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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1923

Page

4

Star Theatre Presents Snowbound Western Romance Mystery

The Star Theatre showcases a rugged western drama amid snowbound trails with John Walker in a standout star vehicle from Robertson-Cole. A Saturday through Thursday lineup features a romantic mystery plot with ranchers, rangers, horse thieves, and a cast led by Beatrice Burnham Ball and Joseph To Prans as the tale unfolds with bleak frontier intrigue.

Ms Dad Amelia Star Theatre Heron Boys Johnorn Walker Over the Hill” Fame Texas Jetterson Teriows Beatrice Burnham Ball Pattonce Toseph To Prans Maryori Rouaiheam Worthams Wats Wweaks

Unsure text regarding procurement and local trades in Cleveland

Fragmentary notes describe a procurement matter involving chairs and seating arrangements in Cleveland. References mention a supplier, possible electrical safety concerns, and a discussion about buying parts or equipment, with unclear names and dates.

I Learned to Whistle at Fourteen

A Chicago Tribune reminiscence recalls a boy who struggled to whistle until age fourteen. One Sunday after Sabbath school he copied friends and, with a sudden blast from his mouth, produced a shrill echo that startled him and earned unlikely acceptance among his peers.

Chicago Tribune

Eccentric wills hidden by testators cause executor trouble

Reports describe a strange habit of hiding wills in furniture and other places. An old oak bureau fell during removal, damaging papers and delaying access to the will. In another case, a four poster bed was found concealed after the owner's death.

Whith Omina Amon Wiel

Billiards In Ancient Times and Clouded Origins

The fragment outlines billiards as an ancient game with unclear invention roots. It cites Abbe MiGeoshegsins Ebistory of Treland and notes medieval rulers and brass ouvrages, hinting at widespread early play across Europe and references to early courts and lines of brass with eyes.

Minsters Treland Cathare Mere Subking Temster Cathires

Fragmented OCR Reflects Failing Quoterin History Note

The readable fragments describe a dated, unclear event likely tied to historical war memory and personal names. The text references a Thirty Years War era context, with mentions of individuals, witnesses, and a scene at an unspecified location. The remaining phrases are garbled and provide no coherent narrative.

Wormwood's Shifting Role in Medicine and Spirits

A historical notice describes wormwood once valued for medical use and now linked to absinthe production. It notes wormwood as a vermifuge and its decline in approved medicine, while claiming absinthe in France and Switzerland is often the strongest variety.

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Financial Town Meeting Considers Building Ordinance Changes

Bristol town meeting discusses modifying the building ordinance per the Schubarth Survey to allow new structures on existing street lines. A five member committee is to confer with the Town Council. Memorial tablet for World War veterans and East of Colt Memorial High School land acquisition are also debated.

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Coming Events Concerts and Bazaars at Local Halls

A string of community events announced for April and May include Bermuda cand recital at Pasture Theatre, Knights of Columbus gathering, naval history program, and a Grand Army Hall bazaar by Bristo Troops Box Scouts. The Colt Memorial High School hosts a three act comedy The Colonel's Maid presented by the Class of 1923.

Excing Hervett Henri Grand Army Hall Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella Colt Memoral High School

Mother Nye of Albuquerque Praised for War Relief Work

Belle Nye of Albuquerque is celebrated for long service in Red Cross and veteran aid campaigns. She made over 16 000 sick calls in 14 months and distributed smiles and flowers to patients across the Southwest, earning affectionate local tribute.

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Best Friend of Legion Lands at National Convention

The high commissioner of baseball and former U S Judge Xenesaw Mountain Landis received repeated ovations at the American Legion national convention in New Orleans. With crowds of veterans lifting him on shoulders and bands playing, Landis declared future engagement with the Legion, noting he has years of activity ahead and an annual convention appearance.

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Nero dominates early photodrama season at local theater

The weeks' program highlights Nero as the year's top film with J Gordon Edwards credited for accurate Roman settings and authentic scenes showing Christians in underground caverns and lions. East Is West follows Ming Toy's voyage from Shanghai to San Francisco with Constance Talmadge in a leading screen role.

Nero William Fox J. Gordon Edwards Rome Colosseum Ming Toy Shanghai Billy Benson America Chinatown San Francisco Charlie Yong Charlie East West Ming Constance Talmadge Cher Bills Benson Tager Oat Kretly Tov Warner Charles Yong Noge Bartie Wonter Phat Chursdas Tad Ward Hoot Gibson Vehticles Gibson Merian Doughho Brien Carmen Phillips

Poppy Sale Proceeds Counted by Disabled Veterans Group

Former service men in Minnesota were paid 5 SOS for poppy sales by the American Legion Auxiliary. A report by Mrs Q O A Clark of Minneapolis states the disabled men earned a total of 684 186 peppies for the pot sales.

Wesstals O Minnesota America Dasdon Auxiliary QO A Clark Moieapols

Doughboy Doughnut Reunion Highlighted at Convention

At the American Legion national convention in New Oceans the Salvation Army hosted a doughboy and doughnut reunion. The event featured slogans like Doughnuts coffee and salvation free at booths in the convention hall and around downtown streets.

Ihe Salvation Army American Legion New Oceans

Oldest English Clock at Hampton Court Tower

The oldest English made clock resides in the Hampton Court Palace tower. Placed in 1551 it was so complete that it displayed the motions of several planets in addition to time.

Hampton Court

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