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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1930
Page
3
Bristol drew thousands to the Common for an elaborate annual celebration. Fireworks finale sparked widespread audience reactions as Chief Kavanaugh and an enlarged police force managed heavy traffic congestion smoothly.
Charlie McCanna a toll collector at Mount Hope Bridge talked a man from jumping to his death after the man confessed intent at 4 30 am the stranger sought the toll price and was persuaded to enter the toll house for a calm conversation. The man cried and reconsidered his plan. his identity remains unknown.
Raleigh officers were welcomed at Bristol Yacht Club and Mount Hope Farms during Independence Day celebrations. Gen Callan and Lt. Col. Haffenreffer hosted a luncheon with Rhode Island leaders, followed by a Mount Hope museum tour showcasing Indian artifacts and historic items.
The article reviews ancient and later pump technology from Egypt to 18th century innovators. It cites CLVE truvius, French inventor Mle Demour, Whitehurst the clockmaker, and balloonist Vernceltier as figures shaping the development of mechanical and pulse pumps through the 1700s.
The secretary may authorize burial beside a husband in Arlington only if the husband is a commissioned officer. For enlisted men a widow can be buried with her husband in the same grave if the War department arranges a deeper grave to allow a second coffin. A former President such as Taft would be treated as a commissioned officer in this context.
Bristol County All Stars defeated the U S S Raleigh sailors 11 to 5 on the common during the Fourth of July celebration. Foxy Marshall earned the win with ten strikeouts in a near flawless effort while Ensign Wilson led the Raleigh pitching with fourteen K's despite stiff fielding errors. Bennie Smusz suffered a bad ankle spike and will miss about a week.
Hints advise rejuvenating hats by dipping ribbons in a quart of water with three tablespoons sugar dissolved. A vinegar and salt polish cleans brass and copper and brightens metal objects. The same mix cleans the inside of stained flower vases. Lime juice adds a fresh flavor to honeydew melon.
Members of Kearney Post praised the young Sea Scouts and urged stronger support from post members. Chairman Samuel J Smith led efforts to strengthen the Sea Scouts program as the best in the state. Comrade Harold I June praised the reception by Kearney Post while visiting for the Fourth of July. June may return to Bristol to present the flag at Kearney Post. A clambake is planned for late this month with George Solomonese Floer Hill and William Le Page organizing tickets.
The meeting last Saturday considered bids for repair work on the Ever Ready and Dreadnaught station and on the Hydraulion. Peter Martelly and Son submitted the accepted bid of $915 for the Ever Ready and Dreadnaught, Archie H. Rounds offered $936 for the same work. For Hydraulion, Archie H. Rounds won with a bid of $139, while Peter Martelly and Son bid $1020, $375 higher.
The text traces wedding floral customs ancient to today, noting orange blossoms as symbols of luck and happiness. It mentions Spenser and Milton linking the orange to Juno and Jupiter, and describes Anglo-Saxon brides giving ribbons to friends, a practice that survives in the bride’s bouquet.
The Detroit News notes the brain's quick reaction to a hazard as it sends a signal to the feet to step on the accelerator. The piece highlights the brain's speed in processing a crossing threat and guiding reflex action.
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