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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
4
Women police in Bangkok guard the Women’s Palace, mostly older and unattractive recruits. They tail visitors to ensure decorum and prevent mischief, wearing a distinctive uniform and remaining unarmed while watching the court proceedings.
Holmes compares two American elms forming a natural Gothic arch as their lofty foliage intermingles creating a green temple of intertwined stems and fluttering capitals, more splendid than any stone minster.
A parent recounts a playful dialogue with a four year old while feeding chickens. The girl wonders if chickens have noses and where they keep handkerchiefs, prompting a simple explanation about animal senses.
Advice on controlling cockroaches in homes suggests placing two saucers with a flour plaster mix and water. The mix is four parts plaster to one part flour. For severely infested apartments fumigation with hydrocyanic acid gas is recommended.
Mrs Homer Wioch says an informal dinner works when a few children join with their parents. The Kansas City Times quotes her on hosting simple gatherings that feel welcoming and relaxed.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe fossil seeds in Lancashire coal measures. Professor Oliver in chair notes seed length about one-fifth inch with segmented integument and ribbed projections resembling tiny arms. The piece hints at ancient desertion of life forms from millions of years ago.
A fragmentary report describes a gold colored stone with bright crystal facets. It notes the material’s ornamental uses and mentions a discovery in Murané Venice when brass filings fell into a pot of melted glass.
The text discusses the pualtery as an ancient instrument used generally by Hebrews. It was smaller than the harp and resembled a dulcimer in size though opinions differ on whether its strings were plucked or struck.
A quoted excerpt from William Butcher warns against false rural standards and vanity. It urges purposeful speech and actions for communal accountability, urging the reader to refrain from hollow deeds.
A quip from Exchange about the cautious person who can sleep without verifying every home safety detail such as furnace fire status doors lights and clocks being set. The remark highlights anxiety over domestic routines and vigilance.
Swat the Mosquito explains malaria is caused by Plasmodium vivax a protozoan and transmitted by mosquitoes. The piece notes symptoms include chilly and fever and emphasizes mosquito control measures.
A fragmentary text notes pearls found inside a bivalve and described as humanly developed in a trial shipment from the United States. The report mentions a monoproly and a large mucous flute trace, with some references to abalone or oyster contexts and a popular magazine.
A fragment describes Eva being invited to dinner with her father and mother. The parents warn her not to speak openly. She grows uneasy as the hostess asks questions, prompting a polite, but tense, response.
A fragmented report discusses whether lamplight for urban streets began with modern inventions or earlier forms. It cites Paris and London as contenders, noting lanterns lit publicly in Paris in the sixteenth century and references ancient practices.
In a refined hotel dining room a crash interrupts dinner as dishes fall and guests pause. A sharp inquiry rises above the chatter with the bold line Squash, my dear, of all things from a narrator describing the incident.
A Brooklyn newspaper ad reports relief as a purse lost by a party has been recovered. The note states the belongings contained $24 and that the finder has returned them, ending the worry for the owner.
The unreadable OCR excerpt mixes notes about currency and coin denominations with a disjointed dialogue about anatomy and a child's distress. It mentions an American company, guilder denominations, and a scene of a father comforting a crying boy, but many phrases are garbled and unclear.
Overwork harms kidneys causing fatigue and back pain. Mrs. Wallace Garvin of Bristol reports relief from severe backache after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Buffington's Pharmacy. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo recommends Doan's as the proven kidney remedy.
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