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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1928
Page
4
Excerpted lines describe exploration joys and the bonds of sailors in harsh seas. The speaker notes achievement in discovering value for mankind and the whalefisheries, while celebrating comradeship forged through danger, trial, and shared meals.
A quoted observer describes American children as work focused and adult treated from age twelve, noting early independence and lack of quiet life. He contrasts urban life with a carefree youth culture, stating they work early and die without feeling they've lived, amid a modern traffic juggernaut.
Ralph Freeborn Kinder of Mrs Saitiuet Kinder married Marion Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert C Miller in Providence at Central Congregational Church. Rev Frank E Butler officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home and the couple sail for Europe on the SS Republic, planning to reside in Bristol after October 15.
A large crowd on the beach watches a small black bottle bobbing on the waves. A row boat party retrieves the bottle and brings it ashore. The message inside asks to send news to a brother in Aberdeen and to take it to the Pigged Whistle.
John Henry Duffy of 322 Wood Street celebrated his 90th birthday last Friday. He has lived in Bristol since 1848 and recalled old days before Bristol had rubber works. He remains sharp and cheerful as he talks of his childhood in the town.
Born July 6 1838 in Manchester England Duffy came to the United States with his parents to N48 where he spent his days. He worked at Burnside Gun Shops and later as overseer at the old Sugar House on Thames Street for five years. He spent 20 years as a bootmaker at the National India Rubber Company then thirty years in shipping before retiring in April 1926. He was a longtime parishioner of St Mars Catholic Church and active in the Holy Name Society. He had two sons John and James and two daughters Mrs P Henry Morris and Mrs George McCarty, plus 18 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
The article notes the first mercury barometer was built to prove air has weight and later gained fame as a weather predictor, nicknamed the weather glass. It explains how atmospheric pressure changes raise the mercury column, measured by a governor for improved accuracy compared to thermometers.
A humorous domestic scene centers on a newlywed couple as Mrs Newlywed brings a cottage pie to the table. The husband tastes it and identifies it as cottage pie after a few bites, sparking a light exchange about its ingredients.
Partial schedule progress noted with only half of games played so far. Authorities confirm a Mon day date and emphasize ongoing season status.
An antique fragment presents Benjamin Franklin’s reflection on time and life. The obscure lines urge restraint and purpose, noting that life is formed by deliberate use of time and action.
The fragmentary text notes a victory by Catimensa with odd phrasing and unclear details about the victors and their suffering. The readable portion centers on a triumph and its implied costs.
In the Rhode Island Superior Court a bill in equity for partition of three parcels in Bristol and South Kingstown names Edward A Open alias Edward A Oppenhayn as the missing respondent. The court orders hearing July 28, 1928, and publication of notice in Bristol Phenix Narragansett Times and Providence News.
A fragment reads quote about not needing a doctor attributed to To ledo Biade, sparking local discussion among attendees about health care access and community concerns.
A fragmented note discusses coin origins with claims that China invented money around 1000 B C and Greece around 700 B C, while India is mentioned later with an incomplete date. The piece reflects historical uncertainty and garbled chronology.
Notice to contractors that sealed proposals will be received at the Town Clerk Office Bristol until 2:30 P.M. Tuesday 17 1928 for brick chimney work in the Bristol Town Hall on Bradford Street. Specifications available at Town Clerk’s Office. Town Council reserves right to reject any and all bids or to accept the bid deemed best. By order of the Town Council. J O W Shurch, Clerk.
Sealed proposals will be received at the Town Clerk in Bristol Rhode Island until 7:30 PM Tuesday July 17 1928 for about 750 feet of concrete sidewalk and 750 feet of reinforced concrete curbing. Specifications may be obtained at the Town Council. The council may reject all bids and award to the best interest of the town. By order of the Town Council John W Church Council Clerk.
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