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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
4
J Winthrop DeWolf writes from Peking on May 13 1920 describing the city and its people. He notes the widespread binding of feet across classes and observes changes while traveling in China.
Winthrop DeWolf details daily life in Peking including rickshaws, street congestion, and attire with Chinese customs. He notes traffic clutter, prices in local and dollar terms, and the lack of electric cars. He describes the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and a Chinese YMCA with mixed religious affiliations and generous educational funding.
An ad promotes Hohara as a universal skin treatment claiming to cure pimples blackheads itching and many conditions. The copy touts quick relief and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied with a liberal sized jar offered by WW HH Buffington at a set price.
The Resolute, Bristol built and designed by the Herreshoffs, was selected to defend the America’s Cup against Shamrock and other contenders. The committee weighed driver skill and crew while noting close margins in races sailed near Newport. The Resolute and tender steamer Miontank arrived and will depart for Long Island Sound tomorrow.
George Behan presents Hearts of Men a dramatic piece featuring a young girl used by an avaricious guardian aunt Dalphne seeks romance and escape after being pawned in a mar riage market The Mack Sennett comedy Trailed by Three and Flames Hammerstein no Whispers accompany the program Matt Moore leads the supporting company in an exceptionally pleasing presentation.
Mrs Gertrude Marz wife of Herman Marz died at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness following childbirth at Lying-in Hospital Providence. Born in England she had lived here several years and married Mr Marz three years ago last April. Survived by her husband and a brother and sister in England. A brother with British forces was killed in the recent world war.
The undersigned announces appointment by the probate court to guardianship of the person and estate of ward in Bristol and bond has been given. All claimants must file claims in the clerk’s office within six months from first advertisement. Murdock McKenzie.
Guardian announces the appointment of David I. Brownell of Bristol as guardian with this notice published June 22, 1920. McKenzie and Murdock C. McKenzie listed as involved parties in the formal filing and advertising.
Ames Nutting of said Bristol warns all persons with claims against said ward to file them in the Clerk of Court by June 29 1927 or June 13 1927.
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