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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1927
Page
4
The National Museum notes diverse so called madstones from historic superstition. Objects claimed to draw poison include bowlder like stones from a deer stomach and buffalo hair balls presented as mudstones. A false “madstone” sold for 1000 dollars proved a seed. the museum cannot verify value or efficacy.
A fragment from Howes Monthly discusses language, gender terms, and the word wing in dictionaries. It muses on the persistence of slang and the idea of angels with wings, noting humorous literary takes from England.
The text outlines the early adoption of compulsory education in the United States starting in Massachusetts and cites dates for various states and territories. It lists Massachusetts as first and includes multiple entries such as Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New York, California, Ohio, Rhode Island, and others with dates ranging from the 17th to the 19th centuries, noting that all states eventually enacted compulsory education by 1890.
A fragment from a 19th century piece on Greek philosophy surveys the pursuit of knowledge about life and truth. It recounts an Aristotle Portrayed dilemma and a paradox about truth and lies. It notes criticized by early scholars and hints at philosophical pasages.
An account recalls how Franklin Voltaire and Seton or Seton’s envoy met at the broad academy, exchanging awkward greetings and an embrace that drew applause. Pranukiia notes a fond moment praising liberty as a wreath and two kisses were offered to honor the guest.
Archaeologist M R Harrington reports from New York’s Museum of the American Indian that the Lost City of Nevada, Pueblo Grande de Nevada, spans five miles with 100 rooms and vast salt mines. Finds include charred corn and textile scraps showing red blue yellow purple black dyeing, indicating high cotton cultivation and diverse trades 20 centuries ago.
Louis from Findlay Forks Alberta fished for trout and hooked a bear. The grizzly snapped toward the fish, the hook pierced its jaw, and Louis fled the river pursued by the bear. His partner ignited dynamite to drive off the bear as Louis tumbled inside his shack.
The Detroit News reports a lavish midday meal for Henry IV of France at the Louvre featuring four soups four entrees a ten pound beef joint mutton a chicken course and other dishes. The menu included capon pastry on certain days with heavier evening meals and restrained vegetables.
A student named Amvisten Llotuas copied a challenging problem and wrote a note asking the teacher for the five to be satisfied. The note reads “Pmaur Teacher- Tf you wll give tie five on this problems Td be satis fied.” The scene centers on a failed attempt and a plea for leniency.
The French navigator Fleron suggests riding favorable winds at cyclone edges to steer ships along the storm’s sweep. Using barometer readings and instruments he aims to determine storm direction and keep vessels away from the cyclone center.
Mrs. Ansel O. Cole of Iowa hosted a candy fed bird party for her feathered friends. Robins orioles catbirds bluejays cardinals grackles and other species visited. Grackles carried off candy for their young while the soaking process in the bird bath caused surprise as the candy dissolved.
A wild storm washed ashore huge clams at Wildwood New Jersey drawing thousands of sea gulls and clam harvesters. Gulls snatched clams and dropped them from height striking men. One man James Olson suffered a head injury and needed medical care.
A Prize drawing by the Winchmore Till Ladies Hockey Club of England caused an objection from a girl who refused to buy tickets yet offered to sell them Her mother drew first and third prizes The conscientious girl refused her prize and proposed another draw in which the winner was her father
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