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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1917
Page
4
The bulletin notes corn may be planted earlier than spring wheat if seed is vigorous. Seed vitality matters for germination in cold soils and for good stands. Early planting helps in semi arid regions and can tolerate late frosts, though growth may be slow at first.
Last evening the Hawks won two strings from the Decoys. Capt Clark blamed rosin on the alleys for his team of duck shooters. James Pierce posted a 108 single for the Hawks while Clark had a 104 for the Decoys.
A church society president entered a newspaper composing room and heard the boss printer speak of finishing a murder and harming William J Bryan's youngest grandchild. The unaired outburst caused shock as the woman fled the Philadelphia Public Ledger office.
The quote argues that material success assists life but does not define true success. It suggests inflation of wealth as a partial aid while implying other factors shape a meaningful existence.
A reflective verse praises admitting fault with the line I’m sorry I was wrong. It contrasts the prideful insistence on always being right with the strength shown by those who acknowledge error and seek light. The poem argues humility helps prevent future losses.
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad issues the third bulletin in a nine part series warning against trespassing on tracks and right of way. Some 2 00000 copies are distributed in factories schools stations and other railroad locations with figures showing 442 deaths and 394 injuries over 1912 1913 and 1914 including 5471 US rail fatalities in 1914.
The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Barbour wife of Charles A Barbour was held Sunday at 1 30 from her High street home. Rev Anson B Howard assisted minister of St Michael's Church conducted the services. Relatives and friends from Providence Worcester Taunton Attleboro Warren and this town attended. The Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps and Babbitt Post G A R sent floral tributes. The bearers were George Buffington Worcester Mass William Buffington Providence William Darling this town C H Thompson Providence William A Martin Warren Edward Spencer Attleboro nephews of the deceased. The body was entombed at the North Cemetery.
Clarence B Wardwell's funeral was Sunday at 3 PM from his High Street home. Floral tributes included a crescent from National India Rubber Company shipping dept and a wreath from Ostby & Barton jewelers Providence. Rev John JF Whitley led services at First Congregational Church. Bearers were Clinton T Sherman Henry Gott Albert F Benard and William A Wardwell.
Rev Charles E McCoy officiated at funerals for Civil War veterans Samuel H Greene and Willard Watson. Both died last Thursday, Greene at the Soldiers Home and Watson at Rhode Island Hospital. Burial planned in the Soldiers' Lot in the spring after arrangements.
Manager Dillon presents War Brides in eight acts at the Pastime Theatre with Madam Nazimova in a leading role. A matinee at 2:30 adds to the regular show as this acclaimed film portrays war’s wounds on home life and draws strong praise from early viewers.
An educator from Fitteburgh argues that only one in 25 000 Americans truly thinks while the rest are merely orators. The remark sparks letters and debate about public discourse and critical thinking.
A reflective note urges kindness as the foundation of justice, arguing true fairness requires a compassionate heart. The message highlights empathy as essential to balance in daily actions and decision making.
East and West reports Japan's private philanthropy surpasses earlier bounds with endowment aims for Kelo University medicine and site purchase funds rising to 1.5 million yen. Major donors include Mitsui family and Mirimura Baron Iwasaki and others, as Osaka also records 2 million yen in recent private gifts to municipal and medical college causes.
A capitalist overpays his secretary to cut company expenses. The secretary discovers a way to save ten dollars from his own salary, but remains fifteen dollars ahead. The quick reaction shows the boss recognizes the net gain despite the apparent cut.
Dr. S F Robbins of New York urges overthrowing the pocket handkerchief as a dangerous infection source after diseases like infantile paralysis and colds. He favors replacing it with disposable paper napkins that are burned after use, warning that infants suffer from contaminated fabrics and that neglected facial hygiene spreads illness.
The Kansas City Star quotes Festus Pester vowing to avoid political criticism. He says his past remarks offended many and that the Public Mind now attacks him from all sides, leaving him with no safe forum aside from lamenting Annekeans.
The Government Printing Office uses about 32 million pounds of paper and 65 million pounds of ink annually. Its total annual expense runs around 6 million dollars. Employees work eight hours daily with paid vacations and favorable compensation. Some divisions run night shifts year round, others only during congressional sessions, with night workers earning 20 percent more than day staff.
A husband vents in a comic quarrel over household misuses of his tobacco jar and smoking pipe. He proclaims a shift from royal tolerance to republican independence after three weeks of grueling annual cleaning. His wife pleads as he vows to rethink authority.
Paleontologists propose a Miocene epoch lake surrounded by forests where insects thrived. A volcanic ash burial preserved petrified butterflies beetles and tsetse flies. The tsetse flies may have spread disease, weakening large creatures and altering premodern ecosystems.
Instructions describe taping technique for a binding sprained ankle using adhesive strips of various widths. Begin with a broad strip under the arch and across the foot, then add overlapped narrow strips from heel upward to the leg, finishing with wide strips under the arch and a narrow strip along the Achilles tendon.
A humorous antedote on needle threading offers quick tips to the visually challenged. It suggests pressing the needle into cardboard to align the eye and a spool method to thread multiple needles at once. A magnifying glass attachment for spools is also noted as a modern contrivance.
The text explains why fish are dark on their backs and light underneath. From above the dark back camouflages the fish in the water’s depth, while the pale underside conceals it from predators below. This coloration serves as a two sided defense in aquatic environments.
The article notes most Japanese dogs are native and differ from Western breeds. It states Japanese horses are small and that hunting and watchdog roles were uncommon due to an agrarian society. It discusses the domestic dog as a breeding focus, leading to a mongrel-type appearance.
A dense listing of social, fraternal, and cultural events scheduled in Bristol through February and March. Highlights include whist games, dances, a senior name society banquet, a Pinafore theater performance by the First Bristol Troop, Italian Hall masquerade, and a variety of civic gatherings hosted by organizations such as the Bristol Improvement Association, Naval Reserves, and Mothers' Club.
The Atlanta Constitution argues prosperity grows when it is scattered around the country. It urges distributing wealth to fuel broader economic development and national growth.
OCR fragment notes that building St Peter's Cathedral took so long that 43 popes reigned during its construction, referencing the extended timeline and historical context of the project.
The February issue notes Rev. Albert C. Larned resigns as rector of St. Saviour’s Bar Harbor to become Dean of All Saints Cathedral Albany. Vestry expresses sorrow and praise, citing four years of leadership, West Street Mission reorganization, and strong parish ties. Larned also serves as Chaplain to Maine Naval Militia and contributes to diocesan missions.
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