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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1922
Page
4
The chicken, a common barnyard fowl, has a pedigree traced to 700 B C in southern Asia. Dr. Clark Wissler notes chickens spread to Africa then Egypt and soon became widespread worldwide despite early travel limits.
The article traces the seventh day Sabbath in Jewish law and notes early Christians kept it by law until Jesus rose on the first day of the week. It explains how gatherings on that day became common for Christian fellowship.
Auxerre celebrates five hundredth anniversary of Charles VII act granting eight widows rent-free shelter. A royal aide wounded at Cravant was nursed and cured by eight widows, who were later housed by him and later protected by Charles to keep the eight widows as perpetual residents.
A decor expert advised a newlywed couple on three essentials for a livable home. Ensure utilities are available, choose a pleasing color scheme, and make the space truly livable.
A voice of caution, Uncle Eben remarks that the world holds wondrous inventions yet warns that one not knowing how to handle them may become fearfully miserable as inventions run wild.
John Philip Sousa explains his reason for joining the Legion saying it was his right to serve in the navy and he praises its organization. His Great Lakes band, now a large group of ex service men, travels world wide spreading Legion influence and showcasing refined military music learned under Sousa.
Tale recalls Corp John Pruitt a Pershing era hero killed in action after single handedly silencing two machine gun crews. His parents George and Mrs Pruitt of Phoenix received Italy’s Croce di Guerra in his honor and his body rests in Arlington National Cemetery.
The American Legion in Racine has acquired cemetery land to provide a dedicated veterans plot. It plans a circular layout resembling Arlington National Cemetery and will spend 5893.50 on land with a steel mast to fly the flag. About 455 veterans are buried locally and room is planned for 300 more. The group seeks a higher state burial allowance from 50 to 75 or 100 dollars.
A $250000 memorial hall will be erected at Centalia Washington to honor four American Legion men killed in the city by I W members. Bronze doors will lead into the hall and a rain event reportedly raised about $500 for the Legion. Insurance was taken out against more than a tenth of an inch of precipitation on the celebration day.
The text discusses jealousy as a damaging human passion rooted in egotism and vanity. It defines jealousy as fear that another possesses what we desire or may take from us, causing self-love wounds and deep misery. It notes gender dynamics and race preservation as context for jealousy’s misuse and consequences. The piece cites Elinor Glyn in the London Times.
A Chicago manager recalls a longtime angel who urged one night stands. receipts rose from Topeka to Hutchinson to Chanute with telegrams reporting gains and praise before the final plea to return home after the last show at Chanute.
An article argues for strict limits on campaign spending in France noting no formal cap exists. Jean Barnard recalls Floquet spending 1500 francs in 1891 for Paris and 25000 francs by 1900 while opponents reportedly spent 200000 francs, reflecting rising costs and calls for regulation per the Manchester Guardian.
The Society for Electrical Development describes a teleope rophone style instrument to measure heart activity by a lovers presence. The inventor claims the device can prevent failed marriages by gauging romantic influence, with warnings about misreads and adjustable settings.
A peculiar improvised pumping machine on Detroit Island uses a box three feet wide and twenty feet long mounted on wagon wheels. Endless chains pass over sprockets at each end and hold paddles every 14 inches to move water and clear refuse in anticipation of the shifting season.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote captures a diplomat defending large armed forces for self-defense while denying aggressive aims, prompting questions about military policy and international security.
Star Friday features Watch Your Step a Goldwyn light comedy with Cullen Landis Patsy Ruth Miller and an acclaimed automobile chase directed by William Beaudine. Second feature Man and His Woman stars Herbert Rawlinson with May McAvoy. Monday and Tuesday present Riders of the Dawn starring Roy Stewart in five brutal hand to hand fights tied to The Desert of Wheat production by Benjamin Hampton.
A Paris mail order firm owner objected to higher postal rates and reused stamped envelopes by applying mucilage to stamps and removing cancellation marks. Postal detectives uncovered the fraud, fining him 27000 francs after he previously sent letters to Roheme and earned over 11000 lost or wasted addresses.
A client sought William M Evarts as an associate and Sydney Bartlett agreed with some reluctance. After the case argument Bartlett recalled Evarts spoke very pleasantly with a vein of ratiocination running through his verbose, at times terse, but never wholly lost manner.
A reflective piece argues people ignore eye strain while overworking sight. It notes the need for breaks as legs, hands, and other body parts require rest to avoid fatigue and injury. The author urges daily pauses to protect vision.
The smaller devilfish swim in shoals and alter color with their surroundings as they move. They possess an ink bag that lets them discharge a dark, cloudy fluid to muddle the sea and aid escape.
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