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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
3
A dense directory style listing of local Bristol merchants and services including beauty parlors, shops, florists, electrical contracting, express service, footwear, grain, musical instruction, laundry, macaroni, meats and groceries, milk, paints, plumbing, radio sets, real estate, sewing machines, shoe repair, tailoring, and a taxi service with contact details and advertised offerings.
CHIC SHOPPE THE Mrs Mary R Boardman Prop 25 State St The most up to date Millinery Parlor in this section All the latest styles and creations such as you would expect to find in a large city Drop in and look around Newsdealers COGGESHALL D G 170 High St Tel 20209 W Candy Cigars ally and Sunday Papers and Magazines Stationery Ice Cream and Soda DARLING HENRY M 444 Hope St Y M C A Block Daily and Sunday Papers and Magazines Confectionery Toys Phonographs Records and Post Cards Circulating Libr Stationery Periodicals Tobacco and Cigars
The accordion, the smallest organ, can produce more sound per size than any other instrument. Invented around 1822 by Diatonian of Vienna, it spread across southern Europe with Italian makers creating versatile models. Orchestras composed entirely of accordions emerged in some regions.
Lerous depicts the tale of Tuccia a Vestal Virgin accused of chastity by the goddess Vesta proving innocence by carrying water in a sieve in the sacred flame guardianship saga. The scene reflects Roman religious roles and the ceremonial duty of the Vestals in guarding the sacred fire.
Submerging glass under water lowers vibration during cutting, reducing the tendency to crack. Water dampens the vibrations that would otherwise cause cracks, making the process less risky than cutting in air.
The biologist Hunter estimates about 618000 species exist in the animal kingdom divided into 18 classes. Insects account for 360000 or more than two thirds of all species, while fishes number 13900, amphibians 1400, reptiles 3400, birds 13000 and mammals 354.
An editorial note from Obhio State Journal advises that success comes to those who keep passions cool and expectations low. It argues fortune often surpasses plans when opportunities surprise and are unlocked.
The first lighthouse built by the United States as an independent government stands at Cape Henry at the entrance to Chesapeake Bay. It was completed in 1792 and used fish oil for illumination with sperm oil substituted by 1810.
An item notes that the lotus, famed for lulling Ulysses sailors away, is said by science service to be used by northern African peoples to make sun dried cakes resembling gingerbread in taste and texture.
Boston Globe notes Worcester Midland street school head Miss Mary F. Latchford has eight pairs of twins. If Brunell twins and Tahibanto road twins had not moved away, ten pairs would be present. Currently two pairs come from one family, the Mullan twins.
An inventor proposes lodge pins and coat-lapel adornments loaded with red pepper powder to deter night attackers. The device triggers when the wearer raises arms in a hands up motion, releasing pepper toward the assailant. Streetcar passengers would need to be cautious of the self defense mechanism.
The text states oysters cannot live in the Baltic Sea due to low salinity. It claims oysters need water with at least 87 parts of salt per 1000 parts of water to survive.
A French chemist announces invention of an alloy that allegedly combines the brilliance and durability of gold with resistance to tarnish, promising a cheaper substitute without sacrificing appearance.
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