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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1923
Page
4
A decorative garden or museum exhibit features a large female figure at each corner with a prince centerpiece. The prince’s weight triggers a mechanism that causes fans to rotate, creating a rotating visual effect described in the readable text.
Astronomers liken Andromeda to a giant universe thousands of light years beyond our own. It is moving through space at about 200 miles per second, an ocean of stars outside our universe.
Hope leads onward as the human spirit entertains hopes beyond what is known. The idea reflects on life’s scope and progress, noting natural anticipation and belief in potential beyond verification.
The quote by Phillips Brooks reflects on the enduring noble core within a person. It asserts that the noblest deeds and deepest love reveal the true self despite life’s baser turns. The essence remains constant across experiences and challenges.
A steamer continued its voyage until, later, a noise resembled a heavy body dragged along the deck from the funnel aft. It was the mate's watch, indicating a possible mishap on deck during the voyage.
A reflective note on choosing stars wisely and the dangers of rushing to conclusions. The author compares chasing fame to attaching one’s wagon to a star while warning that haste leads to waste and suffering. The piece emphasizes careful study and measured judgment.
In remote England, cottages with sloping walls exist due to a superstition that a perfectly square house will inevitably collapse. Builders set walls askew to avoid the fate, reflecting lingering folk beliefs in the safety of imperfect geometry.
The British yard originally stemmed from King Henry I's arm length by royal decree. Today it equals the distance at 62 degrees E between two marks on a bronze bar kept at the Standards Office in Westminster London.
The Japanese demonstrate top spinning with precision and flair. Tops of varied sizes and construction balance on the edge of a sword or along a thin cord, showcasing refined technique and variety.
A note explains the origin of the closing phrase yours truly as an early form of ending letters and its evolution from I solemnly assure you that I truly am sir yours.
The passage explains that art signifies worthy and complete workmanship by competent workers not limited to pictures or luxury. It emphasizes that thoughtful critics view art as skilled craft rather than mere appearance or expense.
A humorous exchange between two maids at a dance about attention from young men. One mocks the idea that others paid heed, while the other notes she has already imagined their interest. The tone is witty and observational.
A treaty port is a city open to commerce with specific nations under treaty terms in a country not generally open to foreign trade. China stands out as the nation where treaty ports were significant for many years.
A reflective note invokes a proverb about privacy in work and credits Spurgeon for saying the greatest things are accomplished by individual men. The piece suggests planning delays would occur if a firm built Noah's ark.
Budapest papers report a gang seized in Transylvania for making coins of old Hungarian design from real gold bought cheaply from jewelry workers. The operation produced authentic looking pieces until authorities cracked the scheme.
A compact aphorism by John Ingalls declares every man stands at the center of a circle defined by his own limits, a reminder that personal boundaries shape action and choice.
A Swedish king Charles XII reportedly covered 1300 miles from Demstica in Turkey to Strelsun on the Baltic in a fortnight riding with a daily pace of about 90 miles.
A major liner is fitted with a piping network to every cargo hold compartment. The system carries smoke to the bridge when fire or smouldering occurs, alerting officers to potential danger.
The term grouch traces to around 1400 with no definite origin. It is thought to blend growl and speech and often begins a speaker’s remark with a growl. The concept describes grumbling and discontent in everyday use.
North natives prize wolverine fur for its hard wear and water shedding hairs. Eskimos trim parka hoods with wolverina because the hair sheds moisture from respiration and keeps hood edges dry.
In remote parts of England sections of old PRE Wien ROU dog walls were built with minor collapses detected. Local workers assess structural integrity and plan repairs to secure the long standing barrier.
A concise invocation by Dallas L. Sharp in Harpers Magazine praising public schools as the embodiment and force of democracy. It extols schools as the hope strength beauty and life of democratic society and as essential to nurture truth and liberty.
Voting papers from the general election in London are kept in the Victoria Tower of the House of Lords for one year to guard against belated disputes.
Early seasonal produce arrives in northern markets with Isle of Pines shipments noted for their Caribbean ties. The article links the Isle of Pines once known as a pirate rendezvous with the origin of these early vegetables.
July 16 1923 the Bristol probate court admits the last will of Salvatore Giglio deceased and names executors Adolph Giglio and Frank G Giglio. Creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from this first advertisement. W Church Clerk.
Irene Mary Farley a minor over fourteen years informs the court that Annie I Farley Bristol guardian of her person and estate requests court approval of a choice. The matter is received and referred to August 6 1923 at 10 30 AM for further consideration and action in the Bristol Phoenix.
Probate Court of Bristol announces two estates for probate Arthur Sterling Lawton of Bristol and Ellen L. Galvin of Bristol. Notices set fourteen days of publication in the Bristol Phoenix and call for public consideration on August 6, 1923, and July 16, 1923 respectively.
In Bristol on July 19 1923 Virginia Temple Drury a minor over fourteen informs the court she has chosen Helen F A Drury and John T Drury deceased as guardian of her person and estate and asks the court to approve the selection notice to run fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix clerk orders publication.
Della LaRocca administratrix presents final account of Agnese Formisano late of Bristol deceased for allowance to August 6 1923 at 10 30 AM in Probate Court Room Bristol. Notice to be published weekly in Bristol Phoenix as ordered by Clerk OHN W Church.
Probate Court of Bristol appoints an administrator for Sophie J D Wolf late of Bristol deceased. He must file bond and qualification within six months of first advertisement. James Francis D Wolf named Administrator and date 9 20 27 8 3.
July 19 1923 notice for Francisco Balzano Bristol deceased names Adelina Talzano as executrix requires filing bond and qualification within six months from first advertisement in clerk of court court of Bristol notice appears in a 1923 local paper with date marks 7 20 27 8 3
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