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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1920
Page
4
A simple modification uses a strap hinge split between the floor and the accelerator. Pressing the free half of the hinge tips the mechanism, providing a convenient foot rest and accelerator extension.
The notice lists Campbell's Pork and Beans and other canned goods with price marks and several items including Autocrat Coffee, figs, kidney beans, green peas, eye beans, chestnuts, and root beer ingredients. It reads like a local market ad showing cents per pound or per can and promotional items for the week.
In re Raymond N Peck for appointment of a new trustee under the will of James f Fecree late of Bristol Rhode Island. The Superior Court orders notice by publication in Phoenix Bristol three times ending before the return day February 24 1920 at 9 30 am to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Filed February 2 1920. A Paine assistant clerk. Reynolds clerk.
Pioneer Film Corporation presents The Girl from Nowhere starring Cleo Madison and Wilfred Lucas set in northwest mountains. A memory lost woman confronts villain Klondyke Jim as suspense and drama unfold across five reels with lavish production and a Palace dance hall scene. John Quigley’s All Star Vaudeville Company adds five acts.
William Tudor born in Boston 140 years ago founded the North American Review, the earliest American review. He studied at Harvard and later entered business and diplomacy, serving as charge d affaires in Rio de Janeiro and as consul at Lima before his death in 1830. He proposed the Bunker Hill monument.
The report notes income tax revenue is lower than the previous year, easing financial pressure for households. Officials say reduced tax burden may boost purchasing power and overall morale as households adjust to the new fiscal year.
A Fall River navy recruiting note invites local youths to join the service citing good pay, food, housing, travel, and education. Highlights include 30 day annual leave, trade schools, free texts, and world travel. Enlistment age 18 to 35, 5 feet 4 inches, 135 pounds. Visiting examiner to conduct preliminaries weekly.
Public health guidance on avoiding influenza spread includes staying away from the coughing and sneezing, avoiding shared utensils, ventilating rooms, and bed rest for the ill. Advice covers hand hygiene, disposal of used materials, and separation of multiple patients in care.
Feb 17 Tuesday evening Annual Washington Ball under Bristol Train of Artillery. Feb 24 Tuesday evening Concert by Brown University Musical Clubs in Colt Memorial High School auditorium under Bristol Mothers' Club. March 13 Bazaar in GVRO Hell under Burnside Building Fund Committee. March 6 and 7 Pastime Theatre Twentieth Century Revue under Kearney Post No 6 American Legion. May 10 and 11 Musical comedy Marrying Mary at Pastime Theatre under Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus.
A short article notes rubber items that have become hard can regain elasticity quickly by immersion in 8 percent carbolic water or 3 percent aniline solution. Carbolic baths may gray black or red goods, so color preservation is possible. A 1 percent pantasulphate of potash solution is also used, despite its unpleasant odor.
The quotation discusses memory traits being susceptible retentive and ready. It notes these three qualities rarely unite in one person and that memories can be susceptible and ready yet not highly retentive due to conflicting habits.
The term subjugate comes from Latin sub and jugum meaning under the yoke. Romans used a triumphal display where a defeated army passed under a yoke formed by spears as a symbolic subjection. This custom highlights ancient discipline and the origin of the word’s meaning.
Astronomical winter begins around December 21 when the sun enters Capricorn and ends at the March equinox. Ordinary speech defines winter as December January and February in the United States and November December January in Great Britain.
A Boston Transcript note describes the midday meal crunch as workers face daily pressure to stretch limited wages. The piece highlights widespread hunger and the need for relief amid rising living costs.
Triangle brings Taite and Frances Mann in Fruits of Passion plus a Sun Shine Comedy A Roaming Bath Tub and Fox News Weekly. Behind the Door stars Hobart Bosworth with daring submarine sequences and Jane Novak Ruth Roland and Ben Turpin appear in other features. Thursday showcases 3 Black Eyes Lightning Brice and The Wisest Fool with Taylor Holmes and Ann Littke.
Friday at the William Fox theatre features Peggy Hyland in The Merry Go Round a Richard Washburn Child story about a gypsy girl turned debutante. Extra attraction shows The Exploits of German Submarine U 35 with naval film footage. Pearl White appears in The Black Secret. Pathe News and a Pathe Comedy accompany the program.
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