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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1926
Page
4
A cross puzzle from the Phoenix section lists clues for a 1926 Western Newspaper Union page with entries for Across and Down including vessels, tides, rulers, beams and poems. It includes 29 across clues and 28 down clues covering common nouns and proper nouns like rulers, trees, beverages, measures, and rhythms.
The article discusses Mongeon deciphering hieroglyphics among Yucatan ruins describing a catastrophe that submerged a lost Atlantean continent. It cites a flood myth, notes the American continent as geologically old, and claims ruins of 172 cities with potential half a million inhabitants.
A Detroit woman wed a man on a dare and now concedes she lost the bet. The unlikely union drew attention as the couple navigates public curiosity and personal vows amid the courtroom rumor mill.
A brief note tracing the early use of sugar, stating that sugar cane predates history and appears in ancient Sanskrit texts. It notes Greek and Roman use primarily for medicinal purposes, with sugar imported from India at high cost.
The Jats of India, a mysterious people, are believed to be Scythians who became Hinduized. They peaked in the eighteenth century and were overthrown by the British in 1826.
John S Mosby 1833 1916 known as Mad Anthony Wayne of the Confederacy earned the nickname for his daring cavalry leadership and storied irregular force career during the Civil War.
Ninth Sunday after Trinity at St Michael’s Church with Holy Communion at 10 30 am followed by an address. Evening service is omitted until September.
Ninth 730 a 930 a 10 00 a 1045 a 730 p Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion Matins Church School Sung mass and sermon Evensong and address
Sunday morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev Theodore Bacheler pastor of the Union Congregational Church Providence. He will preach Sunday evening and Friday night services are omitted until September.
Parish calendar at 129 State Street lists Friday prayer meeting at 7 30, choir practice at 8 30, Sunday services including 10 30 preaching and 12 00 Sunday School, 6 30 Epworth League and 7 00 preaching. Telephones 72 A.
Morning service at 10:30 led by Rev Henry Tibbetts of Providence will preach the Communion service. Evening service is omitted.
Sunday services on Court Street near Hope led by Rev Thomas Armstrong Pawtucket officiating all services. Morning sermon at 10 45. Sunday School at noon. Evening service 6 00 with Young People's meeting at 7 00. Evangelistic Meeting and Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 30. You are invited.
Susan M Sheple as administratrix presents the final account of David Hudson late of Bristol deceased for allowance. The court receives and refers the account to August 16, 1926 at 10 oclock A M in Bristol Probate Court for consideration and orders notice published for fourteen days, weekly. Clerk John W Church.
Probate court in Bristol receives Albert Mott's request to appoint Domenico Marcolo or another guardian for Susan Mott. Hearing set for August 16 1926 at 9 o clock with notice to be published weekly for fourteen days. Clerk John W Cherch records order and service requirements.
The article notes early American highway work by Peruvians and Incas including a Quito to Cuzco road 25 feet wide with stone paving and retaining walls. It cites similar roads by other American peoples and a 1664 New York proclamation outlining highway clearing and maintenance requirements.
An essay-like excerpt argues that many achievers began life poor yet used poverty as a spur. It contrasts early hustle with the risk of remaining poor, noting the stigma and advantage poverty can hold for future success, attributed to various American figures. The passage reflects on social mobility themes through a historical lens.
A Chicago firm hired a claimed greatest salesman after his boastful reply. They sent three lines of goods to sell in the West. A week later no orders arrived and a telegram revealed the truth: I am not the world's greatest salesman I am the second best The greatest salesman is the man who got you to buy these goods.
The Bureau of Standards explains cork needed to float a body depends on bone and flesh. A 150 pound body with 25 pounds out of water would require about 6 pounds 10 ounces of cork to stay afloat.
The naval observatory notes at the North Pole the sun remains above the horizon for six months from vernal to autumnal equinox, rises at the vernal equinox, moves in an ascending spiral completing a 24 hour circuit until the summer solstice when it sits about 23.5 degrees above the horizon, then descends and sets at the autumnal equinox.
In midsummer Blackfeet climbers trek Glacier National Park cliffs dressed only in breech cloth enjoying the breeze from snow capped peaks. They ignore cold air and are not aiming for stage or athletic conditioning.
The Probate Court of Bristol Town appoints an administrator for the estate of John LL Conley deceased and requires bond. Creditors must file claims with the court clerk starting July 23 1926. The School Committee Bristol RI reserves right to reject any bids. Minors guardian Westcote Herreshoff Chesebrough third account presented for allowance on August 2 1926 at 19:00 in the Bristol Probate Court Room. Publication for fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix. John W Church Clerk.
Bristol Rhode Island July 14 1926 notice of the administration of Josephine Hodges late of Attleboro Massachusetts. Fannie B Smith administratrix bonds and appointment of John W Church as Rhode Island agent begin July 16 1926 and entries show clerk John W Church.
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