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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1927
Page
4
The article notes Calles accusing Catholic bishops of inciting uprisings that killed seventy five Catholics and twenty four soldiers. It discusses savings aiding tax cases and the Civic Opera Company and Metropolitan Opera broadcasting performances for public access.
The piece notes Governor Smith of New York courting the 1928 Democratic nomination with semi humorous hints. It reports crowd reactions in New York City and mentions opponents who understand politics and the American people.
A whimsical fragment describes a cucumber stuffed with pearls and a Glan dish provoking fantasies of luxury and wonder. The vivid image fascinates readers and sparks memories of childhood tales of treasure and splendor.
The piece argues that human psychology, shaped by surroundings, sustains a real need for flowers and florists. People view material affairs optimistically on good days and gloomily when skies are overcast, influencing mood and outlook.
A student from Pavia pawned a manuscript of a law code to raise funds and a Marian volume, while a craftsman rebuilt his home using two small Cicero volumes. Early pawnbrokers served as a market for exchange of rare texts and valuables.
The 1926 British army sanitation manual warns a soldier carrying baggage over one third of his weight will tire and need more food. It notes marching can cause a loss of nearly a quart of water from perspiration during an eight mile march in any climate.
The most perfect pearl in existence known as La Pelle grina is described as a perfectly globular Indian pearl weighing 2 carats. It is housed in the Zesima Museum in Moscow and noted for its irregular shape as the largest known pestl.
A compact reflection on how scholars and editors prefer commenting on texts rather than interpreting original works. It critiques the habit of piling commentary over commentary instead of engaging with the substance of ideas. The note underscores the fatigue of overanalysis.
In a classroom setting a western girl responds to a Sunday school prompt by quoting the Bible verse of the day as part of a three lesson sequence. The scene centers on teaching and religious instruction in a local church education program.
In Capper's Weekly a quirky anecdote unfolds as a newly married cousin slips into a kitchen scene and an impulsive kiss aimed at the minister causes surprised confusion when Alice reveals the husband is absent in the car. The humorous misread sparks embarrassment and a wink at domestic mix ups.
A Cleveland report credits early modern cooperation to a 1795 flour mill society backed by 43 Sheffield clubs in England. It aimed to defeat profiteers in flour milling, aided reform but faded due to members’ and officers’ business inexperience as trade broadened to sales of hog rid on and other goods. The text also mentions illicit smuggling routes from W844 to Rochdale near Manchester.
In 1830 Jean Baptiste Douville, a French explorer, earned the Paris Geographical Society gold medal for his book on the Conzo and its fabrication.
A fragment from a reminiscent piece discusses race betting, questioning how odds can be legitimate when owners, trainers, and jockeys influence the game. The narrator, identified as Uncle Eben, debates the fairness of wagering in Washington Store era racing.
Jennie H. Gallup as administratrix presents the first and final account of Julius C. Gallup late of Bristol deceased for allowance. The court refers the matter to February 9, 1927 at 10 A M in the Probate Court Room for consideration and orders fourteen days notice to be published weekly in the Bristol Phenix.
The Bristol probate court presents an instrument as the will of Bradford Colt de Wolf and orders notice published for fourteen days. A hearing is set for February 7 1927 at 10 o clock A M in the Probate Court Room Bristol to consider the will.
In Bristol on January 19 1927 Herbert H Burnham Jr a minor over fourteen chooses Eliza Burkham as guardian of his person and estate. The Probate Court is to consider the choice on February seventh 1927 at 7 PM in the Bristol Probate Court Room. Clerk John W Church notes the notice appears in the Bristol Phenix.
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