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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1924

Page

3

Advice is a Difficult Path to Agreement

A reflection notes that giving advice invites immediate challenge as the recipient argues against the advisor's judgment. The author suggests the core difficulty lies in how advice prompts disagreement rather than acceptance.

Press Agents Popularize Illusion Theory Says Transcript

Boston Transcript comments that the philosopher view of the world as illusion gains traction but credits press agents more than philosophers for spreading the idea. It argues the media fosters unease and doubt in public perception.

Boston Transcript

Glass Bottles From Jamestown Colony Export Early

The first manufactured product exported from the American colonies was glass bottles made in a factory near Jamestown Virginia before 1608.

American Colonies Jamestown

Words Affections Deeds Echoed by Socratic Thought

A condensed reflection on how speech shapes affection and action. The idea is that words reflect feelings, which in turn guide deeds and form a person’s life. The quote anchors the passage in Socratic philosophy.

Should Live Long Proverbavoids Fatigue in Washington

A short item notes the health idea of elevating feet occasionally for rest and jokes that some Washington officeholders may live to be a hundred.

Washington

Doan's Pills Endorsement From Bristol Resident

Bristol resident William Martin of 68 Charles St reports relief from back and kidney pain after using Doan's Pills. He praises the remedy and urges neighbors to try it, noting a few boxes helped resolve the dull kidney aches. Price is 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Bristol Doan William Martin Charles St Mr. Martin Foster-Milburn Co Msgrs Buffalo N. Y

Gloucester Congressman A Platt Andrew Leads Legion Push

Congressman A Platt Andrew of Gloucester Massachusetts helps steer the American Legion drive for an adjusted compensation bill. A Harvard and Princeton alum and former mint director he built ambulance networks in World War I and led the Gloucester Legion post. He champions a measure aimed at just rewards for veterans built on self help principles.

A. Platt Andrew Gloucester Mass American Legion Congress Harvard Princeton Andrew Mint Taft Washington Treasury American Field Service Neuilly Army France Massachusetts Department Legion

Legion forms boxing commission to curb fake bouts in Georgia

The American Legion in Georgia creates a three member boxing commission to supervise Legion post bouts. A registry fee for each boxer and a license for each show will be charged. Promoters must pay annual fees. a representative will attend every Legion sponsored event to resolve disputes.

American Legion Georgia Legion Boxing Commission Legion Department The Legionnaires Commission

Prize fight tale ends with swoon and mystery

A man returns from a prize fight excitedly recounting the bout to his wife. He says Red Mike took the count, and when she asks about the countess she bluntly questions the outcome, causing the strong man to swoon. The brief vignette reads with a humorous punch as the couple pieces together events.

Mary Red Mike American Legion Weekly

Worthy Ambition in Aging and Health

The piece praises longevity as a noble aim when joined with vigorous health and community well being. It contrasts indecision with decisive unity of purpose, citing Goethe to underline that resolute choice brings true balance in old age.

London Women Serve Writs Open Doors for Sheer Charm

In London women are frequently employed in serving writs. A pretty young woman is said to find doors open to her which to nearly every other sheriff's officer are shut fast.

London

Perfection in Art A Sudden Moment and Hidden Preparation

Quote reflects on how artistic excellence appears suddenly yet rests on unseen long preparation. It contrasts immediate inspiration with the deep, often overlooked groundwork that precedes breakthroughs. The insight echoes Tennyson’s view of creation as both abrupt and built.

Tennyson

Noted Chinese Coolie Stranded After Quick Auto Ride

A harsh critique describes a poor Chinese laborer who spends his meager cash on a fast automobile ride and ends up stranded far from home, trudging back with a resigned air.

A Temporary Substitute

A brief exchange shows a farewell between Mr Peewee and his wife as he departs with a promise to write daily and she urges him to stay safe until his return home then she will care for him upon his arrival.

Mr. Peewee

Women Speak Too Fast on the Telephone

Telephone experts claim women rush speech and raise pitch, neglecting the calm composure essential for a successful telephonist.

Probate Court Notices from Bristol Rhode Island 1924

Court actions seek appointment of administrators for Sarah Anna Church estate and probate of wills for Benjamin F. Sherman and Mary Cobb. Adoption petition requests Francis Gould to become Frank Camperiale. publication ordered in Bristol Phoenix for three weeks.

Bristol Sarah Anna Church Celia P. Smith Providence R. I William H. Buffington R. L Bristol Phoenix John W. Church Benjamin F. Sherman Pane Mary Cobb Tate Michael Camporiale Francis Gould Rhode Island Mattia Camporiale James Id Mary Pikes Newport Newport le Island Frank Camperiale Luigi Depasquale A. D

Health query on persistent cough and weak lungs

A reader asks why a lingering cough follows even minor colds and how to identify if lung weakness is involved. The note promises to provide a proper health district response to common questions of general importance.

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