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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1921
Page
4
The text argues that gradual moderate exercise strengthens willpower and appetite, improving mental and nervous tone. It warns against vicious cycles of overeating and neglect, urging steady self discipline, proper activity, and temperance to gain lasting health and enjoyment.
W. W. Belén of El Paso argues Texas could support 50 million people with untapped fertile land. He cites census showing 4.66 million residents and notes uneven county populations from 37 to 210,000. He recalls annexation terms allowing future division into states, possibly two, amid east west regional differences.
The piece laments limited regional exploitation of Rocky Mountain geology and archaeology by local schools while eight Eastern institutions carried away prize specimens last year. It urges a strong regional museum effort to reclaim and showcase Southwest relics and natural history.
The text argues that intellect is equal across sexes and that gender inferiority has no foundation. It cites the female craving for parental and social approval as a key handicap and notes how employers use praise as a substitute for raises. It questions whether sensitivity to criticism will lift political morality among women.
The town issues an assessors notice ordering inhabitants to render true accounts of ratable estate including real and personal property and intangibles to determine a tax rate of forty cents per hundred dollars. Returns must be filed by June 16 1921 with the assessors, noting exemptions for soldiers and widows and preparing for the June 18 deadline. Executors and trustees receive the same filing obligations.
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company as executor presents its first and final account for the deceased Frederick A Easterbrooks of Bristol. The account includes credit from real estate sales and legacies paid. A hearing is set for May 16 1921 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room in Bristol. Notice to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
Guardian Murdock C. McKenzie announces appointment by the Bristol Probate Court as guardian of David Hudson. Bond filed as required. Creditors must file claims with the Clerk within six months from the first advertisement date April 29, 1921.
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