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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1923
Page
4
The Azores were once called Acores, named for the many hawks seen there with Acore meaning hawk in old Portuguese belief. Early customs held dancing was essential at weddings, and a youngest daughter marrying first would dance barefoot to counter luck and attract husbands.
The note urges turning misery into art and making art the great consola tion for all. It argues the finest productions arise from suffering and that continuing to create soothes the soul and provides escape through pictures drama and music.
The article recalls Tudor wedding rites with brides bareheaded entering churches by the great door, followed by bagpipes and fiddlers. In some locales they wore wheat sheaves or cast corn on their faces while crowds shouted plenty plentiful to greet the bride and groom.
Advice from Sidney South urging individuals to stay true to their nature and talents to achieve success. Emphasizes authenticity as the path to worth, warning that adopting any other path leads to dire failure and emptiness.
A Arkansas saying from Thomas Cat notes scarcity of aid while castor oil smallpox and trouble remain plentiful, reflecting local hardships and wary humor in tough times.
Friday and Saturday at local theaters showcase Claire Windsor Mae Busch Helene Chadwick Norman Kerry and Pat O’Malley in Brothers Under the Skin a Kyne story about matrimonial mix ups in moneyed and unmoneyed life with a tame of the wives. Monday and Tuesday Irene Castle stars in Slim Shoulders a Harris story directed by Alan Crosland with dramatic twists as a daughter vows to save her father’s fortune then faces forged notes and danger.
The J R Watkins Company seeks a capable agent in Bristol or nearby areas. Offers high earnings for salespeople with strong motivation. Full particulars and free samples available by writing Dept. 85, 64 Washington St North, Boston MA.
National adjutant Lemuel Bolles tours Indiana Minnesota Washington California Colorado and Kansas addressing state American Legion conventions. He cites improved deliberations clearer subject matter stronger leadership and broad enthusiasm for education community service and disabled veterans care.
In 1917 Paul Akin joined the Navy and Mrs Akin followed, taking the oath together in Indianapolis. He served in naval intelligence and navigation while she worked as a nursehousekeeper and became a leading member of the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion, helping secure the first permanent charter for the Admiral George Dewey post chapter in Indianapolis.
A fragmented note from the American Legion Weekly hints at a match result or kiss related moment, with unclear details and missing names or places. The text references amateur competition and suggests payoff or risk in a playful or ironic tone.
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