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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1930
Page
5
English tailors, in a rapid London display, claim the world’s quickest tailoring record. The feat began at 5:00 pm when wool from two Southdowns was clipped, washed, spun, woven, dyed, and finished into a complete suit by 6:20 pm. A Berkshire baronet wore the outfit at dinner, winning a $5,000 wager.
In Dudley England a white horse carrying Lady Godiva on public parade grew excited by the crowd. Miss Lucille Smith dismounted and was taken to a nearby house to rest while a calmer horse was found for the procession.
In Cartagena the visitor steps into a centuries old city wandering the old quarter. He can tour the church of San Pedro from the Sixteenth century meet native Indians and priests and bold African American beauties. He also observes mountain shepherds and a bustling market and street scene painted in vivid burbaric colors.
A fragment from a women’s magazine reflects on unnoticed beauty in ordinary scenes and aging, contrasting sunlit lakes and skyscrapers with a faded dandelion and gray roads, prompting a quiet meditation on perception and value.
The Naval Observatory explains that rainbows arise from light refraction and reflection within raindrops, not from the Earth's spherical shape. This clarification attributes rainbow shape to optical effects rather than geophysical curvature.
The Men's Union Brotherhood plans a 9 30 vestry gathering followed by Morning Worship at 1045 with a sermon by the pastor. Sunday school at 1200 and a 6 30 Christian Endeavor meeting announced. Rev C H Temple of Warren to be the evening speaker.
The Boston Globe states John Paul Jones, once a gardener’s boy who ran away to sea at twelve, possessed medium height and shared traits of zeal for glory energy and reckless vanity as he challenged England during the revolution and was later made rear admiral by Russia.
Chauncey Depew gained fame as an orator and after dinner speaker while also serving as a prominent lawyer, bank director, and railway executive. He held two terms in the United States Senate and attended every Republican national convention from 1888 to 1920. In 1924 he was a delegate but illness prevented attendance.
The piece notes extreme thrift in France with regulars using napkin racks and washing small items resembling barber shop mug racks. It references weekly laundry routines and hints that thrift is seen as better service in trench conditions.
The note argues that Bergen in Norway, not Rome, claims a cultural distinction tied to notable figures. It references Grieg the composer and Bjornson and Ibsen who were connected to the city’s theater scene, suggesting a parallel claim to a unique cultural identity.
Donald Norton's talk to the Rotary Club focused on probation in the state system. He cited crime as a national issue, emphasized community involvement, and praised local efforts like a football assist to engage at risk youth. He noted 16 officers serve state courts and urged ongoing training and public cooperation.
A Smyrna Asia based department store imposes a singing requirement on all staff from the counter girl to the floor walker. Clerks must sing while serving customers and may only stop to state prices or answer questions. The singing spreads during busy hours and captivates customers.
The London Opinion announces that Mr Cackle will entertain readers with his well known funny stories. The announcement hints at a light program designed to amuse and delight the audience.
Prof Elie Metchnikel born in Russia argued in 144 that many human ailments including aging result from intestinal putrefaction. He proposed combat with lactic ferments and bacteria as a remedy amid his wide scholarly audience.
The existence of the largest living carnivore, the Alaskan bear, was unknown until 1898 when sightings and studies confirmed its status as a distinct species. This finding clarified classification and regional distribution in Alaska.
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