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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
6
The Kansas City Times quotes J Fuller Gloom describing a man who means well but causes distress. He is likened to a dead clam due to his innocence and constant predicaments. The speaker laments that others must rescue him because of his good intentions.
A reflective piece notes that early acts of kindness build lasting character as life ages, spreading a fragrance of lovable personalities on the western slope of life and beyond.
The Great Wall of China shows an almost perfect condition in a long section with bricks in the parapet firm and edges standing up to north China climate. The top paving is smooth enough for bicycle riding, granite facing blocks are well preserved, and towers rise about 40 feet every few hundred yards along the 1400 mile wall.
Canada earns about 44.5 million annually from fishing with British Columbia contributing almost half. The upset comes from a large salmon catch driving overall production.
The Chicago Journal notes a jeweled reliquary holding a fragment of St John the Baptist skull and a gold forearm hand reliquary, plus three swords linked to Emperor Constantine. It praises Suleiman the Greats sword and a 16th century mantle case as supreme goldsmith work with ornate inlays and rubies emeralds.
A Celtic cross over a thousand years old was erected at St Patrick's church Ballymena Ireland in a recent ceremony marking its discovery in 1827 during ditch digging at Kirconroola churchyard. Found broken in Ballymena castle cellar it measures 22 inches by 3 inches with a 10th century inscription.
Courts hold that entering a field with a name similar in form spelling or sound to another can cause confusion. Infringement depends on likelihood of consumer confusion, not identical words or direct deception.
The document details a 12 inch Metacom Avenue main project from Vernon Street to Hope Street with hydrants and a standpipe planned. It requires the town to pay $7500 annually, offset by gross receipts, and mandates cooperation on street work, water service for fire use, and contract terms from 1907.
Punta Arenas in Chile claims title as the world’s southernmost city on the Magellan Strait. Founded in 1843 as a convict station, it now has about 1,000 inhabitants.
The Town of Bristol announces a property tax levy of 314000 to 316000 dollars to be assessed June 15 1928. Taxpayers must file true accounts of all ratable real and personal estate with the Board of Assessors June 16 18 19 from 10 to 12 and 2 to 4, Eastern Daylight Time, with oath. Executors administrators guardians trustees must also file.
The piece quips about a corpulent man under a doctor’s four day fast and a dream of a thick steak. A park stroll follows with cravings and a beggar asks for a dime, reflecting a humorous New Yorker voice.
Town of Bristol announces all traders and weighers must have weights and measures adjusted and sealed by May 19. Gabriel De Felice, Sealer of Weights and Measures, issues order under Rhode Island law.
Gerardo Codola of Bristol qualified as Administrator of Teresa Montagna's estate. Creditors must file claims at the clerk's office within the legally required periods beginning May 11, 1928. Clerk John W Church issues the notice.
Nathaniel Sparks of Bristol town files claims against the estate of Rose E Luther within legal time limits. Clerk John W Church records the notice dated May 10 1928 in Bristol.
Luke H. Callan of Bristol Town shown as executor in the estate of John Callan late of Bristol deceased. Notice references the date A. D. 1928 and includes an identifier 11-18-25.
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