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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
4
The collection of King Victor Yramanuel of Italy contains more than 60 000 specimens and ranks among the world’s most valuable. In India locals ride locomotive fenders to sprinkle sand on tracks in certain regions.
The census report shows 1,814 male infant deaths and 1,000 female deaths under one year in the year surveyed. The article also notes that controlling one's tongue is a valued achievement amid self-sought segregation.
A Scientific American summary notes safe makers struggle against burglars who use acetylene torches and other methods. The arms race pits improved metals and designs against fire and heat cutting tools, with burglars often gaining the upper hand and forcing ongoing innovations.
Strenuous efforts by American Legion rehabilitation and legislative committee representatives won passage of a $10,000,000 hospital construction appropriation and the Johnson bill amending the World War Veterans Act of 1924. The measures add over 3,000 beds and improve rehabilitation administration, with provisions aiding about 5,000 disabled veterans previously denied compensation. The Senate's rejection of several provisions prompted the Legion to press for a special veterans committee to handle all World War II era legislation.
John Woleavis accepted the American Legion invitation to join its honorary committee aiding a $7,000,000 endowment fund for World War I orphans and disabled veterans. He expressed gratitude for the chance to support the Legion's effort to care for veterans and the children of deceased servicemen.
Fifteen year old Robert Muffler received a bronze medal from American Legion Post No 241 in Philadelphia for being the most typical American. His father born to Germans and mother from Hungary faced doubts about his origins, but Robert expressed pride in the honor and noted his parents’ belief in American ideals.
Giants and White Sox faced confusion in London as the program lacked baseball descriptions for unfamiliar fans. London American Legion post members supplied old American Legion programs with descriptive pages, helping the crowds understand the game.
The property described includes two parcels of land with buildings in Bristol Rhode Island to be sold at public auction on Saturday June 27 1925 at noon in front of the premises on the westerly side of Rock Street Bristol County The sale is under a mortgage deed dated September 27 1924 recorded in Book 89 page 236 and the mortgagee or assigns will have use of a recorded right of way from 1903 The land bounds cover Rock Street Mott and Flynn properties with several lines and widths and a rear parcel measuring about 193 feet by 64 feet The mortgage conditions and sale terms are stated at the time and place of sale or upon inquiry with the undersigned.
The Bristol Town Council on June 3 1925 declared Smith Street from Hope Street to between Constitution and Union Streets abandoned as useful to the public. Abutters receive no damages, and a sign Not a Public Highway will be posted. Publication in Aruinal Phenix to follow weekly for three weeks.
Notice of appointment of an administrator for the estate of David Hindaen late of Bristol. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol court clerk by law. June filing beginning.
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