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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1920
Page
4
The passage from Bacon argues that learning tames wildness and barbarism in minds by exposing doubts and difficulties. It explains how study reduces levity and insolence, teaching men to weigh reasons on both sides and to accept nothing without examination.
The excerpt defines Yankee as a New England native, notes uncertain origin with possible links to Dutch or French terms, and describes its use as a citizen of the United States and a northern federal soldier during the Civil War era. It cites Smollett 1762 as an early usage example.
The European corn borer, a destructive pest imported on hemp at a Boston area factory, attacks corn by boring inside stalks. It can infest up to 90 percent of stalks in a field, with over 200 borers found in a single hill, and it also feeds on weeds and flowers and overwinters in grass roots.
A teacher spends twenty minutes drilling the correct pronunciation of vase. The next morning she tests the class by asking one boy what he sees on the mantelpiece at home, but the prompt ends before the answer.
A Boston Herald column relays tales from a Northumberland book of crimes. A stone mason George Wilson imprisoned a toad in a wall for sixteen years until a cart passage created an opening and the animal vanished. An 1681 case punished Thomas Anderson for playing a bagpipe before a bridegroom on a Sunday. Elizabeth Mills faced court over scolding and drying fish on the Lord’s day.
A discussion outlines marriage as a civil contract based on free intelligent consent of the parties capable of contracting, noting the evolving legal view across states. The passage emphasizes that the contract theory treats marriage as a legal agreement rather than a mere social ceremony.
Quote from H L Stevenson on literature as a difficult art that shapes truth and communicates meaning. It contrasts intended impact with reader perception, noting life’s business is sustained through literature and proficiency grants freedom in social exchange.
A cautionary note on assessing value beyond money suggests many things hold worth beyond price, stressing that exchange and personal meaning matter more than currency. The piece reflects a practical, reflective stance on wealth and priorities.
A brief insight quoting a worn proverb about preserving friendship through honoring the friend in the present, meeting his needs, and sharing in daily necessities as a simple Italian saying.
Ask your dealer today to show you a pair of the new U. S. Bootees. Note their waterproof smooth rubber surface feel how pliable and comfortable they are examining for yourself their wonderful built to wear construction. Every point of strain is heavily reinforced. Ask for U. S. rubber footwear it means solid wear and long service for your money.
Travellers visiting Le Rochelle cross to Ile de Re where donkeys draw attention. The animals wear colorful harnesses and bells as they work for the island, parasitized by mosquitoes and sand flies that bother visitors.
Town Clerk announces a canvass session in the Memorial Building Bristol on March 11 1920 at 7 PM to compile the voter list for the Financial Town Meeting. Monday March 15 1920 is the vote date for those listed and paying property taxes. names of personal property taxpayers on the voting list must pay taxes before canvassing to qualify.
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