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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1929
Page
3
A vivid postcard of Florida landscapes and life invites readers to explore pergolas, vine trailers, raised platforms for bird guano, orange groves, and coastal scenes. It contrasts southern culture with modern noise and travel thrills as it mentions Jacksonville and various regional characters.
A lively gathering at Stanley Simister's War ren home on School Street featured music by the Machine Shop crew. The party included a gift of a wrist watch, a nostalgic talk by Mr Brelsford, dances by Jack Thomas, singing by Frank Keating, and a humorous sketch Bristol County Cousins.
The article explains the origin of the Latin phrase selliceU derived from scire and licet meaning it is permitted. It notes pronunciation with accent on the first syllable and mentions abbreviation SS for Summons in Pathfinder Magazine.
The text defines a fiscal year as the period between two settlements of accounts and notes that it normally ends on December 31 unless specified otherwise. It states the United States government's fiscal year ends on June 30.
The fisher folk of Landen Scothind pioneered salting and smoking haddock, yielding a superior haddie. The name Finnan haddie derives from the hamlet, pronouncedVinnan, and the village is credited with originating this popular seafood.
A description notes that a minimal marriage ceremony is performed in the name of the state. It cites an example phrasing as In the name of the state of and mentions the process as simple and official.
Readable fragments describe January gatherings at various venues including Hotel Belvedere, Edgehill, and Grand Army Hall. Activities include dances by Collins and Athan Girls Club, student comedy, Dutch supper events, Pythian Sisters gatherings, and military inspection dates in late January.
Florida seaport trade shows growth with higher January traffic and ship arrivals from 1927 to 1928. The Overseas Highway, bridges, and related infrastructure are mentioned along with coastal weather and shortages. A mix of social notes references holidays and local anecdotes in a period-voice style.
Poem reflects on a sunset over Bristol with religious imagery. The speaker notes the sun as a signal of departure and a divine guide, imagining journeys from time to shore and eternity beyond. The piece honors God’s wisdom and love as seen in the evening sky.
In the Guiteras School auditorium Friday afternoon the pupil players presented two part plays titled The Fast Winds Rove and A Saturday Merumyle Office. Cast included Jen Wey Addison Hill Lloyd Saath Mae Cavallaro Charles Way Seq NE Arid Sousa Cleascies ty and others.
Circulating reports indicate plans for a horse race track in Portsmouth Rhode Island between Mt Hope Bridge end and Weyerhauser plant. Speculation suggests Newport County may authorize horse racing with funds to build a track and grandstands next year pending legislation.
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