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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1929
Page
5
In a women’s home circle the article argues that women are far more successful mothers than in other roles, claiming a practical monopoly in caregiving. The piece reflects a 20th century view on gendered duties and personal expertise within the family.
A concise note explains body water as a bound, physico chemical union with colloids rather than free water. It emphasizes that most body water exists in a structured, bound state rather than as simple liquid water.
The Olympians beat Good Shepherd 44 to 33 at the Y M C A gym in Providence. Rebello and Raposa led with 16 points each, while H Roberts scored 10 for Good Shepherd. Next Wednesday the Olympians host the Panthers of Providence in a fast showdown.
Sirens sidetracked en route to Bristol arrived Monday and are being installed at four fire stations. Officials expect readiness soon for mall alerts. Operators will trigger alarms from the central telephone office and from whistles at the National India Rubber Co plant.
Four Bristol youths Edward Dion George Dion Antonio Munafo and Frank Abate face trial in the Providence Superior Court for the death of Albert Belanger also called Albert Baker on April 23 on Thames Street. The jury has viewed the scene and testimony is near completion.
The Sunday evening service will feature a carol service with Christmas carols and the Christian Endeavor Society quartet making its first appearance. The quartet includes Elmer Manley Hermann Wilbur Jack Marsden and Stephen Talbee. Carols include While Shepherds Watched and Sweet Christmas Bells, and We Three Kings will be sung by a trio. A bass solo Nazareth will be performed by Enock Marsden. Miss Marjorie Manley reads scripture. Charles Pendelton Jr leads responsive readings. The pastor Rev H D Graetz offers two poems The Christmas Rose and Humility. Miss Sybil Anderson heads the committee for the program arrangements ending with a candle light service.
Lieut Albert Hartley and Mrs Hartley hosted the Ways and Means Committee at Church Street. The gathering featured a presentation plan for Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado with local talent to form cast and chorus. A luncheon followed a program of vocal and instrumental selections.
A fragment describes the 1452 Act of Uniformity requiring all non dissenters to attend parish church or equivalent services on Sundays and holy days. Violations could lead to admonition, censure, and costs in ecclesiastical court.
Belgian two year old Andre Lenviir is claimed to multiply two five figure numbers accurately without hesitation. The article notes that such “calculating boys” may rely on instinct rather than true mathematical understanding and cites George Parker Bidder as a famous historic example who grew to become an engineer and railway figure.
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