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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1923
Page
2
The notice lists subscription options with different terms and prices. It mentions two papers weekly, annual and short-term terms, and a stage free offer. Prices show amounts such as one dollar and two cents, with multiple durations and payment structures. The fragmentary ad suggests a cheap subscription scheme.
A deciphered historic note discusses the proposed establishment of a novelty college at Nayatt, with details about funding, location, and community reactions. The item reflects local curiosities and era specific language, indicating early 20th century educational experiments and public interest.
Announcement of the engagement between J Barnard French and Miss Mary De Wolt of Bristol. The noisy text includes stray references to goods and local happenings but confirms the couple’s engagement and town origin.
A Bristol taxpayer defends Mr Della Morte against race based objections to his candidacy for town council. The writer argues the American spirit requires fair representation and criticizes discriminatory views in the contest for local government.
Fragmentary obituary and public notice text references Bristol and Louise Walton with garbled data. The passage mentions taxation, property, home building, local business, and various partial phrases about sales, gear, and notices. The readable parts indicate a community record page with incomplete names and events.
The incomplete clipping reports a ceremonial degree conferment related to candidate selection actions. It mentions a toss or lottery method determining recipients and lists associated notes from local offices. Names and places are unclear due to OCR corruption.
Bristol Aerie of Eagles invites new members as it targets 500 by July 1. At Monday's meeting 13 applications were filed with 11 approved. Memorial services were voted for the first Sunday in April and to be continued annually. Committees were appointed for arrangements and annual honors.
The Ladies' Auxiliary plans a Fagles dance to be held in May. Details on venue and date were not provided in the fragment.
Three games are scheduled in the YY gym for the boys tournament. The program includes the regular Boy Scouts game, a Tigers versus All Stars match, and a Y M A game against an outside team.
A complete set of sixteen large Encyclopedia Americana volumes is offered in perfect condition for 150 dollars per volume with 24 dollars per volume for delivery. Apply at Phoenix Office.
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