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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1922
Page
5
The New York Herald notes quaint as a fashionable but patronizing term in studios and literary circles. It says the word’s antique first sense has faded into a mere fashionable jab toward objects or people, implying they could be improved by the speaker.
Lord Teignmouth argues in a letter that human factors are ignored in battles of subs and surface ships. He notes submarines may not sustain crews long term due to air and mental strain and contrasts surface ships as more habitable for now.
The London newspaper Time and Tide is controlled entirely by women who own the paper. It highlights female leadership in media and regional press.
A study notes growing girl power in Japan as street play shows more athletic lines and tomboyish energy. Classroom posture shifts to looking up at instructors, while couples increasingly walk side by side, signaling broader social change in modern Japan.
The phrase Red Letter Day marks days of special importance noted in red on Bank of England calendars when no banking occurred. It records saints days holidays and other notable dates in financial history and memory.
Instructions for cleaning unfilled or undressed hardwood floors with oxalic acid. Mix two ounces of oxalic acid in water to wet the surface, let stand 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse with cold water and wash without soap.
Bristol honors Raymond Earl Bliven with the dedication of Bliven Field a baseball park centerpiece named for a Bristol hero who died in France The dedication speaker Council President Edward F Bunn praises community effort and calls for support of local athletics A 3000 crowd saw the Boston Red Sox defeat Bristol 17 to 1 with detailed field and attendance notes
About 1200 spectators witnessed the opener after ceremonies. Boston's American Legan Team led by Gill and Murphy defeated Bristol 4 to 0. Battery Baker and Bottomles started. Bottomles fractured his right thumb on a third half pitch and was replaced by Gladue. Batting stayed even, but Anfeld errors by Walsh and McBeth aided the visitors.
Bristol Aerie 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles held a public memorial Sunday at 2 pm in the Pastime Theatre. The program included prayers, readings, memorial addresses, and vocal solos by local performers. The stage featured American flags, plants, and flowers.
Committal services for Washington Irving Finch were held at North Cemetery after his death at Emerson Hospital Boston following limb surgery for blood poisoning. A longtime resident and veteran, Finch held posts in Masonry and GAR, with survivors including a wife, son Albert, and three daughters. He worked at National India Rubber, Clifton Rubber, and was a Civil War veteran.
Filadelfo Carabotta an Italian resident of this town died Sunday night at his home 435 Wood Street after a long illness. Born in Italy he came to town 18 years ago and worked as a shoemaker at the National India Rubber Co. He is survived by his wife Vincenza. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 9 AM from the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel with burial at St Marys Cemetery.
Henry Albert Simmons died yesterday afternoon at his home 1302 Hope street after a long illness from arteriosclerosis. Born in town 64 years ago he was a lifelong farmer. He is survived by his wife Rachael Talbot Simmons two sisters Mrs Mary FE Martin Warren and Mrs Annie Brown Union street Warren. He had been a member of the First Baptist Church Warren.
After many years of service, a longtime deacon of the local church died. The funeral is planned for 2.30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Warren.
Manuel Jesse Coito, an employee in the shoe division of the National India Rubber Company, died at his home 289 Hope Street after a lung illness. He was born in San Miguel Azores, 40 years ago, and lived here 17 to 18 years. Survived by brother John Coito. Funeral tomorrow at 9:30 from St. Elizabeth's Church, burial at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Taft School Club held a well attended Thursday afternoon meeting at the Taft School. Reports from the secretary and treasurer were read and new committees were formed to boost funds for the piano fund. Miss Mary Easton spoke on Child Play substituting for Professor Craig. Music featured piano duets by Mrs Torrey and Mrs Grabert and solos by Mrs Torrey. Tea and refreshments were served by Mrs Gray, Mrs Manley and Mrs Buffum.
The town of Bristol calls for all arsons partnerships and corporations to return true and full accounts of ratable estate for a tax levy of 247000 to 250000 dollars to be assessed June 16 1922. Exemptions for soldiers sailors and widows require annual returns. Assessors will be in session June 16 17 and 19 1922 from 10am to 2 4pm at their office.
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