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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1927
Page
2
The editorial notes the United States national banks held a record total of $27,213,824,000 on Oct 10, surpassing June by $631,881,000. It emphasizes the country’s vast resources, including Hawaii and Alaska, as part of this unprecedented sum.
For the third year Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion organized five Christmas baskets for needy families with National Executive Committeeman B W Wall and committee members receiving credit. Bristol Boy Scouts under Deputy Commissioner George R. Fish distributed toys to over 200 families in a commendable Good Turn effort.
The article notes Colonel Lindbergh attending a Mexico City bullfight as part of a welcoming program. It states he declined so called Lindbergh cocktails and suggests his visit may foster peace and fraternity between two brotherly races.
The practice of engraving the artist's signature on coins dates to ancient times with Greek and Sicilian issues often bearing initials or full names. European and American coins followed similarly but with few noted exceptions. The double eagle appeared in 149 when the Tonsmere J. Co signature appeared on the bust truncation.
The text describes Valhalla as Odin's abode for fallen Norse heroes and a temple of fame built by Louie of Bavaria at Danaustauf. It notes the name applied to Germanic monuments honoring heroes and distinguished individuals across war, arts, and power.
An advertisement from Buffington's Pharmacy touts Vinol as a tonic for nervous, easily tired people. It claims the first bottle induces sleep, boosts appetite, and provides quick vitality through a compound of iron phosphates cod liver peptone and related ingredients.
Hope Street residents visit Stam ford relatives as Bristol Knights plan a Christmas party. Representative Fales returns after gall stone surgery. Reuben Shaw buried at North Cemetery. Duffy hosts family dinner with Kirwins in attendance. Nerone vacationing with parents. New Year service at St Elizabeths with Te Deum. Holy Name Society to receive Holy Communion. Morris family entertained guests from New York and Maine. Box Scouts contest results list Troop 5 Robins leading with 578 toys. St Elizabeths Sunday School party at Columbia Hall with Santa. Spanish War veterans honored with fruit and cigars. Pickett sixth wedding anniversary celebrated with 50+ guests.
A jumble of holiday social notes lists guests visiting families in town, including Miss Dora Ruggiero and Miss Ida Herrmann, plus local parties at the Palm Garden and State Armory. Automobile collisions near High street and Bay View cause minor damage with no injuries.
Christmas morning at Bristol Children’s Home saw six boys and three girls joyfully inspect stockings hung the night before for Santa. A turkey dinner followed at noon funded by Robert E Lanphear and Mrs Lanphear. Gift distribution by Mrs Barrows and others included two one dollar bills to each child funded by Roswell C Colt and George E Leighton.
A century old law review notes two examples of puzzling statutes. One Massachusetts rule lets authorities judge driving conduct at crossings, risking indefinite detention. A proposed measure in another state would redefine age for girls under eighteen in a discriminatory amendment.
Households should install top opening kitchen windows to vent hot air and bring in a cooling draft. Pullman economic experts advise maintaining 60 to 68 degrees with constant air changes to prevent fatigue during kitchen tasks.
The sugar bureau notes no sugar trees in this country but sugar palm in tropical regions. Most syrup and sugar come from the sugar maple and the black maple, tree species used for production in commercial quantities. The sugar maple is mainly found in the eastern and northern United States and adjacent western Canada.
Diodati wife Joseph died at home after illness. She worked in stitching at the National India Company prior to illness. She married Joseph Bena on December 29, 1926. Survived by husband, father Donato Monico, two brothers Henry Angelo Delmonico, and Emily Monti as stepsister. Funeral held at 8:30 am at home on Franklin Street, Mass at 9 at Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, burial at St Mary's Cemetery.
George Seabury Luther died Friday night at his home 22 Byfield street after a long illness. A 78 year old native he worked 40 years as a plumber for Waldron Company and earlier served as a fireman on the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad. He was a member of the King Philip Fire Company. Survived by wife Rosella Luther and several nephews and nieces. Funeral at his home at 2 o'clock with Rev James J Goodacre officiating. Burial in North Cemetery.
W E Hepley lauds Dickens and Shakespeare as enduring figures in English literature. He highlights Dickens’ generosity and Shakespeare’s unrivaled genius, noting both as sources of inspiration from youth to middle age and champions of human happiness.
Five room tenement on Bradford Street near Thames newly renovated suitable for mill operative. reasonable rent. Apply at Phoenix Office.
Raymond A. Card advertises carnations for sale at 104 Union Street. Finished floral display promises fresh stems and prompt delivery.
The Bristol Troops of Boy Scouts of America distributed over 2000 toys to more than 200 needy children over a weekend. Ezra Steen as Santa Claus led the first deliveries while Deputy Commissioner George R. Fish and Scoutmaster Herbert W. McKay organized assorting and distribution.
Decorated walls enhance beauty and reduce maintenance costs across residences apartments offices hospitals churches and other buildings, regardless of type. The note emphasizes ongoing value of wall decoration.
Catherine presides as Gilroy teachers present a detailed Christmas program featuring class recitations, songs, and tableaux. Students including Miss Souza and Mary Codola perform pieces such as Signs of Christmas and Oh Little Town of Bethlehem with violin and piano selections, concluding with a finale tableau A Merry Christmas.
In a grocery store two year old Leon ages replies to a neighbor who asks who his little sweetheart is and where his daddy comes in. He answers that his mamma is his sweetheart and that his daddy comes in at the doorstep.
The article traces how automatic canning boosted peas into common American fare once expensive for labor, noting that peas are now grown domestically and canned with care. It adds a pea Timbales recipe using a No 2 can of peas, eggs, butter and seasonings, with optional mushrooms and sauce.
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