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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1917
Page
4
The article discusses temperament as a bodily constitutional and physiological state influenced by ductless glands and internal organs. It notes inheritance in the nervous system shaping mental attitudes. Birth notices follow for Labrie Lombardi McLoughlin Barker Paull Perry with local towns and dates.
Bristol Chapter D A R held its monthly meeting chaired by the Regent. Miss Arina Manchester moved to organize a Bristol Chapter auxiliary to the Red Cross Society, and Mrs Brownell was chosen to head the planning committee. A silk State flag was presented to the Warren chapter and reports highlighted recent chapter activities and state officers.
A brief quotation discusses life as mutual hostility masked as fair competition under laws of war, noting that cooperation is limited and hostility governs relations.
A short aphoristic reflection on the value of friendship and humility noting that friends reveal one's past follies and missteps.
Constructive administration of Town affairs to reform ordinances after prior councils failed. Treasurer's report presented with figures cited to support revisions and fiscal accountability.
Albert Gentle, 60, a long term patient at a state hospital since 1880, lives in a serene routine tending squirrels and gathering nuts. He recalls 27 600 butter nuts last year to feed his woodland companions, stressing the importance of small life and mutual care.
The piece cites Mark Twain’s posthumous novel and an authority on humor arguing most men have a mongrel perception of humor. It notes his claim that daily life mostly reveals low-grade comicities while vast high-grade laughter remains unseen. He asks if future generations will detect this humor and use laughter to topple humbug, asserting laughter as the sole potent weapon against oppression.
Europe finishes a concrete dam across the Noguera Pallaresa chasm near Barcelona. It stands 330 feet high, 700 feet long, narrows from 230 feet at the base to 14 feet at the crest. The valley behind was bought for about $1 million and forms a 15% mile long, 3% mile wide artificial lake. The powerhouse initially yields 20 000 horsepower, with plans to double. Water canals irrigate about 100 square miles of arid land.
The Colorado Dental Society investigates a mysterious malady called mottled teeth. It appears in children and persists into adulthood, often leading to artificial crowning. Researchers suspect a factor in drinking water, though a definite cause remains undetermined.
Stories from the New York World describe re comforting efforts in French hospitals where devices aid wounded soldiers. Bicycles for limbs and machines for fingers wrists and tendons help restore movement touch and dexterity and include aids for operating artificial limbs and typewriters.
Quoted exchange contests game laws applying to women’s shopping. Discussion centers on seeking a closed sense for bargain hunting. The dialogue hints at gendered restrictions and proposed reforms in consumer rules.
Star Theatre presents Edna Wallace Hopper and Frank Sheridan in The Perils of Divorce five acts tonight. A Fairfax aerial act and Grace and Harry perform, plus Brevet chocolates. Wednesday features The Wolf and Woman with Louise Glant in Roseby, a Keystone comedy Maid. Thursday showcases Francis X Bushman in The Great Secret two acts and Charles Richman in The Dawn of Freedom five acts.
The Nircos upset near-leaders the Honlé Hanks by three pins in the opening string with spares in the final frames. The Nuff Seds of the Social League also swept three strings from the Neck Rangers in a brisk bowling session.
A series of activities listed for March and April includes basketball at the YMCA between YMCA and Internos of Providence on March 15, various church socials and dinners, St Patrick’s Night dance on March 17, Kitchen Orchestra at State Street M E Church on March 19, whist at Odd Fellows Hall on March 21, Women’s Seeibs Classes on March 22, Boys and Men gym events from March 26, Columbia Hall dances on April 14, a nine Philip Steam Fire Engine Co Jr fair dates in April and St Mary’s Holy Name Society whist on April 12.
The text argues that thoughts shape life and health. Healthy thoughts become guiding friends, steering us toward healthy actions and away from cowardice that breeds illness. It notes fear of ill health causes trouble, while an unhealthy mindset compounds dangers and worry.
Bristol resident Mrs Geo Goettler reports back pain and fatigue relief after using six boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills from Buffington's Pharmacy. The testimonial claims complete removal of her symptoms and recommends the remedy at a price of 50 cents. Manufactured by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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