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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1924
Page
4
The article explains a practical difference between swell and wind waves. Swell refers to cein waves generated by distant storms, moving into the locality where they are encountered, and are not produced by local winds.
Four foot high diminutive cattle described as the smallest cows in the world inhabit the South Sea islands.
A fragment notes a codgah area with wide distribution and high eating quality. It states the fishery has not been developed despite its excellent eating qualities. The readable text emphasizes potential value but lacks concrete plans or dates.
The tensile strength of a rope drops to about one third when wet compared to dry. Grease or soap further reduces strength, making saturated fibers more vulnerable to breaking under load.
Thomas H. Quinn, an American Legion member, became Faribault Minnesota's mayor at age twenty two in 1921 and was reelected in 1923. He studied at St Thomas College and St Paul College of Law, opened a Faribault law office in 1920, and later led the Southern Minnesota Baseball League while serving as a municipal official and Legion organizer.
The United States Veterans' Bureau will pay funeral costs up to 100 dollars for indigent World War veterans lacking funds. Transportation from death to burial site within the continental U S will be covered. Burial in national cemeteries possible upon request. Proof of indigence and no due funds required. relatives must not provide funds. Applies to veterans of all American wars.
The town of Bridgewater Massachusetts seeks recreation space as school demand rises. The American Legion launches a petition to call a special election for purchasing land formerly used as a playground to create new recreation grounds.
An eight year old Bertie sits on the piazza steps as a jostled household scene unfolds inside. A neighbor exclaims concern while Bertie explains the cause a jug of molasses pulled down in the pantry splashed on him yet he remains unfazed.
The American Legion Auxiliary unit in Seaside Oregon recently appropriated 150 dollars to support the local Boy Scouts annual program. The auxiliary women also presented the troop with a stand of national colors.
The First Troop meets tonight to finalize re registration plans. The Second Troop plans inter patrol competition tomorrow evening. Fourth Troop schedules a Valentine party and social, while the Third Troop joins a Get-together Night Friday at 7 30. Awashanks Herd hosts a winter ceremonial with Comanius Herd of Providence as guests.
A metropolitan daily lauds a $100,000 gift to the Boy Scouts of America to improve boys reading. Writers like Zane Grey Arthur Reeves and Douglas Fairbanks will aid. tales will blend romance adventure science and invention to foster wholesome reading and citizenship. The plan aims to match boys reading tastes with beneficial stories.
Photograph shows Eagle Scout L. Corvine Jr. of Augusta Georgia who has developed considerable prowess as a bowman. Archery is a merit badge subject in the scout curriculum with many scouts making their own bows and arrows.
Mrs. J. T Farran of the Bronx joins Scout mothers praising the program. She recalls visiting her son at the local camp and lauds scouting as a strong force for physical and spiritual development, noting swimming canoeing hikes and campfires as wholesome memories and life anchors.
Albany philanthropist George C. Hawley gives two acre island on Kinderhook lake to local boy scout work. The island lies a mile and a half from the camp, part of a 25 acre camp valued at $35,000 with $15,000 in buildings. Hawley’s gifts total at least $55,000 to date.
Boy scouts at Canny Hawley spotted a distressed swimmer through a spyglass in Lake Kinderhook New York. They launched canoes to assist reaching the fisherman and found the swimmer unconscious. First aid was given and doctors later credited the scouts with saving the swimmer’s life.
Fragmentary text shows a person named Sree a a discussing admitting superior intelligence if a partner accepts that she knows more than he. The fragment is unclear about context, names, dates, or concrete events.
A reflective note on human troubles and joys, arguing many issues arise from non events and misperceptions rather than actual occurrences. The piece contends that most of our pains are imagined while true happiness comes from embracing present moments.
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