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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1928
Page
4
The article explains that an original package remains protected under the Interstate Commerce Clause when goods move between states. It notes courts allow evading stricter state laws by selling to customers directly while the original package remains unbroken and owned by the importer, with implications for cigarette and commodity regulation across states.
A historical note describes the green room as a theater space where actors await cues and prepare to appear on stage. The name stems from the green decor once common in such rooms.
Chromium reflectors for headlights are increasingly plated with chromium to deliver a longer lasting surface that retains its original color, according to experts.
Retort Courteous C Lewis Hind recalls his first encounter with poet Amy Lowell in New York. He describes sitting beside a confident, late arriving woman who swiftly dominated the conversation and challenged his guess about her identity. The moment ends with her sharp rebuke and a direct question.
Euclid, the renowned Greek geometer, lived in Alexandria around 300 B.C. His Elements of plane geometry remain influential in schools across British countries and beyond.
A schedule of church and community activities including Easter sale at First Baptist vestry on March 30, food sale at State Street Methodist on April 3, a Hud son Essex Orchestra concert on April 11, Bridge Whist at Rockwell Hall on April 12, multiple bazaars on April 14 to May 5, and a comedy performance Old Maids Convention on April 19, all organized by local church groups and societies.
A Baltimore The Evening Sun line notes a philosopher is a fellow never quite sure of the things he tries to prove to you. The quip reflects skepticism toward epistemic certainty in debate.
A study notes that plants in shaded hollows retain moisture longer, while evaporation rates drop from 20 to 80 percent at the exposed rim to much lower levels in shelters. It compares moisture loss between top sunlit areas and bottom shaded sections, showing significantly reduced evaporation in the latter.
Mothers Find New Helpers Any child of school age is perfectly able to help with ordinary household chores such as sweeping dusting washing dishes making beds and assisting with cooking The piece suggests mothers assign tasks to seven year old children to build responsibility and shared labor in a constructive way.
A Detroit News writer explains how twenty one states derive from Indian, Spanish, or descriptive terms. It notes Texas origin disputed, cites Pennsylvanias blend of Penn and woods, and lists Rhode Island New Jersey New York New Hampshire Maine as place names. It also groups Vermont Montana as coined descriptive names.
In a Bradford New Hampshire home a 1886 issue notes John James Hauberle, a veteran teacher, who during 51 years in the classroom reportedly delivered thousands of blows and raps with various implements, alongside biblical instruction and catechism study.
A Grove Paterson reflection in the Mobile Register argues that genius in other fields does not guarantee math skill. It suggests poor teaching, not lack of capacity, can mislead people about their mathematical abilities and that many overestimate indolence rather than true inability.
A beheading axe kept in a Whitehall display recalls the Cato Street conspiracy of 1820. Five conspirators were sentenced to beheaded but were hanged first. the public beheading followed with a surgeon's knife by a masked operative paid 20 guineas.
A four winged parasitic fly attacks cockroaches by laying eggs in their egg capsules. This fly is widespread globally as roaches spread. Its effectiveness is reduced by a second parasitic fly that targets the first. Other enemies include tree frogs which reportedly clear a room of roaches if confined overnight.
Pathfinder Magazine explains that diplomat civilians wear formal uniforms with gold trim and dress swords. Rank is not by country size but by length of service at a post, making the ambassador with the longest tenure the dean of the diplomatic corps.
In Lungfussu an open air market warns customers not to bring ricksha boys. The notice says they seek commissions from merchants and will insult customers with phrases like Too dear or Not good if not paid.
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