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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1924
Page
4
This piece describes Eros as the Greek Cupid, son of Mars and Venus, with golden wings and a quiver of arrows. It notes his frequent pairing with Venus, his blindfolded icon, and shifts in portrayal from a handsome youth to a playful but dangerous boy before Alexander the Great era.
A farmer wanders into a chemical lab and asks what the chemists are doing. They boast of seeking a universal solvent. The farmer jokes that once found, they must have a container for it.
In 1912 Tokyo donated 3000 cherry trees to Washington, D C as a token of friendship. The blossoms symbolize happiness in Japan and bloom as a shared festival of rejoicing, a Sakura symbol of happiness celebrated each spring.
The article notes Goethe began Faust. work continued nearly fifty years with yearly revisions. The final part was completed shortly before his death in 1832, marking the end of a long, cumulative effort across decades.
The largest expense in artificial ice production is coal used to generate heat for expanding steam and powering the compressor ice machine. Water costs little and labor is not the top item.
An opinion challenges the saying that ignorance is bliss arguing the premise distracts from true well being. The piece suggests understanding issues leads to better emotion and decision making, not more happiness.
Jud Tunkins notes the winner in any deal is the party most willing to let bygones be bygones, suggesting restraint and forgiveness lead to the better bargain.
A Washington Star humor item riffs on wealth and happiness as Uncle Eben quips that most men gain more alimony than riches. The joke centers on money not buying lasting contentment and the punchline hinges on social expectations.
A Forbes Magazine line proclaims that the least successful handler of men will be the manhandler tomorrow, signaling a provocative assessment of leadership or control in a historical context.
A universal statement asserts that every person has two parents and a rapidly expanding line of ancestors. It traces generations from two parents to millions by generation fifty, highlighting an unimaginable total of ancestors.
An expert argues that poor eyesight causes misjudgments leading to criminal acts. The statement notes some individuals confuse others property with their own due to vision impairment.
A reflective line contrasts playful cheerfulness with true genius noting that gravity is not always greatness and solemnity does not equal science or erudition.
A character named Uncle Eben comments on life’s troubles as a clash between peace and excitement, noting people want both but cannot have them simultaneously. The line is delivered in dialect and reflects a humorous or reflective mood about human desires.
A local notice shows Mickie refusing a cream social advertisement. The text implies a return when a hobby paper is ready for use and hints at Jessy’s concern about making a living.
John R. Quinn of California was elected national commander at the San Francisco national convention, succeeding Alvin Owsley of Texas. He pledged to push immediate passage of the ex service members adjusted compensation act and closer links between disabled veterans and government rehabilitation services.
John A. Smith of Monahan post of the American Legion in Sioux City Ta organized a campaign to sign up 245 new members. He targeted packing houses and stock yards arranging 150 join on installment with employer payroll deductions. Smith earned a round trip to the San Francisco convention and was decorated by National Commander Alvin Owsley during his visit. He now enrolls members by mail.
John Dunphy a red haired Irish sergeant in the 151st field artillery refused a $500 automobile prize won in a merchants contest tied to a St Paul American Legion festival. He said another person more deserving should receive the car and declined the award despite his number being drawn.
American Legion posts across western Kansas joined a base ball tournament under the Smith Center post. A purse of 750 dollars was offered to the winner, with the victorious team earning a spot to compete for the state championship.
A cherished old magazine excerpt portrays George Washington as a tall rugged fox hunter in a blue coat red waistcoat buckskin breeches and velvet cap with Blueskin the dapple gray as his favored horse. It notes frequent black fox chases at Mount Vernon and adds cautions about cruelty and sport at the Philadelphia track.
The 7,000 ton tanker Swiftstar carrying 77,000 barrels of oil and a crew of 28 disappeared after leaving Los Angeles bound for a Massachusetts port. Sightings ceased near the east coast sea lane and no wireless contact was received. A nearby schooner captain found wreckage including a body and oil slicks, with earlier reports of the Cyclops disaster in the same waters.
Among wedding gifts to the duke and duchess of York, a clock made in 1804 stands out. Nearly five feet tall, it shows hour minute and second plus day of week month and moon phases. A carillon of sixteen bells and eight time changes animate the dial with royal portraits. Every third hour the figures of George III and Queen Charlotte lead a procession, and a troop of horse guards moves. Sundays halt the mechanism automatically.
A brief exchange features Young Cholly asking Miss Jessica about how his head looks most attractive. Miss Jessica replies that the best view is from the outside, delivering a witty, theatrical moment.
The Boston Transcript notes a doctor’s advice for Mrs Blank to rest and recuperate while she handles her own duties after dismissing her helper. The exchange reflects concern about workload and health.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript quoting a harsh moralist line about a girl named Trix, described as a frail child trapped in a life of sin and infancy. The passage presents a stark, judgmental tone reflecting social attitudes toward youth and morality.
Ray O Wyland, assistant director for Boy Scouts of America, praises Scoutmaster Fred Gassert of Troop No 1 East Newark for a six year program that pairs tenderfoots with two advanced scouts. The buddy system fosters conduct aligned to the scout oath, with weekly reports and conferences. In one case a dishonest boy joined and later held a bonded messenger job. in another, a gambling den was shut down with police help.
In Cambridge Gov Channing H Cox welcomes New England scouts praising the boy scout movement for universal training of mind body and morals and for shaping future Massachusetts citizens without regard to creed race or position.
Arthur M. Hyde, then Governor of Missouri, lauds the Boy Scout movement noting its vast potential for national and racial improvement and its promise for the future. The statement reflects strong official support for scouting and its social impact.
Camp Biddle the vacation ground for Philadelphia boy scouts was officially opened and dedicated with a bronze tablet honoring Herbert M. Biddle the first Philadelphia scout to die in World War I. Biddle an early member of Troop 46 Temple Lutheran church served on the US Cherokee when it sank in the Delaware River.
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