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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1922
Page
4
The text notes a woman as the first botanist and physician, with knowledge of plant uses and cultivation. It describes women’s pivotal economic value as populations grew, the later shift to plow farming, and eventual domestication of animals. It places gardens back to 30,000 B C and farming to 10,000 B C, driven by starvation and nomadic needs.
In a St Nicholas article J Smeaton Chase notes the Mesquite as house shade fuel fodder and even potential shelter for man and beast during desert wanderings. Water remains the plant’s sole deficiency as its roots reach 30 to 50 feet for moisture. Two mesquite species differ mainly in fruit with one long bean and the other tightly coiled like a screw.
The eggplant, named for its egg shaped fruit, is a tropical vegetable in the same family as the potato. It can be grown in the United States up to latitude 42 degrees and offers nutrition comparable to cabbage or cauliflower.
A line from The Ghost Girl by Mary Marlowe quotes a man describing misunderstood signs of female favor, noting the arched ritual of courtship and a woman’s reception of a man’s advances.
A Philadelphia Ledger essay extols the average man as patient, capable, and essential to democracy. It notes leaders rely on his general good sense and that society grows only if trust in fellow citizens remains strong. It then surveys coal reserves and the uncertain total of global coal output in 1918 and 1919.
The Indianapolis News notes a sharp witted principal who scolds staff for ignorance when she cites an article from the paper. A new recruit responds with a society page and death notices jab, hinting at the staff’s limited reading. The principal also boasts about a new widower she keeps mentioning.
The untreated report notes cowboys increasingly use the motorcycle for rounding up cattle driving in strays and inspecting fences. It highlights an extraordinary use chasing coyotes where the motor cycle tires the wolf then a lariat ends the chase.
In a 50 year old class, girls in seventh grade wear large tissue paper hair bows that fade when it rains. A boss notes the bows and jokes about preferring faded bows to missing out on fun, while a teacher responds with humor about the stylish insistence.
The season’s worst enemy to salmon, Washington offers a 250 bounty per sea lion scalp. William Hunter, who dedicates all his time to hunting seasons, earned 880 for 352 scalps collected this season. He is famed as the king of sea lion hunters.
Australia yields nearly all known gems with black opal leading the surge. Prices have risen about 300 percent in two years with top quality fetching around 40 dollars per carat. Opals vary from 1 to 40 carats in size.
The passage describes fast moving clouds and sudden rain over a pinkish Sicilian coast. A ship leans forward and sinks, its motion marked by dull thuds as it nears shore. From the open sea the rain arrives with long waves rolling in.
A young woman recalls dining with a family when the mother briefly left. The six year old daughter leaned toward the guest and whispered a strict warning about the very best table glasses, the implication being the guest should tread carefully.
Missouri anchors the nation's bee and honey trade with about 3 million dollars of honey marketed yearly by state beekeepers. The industry showcases Missouri as a leading center for bees and honey production.
Bristol citizen Mrs WW Garvin describes severe backaches tied to weak kidneys. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Buffington's Pharmacy for relief and lasting back and kidney strength, noting continued effectiveness in 1921. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
Description extols a remedy that purifies and enriches the blood, claims to restore vitality to tired people, and asserts it has no adverse bowel effect unlike many similar preparations.
A message from Cupid promises a heartfelt impact delivered by a box of our delicious treats. The note hints at a sweet gesture aimed at reaching her heart with a memorable exchange.
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