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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1931
Page
4
A jealous banker pursues a wealthy woman who spurns him and descends into murder madness. He showers her with luxury, believing a phantom rival steals her heart, risking honor and life to avenge a toyed love. Read for yourself this stark story.
Manuel Almeida and Miss Mary Reposa of this town were married at St Elizabeth's Church on Saturday. Rev Fr Joseph Amaral officiated and celebrated the nuptial mass. The bride wore white satin with a tulle veil and carried roses and lilies. Maid of honor Miss Mary Joseph wore pink satin. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's parents home on East State Street. The couple then departed for a honeymoon.
Arcangelo Riccio transfers a lot on the John Bullock plat to Joseph G A Riccio. The property lies on the west side of Goulart avenue just north of Mount Hopt avenue. Both parties are named in the deed transfer.
A quirky study compared a handbag and a boy’s pocket to see which held more items. The handbag won with a woman’s purse containing a powder case diary handkerchief cigarette case lighter mirror letters notebook lipstick stocking mending kit cloth patterns keys and a shoe lace.
A Wisconsin laboratory study finds red and yellow onions produce a phenol family acid that halts growth of parasitic fungi. The white onion lacks this defense and falls prey to the fungus.
An evocative quotation by J Mar tineau urges embracing the here and now as moments slip away. The text emphasizes seizing imperishable opportunities before they pass.
Announcement reveals the marriage in Los Angeles California on December 21 between Benedetto A Miano son of Santo Miano and Madelyn Pearl Duncan. Miano pursues medical studies after a BA degree and Duncan is a USC dental graduate. The Miano family has deep ties to the town and Benedetto attended Colt Memorial High School, class of 1926.
Lucius A. Whipple governor of Lions International 23rd District spoke to members and guests at the Bristol Lions Club meeting in the Hotel Belvedere. The club voted to authorize the president George H. Baldwin to appoint two members to attend the Bristol county transportation conference organized by the Bristol Chamber of Commerce. The board of directors will meet Thursday evening to plan future club activities.
In Providence on January 5 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Stephen C Malley. The mother is Elizabeth Walsh formerly, daughter of Mr and Mrs James J Walsh of this town.
In this town on January 3 Rev Fr Joseph Amaral united Manuel Almeida and Miss Mary Raposa both of this town. In this town on January 5 Rev Anthons R Parshley joined John Velleca and Miss Elizabeth Sanford both of this town.
Peggy joyfully shows a Christmas gift box of stationery printed in blue with her name and address on each sheet and envelope flap. She learns Phoenix Office offers inexpensive printing and monograms as an alternative. Moral: take initiative and improve a gift with personalized touches.
The Detroit News reports a proposed law by Means of Escape France requiring prospective husbands to run 400 meters in one minute, climb a seven foot palisade, jump three yards, and swim 200 yards. The old batch replies that if a man could do all this, a woman wouldn’t catch him anyway.
Marybelle travels with her parents and visits an old hotel to inspect rooms. She leaves excited, declaring plans to stay there and sleep in a tunnel bed, her curls bobbing and eyes dancing with delight.
A translation states that George Washington is praised as hero and citizen of liberty. The inscription likens the United States to ancient Athens and calls Washington a symbol of freedom. It describes the Parthenon stone as a testament of honor from the ancient landmark.
The Welsh breed is black with long horns and slow maturation but large size and prime beef. Until 1904 two types existed as North and South Welsh. the Welsh Black Cattle Society formed that year established a common herd book.
A light column riffs on frugality and living costs, noting a paradox in a modern economy. The piece wryly questions whether two people can share expenses as efficiently as a single person, inviting readers to ponder practical budgeting.
In historical beliefs sneezing was seen as a mysterious gust from the nostrils and often followed by illness. People blamed the devil for such episodes before the body’s natural sneeze was understood as a response to irritation and germs.
The Office of Education notes many primary teachers use script letters while many use printed letters on blackboards. Printed letters followed script and is not considered less preferable. No scientific investigation compares the two methods. Some teachers use both.
A Montreal Family Herald article notes 22 Lancashire bells with certain dating pre 1550. The oldest bell is in Claughton dating to 1296. Five or six bells come from the 14th century and about as many from the 15th century. Six bells have dates between 1500 and 1660.
Germany city of Landbreck imposes a cat tax to protect songbirds valued as an asset near Breslau in wooded hills. Enforcement shows several households harboring as many as ten cats.
An essay-like quotation discusses how rigid tradition blocks progress, citing caution against unthinking adherence and favoring reform minded thought. The line reflects a critique of entrenched practices and their effect on societal growth.
Chef Etienne Allio of the Hotel New Yorker promotes salt pepper and sugar as core seasonings. The article includes recipes for Cauliflower Bearnaisse, Cucumbers a la Giverny, and Bernadette Tomatoes with detailed steps and measurements.
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