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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
4
The text describes Clarine Seymour as Mary in David Wark Griffth’s new First National production The Idol Dancer. A beachcomber and a New England student admire her, calling her white almond blossoms by natives and noting her growing beauty and strength as she dances and climbs cocoanuts.
Star Friday features Myra Hastings chasing Kent Whitney in a vivacious comedy with a surprising climax as Emory Johnson plays the hunted man. Saturday presents Warren Kerrigan in The Lord Loves the Trip as a thriller of finance and politics with romance amid a major counterfeit scheme. Monday's Deep Waters stars tourneur’s problem drama with two intertwined love stories and strong emotional appeal.
A copartnership between John V. Geyer and James Silva known as Geyer and Silva Bakers is dissolved by mutual consent. James Silva will continue the business and all debts owed to the firm should be paid to him. George V. Geyer is at 18 Easterbrooks Ave and James Silva at 11 Easterbrooks Ave.
An earlier wedding record lists numerous presents for the bride and groom including a diamond brooch from the Maharajah of Cooch Behar, a feather from the Duke of Marlborough, a glass top table from the Speaker, a silver kettle from the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, and many more gifts from titled figures and households across Britain. The catalog cites silver entrees, dessert services, forks, knives, baskets, and a Chinese bag among the items, reflecting a wide array of ceremonial and personal tokens.
An American officer reports that Chaldeans failed to gain a hearing at Versailles for their independence. Despite self determination rhetoric, the ancient people are promised some autonomy under French and British control of northern Mesopotamia and the south, with over a million Chaldeans in the region to be freed from Turkish rule.
The dialogue presents a playwright and manager bantering about a risqué play. It mentions a bathtub in a scene a bedroom a cigar a young girl a minister and a remarried minister. The manager declines the project citing his busyness while the writer adds that the minister is remorseful.
In London Tit Bits a hard hearted man Pycherley remains unmoved by Christmas spirit. His wife contrasts him and recalls a troubling incident when Mary, the household maid, swallowed a shilling and asks what to do. The tale uses sharp humor to contrast characters and holiday anxiety.
A bellhop outlines etiquette for tipping with aphorisms on how to handle guests. He counsels focusing on women when tipping occurs, avoiding scolding stingy guests, pleasing honeymooners who splurge, and remaining courteous when a guest departs without tipping. The notes reflect humorous streetwise advice from the era.
Bristol Rhode Island town meeting called by town clerk under warrant from John Church to vote on tax levy, town debts and school support. Provisions include budgets for police, fire, schools, public utilities, library, road work, and several specific appropriation questions to be decided by electors. Town Sergeant Thomas E. Johnson signs the notice.
Probate Court of Bristol schedules the first and final account of Alfaretta M. Whittemore administratrix for Jane G. Whittemore deceased. A hearing is set for April 4, 1921 at 10 30 A M in Bristol Probate Court. Notice to heirs published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix.
Frank T. Remierbes, executor of the Mary T. Peck estate, announces probate approval and bond acceptance. All persons with claims must file with the Bristol Probate Court clerk within six months from the first advertisement date.
A dubious ad promotes Hokara as a guaranteed cure for skin troubles including pimples blackheads acne and eczema It touts heating qualities and claims rapid magic like disappearance of itching It asserts broad effectiveness for chronic skin diseases and promises a full guarantee but reads as an advertising sales pitch with unclear sourcing.
Public notice states that the estate of Pasquale Della Morte late of Bristol has a fiduciary administrator. Creditors are required to file their claims with the clerk within six months from the date of first advertisement.
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