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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1925

Page

6

The Silent H in English Hatred of Aspirates

The article traces the historical dropping of the Latin and French aspirate in English speech. After the Norman conquest Latin and Norman French dictated early language use. As English rose, the h was adopted, though some older clerics still omit it. The trend mostly affected London’s less educated classes.

England London Nashville

Dark and Light Moon Terms Explained by Pathfinder Magazine

Pathfinder Magazine explains that US weather officials define light moon as the period when the moon is above the horizon through the early night, and dark moon as the remaining time. It notes country beliefs differ, with light moon tied to the moon's waxing phase and dark moon to waning, but asserts these terms have no scientific basis.

United States Weather Bureau Pathfinder Magazine

Franklin and Masonry In Early American Freemasonry History

A December 1740 Philadelphia Gazette item discusses Freemasonry in the western hemisphere, noting Franklin and Masonry ties. The piece claims an extended exposure of Freemasonry and mentions Franklin later joining the craft and serving as grand master of Pennsylvania.

Fem Western Hemisphere America Philadelphia Gazette Benjatore England Franklin Province of Pennsylvania

Heat Loss From Coal Fires At Buildings Cited

Engineers say about 60 percent of coal heat escapes from building tops due to wasteful firing and poor construction standards. The finding appears in Popular Mechanics Magazine and highlights inefficiencies in nationwide fuel use.

Popular Mechanics

Baker's Dozen Court Question Sparks Witty Exchange

At the county court a woman faced a question about how many children she has. She replied with a quip tying the baker’s dozen to being a good customer, reflecting a humorous exchange reported in London Tit Bits.

London

Mongoose Speech and Sighting Wonders Reported

The Atlantic Monthly piece notes mongooses utter a wide range of sounds forming a language, converse at a distance, and even talk in sleep. It highlights their sharp sight, fear of birds of prey, leopards, and servals, plus curious stalking of distant country from hilltops.

Rikki-Tikki Coudenhove Atlantic Monthly

Detective chemist cracks anonymous letter case

An Albany area town faced a spate of abusive anonymous notes traced to a middle aged woman. A police chief enlisted a chemist who used pellet tests mixed with ink to locate the ink well and trap the writer in the act, ending the case in a Holmes like wrap up.

Albany Anys Capper

Early federal income tax origins traced through history

The Detroit News notes that attempts at income taxes date back to colonial times and Civil War laws, with 1894 marking Congresss first major effort. It highlights the 1909 law taxing net corporate income above $5,000 and the later 151% and Sixteenth Amendment developments that shaped modern tax law.

Congress Detroit News

Homer as Historian Forte tere heed purposes of his tory

The excerpt presents a literary reflection by Froude on Homer as historian and storyteller. It imagines scenes from the Odyssey including Menelaus, Alcinoe, Nausicaa, the ivory-scepter king, and Hector, suggesting Homer’s gathering of people, places, and moral judgments.

Menelaus Alcineus Nausician Hector Manyounsels Penelope —Froude

Too Much for Him An Officer Seeks Help for Heart Case

An officer on Seventh Street explains he is busy answering questions and helping clients. He recalls a morning encounter with a woman asking if an elderly lady with heart trouble had been seen in the building, noting he was rushing to finish a statement.

Seventh Street

Framed Motto Brightens Morning Routine in Daily Life

A framed motto placed beside the mirror lifts the spirit as one dresses. Carrying a line of poetry or a short melody into the day gives courage and joy, with the framed message catching the eye and guiding mood during daily tasks.

Not Responsive Quote Sparks Comment on Warrior’s Efforts

A controversial remark attributed to Star prompts debate over performance. The critic highlights repeated failures without noticeable result, while defenders call for measured response and focus on ongoing work.

Omaha Buyer Finds Gold In Mud In Express Sale

A trunkful of gold valued at 1806.89 dollars was recovered from black mud bought at an unclaimed express sale in Omaha Nebraska. The buyer faced ridicule until a chemist proved the metal's value.

Omaha Neb

Must Expect Retaliation in Truthful Talk

The saying warns that revealing thoughts to friends invites retaliation from those friends and hidden enemies alike, suggesting honesty can provoke backlash. It emphasizes caution in sharing personal judgments to avoid harming relations or provoking counterattacks.

Influence and superstition in a crackpot quote

Uncle Eben dismisses the power of mind over matter. He declares talking about influential numbers in a crap game never helped him before, reflecting a skeptical view of superstition.

Uncle Eben Washington Star

Went the Limit

The complainant alleges he did all a gentleman could do short of throwing the woman bodily out of his wagon.

Fragmented OCR Summary Card

unreadable OCR fragment with scattered letters and numbers. no clear event, names, or location readable.

Fragmentary OCR Item Reflects Unclear Report

Readable text fragment shows a disrupted transcript with garbled phrases and no clear names, dates, places, or events to identify a concrete news item or outcome.

The Maiden City of Londonderry Ireland Never Conquered

Londonderry known as The Maiden City resisted multiple sieges during its turbulent history and remained unconquered, preserving its fortifications and resilient legacy through centuries of conflict.

Londonderry Ireland Édeown

There is a Religion of the Heart and the Dead

A Boston Transcript writer reflects on religious belief contrasting a heart centered faith with a creed tied to the dead. The piece ponders why reason and devotion diverge within spiritual life and questions the source of internal temples.

Boston Transcript

Thought for the Day on trust and deception

A brief reflection advises that occasional deception by a fellow keeps faith in humanity, better than perpetual distrust of all people. The saying suggests balance between caution and benevolence in social views.

U.S Rhode Island Massachusetts Connecticut

Scarcity Accounted For

A concise aphorism notes politeness costs and the fear of risking it, suggesting kindness yields nothing lost while many avoid risking polite behavior.

Showy: women's interests feature headline notes

Fragmentary OCR text references a feature on women’s topics and a showy display. Details are incomplete but indicate coverage of women’s interests and fashion elements within the publication.

Birds face harsher feeding gaps in extended winter nights

In cold weather birds endure longer nights that curb daytime foraging, stressing energy reserves and food access for day feeding species. Limited daylight constrains foraging windows, potentially increasing reliance on stored fats and feeder availability to survive.

Women Equal in Denmark

In Denmark women enjoy the same pay and equal opportunities with men in practically every line of business.

Denmark

Men in Fashion Reflect on Choice and Necessity

A commentary notes that many men are drawn to fashion not by desire but by lack of alternatives as there is nothing else to buy. The piece suggests clothing serves as a default lifeline in a constrained market.

Frank Borzage Humoresque

Time for Most Things But Not All Things Said

A reflective aphorism contrasts moments for silence and speech, noting there is no period when every topic should be spoken. The line hints at restraint and timing in communication.

Fragmentary OCR Bits Hint at Local Notice Details

The readable fragments suggest a local public notice or event listing with names and numbers. It mentions pointers to dates, entities, and actions but lacks complete context or clear outcomes.

Native on the Move in a World That Changes

An oblique note depicts a native son who travels widely and then returns altered in character and outlook. The fragment hints at how distant experiences reshape identity, with emphasis on escape, exploration, and the paradox of finding sameness after travel.

Literacy in China Leaves 90 Percent Lacking Says Report

A report states that about 90 percent of China's population lack voice in affairs due to illiteracy. The finding highlights widespread inability to read or write and its impact on participation in civic and economic life.

China

Not Palm Sunday Moment Echoes in Exchange

Dialogue fragment shows Bob asking to hold Laura's hand with a sharp reply about Palm Sunday. she retorts that it is not Palm Sunday, and he references Independence Day in a terse exchange. The line hints at a tense, possibly intimate scene between named speakers.

Bob Laura Drexerd

Protecting Orchards with Frost Heat Methods

Frost protection relies on heating lower air layers by burning cheap fuels. The strategy aims for efficiency and economy in safeguarding orchards and tender vegetation during cold spells.

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Noua Eva Novak WM. Fairbanks Mary Philbin Myrtle Steadman William Collier, Jr Sylvia Breamer Lew Cody Frank Mayo Hobart Bosworth Mary Carr Bessie Love Florence Vidor Edmund Lowe Barbara Freitchie Franklin and Masonry Baker’s Dozen Homer Him Colton Samuel M Nicholson Joshua Maddeman George W Gardiner H. Martin Brown Fren N. Littlefield James R Maccoll Howard Whitz Earls Crawford Chester R Martin Ellery Holbrook Robert J. Connery Ernest Clayton J Cunliffe Bullock Everett S. Hartwell Trust Department Henry C. Jackson Trust Officer William Metcalfe Clayton D. Sheldon Harry C. Owen Clyde A Rmes Bond Department Elmer F. Seabury Nicholas E. Carr Auditor Carleton E. Taft Board of Directors Foreign Department W. Granville Meader Luigi Scala Industrial Trust Company Federal Reserve System Providence Westminster Street Broad Street Wells Avenue Providence Woonsocket Pascoal Pawtucket Bristol Warren E. Providence Newport Wickford
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