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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1923
Page
3
Notes describe engineers calculating a Mab making project with a nine million mile estimate for surveying. They compare walking efforts per square mile from five to ten miles depending on terrain as they map rough country. The passage links to presidential references and exploratory work by engineers.
The article notes a development where a poison gas is solidified into a compact form enabling soldiers to carry it in their packs. It also mentions substantial sand use in U.S. glassmaking with nearly 2,000,000 tons consumed annually.
A fragment presents a folksy warning about wealth of smiles and joy. It recalls a quote attributed to Thomas Jefferson Putnam about the more you give the more you get and the danger of a pained greeting robbing life of happiness.
Rat damage plagues Jamaica's sugar cane industry with annual losses near one million dollars. Coetly plans Jamaica Planters to combat the infestation and protect harvests.
A note describes using cotton-wool dampened with methylated spirit to clean unprotected photographs. It warns the method cleans without damaging the glossy surface and aims to preserve the image quality.
The Pastime Friday lineup boasts a star cast including Alice Lake Kenneth Harlan Gaston Glass Noah Berry Wallace Beery and Rosemary Theby in a Northwest drama hailed as top quality under Edwin Carewe. Also Eugene O Brien with Rudolph Valentino and Martha Mansfield stars in The Wonderful Chance. The program shifts to The Lotus Eater and In the Days of Buffalo Bill with Art Acord and Buster Keaton. A Pawned feature promises mystery thrills with Tom Moore and Edith Roberts. Fifty Boy Scouts join the Springfield Exposition viewings with a full scouting school and demonstrations across farming industries and crafts.
The article notes the legal meter length differs between the United States and England. It cites 89.37 inches in America versus 389.3700113 inches in England and argues that even small discrepancies matter in precise distance calculations.
The biological survey notes small birds rarely die when landing on a trolley wire due to incomplete circuits. A larger bird touching another wire could complete a circuit and likely die. Birds have often perished this way when misadventure occurs.
A put grants the holder the right to deliver stock at a set price within the contract period. A call grants the holder the right to demand stock at a specified price during the contract term.
A brief note from the New York Tribune hints at a man who, after passing others for a decade, suddenly greets them and has been nominated for an unspecified honor. The item plays on courtesy and recognition in social exchange.
Existing coal mines in the United States can produce from 700000000 to 200000000 tons a year.
In Bristol Talbot County on February 1 1923 executor Tilghman Johnston of Easton requests filing and recording the last will and probate documents of Millard F Bingham Oxford Rhode Island Bristol estate. The court orders fourteen days weekly publication in the Bristol Phenix starting soon for notice of further proceedings.
Frederick A. Dreyer as administrator of Amelia A. Dreyer’s estate presents his first and final account for allowance and requests an order of distribution. The court sets February 19, 1923 at 10 30 o clock A M in Bristol for consideration and orders fourteen days of notice in the Bristol Phenix.
Probate court declares instrument for Francisco Balzano last will and estate petition set for February 19 1928 in Bristol Probate Court Room. Administration notice for Albert M Sparks estate names administrator and requires filing claims within six months. Clerks John W Church and William H Buffington listed.
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