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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1934
Page
2
In Ex Libris this issue reviews a ledger of Dr William Thompson who practiced in Warren a century ago. It recalls village calls with fifty cents extra for twins and a Saunderstown visit at three and a half dollars. Barter appears with twelve bushels of carrots paid on a bill and the doctor vents wrath on debtors with sharp words.
Bristol and Warren clash in a long standing high school basketball rivalry. Warren defeated Bristol in a crushing fashion in their previous meeting, setting up a highly anticipated rematch next Tuesday night.
St Mary’s Parish will hold a Pre Lenten Supper on February 13 in the church auditorium. A long list of committees members includes Mrs James Barry, Mrs Margaret Morris, Miss Mollie Long, Mrs John Lavander, Miss Elizabeth Morris sey, Mrs James Connors, Mrs Bernard Breen, Miss Bridget Breen, Mrs William McClair, Mrs Alice Coughlan, Miss Mary Byrnes, Miss Minnie Murphy, and many others.
Sea Scout Ship Kearnes No 51 met in Eagles Hall at 6 30 PM with 12 members and two officers. Ralph Matrone led a sig nal line class, Edward Ladone and James Middleton gave knot tying and seamanship instruction. Charles W Weaver Jr named Officer of the Deck for this week. A Skipper’s house meeting is set for 7 PM, followed by the next Eagle Hall gathering Friday at 6 30 PM.
Second and fourth Thursdays at 8 PM Doric Club semi monthly card parties. February events include Tony's Wedding a musical novelty at Olympian Club Guiteras school auditorium February 8 9 Three act comedy The Charm School by senior class Colt High auditorium February 12 BTA presents Out of the Night at Guiteras High School auditorium February 13 Pre Lent Supper in St Marys Auditorium February 13 turkey supper Friendship Club Odd Fellows Hall February 28 Turkey Supper Masonic Temple Mt Hope Chapter OES.
The text explains that in Mexico the initials D. F. refer to Distrito Federal or Federal District. It notes Mexico is divided into 28 states, one federal district comprising Mexico City and eleven surrounding villages, and three territorial regions.
United States postage stamps were authorized March 8, 1847 and sold in New York from July 1. The two denominations included 5 cent Franklin and 10 cent Washington stamps. Stamps arose to prepaid carriage of letters, ending collected delivery. inspiration traced to Sir Rowland Hill in Britain with 1840 first stamps.
Mr. and Mrs. Elia Giusti of 180 Wood Street announce the birth of a son Elia John last evening. Community notes list a Bristol bridge party, church services, and various society meetings including the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company whist, St Mary’s parochial school basketball, and Boy Scout activities amid services at St Michael’s Church and Trinity Church.
Two young men with Master of Science Degrees offer individual or group tutoring in agriculture chemistry bacteriology and other sciences. Terms very reasonable. For further information call Bristol 44.
The piece describes Costa Rica as three districts with distinct characters. The Pacific coast is mostly native, the East coast hosts banana lands with Jamaica laborers and white overseers, and the central highlands hold finqueros and a perceived pure Spanish population with limited racial mixing.
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