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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1927

Page

4

Hat costs pinches millinery savvy men in Canton

A brief note from the Canton Daily News remarks that only overhead many men know much about comes in the form of hats and millinery costs.

Canton Daily News

Entomologist Notes Mosquito Preferences Among Humans

An entomologist observes mosquito biting patterns noting a bias toward younger individuals and sweeter blood, suggesting preferences that may inform control strategies.

Rio de Janeiro Streetcar Rules Require Coats for Men

Authorities enforce dress code on the Airy Costume streetcar line in Rio de Janeiro. Male passengers must wear coats and socks, with adherence tied to passenger conduct and city regulations. Dearborn is noted as a dependent reference in the system.

Rio de Janeiro Dearborn

Hard to Get Away With A Million Dollar Bills

A quoted line notes the impracticality of transporting a large sum in cash and its heavy weight, illustrating why counterfeit or large-scale theft schemes are unlikely to succeed.

Not Worth It: Costly Upbringing vs Future Support

Ex hh etyute remarks on raising a boy, noting high costs and long term impact. The statement implies financial burden to ensure a boy cannot support himself as an adult.

Complete Enough Now The Honk Er Identification

A brief Detroit Free Press blurb notes a persistent horn sounds like a bray, suggesting the identification is now complete in a local context.

Detroit Free Press

Absent minded professor debates forgotten lamb chops

In a short scene Walter consults with himself about a meal mix up. He wonders if the lamb chops were forgotten or if he already ate them, revealing his scatterbrained mood in a comic exchange.

Walter

Noise Costs Big Sum Blowing Whistles on Loco Motives

A northern railroad reports annual costs from locomotive whistle use totaling eight million dollars for fuel water and energy usage across its fleet. The figure highlights energy waste and potential efficiency improvements.

Unkind Explanation From The Iaso Times

The Iaso Times notes that old songs remain favored as the best though few people sing them now. The remark comments on nostalgia and changing musical tastes in a concise editorial style.

Bristol tax sale notice details dozens of properties

Amos S. Gorham, Tax Collector of Bristol Town, Rhode Island, announces a public auction at the Town Treasurer's Office on June 13, 1927, at 10 a.m. daylight saving time. Parcels listed include residences, lots, and other property in Bristol for unpaid taxes, with descriptions and assessed amounts against each property.

Bristol Burnside Memorial Abenante George Beatrice Wood St. Park Atellic Irena Hope High Ildanos Aiello Pasquale Hope Highlands Mt. Hope Av Alosi Anna Bush Wood St Aiosi Rosa Dr Howe Prospect St Arcier Louise MY. Ope Terrace Metacom Ave Bettencourt Frank Est Third St Augustus O and Wife Howe St High St Walley St Burrows Mary Bay View Heights Bosworth Mary A Caliri Francesco Iuxerpina Smith Hfeh Carreo Guiseppe Costa Inc Cicero, Hartolo Florence Park Wheeler Ave Ciocolo Michele Aislin Carolina Howe Highlands Sine Mt Hope Ave Cirtilo Francisco Mt Hope Terrace Marta Fet Florevae Fark DeFreitas Antonio Providente Rilote Bay View Park Naomis St Fraitna Antonio Providence Naomi Gambardella Andrea Fist Wit Sers Hope Titello Francesca Tata Harbor View Gigho Pasquale Kat Bristol Terrace Side Reservoir Homestead Farm S&s Gertrude N- Honge Lot MN Sunnvaide Gerdiner Arthur Fo Hane Peter Fox Hill Francesca Lote Martinello Silsta Godine Mano Phat Aide Ansonia Soosid Diast Maorra Joseph Eirsirabh Gooding Manor Sidh Patat Mello Antomea Reno Bristol Terrace Plat Hoate Center Milone Congregational Monteiro Mario John St Albert Riley Path Goulart Ave Murga Gaetano Antonio Hay View M'ren Paolo Bern Wilson Homestead Flat Naomi St Mareo Faul Est Tay View Heights McKenna Frank Nussenfeld Samuel Court Nussenfeld Solomon Oliver St Richmond St Pagnano JI Dunbar Frank Amelba Dunbar Tracfield Panzarella Amalia Cieti Wilson Nardesher Ave Gooding Marner Lit BK Magnolia St Angelo—Houre Bourn &T Stanislao Perry Charles V Mors Taubel Main Road Poli Albert R—Twote Harbor View Plat Amall Ryan Flat Nalde State St Rock St John St Srn Potter John R Narrows Fastora Donata Providence Heit Russell M

Taxes and probate notices from Bristol Rhode Island

The Bristol town notices announce a tax levy of 304000 to 307000 dollars on real, personal and intangible property due June 15 1927 with exemptions for war veterans and widows. Assessors will accept returns June 16–18 1927 and require oath. probate court schedules May 16 1927 for Thomas Curran estate and May 16 1929 for Annie Munro estate with final accounts due.

Bristol Board of Assessors Burnside Memorial Building Board of Tax Assessors

Riots and Fire Officials Respond to Evening Disorder

A fragmented report notes a fire and riot incident during the evening in a group setting. Authorities and the fire department are responding as investigations begin and safety measures are considered.

Big Executive's Plait Exposed in Corporations Pay Bias

A dubious claim recounts a president’s admission that firms underpay beginners to cultivate loyalty and prompt new hires to seek raises after joining. The piece suggests a system designed to hold workers in line and foster desire for higher pay.

Nine Lives Ended in Seconds by Efficient Factory Machinery

A terse report describes a fatal incident where workers die as a machine sorts scales beheads and processes sardines within a single second. The action appears tied to a factory setting with no further details on the victims or location.

Impetuosity Delays SHIRE Wins in Turbulent Meet

Fragmentary OCR text shows a name SHIRE and references a race or event delayed by impetuosity. No clear dates, places, or outcomes are readable. Summarization limited by broken source data.

Town Clerk Notice from Bristol Seeks Proposals

Town Council invites bids for stove and heating equipment including ash stove and screened items. Proposals must be delivered by a stated date with opportunity for rejection of all bids. Addressed to Town Clerk John W Church for review and action.

Bristol R. L John W Church

Administration Notice Estate of Edward B Pearse

Notice of probate admission for Edward B Pearse and executor bond filing with Bristol Probate Court. Claims against the estate must be filed starting May 6 1927 as required by law. Clerk W Church and Executor John Eber Hill named. Bristol April 28 1927.

Edward B. Pearse Bristol W Church John Eber Hill Robate Court Dobra May Slade Bertha Eo Slade Dora May Slade Probate Sald John W Church James Seymore Susan M . Sheple

Estate of Richard Corcoran probate notice

The probate court of Bristol admits the last will of Richard Corcoran late of Bristol and names Bridget Corcoran as executrix with bond. Clerk T. J. Church records the filing dated May 5 and May 6 1927.

Appointment of Administrator for Johanna Buckley Estate

The Probate Court of Bristol Town names William T. Donnell as administrator of the Johanna Buckley estate. Donnell, Bristol RR 0T, has filed bond and accepted fiduciary duties. William F. Buckley, 1742 Johnston St Philadelphia, Pa, to file the required documents by law beginning May 6, 1927. Clerk Joen W Church confirms appointment and filing requirements.

Tate Johanna Buckley Bristol Johanna Buckles William T . Donnell Bristol RR Ot Law William F. Buckley Johnston Philadelphia Joen

Administrator Appointed for Jeremiah Kirby Estate

Augustus A Chavelle of Bristol named administrator of Jeremiah Kirby late of Bristol in the deceased estate. Creditors must file claims in this office within the legally prescribed time beginning May 6. John W Church, Clerk. 5-6-13-20.

Augustus A Chavelle Bristol Jeremiah Kirby

Notice of probate claims for Coggeshall estate

Albert H Coggeshall of Bristol declares Chandar Coggeshall, deceased, and claims in this office within the time allowed by law beginning May 13. John V Church Clerk.

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