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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1918

Page

3

Deccan Area Welfare Notice On Hazy Civic Matters

In a garbled but readable section the Deccan welfare committee mentions Sree Mors and local groups near Pune, with references to a committee and public welfare items. Amid fragmented lines a few names appear such as Biden and Dwyer TAS alongside engineer mentions and a cascade of unclear phrases. The piece hints at a meeting or notice about public welfare in the region with scattered personal and corporate associations.

Deccan Pune Pmol Wan Elfares Committee Coxwelter Amuchit Ipota Runcevenl Sethe Earlieh Bern A. Dwyer TAS

Probate Court Session Hears Will and Admin Matter

Regular probate court session met yesterday morning to review petitions including will of Smith and administration of estate of Herbert Howe. Case continuations noted to January 22 with citation for appearance of Marsh F Wood, former administratrix, and petition by William Buffington to sell rights of ward.

Lea Raves Guerey Talon Soya Louise’ Henr Dre Herbert M. Howesyas Culow Smith William H. Buffington Betitio Gas‘Company Ant Sordes

Bristol Red Cross Auxiliary Acknowledges December Donations

The Bristol Red Cross Auxiliary lists multiple donors and amounts received in December including Mrs Harold DeWolf 3.00, Mrs F W DeWolf .005, Mrs J W Dewolk pledge, Mrs Sparks 1.00, Tuesday Evening Whist Club 2.00, Miss Mary Easterbrooks December, Xmas Fund 100.00, Mrs Mildred L Ayam 100.00, Mrs I E Flint 2.00, Monday Evening Bridge Club 5.00, and a final total of 259.10.

Bristol Red Cross Auxiliary Torey Harold DeWolf F.W. DeWolf J. W. Dewolk Sabe Cpeneeseeepeatesenresi Avierngon Whist Club Mary Eesterbrooks Sadie A. Baker John Wall Cornell C. H. Tuttle Lydora Briggs Vanes Mildred L. Ayam Xmas Fund I. E. Flint Cessseeeus J HL Tucker A. B. Manchester H. Ly Williams

Series of entertainments at St Marys Church schedule

The Blessed Virgin Sodality of St Marys Church plans a five night event series in the school hall. Activities include a vaudeville show directed by Prof Donovan Monday, a Mock Trial Tuesday led by James F Lavander, a parish whist Wednesday, and a rummage sale Thursday to aid the poor. Committees meet Friday at 7 30 in the school hall.

The Blessed Virgin’ Sodality of St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s

Star Theatre Tonight Showcases Edna Goodrich In Reputation

Edna Goodrich, famed screen star, appears this evening at Star Theatre in her first screen production Reputation in five acts. Also on the program are Fatty Arbuckle in Fatty's Plucky Pup two acts The Fighting Trail and other features. A sugar giveaway is listed as usual with Wednesday presenting Charles Ray in Sudden Jim Mollie King in The Seven Pearls Triangle comedy and more.

Edna Goodrich Star Theatre Fatty” Arbuckle Fatty Charles Ray Jim Mollie King

Midwinter Whist Series and St. Marys Benefit Events

Listing of winter events includes a Midwinter Whist series on January 14 to 16 with St Marys Hall and a St Marys church benefit. Also notes a January 21 Monday evening event featuring Minstrels at Pastime Theatre.

St. Mary’s S$ Favek Urc

Clamp and Carpenter's Aid for Securing Studding

Historic note describes a clamp device built from a pipe handle and a lead weight. It hooks around studding to hold boards for marking and cutting. For long boards, position the clamp at midspan and slide boards beneath it.

Method of Making Sea Mammal Meat Fit for Food

Gustav Adolf Holzapfel of Leipz ig Germany receives a patent for a process to render meat from whales seals walruses and other sea mammals fit for human consumption. The method uses alternating cold and warm water, then a salt sugar and alcohol pickle with savory vegetables, followed by pressure to remove pickling liquor and off flavors.

Gustav Adolf Holzapfel Leip. Xig Germany

What's the Specter in Daniel Willard’s Visit

In a reminiscence from Every Body's Magazine, Daniel Willard president of the B and O tells of a trip to visit his father in Windsor Vermont after acquiring the "99" private car. His father asks what the specter means and recalls old days of official cars, while Daniel notes rail roading has changed.

Daniel Willard Wilson Vermont Daniel Windsor Everybody's Magazine

Christian health drive expands in Hangchow mission work

Christian forces in China grow more effective at improving social and sanitary conditions. The YMCA runs a health campaign in Hangchow and a Buddhist temple abbot invites Turner to repeat his sanitation lecture before 100 priests and about 200 villagers.

China Young Men's Christian Association Hangchow Turner

Fragmentary Tale Hints at Temple Canis and Missionary Talks

A garbled report mentions a temple canis and an association inviting two individuals to become members. It notes superstition and power, says they are now friendly with missionaries and may become Christian.

Rota Atvain Theiabbot Canis Pricats de Inén Rg Havellat Christiana

Wireless telephony tests boost wartime communications

The American Telephone and Telegraph Company conducts a 40 hour trial from May 6 to May 8 1916 to explore wireless telephony capabilities for military use. John J. Carty states no navy can instantly mobilize its resources without such a system. some ships already have wireless gear installed.

Vail John J. Carty Gielen United States Navy

Pop Corn Recipes and Tips for Everyday Use

The article describes multiple methods to pop corn using a popper or covered pan and explains how to turn popped corn into breakfast cereals and candy. It provides recipes for syrup candy and chocolate popcorn, including quantities and steps, and notes that Farmers' Bulletin 553 discusses growing pop corn and suggests planting rows in spring.

Farmers' Bulletin

Portrait Lens Setup Advice for Amateur Photographers

The article advises buyers to use a stand camera with an old-fashioned portrait lens for portrait work. It recommends a half plate lens for quarter plate or smaller work to increase distance from the sitter and avoid wide-angle distortion, while ensuring good definition and rapid performance at moderate cost.

Mongolia and Neighboring Regions Described

A historical note outlines Mongolia as a vast northern territory covering about 1,500,000 square miles. It compares Manchuria to the British Isles and mentions Tibet and Turkestan as southern and western neighbors with rugged, desolate terrain.

Mongolia Manchuria Tibet Turkestan

Fatzer Hackett Wedding in Providence Then Newport Trip

Irene V Hackett daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Hackett of Providence married Carl R Fatzer USN on January 2 at St Patrick's Church State Street. Rev M E Reddy officiated with Miss May T Hackett and Ensign Spiers Saunders as attendants. The couple planned a wedding supper for families and will reside in Newport after their trip.

Newport Killarney Mrs. Fatzer

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