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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1926
Page
4
Popular Mechanics describes circus stilts used by clowns to gain height. Stilts involve stout hickory rods, widened tops, thigh fit, and straps. Sand filled shoes at the bottom stabilize balance while wide trousers cover the legs.
A dramatic moment unfolds as a woman reacts with indignation at her partner's actions. She tears off the engagement ring and places it on her right hand signaling a broken engagement.
Editor Dr Frederick K R Green writes in Health about the value of clean drinking fountains and public health guidance. He urges communities to install safe sources and maintain proper sanitation to combat illness and promote wellness.
A 1928 Western Newspaper Union piece notes the decline of the old practice of using shared drinking cups and the rise of safer drinking methods such as paper cups and bubblers. It cites the shift in public attitude, the spread of bans on common cups, and Minnesota health studies on fountain designs.
Dr Floyd Troutman Romberger states fear of talking in sleep under anesthesia is a myth. Modern methods induce sleep so quickly consciousness is lost and patients wake drowsy and rarely able to speak.
A historical note describes Manitoba as nearly the same size as Great Britain and Ireland, highlighting its broad territorial scale and significance within Canada.
Town officials consider requests from 75 taxpayers to fund Wood street drainage and a thousand dollar repair line for Central street north of Bradford. The School Committee reports underinsured or uninsured school buildings and seeks guidance. Judge Edward L Leahy recounts a stalled car incident, and road access during a blizzard prompts action from Henry W Peterson.
Incomplete OCR text references transport matters with scattered phrases about road usage and bulls scent, lacking clear names or dates. The readable items suggest a small-area note on transportation conditions and related issues.
A married couple were struck by a motorcar which fled the scene. Police found them visibly indignant. The husband gave the car number, noting the digits matched his and his wife ages in two pairs, and the wife urged dropping the matter.
The Probate Court of Bristol admits the Last Will of Mary E J Connery late of Bristol. Executors Moses Connery William L Connery and Executrix Mabel E Eckersley post bond as required by law. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol clerk from February 19, 1926. John W Church, Clerk.
Probate Court of Bristol appoints Bertha E. Slade administratrix of Dora May Slade deceased, bond set under law. Clerk John W. Church records date February 19, 1926. 2-19-26-3-5
Guardian Susan M Sheple appointed by the Probate Court of Bristol for the person and estate of James Seymore. Sheple must file bond and qualification with the Clerk within six months from the first advertisement date. Clerk Onn W Church issues the notice. February 8, 1926.
Probate records from Bristol cite Andrew W Anthony seeking guardians for Reed Anthony and LeBaron Colt Anthony, both minors under fourteen. Court sets March 1 1926 hearings, with fourteen days of publication in the Bristol Phenix and lawful citation.
Notices announce the estates of Maria Santo and Bridget Minahan formerly of Bristol Rhode Island. They call for bond postings and executor qualification with agents and filing in Bristol Town Court beginning February 1926. John W Church clerk and Stephen Minahan executor are named with addresses.
The notice lists events: a first annual military dance by Battery B at the State Armory on Washington's Birthday. a Bean Supper at First Baptist vestry hosted by Berean Class. a Men’s Get-together Supper at the Y in late February with Brown students performing music and giving a symposium. A March 18 supper at the YMC A includes another musical program and Prof James L Dealy of Brown University speaks.
A Bristol reader endorses Doan's Pills as a kidney and back remedy. Charles Stuart describes cold settled in his kidneys causing back pain and heavy secretions, relieved by Doan's Pills from Buffington's Pharmacy. The ad urges asking for Doan's Pills, 60 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Notice states a Rhode Island act to form United Electric Power Company to lease acquire and operate United Electric Railways Company assets across Providence Bristol Washington and Kent counties with extensions and franchises to be constructed and the corporation to be established in Providence. Petitioners listed include Potter Bliss Newhall Raker Richards Aldrich Cunliffe Bullock Gross and others with dates 2 12 16 19 23 26 3 2 5.
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