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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1924
Page
4
A damaged clip from the Beacon Journal hints at a late scene with a hero in the middle. Readable fragments mention a road, a yawn, and a bed while names like Mani Ola appear in distorted form.
Fragmentary text compares faith in public duties to voting behavior. It notes a man’s steady belief over time and his actions reflecting consistent civic participation. The line hints at a measured, repeated commitment across different public roles.
a fragmentary text reads as a garbled quote about someone named Soh and a comment on hard times and being off the key.
A Hull Magland woman defied superstition by fondling a black cat and was struck by an approaching train she failed to notice. The tragedy highlights the dangers of distraction near railway lines.
A fragmented line hints at a playful proverb about daily habits and social norms, mentioning a flapper era figure and a light moral about daily reinforcement.
An old anecdote recalls General William T. Sherman inspecting West Point barracks after the Civil War. In a cadet room he found cigars hidden behind a brick, a reminder of his own past hiding spots and his habit of not reporting contraband.
Government Inspector reports twenty miles of pearl oyster beds located in the Gulf of Manor between Ceylon and India's southern coast. Beds are young with earliest maturity expected in 1926, and extensive operations anticipated that year as Madras pursues industrial development to revive India's pearl export prestige. Current major pearl fisheries remain along the southern Indian coast and the Mergul Islands off southern Burma, the latter exploited by Japanese divers.
A $1 million gift to the University of Kentucky funds research on improving mountain living. Experiments will explore crops live stock grasses and crops to uncover commercial possibilities in hill country and help isolated mountaineers earn a better living.
Cath erine A Wheeler of Union Oklahoma holds the longest pension office record after 73 years 3 months and 9 days of cohabitation with Civil War veteran Andrew Y Wheeler. Married December 9 1849 in Edgar County Illinois he died March 18 1923 in Union Oklahoma. Mrs Wheeler aged 91 and her husband 98 at death. Andrew Y Wheeler served in the Twenty eighth Illinois Infantry and appeared on pension rolls for many years.
A concise quotation reflection notes that in history mankind often reaches the point of cure only after evils become insufferable. The passage cites E H Chapin as the source of the remark.
A terse note states a German roardnase should be valued by its weight in marks, signaling a barter or valuation ad. The item appears in a brief market or catalog context with no further details.
The town announces annual dog licensing in April for the year starting June. Fees differ by gender with penalties for late May licensing. Licenses and forms are available from Town Clerk John W. Church in Bristol.
In Bristol on March 7 1924 executor Charles O F Thompson presented the final account for Anna R Thompson deceased with real estate sale credits. A hearing is set for April 7 1924 at 10 80 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol and notices will run fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. John W Church Probate Clerk. 3-21-28-4-4. Bristol.
In Bristol on March 5 1924 the probate court schedules consideration for Harriet Bennett Munro daughter of Hannah Billings Munro to be appointed administratrix d b n of the deceased intestate estate. The matter is set for April 7 1924 at 10 30 A M at the propriety to consider.
Lillian B. Barlow guardian for Benjamin H. Dawley presents first and final account for allowance through April 7 1924 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Bristol. Notice ordered for fourteen days published weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. Judge John W. Church clerk 3 21 3 4 4
The text reflects on lifelong financial strain from marriage. It notes couples build a shared life paying bills, investing in insurance and children, seeking a home, and often ending decades later near their starting point financially though still physically active. The piece questions if the effort is worthwhile.
The article notes shorthand's ancient roots from Quintus Ennius around 200 B C to Caesar era practices. It cites Cicero Horace and Pliny referencing shorthand and suggests St Luke reported the Sermon on the Mount in shorthand. Wax tablets linked by wire formed early compact books.
The article notes the Indian canoe has become a popular river sport in Rome with dozens seen on yellow waters alongside skiffs and motorboats. An Italian firm now manufactures them using American canoes as models, and a canoe club has formed as paddling skills improve.
A rural German town near Berlin hosts 70 adults and many children all of miniature stature. Buildings are scale reduced so an average person could barely enter. The community includes a small fire brigade pulled by Shetland ponies, doll-sized policemen, and a postmistress about the size of an eight-year-old. Some locals work in circuses or theatre, but most stay home and excel in toy making.
A man argues gowns now touch the sidewalk and wonders if the limit is reached. The designer replies they have not reached the limit in long gowns and suggests stilts for women as a solution.
A country lad travels to New York seeking a police force job. He passes the physical but struggles with the written test. A misanswered riddle about buying at 12.25 and selling at 9.75 ends with a quip that he gains in cents but loses in dollars.
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