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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1926
Page
6
Town listings show a busy slate of gatherings from May 25 to June 27 across churches and civic groups. Shows at Pastime Theatre and Vestry events at First Baptist Church appear alongside charity suppers and camp fundraisers, with details scattered in the parish notices.
A garbled collection of humorous quotes about dividends, milk scandals, Prohibition, and student antics from various papers. It juxtaposes remarks on alcohol, budgets, and public figures with playful, satirical tone.
Sunday rain delayed Warren and Bristol in the Rhode Island Suburban League. Heavy showers ruined field prep at Baers Field and forced a postponement of the planned contest.
Four honor certificates and 35 reading certificates were awarded by Principal George J. O'Brien at auditorium exercises. Honorees include Paul Clark Alfred Paiva Phoebe De Costa and John Dimond with multiple reading certificates across grades 6 7 and 8. An act play and recitations were given by several pupils.
The text notes a boy scout meeting and a rehearsal event at Trets Parish Bleotse with a speaker. It mentions a schedule, a date, and community attendance, highlighting a planned speech and dedication activities.
Text fragment describes Joan of the Tower as queen of Seathind and wife of Rinse Phivid. It mentions she was born in the Tower of Toondbean and references murder or strong danger around Sta, with unclear context and naming.
Judge Edward W Blodgett presided at the May session at Bristol county courthouse with 15 cases on calendar. Jurors qualified except Samuel Brels ford who failed to register. Several cases were passed or defaulted including A Feinstein & Sons vs Fillipo Merino with a $262.25 judgment. final citizen papers granted. 32 naturalizations filed. Cappuccerno vs Marshall heard with damages sought up to $5000 and testimony continued into morning.
Poet William Beebe expresses a longing to capture the sound and image of a leaf falling among leaves yet cannot bring the word or sound to lips or pen. The fragment contemplates memory, perception, and creative obstruction.
A man known for kissing to obtain material for a confession magazine is described as reckless and opportunistic. The account portrays his manipulative behavior and its impact on others involved.
A historical note recounts 18th century tax rules on headgear and the clever Scots merchant who opened straw hats to Scotland in 1798. An amendment soon closed the loophole, ending the novelty trend.
A fragmented text fragment contemplates the role of poetry and music in addressing barbaric violence. It reflects on a voice and melody shaping perception, noting the tension between savage acts and the humane response through art.
The whistling tree in Bathades has a peculiar leaf shape and pods that split open to emit tones as the wind passes. A long valley near the island fills with these trees producing continuous deep whistling sounds in strong winds, similar to a Sudanese acacia species known as the whistling tree.
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution features a devotional plea asking Brother Williams Lord to grant happiness, gratitude, and blessings and to send what is forgotten or needed. The tone is religious and supplicatory.
Edith May Adams an eighteen year old Parrishn ten N J girl presents her roogy Glinc to Mayor Kendrick in Philadelphia. The American Youth and Teacher Award seeks to honor youth and teachers through the Sesqui Centennial Exposition marking the 10th anniversary of American independence. The event runs June 1 to December 1. Adams is a candidate for the Golden Eaglette, with each state selecting a girl, a boy, and a teacher to attend. Finalists visit Sesqui officials June 28 to July 5 and travel to Washington to meet President Coolidge and receive medals.
A deaf man sues over eleven dollars for groceries. The justice, also deaf, guesses at the statements and, after both sides stop speaking, rules that the defendant must support her mother. The tale, from Capper's Weekly, mocks courtroom miscommunication and bluffing.
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