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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
4
Real estate transfers listed, including Minnie L Baker as clerk, with two lots described on Harbor plats. Records show transfer notices and estate references as part of the Areas' estate filing.
The article explains that acids from various foods corrode tin cans, aided by ammonia-like compounds. It notes shrimp juice causes skin irritation to workers and that chilling shrimp before canning reduces corrosion. Paper linings in cans now help prevent tin contact.
The article argues wild animals show fear as an acquired trait. It notes tame behavior in Canadian birds due to familiarity with humans. A grouse is described as shy, with simple instincts to feed or drop to a tree, illustrating limited mental complexity.
A fragment from Oliver Wendell Holmes on his eightieth birthday recalls a father's love for his son. Holmes describes feeling young again as he hugs his son, noting the deep, elusive bond often unseen between fathers and sons. The text appears in Collier's Weekly.
A fragmented account notes the once common parade of goats in American communities. It contrasts the goat’s presence in everyday life with elite society’s restrictions while mentioning a volunteer fire company’s leadership.
Fragment mentions Tate and Billy goat imagery and a line of has-beens. It reflects on former glory days and a symbolic downfall without clear events or dates. The text is incomplete and ambiguous, offering no concrete actions or outcomes.
The saying notes the grand essentials of happiness as things to do to stay active and engaged, things to love to inspire affection, and things to hope for to sustain optimism.
The Rowdys secured their second win of the season by taking three strings from the Tanx bowlers at the Y M C A alleys. Captain Birtwistle shuffled the lineup and used a horseshoe in the second string, aiding the upset as bowlers complain about softer pins affecting scores.
The article details flag production with cutting machines for thousands of stars in eight sizes. It explains stitching and trimming processes, star and reverse cloth work, and the long labor for the president’s flag which is hand sewn with a life sized eagle. Flags are produced in two sizes 10 by 14 feet and 3 by 5 feet.
An excerpt explains venom distribution with 95 percent harming blood and tissue and 5 percent affecting nerves. It compares rattlesnake venom to moccasin and copperhead and notes coral snakes may be deemed more dangerous by some authorities, though their limited habitat reduces overall risk.
Excerpts note extensive riverbed waterfowl habitat along the Mississippi where summer visitors travel for the expansive displays. When river levels fall, acres of shallow water expose white and yellow lilies among gleaming green leaves, with beds stretching far into the distance as observed by Popular Mechanics readers.
Rhode Island residents urged to observe a weekly schedule of meatless and wheatless meals to aid soldiers. Alfred M. Coats explains meanings of meatless and wheatless and notes 108,000 Rhode Island patriots have pledged to conserve food. Public eateries urged to display the emblem and sign the pledge to ensure nationwide food conservation.
Special Agents will inspect retailers to ensure fair pricing under the food control law. Only normal profits allowed. licensed stores risk license revocation for violations. The administration seeks fair distribution of food and to avoid undue interference with business.
A 1916 testimonial from Troy New York asserts Fruit-a-tives cures kidney trouble and constipation. Henry Da praises the remedy as the greatest fitter and notes a single month of use produced rapid benefits. Boxes priced 60 cents each or 6 for 2.50 with trials 25 cents, available through dealers or Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg New York Shenay.
Readable lines describe a Christmas festival program held last Sunday in St Marys Parish Hall with multiple grades performing recitations songs and a Christmas address led by Pastor noting participation by Mary Ferreira C McClure W Bullock M Tobin and others.
The State Street M E Church held its annual Christmas festival in the vestry last evening with large attendance. Miss Lillian Nicholas directed the program featuring school singing and multiple recitations by Amelia David Gladys Brelsford Anna Brelsford Isabel Starkey Dorothy Connery Ruth Connery. The pastor Rev. Dr. A C McGilton received a gold purse and Mrs. McGilton a bouquet of carnations and roses.
In this town a son was born to Mr and Mrs Guilherme Cabral on December 25 and a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Manuel Sousa on December 26 both reported as births in the local register.
In this town by Rev Anson Howard on December 24 John Brechin Jr and Mildred Blake Coggeshall both of this town wed. On December 22 by Rev John E Whitley Corporal Robert D Cooke of the Third U S A and Miss Edith C Stewart, both of this town, united in marriage.
Obituary note states that Thomas Negus died in the town on December 26 in his 90th year, with brief mention of a long life and local ties.
Alfred writes from a military camp in France about monotony and camaraderie among soilders, hardships and deprivation, good Thanksgiving dinner but muted by homesickness, hopes for reading material, and expectation of different duties. He notes the front news being unreliable and expresses optimism in American troops. final lines convey affection as he closes the letter.
A Chicago Herald item quotes a physician lamenting a wife’s mental decline while a husband quips that she’s been giving him a piece of it for fifteen years. The exchange casts a darkly humorous light on domestic strain.
A brief item notes air free in a Montclair New Jersey garage sign in. The readable text mentions a deep breathing concept and a DIY approach within a garage setting.
The Bristol Town Court records a 1917 probate notice for the estate of Georgiana L. Douglass, stating an instrument purporting to be her last will is presented for probate and ordered published weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. Probate Clerk GHshall signs.
Public auction planned for December 29 1917 at noon in Bristol Rhode Island. Property is a leasehold on Bradford Street Bristol bounded 174 feet by Pitman land and Hazard land with Royal Dawley deed origin. Assignees of the mortgage announce intention to bid and may adjourn.
The text contrasts exhibition and exposition, noting their interchangeable use in public shows of tangible objects versus more abstract displays. It highlights how exhibition emphasizes visible things and exposition ideas or texts, explaining why some avoid the term exposition for a display.
A fragment discusses labor as the beating heart of men’s energies and a training ground for practical wisdom, referencing Samuel Smiles’s view on labor guiding character and insight.
A fragment suggests a belief that the Reformation and optimistic thought arose not from any instrument but from the printing press itself as a driving force shaping ideas and communication.
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