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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1928
Page
3
A biologist survey observes many birds consume caterpillars to feed their young during breeding season. Hairy caterpillars are disliked by most birds, with cuckoos as notable exceptions. The yellow billed and the black titled cuckoo are known to destroy hairless caterpillars.
The article notes that in 18 years the share of blind children in schools for the blind who lost sight from ophthalmia neonatorum has fallen by more than 51 percent, attributing the improvement to reduced disease and greater awareness.
The breadfruit tree is native to the Pacific falahd and Indian archipelago. The fruit provides food and inner bark for clothing. When gathered early the pulp is white and pale, with a texture like new bread.
The article notes that wigs have a long history from ancient Egypt to Greece and Rome. It describes mummies wearing wigs as well made as modern styles and explains social norms such as preferences for dark hair among Roman noblewomen and the unpopularity of yellow wigs.
Eclipses stirred superstition before scientific understanding spread. In New Guinea they signaled good seasons or victories, while in the Solomon Islands people blamed sorcerers for the celestial event and its consequences.
A Methodist clergyman observes in Capper's Weekly that blonde babies tend to cry during baptism while brunettes smile and bald infants look blank. He notes some babies excel at all three reactions.
The piece traces the kiss as a sacred sign in early Christian rites and its later legal boundaries in Roman and imperial data. It notes the kiss as a seal of prayer before sacraments and discusses betrothal implications, with literary reference to Two Gentlemen of Verona and Catherine the Great enforcing polite conduct in assemblies.
The article recalls Doctor Tanner of New York completing a forty day fast from June 29 to August 7 1880 in scientific study. He drank only water while fasting and ended with a weight drop from 157 to 121 pounds. He later ate meat and fruit showing the old danger theory not universally true.
The article extols Bermuda onions as superior to all others. It notes Bermuda farmers supply onions for the New York Easter market, with imports from Cuba West Indies and Egypt unable to match Bermuda onions. The piece likens the island to Bermuda for fragrant blooms, but shifts to the scent of onions guiding sailors.
A comic exchange recalls Cassidy advising a rule on proper grammar. His friend recalls a rhyme about the spider and the fly as a mnemonic. The later meeting with Mike shows the rhyme failed to resolve the self reference question.
Hall Caine was guest of honor at a literary dinner with Thomas Nelson Page introducing him in brief sentences. Jupe handed Caine his menu card without asking for an autograph. Caine hurried to sign, saying he wanted to truthfully claim he had read something Caine wrote.
Montaigne argues that vanity and weak judgment affect both the supposed experts and ordinary men. He notes that those with learned callings expose themselves more, due to their opinion of learning, risking self-betrayal.
Virgil Arruda died Tuesday at his home 217 Wood Street after a long illness. Born in St Michele Azure Islands he was 55, son of Frank and Mrs Arruda. Survived by wife Marianna and eight children including Mary De Costa and Leah Della Sophie Arruda. Frank Virgil Jr Manuel Arruda. Funeral at 8:30 a.m. at home and 9 a.m. mass at St Elizabeth's. interment St Mary's Cemetery.
Dennis Joseph Doran aged and respected local resident died Wednesday at 99 Franklin Street after a brief illness. Born in Ireland February 10 1840 he came to America in 1856 and worked as a carpenter in New York City before moving to Warren and then town. Survived by four sons John William Frank Joseph Doran and two daughters Mrs Thomas E McGrath and Genevieve Doran and 17 grandchildren. Funeral from 99 Franklin Street at 8 30 am with a requiem mass at St Marys Church and burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Mrs Exena Lambert wife of Aime Lambert died at her South Swansea home after a long illness. She had eight weeks earlier suffered the amputation of her left leg. Born in Canada 43 years ago she lived in this town until 18 months ago. Survived by husband three brothers include Joseph John George Collard and sisters Miss Helena Collard Mrs Ethier and Mrs Dallaire. Funeral at 9 am Monday at St Marys Church with interment in St Marys Cemetery.
Sylvester Munro former local resident died Wednesday afternoon at his daughter’s home in Warren after a weeklong illness. He was 84, born here to Samuel and Rebecca Munro, served in Company G of the Second Rhode Island Infantry, and worked for Spencer Rounds. He leaves three daughters, his brother Samuel W Munro, nine grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p.m. tomorrow at George M Walbur’s parlors in Warren with Rev Charles W Martin officiating. interment in North Cemetery.
Mrs Freda Phenes wife of Isaac Phenes died Monday night at her home 27 Cottage Street after a long illness She was born in Russia 54 years ago and lived in town over 20 years She helped found the Ladies Union Aid Society of the Jewish synagogue Survived by husband three daughters Mrs J Miller Mrs J Odesky of Providence and Miss Lathan Phenes two sons Walter Phenes of New York Harry Samuel and Max Phenes of this town Funeral held Tuesday at Max Sugerman Undertaking Parlors Providence interment Lincoln Cemetery Warwick
The first English Prayer Book, largely drawn from the Roman Missal, was authorized by Parliament in the 1549 Act of Uniformity during Edward VI's reign.
A reflective line from Wordsworth on true dignity and inner thought. It highlights that genuine dignity rests with those who question and respect themselves in quiet moments of inward contemplation.
Ten lectures were delivered at Glasgow prison last year. One talk was titled How to Be Happy and addressed inmate well being.
A Kingston New York Freeman item notes a reader complaint about suppression of local news. An anonymous postcard to The Freeman allegedly mocks censorship and asks readers to inspect page 23 of last Friday’s issue for the true statement. The exchange includes a joke about deposits and conversations.
An Eastern film producer visited his studio and saw an actor portraying General Bonaparte in a Paris mobs suppression sequence. He asked who the actor was and was told Napoleon, then wondered why a small man was cast for such a key role.
A male recipient was sentenced to one month of hard labor for giving a kiss. The report notes the severity of the act and the punishment reflects local norms on public decency. The incident drew attention in Pathfinder.
A London Tit Bits item records a playful domestic exchange. The mother scolds for disobedience while the son quips about the state of his mind, reflecting humorous social commentary of the period.
A Pathfinder quip notes a husband delaying treatment for deafness until their boy completes saxophone lessons, reflecting a family priority joke about progress and music.
A short excerpt from a London publication features a maidservant pleading about the cook and a master of the house joking about draughty keyholes. The lines reflect light domestic humor typical of the era.
Funeral services for Mrs Angelina Bolvin widow of Alexander Bolvin were held at 830 oclock from the home of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs John Bolvin 49 Bourn street followed by a requiem high mass at 9 oclock in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Rev Joseph Poya pastor was celebrant The bearers were Anthony Turillo Biagio Securo Michael Turillo and Manuel Lewis Interment was at St Marys Cemetery
Funeral services for Americo Soares Perreira a former town resident who died last Saturday in Jersey City were held at 8 30 am Wednesday from his mother Mrs Francisco Canario s home First Street followed by a telemass at 9 00 am in St Elizabeth s Church The Celebrant Rev Francisco G Vieira deacon Rev Francis J Gomes sub deacon Rev Fr Travaro of Fall River presided Solos were sung by Adrien Costa Miss Anna Vieira and Miss Annie M Peters Interment was at St Mars s Cemetery
A quiet village show features a stage conjurer who amazes spectators by making rabbits disappear and reappear, earning hearty laughs as the audience is convinced nothing is in his sleeve.
Holy Communion and address by Rev. Andrew Harper of Grace Memorial Church Phillipsdale RI at 10 30 a m. Church School at 12 M. Evening service omitted.
Second Sunday in Lent schedule lists Holy Communion at 8 00 a m Sung Mass and sermon at 10 45 a m Church School and Bible class at 12 noon Evensong and sermon at 7 30 p m all announced for Trinity Church with times and activities.
Friday night preparatory service and Sunday worship at 10.30 with the Lord's Supper observed. Church School assembles at noon. Sunday night service at 7.30. J S Gill, a 20 year voluntary worker in Dover Street Mission Boston, Mass, will discuss his work.
The State Street M. E. Church parsonage at 256 Hope Street lists Friday events with a prayer meeting at 7:30 and choir practice at 8:30. Sunday services include preaching at 10:30, Sunday School at 2:00, and an additional preaching session at 7:30 PM.
Friday evening at 7 30 Miss Mary E Spooner leads the service with a sermon by the pastor on Getting Acquainted With Jesus. Junior Church in vestry for first grade pupils and preschool children. Church School at 11 45. Evening program includes a Children's Story and a sermon The Power of the Unseen.
Rev. Frank H. Bowers Jr. pastors the church. Sunday services at 10 45 a m with preaching at noon Sunday school 7 pm evangelistic service sermon and a prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 p m Good singing and a cordial invitation to all to worship with us
Normandy, birthplace of the Norse settlers who gave its name, borders the English Channel and was once a duchy ruled by William the Conqueror. He conquered England in 1066 and established a Norman dynasty.
After the Dutch ceded New Netherland the duke of York and Albany became proprietor. New Amsterdam was renamed New York in his honor and Fort Orange became Albany reflecting the same naming influence.
A recent survey shows the United States has the highest physician ratio with 183 doctors per 100 000 people. England reports 92, Germany 31, and France 35 per the same population measure.
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