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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
4
A June school let out prompts questions on how to use the vacation wisely. The piece urges structured, useful activities for children and older students, balancing rest with chores, jobs, and growth to avoid lassitude and preserve good conduct.
A family camping trip ends in near disaster when a sleigh rope slips and a canoe drifts. The daughter narrowly avoids drowning as the father and mother struggle with rain soaked gear. The tale closes with a didactic knot tying moral urging safety and Girl Scout involvement.
Public notice announces a mortgage sale of land described as bounded by streets and adjacent parcels in Briatrl Town. The deed recorded at page 223 of the Deeds Records is referenced, with Forshee and Leahy Attorneys handling the sale and any adjournments or postponements.
Informational notice advertises electric refrigerators for sale on Burton Street. It emphasizes important facts, promises no obligation, and invites interested buyers to call for details. Multiple used models are described as discounted and affordable.
The show arrives in Providence on July 1, premiering as the world’s largest circus spectacle. Four trains carry 1600 performers and animals including 42 elephants and 700 horses, with acts such as Orland Mara, Zacchini, and The Wallendas among a lineup of 800 performers and 100 clowns. The Ringling Bros—Barnum & Bailey presentation bills itself as a major North American attraction.
A chatty column reviews recent local happenings on Main Street and nearby spots. Observers joke about speed rules outside the state and commend the fire department for containing a restaurant incident. The piece notes social scenes at Slocums and Pastime and recalls a radio request and hometown performances.
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