Mrs Garvin of 12 Cook Street reports lasting help after overexertion with recurring back pain and kidney discomfort. She still uses Doan's five years later and recommends the remedy sold by Buffington's Pharmacy.
A garbled OCR fragment references Beates and Feady with hints of wearing a cover or slug under dew heavy conditions. The text is unclear and lacks coherent event details or context.
An extracted passage discusses how the nation values both beauty and practicality in design. It stresses that construction and equipment never yield to mere architectural effect and that appearance should not replace real convenience.
An Albany Press note says a man who argued pedestrians have right of way is a lawyer seeking damages to settle. The column suggests disputes over rights amid motor vehicle traffic.
A Colliers quote warns that daily waste equals vast losses, likening it to burning 10 dollar bills each morning. It urges replacing folly with thought and effort to rebuild value as the day begins.
A scientist reports a three generation family in Italy where none of the women have fingernails or toenails. Despite this, all are healthy and normal in other respects.
A brief meditation notes that knowledge profits only when applied to a worthy purpose. It asserts wisdom to guide action makes one a benefactor to others while knowledge used without aim remains inert. The quote emphasizes responsible intellect and constructive use for the common good.
The Washington Star quotes Mr Duatin Stax a realtor who dismisses alchemy and promotes mutation as his business approach saying he does not rely on transmutation but on mutation in his field.
The writer argues that applying engineering science to housing and school design could cheaply and effectively shield buildings from tornado devastation. The suggestion frames a practical approach to reduce damage.
New York state law making electrocution the death penalty for first degree murder took effect January 1 1889 for crimes after that date The first execution by electric chair occurred on August 6 1889 highlighting a historic change in capital punishment practice.
Fragmentary OCR describes a 57 foot high structure built by Nero the Proprietor and a contest between his pet cat and six dogs. Names such as John Smith appear in garbled form, with unclear dates and locations. The readable bits hint at an eccentric rural event weaving pets, a sofa, and an exhibition in June.
A young man asks Gertrude’s father for permission to marry. The father approves and jokes about introducing him to his other daughters Margaret Dorothy Belta and Nancy, then advising him to carry cigars to attract friends.
February 1920 began on a Sunday and had 29 days, yielding five Sundays. The note adds that this calendar quirk will recur in 1948 and 1976 if current calendar rules persist.
A note highlights species known for lifelong pair bonds. Cardinals, white-breasted nuthatches, Canada geese and several swan varieties are cited as examples of birds that form enduring mates.
The article clarifies that cameo is a cutting technique rather than a gem name. It notes any hard substance can be cameo cut, typically onyx sardonyx agate or ivory.
Municipalities within an incorporated city town village or borough hold a charter of incorporation that confers privileges of local self government and authority.
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