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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
6
A passage from the Atlantic City Evening Union urges individuals to resist hollow conformity. It argues fun comes from genuine self expression not from impressing others, citing examples like davenports and cigars to illustrate the dull life of imitation.
Observations by the U S Department of Agriculture on cattle watering show most cattle go to water every few days in humid regions but daily in hot dry weather. In New Mexico a watering place spacing of not more than five miles is advised for range and stock interests.
The Trafalgar engagement off Cape Trafalgar on October 21 1805 saw Nelson command 27 ships against Villeneuve 33. The allied fleet was defeated, three admirals captured, 19 ships lost or destroyed, and Nelson mortally wounded with Collingwood taking command. The victory crushed French naval power and halted Napoleon's invasion plan.
Dredges reaching 60 feet below water along Seward peninsula coast use 600 horsepower electric power via shore generators and a special cable. They can pull 200000 cubic yards of gold bearing sand monthly, signaling a likely rise in Alaska placer gold production.
Engineers near Latrobe Pennsylvania completed the deepest well to strike natural gas at 7 428 feet after a 30 month effort begun in 1922 The gas flow is about 500 000 cubic feet daily and the sinking cost was around 200 000 dollars.
In Vanity Fair Mary Manners collects male views on women's hands. Readers praise hands that show expressiveness and capability from piano playing to cooking and caring.
The Kansas City Star argues that avoiding battle hinders character. It contends that disciplined youth gain self respect through combat and that fear fades when faced with real danger. Those denied battle learn to surrender privileges and become cowards in the face of a bully.
Earl Akers mayor of Topeka recalls Sir Ellis Barker warning against preserved foods saying they lack vitamins. In a humorous aside Si the waiter grills pork chops and quips that the hog died naturally.
New York painter George Luks sets down a jazz novel and remarks on snappy dialogue as he quotes a lively family exchange. The scene captures era tones from Greenwich Village schooling and literary talk.
Florence Wheeler, a 15 year old granddaughter of Gen. Joe Wheeler, has remained negative for two years after a new Philippine cure. She has been on probation and may be released from the San Lazaro leprosy hospital if no signs appear. The Cullen leprosy colony has released two cases when a cure was pronounced definite.
A Dearborn college student, who once tore his suit and sent it to a local tailor for repairs, discovered in a return visit that the repairs were finished a year later. The tailor warned of storage charges if the suit was not claimed soon.
A humorous excerpt from an American Legion Weekly piece shows George Washington Jones meeting his boss on the street. He explains his wife’s absence from work and proudly notes the costume and the “third wife” wedding jubilee.
A contributor to Adventure Magazine notes kiln drying Spanish cedar slabs is harder than boards due to case hardening risks. Drying requires steam vaporization followed by gradual air replacement to prevent cracks. Most Spanish cedar goes to cigar boxes in thin veneer. manufacturers prefer thick stock to avoid mounting delays and waste.
Dr CD Perrine of the Argentine National Observatory at Cordoba urged higher speed photographic plates and films at the Pan American Scientific Congress. He warned current plates limit telescope power and proposed focused research to eliminate graininess in technical astronomy negatives.
Amos Cady of Bolivar Missouri once played six instruments while blind a harmonica yoke banjo bass drum cymbals triangle and Swiss bells with his body. Now sighted after twenty two years he can only play one instrument due to reduced concentration and the loss of heightened touch.
A prisoner in Atlanta designed a portable ice maker now manufactured for profit. A Maryland convict created a shoe making tool and joined a shoe firm at 5000 dollars yearly after release. A banker built a $300 daily prison investment income. A murder convict in a New York case grew 200000 dollars from 20000 while at an insane asylum.
Excerpt portrays New Orleans society as Grace King describes in the Yale Review. It highlights Saint Louis and the Vieux Carre with brick houses iron balconies tropical gardens and lively streets. Slaves markets theaters and promenades reflect period life.
The piece recalls Peggy Joyce as a child who supposedly broke hearts, recounting a tale where a minister offered a dime for her sweetheart name and she revealed Arthur before asking for another dime to name a second sweetheart.
The troubadours were high ranking poets in Provence during the 11th to 13th centuries, writing in Langue d Oc and often supported by joglars. They produced terzones chansons sirventes serenades pastourelles with notable figures Raoul de Coucy Thibaut IV of Navarre Adam de la Halle and Guillaume Machault.
Dr Woods Hutchinson, disembarking in New York, warns Europe is in a dire condition. He hopes the Dawes plan will improve affairs but compares Europe to Spurgeon’s view of mankind as sinful, noting that history shows one commandment was too many for the first parents.
An English family man has devised a folding baby carriage that can be wrapped around a walking stick. The invention, noted in a London news item, targets apartment dwellers in crowded city sections with many baby carriages.
George B Coggeshall aged 79 a lifelong town resident died Tuesday at his home 42 Dimond Avenue after a prolonged illness He was born in town to the late Wilbur and Eliza Coggeshall He worked 40 years at the National Indian Rubber Company retiring about 15 years ago He is survived by nine children eight sons and one daughter including George W Albert H Russell P Frederick H Charles A John W Chandler and Frank and daughter Mrs Reinhard Battcher A brother Chandler H Coggeshall also survives Funeral services were held this afternoon at the State Street Methodist Church with Rev Charles W Martin officiating Bearers included George W Jr Stephen H Arthur A Frederick W Henry and Reinhardt Battcher Burial was in North Cemetery
Kearney Post No 6 held a meeting in G A R Hall and praised the endowment committee amid Bristol support. A joint social followed with dancing. A motion picture program titled Over the Top with the Allies will show at Pastime Theatre Sunday May 31, including the Armistice aftermath and Welcome Home scenes. Also new Paramount film The Crowded Hour starring Bebe Daniels will be shown.
Greater Providence Council scouts gather at 2.30 pm tomorrow at Roger Williams Park for a state championship field day. Bristol Troops meet at noon at the Scout Building with 12.30 pm transport to the park and events including wigwag chariot race first aid and more. Deputy Commissioner George R. Fish oversees the Dum Bell Clowns in the circus pageant as a feature of the program.
A report notes that economy circular saws would add 6,006,006 cubic feet more sawdust to the nation’s stockpile than bandsaws would, if the latter were used instead.
In Bristol on May 16 1925 the Probate Court hears a creditor Michael J Flynn request to appoint John A Flynn or suitable person as administrator of Margaret Feely deceased intestate. The matter is ordered to be published for fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phenix, with hearing set for June 15 1926 at 10 30 A M. John W Church clerk.
Gertrude M Hasbrouck as Administratrix presents first and final account of Cornelius J Hasbrouck former Executor of Catherine O Mara s will for allowance. Court considers on June 15 1925 at 10 30 AM in Bristol Probate Court. Notice to be published for fourteen days weekly in The Phoenix.
Probate Court of Bristol appoints CORA SWHET as administratrix of Elizabeth H Pitman late of Bristol deceased. Bond filed and qualification completed. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol Town Clerk's office starting May 22, 1925, per law. John W. Church, Clerk.
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