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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1926
Page
6
The text explains tides in the Mediterranean and Gulf of Mexico, describing how delta formation creates land by river deposits. It cites deltas like the Ganges Brahmaputra, Nile, and Mississippi, noting their sizes and growth rates, and remarks large deltas form in calmer seas.
The article describes early drying methods used by Arabs Indians and West Indian mariners to preserve meat fish and produce. It notes sun drying smoke curing and canning pressures as food preservation evolved and highlights continued use of dried foods in modern times with creosote-rich hardwood smoke and cans reducing bulk and spoilage.
Mollie, taken by her mother to a natural history display, shows curiosity at lifeless animals yet grows fidgety. She asks in childlike wonder if it is only a dead mouse, reflecting on life and death in a quiet museum scene.
Government mortality figures show the heaviest auto fatalities occur among five to fifteen year olds of both sexes. The Stewart-Warner Safety Council urges more playgrounds and safety education as about 22 000 deaths occur yearly, with 8 621 male and 2 845 female fatalities known from one year.
The Stewart Warner Safety Council traces how cars evolved from early 1900s designs to today’s high powered motors. It notes the rise in vehicle ownership from one car per 1500 people to one per six and warns this growth creates a public safety menace prompting a campaign to cut annual fatalities from about 22,000.
The article estimates annual costs from auto accidents at about 581.65 million dollars, with 22 600 deaths and 67 000 non fatal injuries per year. It notes higher totals could arise if time lost and commercial vehicle out of service were counted, suggesting a broader figure near 1.11377 billion dollars.
Samuel C eWardwell elected President of the Taft School Club at the annual meeting. New officers include Earl P. Mathewson as Vice President and Mrs C A Ostby as Secretary. Two new members joined the club. Hospitality chair Mrs Frank M Gifford and Mothers Congress director Mrs LeRoy D Bell were announced. Henry W Boynton retires after five years. Next meeting set for April 15.
Troops 4 and 5 meet this evening to hear plans for the Patrol Leaders' Pow-Wow starting next week. In a newspaper collecting contest, Silver Foxes of Troop 2 lead Moose of Troop 5, with Troop 1 invited to a March 19 guest meeting by Troop 5. The Silver Fox Patrol also leads the inter-patrol efficiency contest for the Troop Committee Trophy.
Elderly shepherd George Pearce tripped on a rut near Pyecombe and broke a bone. He guided his sheep into a pen with his dog, fixed hurdles, and dragged three bags of fodder to feed them before crawling two miles home in pain where he collapsed at his door.
An aunt recalls a boy pleased yet restrained when opening a gift. After school he rushes home exclaiming the watch is a dandy, though it runs ahead by half an hour and a full hour versus the drug store clock. The boy declares it beats them all.
The Ironsides, a renowned regiment of about a thousand cavalry under Oliver Cromwell, earned their name for iron courage at Marsden Moor in 1644. Recruited mainly from eastern England, they were deeply religious and reputedly never defeated in battle. Cromwell praised their undefeated record in his final years.
Christchurch Oxford showcases two English Gothic gems beyond Wolsey's great hall. One, the stairway to the hall, designed in 1640 by "Smith of London," and the other Tom Tower with the Great Tom bell by Christopher Wren.
Reader wonders which Voltaire work lay on Sargent's deathbed. Tennyson died with Shakespeare open at Cymbeline. Macaulay's library showed Thackeray's Loves the Widower. Mark Twain, near death, turned to Carlyle's French Revolution. W Orton Tewson in the New York Evening Post.
Edgehill Temple No. 3 Pythian Sisters held a meeting in Grand Army Hall planning tomorrow's meeting supper and entertainment in Trinity Union Church Providence under the Interstate Association. Twenty eight officers and members will attend. District Deputy Ellen Cadby presented a silk flag. A future public whist was announced for Monday at Mrs. James Carnes home with Mrs. Ida Newman hosting.
Last Tuesday afternoon the Y M C A hosted a movie for the Junior Class with about 50 attendees and accompanying friends. After the show ice cream was served. tonight the Juniors face the Boy Scouts as a lead in to Bristol Y versus Washington Park. Next Wednesday the Hi Y s meet La Salle, with a fast game expected as locals aim to extend their winning streak.
The text defines mercury as a metallic element existing as a liquid at room temperature, called quicksilver, and notes its separable compounds. It mentions California as a major source ore deposits and describes amalgamation with gold and subsequent distillation to obtain mercury.
A fragment notes dog licenses with numbers 1219 26 4.2.9 16 23 30 likely referencing fee schedules or counts. The terse entry appears from a municipal ledger or notice column. No names or places are readable in this segment.
Probate Court of Bristol appoints Andrew W Anthon y guardian of the person and estate for LeBaron Colt Anthons. Guardian qualifies by giving bond. All claims must be filed at the Clerk within six months from first advertisement. John W Church, Clerk.
The guardian Andrew W Anthony of Bristol informs the court and public of Reed Anthony of Bristol that he has qualified by giving the required bond under the law, as advertised. The notice is dated March 12, 19 26.
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