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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1927

Page

4

Cactus Varieties Said to Grow Along Twin Buttes Road

Scientists along the Twin Buttes road between Tucson and Continental Arizona report finding every known cactus variety in the world. The claim highlights the region as a remarkable botanical site.

Twin Buttes Tucson Continental Ariz

Monk Origin of Anno Domini Dating

A learned Rome monk Dionysius Exiguus in the early Sixth century originated the system counting years from the birth of Christ. The note highlights the monk’s role in creating the Anno Domini dating method used in historical chronology.

Christ Dionysius Exiguus Rome

The Murray and Darling River System Explored

The Australian river system known as the Father of Waters is the Murray with its main tributary the Darling. Together they run about 2,400 miles to the Southern Ocean, shaping vast inland regions.

Murray

Wine Without Bitterness and the Taste of Ideals

A fragmentary literary note reflects on striving to live up to highest ideals, describing a bitter taste in life and quoting Ella Wheeler Wilcox on consciousness and will. The piece centers on personal resolve and the paradox of virtue amid hardship.

Ufe Willit Les Hew Flla Wheeler Wil. Cox

Matters of Growth and the Shape of Mastery

A concise reflection on how arts and sciences develop not by rigid molds but through gradual discovery and refinement. It likens learning to bears shaping their cubs, emphasizing patient handling and steady polishing to reach refinement.

Montaigne

Map reviewer argues case bias affects honest effort

The Washington Star quotes Effort Jud Tunkins saying a map on the wrong side of a case can reflect an honest attempt to earn his pay in many instances.

Jud Tunkins Washington Star

Cord is Royal Decoration Theodoref Solomon's Seal

A 1844 Abyssinia artifact described as a single strand of native cord titled a royal decoration by Theodoref Solomon. The item is presented in a magazine noting its simplicity and symbolic value.

Theodoref Solomon Abys Bliia Sys the Ee

Give Us the Old Way Another Reminder of Change

The Columbus State Journal notes that not all changes bring progress and advocates returning to traditional methods as an alternative for making turkey stuffing in the home kitchen.

Columbus Ohio State Journal

Shell structure described by standards bureau

The bureau of standards states shells consist of alternating layers of a horny material and calcium carbonate with organic matter integrated between. This description outlines the composite nature of shell construction and the materials involved.

The Bureau of Standards

Bristol Circus Parade Highlighted by Many World Acts

A Bristol pageant features Walter II Maim Circus with elephants camels tigers zebras giraffes and wild men drawing crowds before the main gate. Acts include Madam Reheas bare back riders Hollis Kadina Pinkie Hollis Brock family aerialists and other international performers plus a 25 member band and a 2 PM show. parade at 11 AM.

Bristol Waller Po Juha Rebras Europe Toop America Madam Reheas Hollis Kadina England Pinkie Hollis Brock Famly Tim DeLong Belgium Koban Sakata Sylvester Lyle Irma Conner Yokor Far East Maxwell Harry la Pearl Chick Reed Balle Lou Hershes Harry Pow Gree Man Rube Prof John Grattan Mintstars Solists

Community Events Calendar Highlights Local Suppers and Plays

Local churchs bean supper and a Thursday dance are listed under community events with a dramatic benefit performance at a nearby venue. The notices mention entertainment acts including Irving Spec and Poca elong, emphasizing midweek gatherings and a July 3 Sunday program.

Successful Whist Event Heads to High Street Prizes Awarded

A whist tournament concluded with prizes won by participants including Mrs Roselina Bower and William Flanagan. Local organizers announced the event took place at the Odd Bellows Hatl on High Street.

Keba

Death of J lizitiec Peabody and kindergarten pioneer

Obituary notes J Lizitiec Peabody as founder and originator of the kindergarten system. The article states no prior kindergartens existed before her work and marks her death as a significant historical milestone.

J Lizitiec Peabody Procosils

Prudence in the Home

A neighborhood homemaker advocates cautious household budgeting and planning amid rising costs and firings in the downtown area, urging careful use of resources and practical daily choices.

Value of Difficulties and Life Experiences

A reflective quote on how facing a sequence of difficulties reveals character and resilience. The speaker argues that life tests reveal what a person is made of and that true grit comes from enduring hardships.

Oman

English Harbors List of Principal Ports

The principal harbors of England are Newcastle on Thames Grimsby London Folkestone Dover Portsmouth Southampton Bristol and Liverpool.

England Newcastle On Thames Grimsby London Folkestone Dover Portsmouth Southampton Bristol Liverpool

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