This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
6
A delightful surprise party was given to Mrs. Frederick Williams on Monday evening by her Sunday school class and a special invited guest. The attendees gathered at the counter of Hope and Constitution streets after a Scout inquiry to confirm the occasion.
Mrs Williams found a surprise birthday celebration on the piazza full of goodies and a grandmother made cake. Tune telling and games followed with laughter sparked by the Prince of Morocco tale as guests enjoyed punch and cheerful remarks.
A miscellaneous shower at 186 Wood Street honored Miss Lena HH Congdon, the bride to be, who will wed Alexander Nichols of Newport next month. Pink and white decorations framed the reception as rose petals were showered on the bride, who received many useful and beautiful gifts. Whist games preceded refreshments.
The boy died after reaching Dr. Conway's office. Medical Examiner C B O Rourke of East Providence summoned in absence of M E Horace D Seymour of Warren. Body moved to the boy’s parents home. Dr Greaney detained, arraigned in Fifth District Court, pleads not guilty. Bail set at $3000. Case to be heard next Thursday.
A London Punch critic observes that many singers aim high before mastering basics. He notes some performers can both dodge and sprint, suggesting such versatility would aid a rising artist’s progress.
Fragmentary excerpt reflects confusion over tone and meaning with phrases about reminders and reactions. The text shows fragmented quotes and mismatched punctuation, suggesting a stray OCR fragment rather than a coherent news item or notice.
The article describes how lace shops and centers in a historic fashion hub drew attention as designers showcased famed pillow lace like point de Bruxelles and Biche lace. It notes quarrels over prestige with Italian and French makers, highlighting the queenly status of certain pillow lace styles and the evolving fame of Flemish designers.
Rabbit pelts now attract hat makers as fur prices rise. The text notes fur varieties once undervalued becoming profitable for trappers, with rabbit pelts specifically highlighted for their increasing demand among hatters.
The piece notes a shift in value for rabbit skins as demand rises. A country boy who saves and markets rabbit skins this winter could earn a comfortable sum. An eastern firm has announced a need for 10,000,000 skins, sold by the pound containing seven or eight skins.
An eyewitness recalls James H. Barry narrating Bret Harte’s clash with a proofreader over blue ink used on proofs for The Luck of Roaring Camp. Harte allegedly slapped the printer after asking for black ink, a story linked to Harte’s time at the mint and printing of Overland Monthly.
A 12 pound nugget of nearly pure gold was found near the Charters Tower mine in Queensland Australia. The find highlights Queensland gold fields once poor and desolate but now productive with depths approaching half a mile. The nugget is valued around 4000 dollars though a 12 pounder is not a world record. Ballarat yielded 2217 ounces in 1858 valued at about 5000 dollars.
The Madras railway chief engineer discusses rail creep on bridges in India. On the Godavari Bridge creep reached three to four feet yearly until a cast iron sleeper and lock-fast steel key anchored the 75 pound rail, reducing creep to insignificance. The 1887 conclusion remains that creep is curable only with effective anchorage.
Lord Pirrle, renowned ship builder, predicts Japan will lead future ship construction. He notes inexpensive labor, abundant steel, and vast coal reserves as key advantages that will place Japan at the forefront of the industry.
A noisy scene ends with a man fleeing toward a drug store reeking of iodine and bandaged. He appears to have staged an accident near a doorway, with powder burns on his face and a puzzled, chaotic aftermath observed by bystanders.
The fragment notes Ruth Jocelyn Wattles of a Colorado agricultural college urging clearer expression. It contrasts grand scenery with simple phrases and hints at communication challenges and misunderstandings in personal discourse.
The fragment lampoons limited vocabularies as wires go down and a speaker asks if a group can connect on topics from dinner to war. It questions using a single adjective for many subjects and invites silence as a possible sign of appreciation.
The Kansan Summer Session reports male students reject a plan for women to pay half the cost of treats. They argue women may work for equal pay but paying halves the divine right of man, and that men must shoulder life’s responsibilities. The piece notes protection of women even in sundae purchasing.
A proposal to issue porcelain coins in Germany could redefine currency practice. Meissen has produced samples from 10 pfennig to 5 mark, signaling an experimental breach from gold silver and bronze. Adoption remains uncertain and would require updating standard catalogues and weights.
Scientific American cites Robert G. Skerrett noting tanning now takes five months instead of two years and warns that no chemical method can accelerate the process without harming leather quality. The piece argues the modern tanner sacrifices thoroughness for speed.
A child asks what a profiteer is and, in reply, the father explains that a profiteer is someone who overworks the proverb make hay while the sun shines by stretching its meaning beyond its original intent. The exchange highlights the tension between thrift and excess.
The article details a 79 mass 8 devised device using U shaped pieces and iron bars as a door stop. It explains flat outlet shapes and round bars cut to project about one and a half inches beyond the stop to hold the door open.
The article describes a method for building a door mechanism with U shaped pieces, center rivets, and guides made from rectangular iron bars. It covers plunger alignment, tapered rods, weather resistant joints, and a storm proof rabbet to seal the large door opposite the lever. It notes necessary screws, holes, and adjustments for smooth vertical movement and wear prevention.
A fragment describes a crude hook device attached to an engine crank to prevent backfire and stoppage. It notes the risk of injury to a user and claims the hook is designed not to interfere with engine spinning while catching the crank during backfire.
The article discusses methods for lapping pistons using emery dust, ground glass, and rotten stone with cylinder oil. It warns that fine particles can embed in piston or cylinder metal and recommends careful preparation and technique during reciprocating tapping to minimize damage.
Inventor Green, known as Qlothe, who conceived mixing ice cream with soda to beat rivals, died in Philadelphia while exhibiting at the Franklin Institute exposition two years before the centennial. His earnings from the idea reportedly reached £200 before the expo closed.
A proposed garage concept uses a transfer truck to move cars to a chosen spot. The plan aims to reduce foot space usage but risks inconvenience for vehicle owners during loading and unloading.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.