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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
6
The Colt Memorial High School basketball team opened the season with defeats at Central Falls 33 to 2 and at New Bedford 31 to 11 against the Wamsutta Club. Players include Langello Barry Brownell Geisler Wedd with Clifford Wilson as manager and Pinkham assisting as coach.
A mother discovers Willie inside the family's large refrigerator. He explains he must stay cool to perform his school piece and his father advised keeping cool to get along.
The exchange dismisses Scribbler's new play as weak and flippant. It notes rumors of plot theft but treats the work as mere petty larceny in jest.
Real estate transfers recorded at the Town Clerk's office list Joseph Wood transferring a house and lot on Catherine Street to Giuseppe Antinucci and his wife.
Old tea and coffee stains are stubborn and require effort to remove. Wet in cold water, soak in glycerin, wash in lukewarm water and iron dry on the wrong side. Alternatively rub with salt and soft soap then dry in sun or grass. Sun bleaching helps fade stains with time.
Polk Daniels of How ard recalls doing chores at home when a wagon passing by prompted a laughing remark about a man carrying slop. The quote suggests some homes view that task as not a man’s work.
A hurried newspaper man orders lamb stew at a dairy lunch. A drunken patron sways beside him, breathing whisky and onions. The server calls for more stew as the man quips the inebriate is being paid. The scene captures a humorous street moment from a past era.
A concise remark on understanding dogs through ownership. The text suggests that living with a dog reveals its faults and virtues, fosters care, and creates a deep bond that includes concern over missteps, affection, and grief if the dog dies. The quotation references Our Dumb Animals.
A short quotation from Goethe reflecting on teaching youth the value of age and guiding the old to embrace youth so life may be perfected through an endless cycle.
Topeka Journal notes a humorous saying about brides and memory, reflecting on wedding day attire versus future moments. The line suggests brides wear better clothes on their wedding day than afterward, capturing a light social observation.
A niece babysits a baby alone while the sister shops. The grandmother warns against opening the door. A man, claiming to be grandpa, rings the bell. Elizabeth hesitates and recalls Little Red Riding Hood, refusing to open.
The seven primary colors violet indigo blue green yellow orange and red compose white light. White is the reflection of all seven colors while black results from absorbing all colors and reflecting none.
The text argues ingratitude is misattributed to all but villains, claiming most people only overestimate their own contributions while underestimating others. It questions merit and reciprocity, offering a philosophical view on deserve and recognition.
Popular Science Monthly notes that sea water resistance is about one hundredth that of fresh water. Damp earth often conducts better than fresh water, while dry earth presents over ten times as many ohms across a cubic section.
The Gouverneur region in New York is the nation's top talc producer. Historic output surpassed all other talc producing places combined, with mines reaching depths of up to 600 feet in some areas.
The guide suggests using art ticking for toothbrush cases. Line with gum tissue and finish the edge with seam binding. Add edge loops to hang and place the bristle end inside to protect from dust germs.
The Richmond Times Dispatch notes a joke about delaying the Binks Jinks wedding as Miss Binks discovers Jinks shows political interest. The quip implies one politician in a family is enough as a humorous aside between Grubbs and Stubbs.
An editorial note from Scientific American highlights that a 10 percent rise in production is not unusual after installing a ventilation system. Fresh air circulating properly is essential for efficient operation in offices, shops, and warehouses.
A stranger asks a bird shop proprietor about selling imported canaries. The question turns on how canaries lost their tails, revealing a curious motive rather than a purchase. The brief exchange appears in the Indianapolis Sgear.
A quotation from Agnes Repplier featured in the Atlantic Monthly asserts that civilization rests on man’s reliance on the state for protection and support, highlighting fear and social dependence as core motives.
A speaker used fishmarket language to deride an opponent prompting a protest from a member who, a thirty year fish dealer, objected that the trade is respectable and should not be denigrated by such terms.
An old Irish gentleman serving as the sole undertaker in an upper Michigan city narrates a morning encounter with a dying man’s son. The conversation blends humor and grim reality as the undertaker inquires about the father’s condition and, in a moment of dark wit, asks about the man’s tail.
The article argues buyers should choose dogs by breed and pedigree to ensure quality and future success. It stresses that a pedigree signals proper breeding, non inbreeding, and suitability for kennel shows, ultimately benefiting the community through better dogs.
The text urges maintaining youth in mind and beauty by seeking variety. It suggests moving furniture, changing curtains and wallpaper, trying new diets, and pursuing fresh activities as simple changes to stay lively and healthy.
An ancient stone flagged burial near Green law Scotland was found with four large flat stones and only a small amount of fine dust. The grave’s dimensions suggest a sitting position burial from an early period.
A morning scene in a kitchen ends with Jennie rushing upstairs to tell her mother the clothes are being boiled for dinner. The quirky report captures a child’s alarm at an odd domestic mishap.
The Christian Register notes that politeness is the most valuable asset in business and society. People prefer courteous traders and resent rude behavior from fellow travelers or conductors. Conduct toward service workers influences how others judge a person.
Mose Johnson, a colored handyman, arrives late in evident distress. He tells the foreman he is ill and needs an operation, claiming the doctor ordered the removal of his asteroids.
A lighthearted tale of a five year old named George who walks with his papa on a warm day and proclaims he has fleas after scratching himself and noting dogs scratch when they have fleas and people say so.
A Chicago Tribune correspondent relays a humorous domestic moment. The child Viola, playing with a telephone, causes a crash prompting a sharp motherly inquiry. Viola responds with the line I didn’t hurt it this time just the number please.
A brief clash over truth and privacy features a man insisting on exact standards and Miss Cayenne noting that some people feel compelled to act as private detectives to uncover all truth. The quotation appears in the Washington Star.
A quotation attributed to Emerson on intelligence emphasizes discernment over agreeing with any statement. It defines true intelligence as the ability to recognize truth from falsehood rather than confirming arbitrary beliefs.
Caption notes a witty quip on gender roles and expense of cosmetics with a humorous reference to Cincinnati Enquirer style. The line contrasts women painting their cheeks against the cost of one man painting his nose.
Reuben S. Dunn tendered his designation as Grand Knight at Bristol Council No. 379 Knights of Columbus. His resignation was accepted with regret and a committee was named to nominate a successor. Dunn has worked as a designer at Namquit Worsted Company and will move with his family to Greenville Rhode Island where he will supervise a mill.
Emily Stevens renowned actress appears in the five act Metro photo play The Wager at Pastime Theatre tomorrow evening. The show features a revived balcony opened after the recent fire and promises an excellent production.
A Bristol Rhode Island postal notice lists men and women with lent letters awaiting pickup on December 9 1916. Names include Harold Brown Carmel Constan tuck Pasquel de Nunzo Thomas Fagan Luke Frank Margratta Seymore Noyes Edward Seymour Willam Wil Hard and women Mrs A Buff Mrs John Champ man Mrs Ida Shainin plus foreign Augusto Soares de Almeida D G Coggeshall P M.
The Lyric Club hosts a Christmas Night dance on Dec 25 at G A R Hall. The Young Men's Parish Club presents a New Year Dance on Jan 2 at G R Hall and another on Jan 2 at G A R Hall. An Epworth League event is Jan 9 at State Street M E Church. Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company fair opens Jan 27 at G A R Hall.
The article traces the origin of clubs back 246 years in England with the London Civil Club formed by town men who met in taverns then moved to a private clubhouse. It notes American precursors like The Wister of Philadelphia in 1833 and New York’s Sorosia as the first women’s club in 1868.
Dr S Kreinermann of Basel Switzerland argues Jews show lower consumption mortality than Gentiles due to temperance ritual cleanliness and high regard for physicians. He cites a physiological predisposition to lung disease but notes stronger protection in Jewish communities.
The article asserts that Teutonic women known as Urweib fought alongside men in continuous tribal warfare and claims Roman forces faced defeat by women after defeating the men.
Thomas Huxley argues that endurance surpasses cleverness as a key human quality. He asserts industry matters but only if the body can sustain effort and respond to work.
In an English hospital ward a patient regains consciousness after an operation as a Wesleyan minister and two clerical friends enter in black coats. The patient, startled, blurts out that the visitors look like undertakers.
Marian reports classmates tossed notes in class and the teacher warns repeat offenders will be misspelled, a curious punishment reflecting a fear of mischief and discipline.
The peace note from Germany and allies overrun Romania and occupy Bucharest, sparking worldwide debate on terms. Analysts in Britain France and the U S weigh the proposal as a possible but unlikely end to the war, with terms cited including Belgium restored and Alsace Lorraine fate.
Bristol Chapter D A R celebrated its 25th anniversary at Hotel Belvedere with a six course luncheon for 58 covers. The program included tributes to Mrs Linda O Wilbour and a memorial fund, musical renditions by Matthews Trio of Providence, and a framed photo gift to Bristol Chapter from Pawtucket Chapter.
A Civic and Commerce association report by F Sie Staley argues that Minneapolis parks should extend active recreation to adults over 20, not just children. It calls for parks near crowded areas, opposition to saloons and theaters, and promoting outdoor life as a healthier alternative to cheap lodging.
The piece advocates planting a variety of trees along highways to benefit motorists and farmers. It argues shade trees plus fruit trees enhance land value, offer enjoyable drives, and provide moral and collective benefit for future generations, comparing the imagery to biblical desert shadows.
The Progressive Farmer notes paint adds beauty and protects homes, reducing lumber and material costs. It argues that modern timber prices make painting a smart investment, delivering cheer and pride while saving money on repairs.
A city’s attractiveness shapes visitors opinions and future settlement choices. The Newark city plan commission report argues cleanliness and neatness foster pride and civic interest, urging municipal effort to keep streets and spaces appealing.
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