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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1933
Page
4
The article explains how tiny coral polyps formed large island groups across the Pacific and how mine stone rock deposits also trace their origin to these small marine organisms.
The Kabbet es Sakhra or Dome of the Rock rises over a sacred rock in Jerusalem. Some authorities claim the holy of holies of the Temple of Jehovah stood on this same rock.
Cuttings start yielding in year three to five with full crop by year ten. Most productive period spans ages twenty to thirty, declining after fifty.
Archeologists uncover a villa in a Roman site near Chissey-les-Macon dated to 19 centuries ago. The building features a fully installed central heating system with warm air circulated through tubes.
In 1905 the motorcycle joined police service and today the Motorcycle Bureau staffs about 400 riders. Units patrol busy areas with armored sidecars and assist the Detective Division, inspecting over ten thousand vehicles annually and targeting speeders and reckless drivers to safeguard pedestrians and traffic flow.
A historical note explains rags and linen once fueled early paper making while wood gradually replaced them beginning in 1845. It credits the paper wasp with inspiring the idea of using trees and notes that nine tenths of modern paper comes from wood, with rag based papers remaining only for special uses.
The long-eared hoot owl is described as a noble friend to farmers. It nests in large trees and preys on field mice and chipmunks that damage corn, with occasional groundhogs. Its coordinated calls hint at approaching rain, and its nocturnal, unobtrusive habits aid its survival for decades.
A poetic instruction lists ingredients like golden sunshine and kindness to bake a life full of love. It blends patience laughter and truth with imagery of roses raindrops blue sky and wildflowers to convey tenderness and sympathy sent on wings of love to a friend.
The weather bureau notes that some cold waves start with no clear source as there is no reserve of cold air in the Arctic or Antarctic. Some scientists suggest origins high above the equator where the stratosphere is cooler, a theory to be tested as stratosphere flights become common.
The fall of Tyre greatly boosted Alexander the Great's reputation yet deprived him of Phoenician fleets. This limited his ability to pursue victories along the Mediterranean to Carthage, and eventually to the shores of Spain Gaul and Britain conquered by Julius Caesar two centuries later.
The article traces the word alcohol from Arabic origins linked to a darkened eye pigment used by eastern women. It notes uncertainty about how the term shifted to designate the substance now known as alcohol. A humorous suggestion is that the word remains tied to making eyes look blackened.
Most mosquitoes spend life near birthplace and limited areas may be freed from pest without migrants from other areas spreading infestation.
A historical summary claims the United States, with its early 1781 patent office, produced more great inventions than the rest of the world combined. It lists epoch makers such as the cotton gin, Morse telegraph, McCormick reaper, Colt revolver, Edison lamp, Bell telephone, Wright airplane, and many others with dates from 1793 to 1903.
The Washington Star notes children believe dragon flies sew ears or sting, but lack of a stinger proves the sting claim false. Dragon flies catch insects with strong jaws, feed on aquatic larvae, and emerge from water to adulthood after the larva crawls ashore.
The text argues that English plural should be octopods from Greek roots octo and pus, yielding octopods, while octopoda labels a zoological suborder. It compares with Latin and Greek plurals such as data, genera, indices, and phenomena.
The article traces chain letters to ancient Assyria where prayers were inscribed on bricks and tossed at the deceased. Breaking the chain was believed to bring misfortune, a superstition built on fear. In the United States, distributing chain letters is illegal.
The gold standard is an agreement that a fixed amount of gold backs each monetary unit whether by actual gold or promise. It aims to give confidence warn of abuse and enable settlement of balances between regions or nations through the banking system.
A reader adores Lima Beane for its similarity to her own name and suggests a green vegetable dish. Tima Beane and Cabbage Casserole layers cabbage with lima beans in a seasoned white sauce, baked with crumbs for six servings. Another note offers Lima Beans and Celery with Mock Hollandaise, combining beans and celery with a lemon butter sauce.
The Chinese postmaster who delivers mail from Tachienlu to Litang and Batang travels the longest route in the world. He journeys entirely on foot, taking 20 to 80 days, starting at 9,000 feet and climbing to 15,000 feet above sea level.
December 16 1933 the Prob ate Court of Bristol ordered the estate of Robert D Andrews to be examined for allowance and scheduled a hearing for January 3 1934 at 10 o clock A M in Bristol Probate Court Room. Notice of the hearing is to be published for fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phenix.
December 15 1933 probate petition by Diamantino Perreira aliaios administrator seeks authority to sell part or all of the Bristol Rhode Island estate to satisfy debts funeral expenses and family support with mortgage and taxes noted and a plan for sale to maximize value. Court to consider January 3 1934 with fourteen days notice in Bristol Phonix.
Chevalier plays a man who finds an abandoned baby on his return voyage and decides to raise it with the help of Helen Twelvetrees as the nurse. The film follows a whirlwind weekend with his fiancée, dramatic and comic developments, and four new Ralph Rainger Leo Robin songs.
Song bird training in Germany emphasizes patience. Traditional fates guide training while large breeders use specially built bird organs to aid conditioning.
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