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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1921
Page
4
Farmers in the Southwest report alfalfa fields cooling nearby air by evaporation, creating a ten acre natural refrigerating effect around homes. The practice draws summer visitors and offers potential profits from cooler sheltered areas. The idea spreads as alfalfa surrounds dwellings to reduce heat and comfort.
Elsie tips toward romance with a shy young man as they share tea and dances. A mistletoe moment leads to a hesitant kiss while she steers the chat to Christmas customs and why mistletoe hangs by doors and windows.
Ecuador marks its centennial from Spanish rule with a nineteen denomination coin set from one centavo to one sucre. Each piece features a notable figure in history and the dates 1820 and 1920 in the design. A 20-centavo was misspelled as veinte causing its destruction. a new plate will reissue it.
A skeptical note describes a proposed vacuum subway system likened to pneumatic cash carriers. Trains would travel through tunnel stations at 150 miles per hour, powered by reduced air resistance and rear pressurization, inspired by the inventor’s tube travel observations.
Czechoslovak forests aim to balance annual growth with cuts. Annually about 6.6 million cubic meters of firewood and 0.4 million cubic meters of commercial timber are harvested. Postwar fuel use will drop as bituminous coal oil and ignite production increases. Authorities value the yearly timber cut at about $120 million at current lumber prices.
A blind man dedicates his days to visiting school buildings in Philadelphia to tune pianos and maintain their exterior finish. He polishes the cases to keep them looking new, handling all instruments with careful attention.
At St Michael's Church a musical service is planned for next Sunday evening. The full choir will sing Hear my Prayer with Miss Aida A Connery soprano soloist and Mr Angell will play Mendelssohn organ numbers Andante from the Violin Concerto and Finale from the Third Symphony. Service starts at 730 PM. The Sunday School gathers at noon for prize presentations and the long term offering report.
Hope Circle D of S met in Grand Army Hall on Monday. State Regent Mary Condon was named a delegate to the national convention in Kansas City in October. A dance was approved for February 7 at Grand Army Hall. Committee members include Mary Morris Sadie Callan Elizabeth Gray May Coggeshall Helen Kelley Catherine McKevlitt Grace Fay Elizabeth Paull Mary Murphy Louise Duffy Grace McCallum. A Valentine party followed with prizes awarded to Elizabeth Gray Ella Condon and Marguerite Murphy.
The North Ends defeated the Live Wires Tuesday evening by winning two of three strings. The second string tied, and the North Ends also captured the third string.
Morning service at 1045 subject Who Are Blessed Sunday school at 12 afternoon and evening service at 730 with Why Call ye Me Lord Lord sermon. Samari tan Missionary Society prayer meeting Thursday at 745 pm at Miss Bovay s 78 Burton street
About 25 years ago two prospectors in Western Australia camped for the night and planned to walk to Perth. One man’s horse whinnied and he stepped outside, tripping on a boulder that revealed almost pure gold. Thus began the Coolgardie rush.
Dalmatia offers islands with rich history such as Brazza Lessina and Lacroma where Roman and Greek relics remain. Caverns tempt visitors including the Blue Grotto on Busi and legends of Stehard Coeur de Lions seeking shelter during crusades and vows linked to local places.
An aunt reports Elva asking grandma to mind her for the day. Elva replies she had a nice day and that grandma minded her perfectly, noting the aunt’s return question about the day.
Burnside Lodge No 34 and Edgehill Temple No 3 combined to honor James U Clarkson Grand Chancellor of Rhode Island with a 60 gold purse at a turkey supper in G A R Hall attended by about 135 members. Toasts by John J Hackett and remarks by Mrs Alice Bullock Mrs George Marshall and Mrs John Dunbar framed an evening of music and dancing led by Captain Fred M Straight.
The Springfield Republican notes Mrs. Mary Lofthouse wife of Joseph Lofthouse formerly of this town died morning at her home 298 Elm Street Holyoke Born in England she came to the United States 30 years ago and lived here four years She was a member of St Pauls Episcopal Church Survived by her husband a son John J Lofthouse and four daughters Edna Lindley Ada J Fiefield Ida O and Eda M Funeral at St Pauls Tuesday at 2 30 pm burial in Rummey NH
The Industrial Bowling League opens with Team No against Team J at 6 30 followed by four basketball games Irrepressibles vs Highsteppers and Top notchers vs Cranston Teams must be ready by 6 15 A program includes toying pictures talk and music beginning at 7 00 The Saturday film is The Mark of Zorro starring Douglas Fairbanks plus comedy reels An upcoming boxing tournament draws applicants and the YM CA Bristol stands as a community recreation center during unemployment funding and services.
Fairbanks stars in United Artists production The Mark of Zorro showing at the YMCA. He plays Senor Zorro the masked justice seeker and Don Diego Vega the wealthy reluctant nobleman. The plot hides Zorro’s identity until Diego’s disguise is revealed. The strongest enjoyment comes from following each character and the group dynamics through their challenges.
Friday double feature highlights Rose of Nome with Gladys Brockwell and a strong supporting cast in a Barbara LéMarr Deely tale of love and gold set in Alaska. Also Velvet Fingers and Pa the comedy with Mutt and Jeff. Saturday adds The Jailbird starring Douglas MacLean and Doris May directed by Lloyd Ingraham in a tale of oil booms and reform. Monday brings Civilian Clothes with Thomas Meighan and a humorous twist as a captain returns to a wife who discovers him in civilian attire.
Katherine MacDonald stars as the Notorious Miss Lisle in a film adaptation of a Mrs Baille Reynolds story. Nigel Barrie Dorothy Cummings Ernest Joy Margaret Campbell and William Clifford support the cast under James Young's direction as the romance unfolds from France to England. Humoresque also screens in Bristol for two days February 3 and 4.
The Congregational Church lists Friday night service at 7 30 with a praise and prayer focus and a Sunday morning sermon at 10 30 on Keeping the Faith The church school meets at noon for Bible study The 7 30 Sunday night service features praise and preaching with the sermon The Gift of God
The excerpt questions why people never content with their own life path while admiring those who choose another course. It ponders fate, personal choice, and the tension between satisfaction and envy as reflected in Horace’s meditation on happiness.
Bristol Town Council to convene February 10 1921 at 7 30 p m in Memorial Building Council Chamber for canvassing and correcting voters list. Women real estate owners urged to qualify at Town Clerk’s Office to have names placed on the voting list.
Public auction scheduled for February 14 1921 at eleven A M to satisfy Salvatore Amanna mortgage dated March 28 1908 recorded in Bristol R I with the property on Usher street Bristol described as sixty feet on Usher street one hundred eighty one feet six inches along southern and northern boundaries. Transferee’s attorney Frank H Hammill states bidding by order of the mortgage transferee and warns of postponement or adjournment.
Guardian George H Manchester appointed by Bristol Probate Court to manage Harriet D Waldron’s person and estate. All claims must be filed with the Clerk within six months from the first advertisement date January 21 1921.
Administration notices announce Maria Vibra appointed Pro Administratrix of Antonio Borges Mota estate and invite claims within six months. Catherine O Mara will probate an alleged will with hearing set for February 7 1921 at 10 30 AM in Bristol Probate Court.
The Bristol probate court schedules a guardianship hearing for Elizabeth Colt minor petitioned by Roswell Colt with notice for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix. Administratrix Caroline E. Peterson seeks final account and distribution in the Robert H. Peterson estate with notice for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
Bristol January 1921 notices report Aaron E. Markoff seeking appointment as administrator of Sarah Markoffs estate. Hearing set for 10:30 AM in Bristol Probate Court with publication for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix. John W. Church, Probate Clerk.
The administrator of the estate of William J Fish of Bristol Rhode Island gives notice to interested parties to file claims within six months from the first advertisement. Bond filed as required by law.
If you suffer from itching Hokara antiseptic cream offers relief without grease. It claims to fade irritations and heal blemishes while leaving skin white and healthy. W H Buffington druggists sell a liberal jar for 85e with satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
Benjamin F. Lindemuth guardian requests allowance for Edwin Cure estate on February 21, 1921 at 10 30 A M in the Probate Court Room Bristol. The notice, dated January 24 1921, sets terms for fourteen days with weekly readings and mentions the Batata Phoenix and Probate Clerk John Church.
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