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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1930
Page
3
The sun shines in the Arctic from March 19 to September 25 over land above the Arctic circle. In this region the sun remains visible at midnight for periods varying by latitude, with North Cape seeing midnight sun from May 16 to July 28.
A traveler describes Portland at the end of the old Oregon trail as the center of a country full of majestic beauty. He notes rippling waters, towering peaks, and abundant woodlands that are “good for one's soul,” echoing Grover Cleveland.
The article questions who first discovered Guanabara Bay where Rio de Janeiro now sits. It notes possibilities dating from Tau or early periods by an expedition led by Amerigo Vespucci.
The vast Holland bulb fields stretch miles in spring as growers cut full blooms to strengthen bulbs for future flowering. Tourists are allowed to gather flowers from the refuse piles beside each patch, taking as many as they can carry.
A rare timepiece in Stettin Germany features a large bearded figure at its center whose eyes roll each second. A metal plate at the mouth marks the day of the month and a grotesque scene bears a 1730 inscription.
Argentina's vast agricultural region mirrors the wheat belt of the United States and Canada with similar weather, rainfall, and growing conditions, influencing crop patterns and yields across the country.
An exploration of ancient pledges to cohabit and marry notes plighting traditions from Biblical times to medieval Europe and Denmark. It cites Greek, Danish, and English practices such as hand festing and premarital commitments as a test of lasting partnership, sometimes lasting a year or lifelong.
The text explains how early tradesmen used signs with birds flowers animals and other objects to distinguish shops creating surnames like Finch and Wolf. It notes many such names arose from these signs and while some survive, American varieties post Revolution faded due to insulting or absurd associations.
Arab and European scholars study a genuine illuminated volume from Sir Bekri, a key early Morroccan geographer historian. The 16th century work, found in a Marrakech native shop, features rich colorations and was moved by authorities to the Cherif Sel-Kittani library in Fez with other North Africa related documents.
Cordovan leather, famed for centuries, yields ancient Cordova feathers still treasured. Gaspestries from the Alhambra and other palaces were gilded and painted, using leather workers of Cordovan Spain who boiled calfskin and sheepskins and treated the feathers in various ways.
Goats are kept with sheep in parts of the West to act as aggressors against dogs and lead the flock. It is not yet known if goats can deter predators as effectively as claimed. Losses from predation appear to rise in herds where goats are kept with sheep.
The text discusses an old expression tied to leather straps and wartime gear. It explains how pronouns connect when two or more persons are joined by and and the order of the first second and third persons in singular and plural forms.
The piece suggests that a young person can gauge their own prospects by observing the ambitions and directions of the people they associate with. It argues peer circles influence long term outcomes and highlights collective trends over individual luck.
The Knights of Columbus Bristol Council No 379 marked its 26th anniversary with a banquet at the K of C home on State Street attended by over 100 members and guests including clergy state officials and local dignitaries. Grand Knight John DesLauriers presided with toastmaster J Francis Connell and remarks by Rev Fr Thomas J Gullan State Deputy Walter E F Fitzpatrick and others.
Mrs LeRoy D Bell announces all supper tickets are sold for the Founders' Supper to be served at 6 3 o clock in the chapel of the First Congregational church. Professor Wilfred H Munro will speak on the church founding in 1680 after the banquet.
Joseph Borge of Swansea Mass aged 22 was arrested and arraigned on two motor vehicle violations after a car carrying Swansea women to work overturned on Meta com avenue. He faced charges of operating to endanger property and life and leaving the scene without reporting the accident. He posted bail for a court appearance.
Funeral services for James Hosea Corthell were held Saturday afternoon at Proaits church with Rev S A Cameoa officiating in the absence of Rev Nelson Kellogg on vacation. Bearers included Charles and Walter Aldis nephews of the deceased with Burgess and George A Richardson of this town. Burial followed in North Cemetery.
Merce and Mrs Waitham Ho Cleaver observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their Lincoln Avenue home on Thursday evening. Relatives and friends attended and the couple received ornamental and useful presents.
A confusing fragment describes a man at a corner grocery asking about a dog and a father figure seeking a dependable brand. The dialogue implies the grocer endorses the dog and suggests taking it home.
A brief death notice dated January 22 1919 expresses deep sorrow from Mrs Gilmore her mother and siblings. The family notes the loss in a quiet home setting and asks for remembrance of the deceased in prayer.
Bristol Lions Club will host a testimonial dinner for Supt of Schools William J Harper next Monday evening January 27. He will soon leave for Westchester New York to begin probation work. The event includes speeches entertainment and a general good time with invited state and town officials and North Providence officials.
Programs for the Grand Army Day or Lincoln's Birthday observance to be held on Wednesday February 12 have been received from Walter F Ranger Commissioner of Public Schools of the State. The programs reflect a broad state plan and are being rehearsed.
The speaker lists seven factors he blames for social drift after the war including moral breakdown, loss of authority, liberalism, behaviorist psychology, self expression, and scant individual discipline. He cites Canadian liquor policies correlating with rising crime and argues alcohol is a social and economic menace.
A homemaker shares versatile uses for olives and imported olive oil including in potato salads eggs and sandwiches. Recipes cover Olive and Fish Cocktail escalloped eggs with olives lettuce and olive sandwiches plus olive stuffed bacon skewers and related dressings.
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