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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1933
Page
3
A currency note issued and signed by General Gordon during the 1884 Khartum siege sold in London for 750 shillings. The note’s historic provenance links it to the siege era and Gordon’s leadership.
The Aztec pyramid at Tenayuca in Mexico features an outer shell covering an older core, with the structure enclosing twin pyramids in a layered arrangement.
The article traces the saying bring home the bacon to its literal roots in butchery. It explains that bacon, once the main meat in frontier communities, gave rise to figurative use meaning success or securing sustenance.
The Philadelphia mint superintendent states no government charge for gold coinage. Standard weight gold coins contain gold equal to their face value with no seigniorage. An engle of standard weight weighs 258 grains and holds 232.2 grains of pure gold, the remainder copper alloy.
The forecast envisions a future when a single electric bulb could illuminate an entire home. This vision hinges on advances in lighting efficiency and power distribution, hinting at a transformative step for domestic energy use.
Brantwood the Ruskin family residence in Coniston England once home to John Ruskin from 1871 until his death has been sold at private sale in recent weeks.
A parent discusses past kindergarten closures during the Depression and how access shaped a child’s development. The piece quotes J Knox Montgomery on the value of early education and notes the National Kindergarten Association offers guidance for establishing or reopening kindergartens.
A letter to the editor from Frank Boostever of Bristol praises the Civilian Conservation Corps unit at Fort Adams Newport Rhode Island. He notes medical exams clothing training and good leadership while urging preparedness and national defense funded by tax payers. He argues the program gives young men discipline and citizenship and rejects fears of future war.
A St Louis Globe Democrat writer notes Mars may be drying and cooling like the Moon. Observers describe canal theories, sparse air, low gravity, and seasonal water floods in polar regions. If drying continues, Mars may become too dry for life in a few million years.
Miss Mary Mello of Bridgewater plans a leading role in Malditas Letras at the National Wall on Crapo Street with Vargas Orchestra. proceeds aid the Holy Ghost festival. Recordacoes da Patria Club reports fundraisers, gatherings, and illness of Antonio Cabral. many local residents attend chamarita dances in Dighton and Fall River.
Last night a successful supper and entertainment was held at G A R Hall Bristol under Babbitt Post No 15 and Babbitt Women's Relief Corps. The program featured Woolin, Miss June Rockwell, Miss Martha Rockwell, a piano accompanist, soprano solos by Miss Josephine Fassett of Boston, and other performances. Mrs Lillian Sawyer chaired the supper committee. Graceful decorations by George R Fish enhanced the event.
A lodge of Pythian Sisters was instituted Tuesday evening in G R Hall and will be known as Edgehill Temple. It begins with 38 members, organized by Deputy Supreme Chief Jennie Barlow. Officers installed include Mrs Sadie Marshall Post Chief and Mrs Alice Alexander WooOF Chief, among others from Lucretia Temple No 4 Providence.
Wednesday and Thursday May 3 4 Ruby Keeler Broadway star enters motion pictures with Warner Bros in 42nd Street based on Bradford Ropes novel The cast includes Warner Baxter Bebe Daniels Ginger Rogers George Brent Dick Powell and Busby Berkeley choreographs 150 dancers and elaborate dances for the screen
A discussion of works by Ribot and others argues genius often appears in two or more generations. Dr Saleeby cites families like Bach and Arnolds as evidence, while Kammerer notes environment blends with heredity to yield great talent. Obstacles to inheritance are discussed, with implications for recognizing genius.
The article discusses the Constitution and the Twelfth Amendment limiting electors from different states for President and Vice President. It notes no party has nominated candidates from the same state and explains why electors from a single state could not concurrently back both offices. It concludes that such a pairing would be imprudent.
The Royal yacht Victoria and Albert is now the largest vessel in the world, becoming the third boat to bear the name.
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