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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1925
Page
4
A jumble of crossword like clues crosses themes from ocean abbreviations to sun gods and Greek letters. The list includes terms for body parts, prepositions, musical notes, and tools, concluding with a note that the solution will appear in the next sext issue.
An overview explains how limestone caves form from ancient seabed deposits and groundwater erosion. It details rainwater dissolving limestone with carbon dioxide, stalactite and stalagmite growth, and the eventual joining of formations to create powerful cave columns, as described in a Kansan City Star article.
The peppermint plant area in two Michigan counties surpasses 4000 acres as demand for the flavor surges. Peppermint oil is now used to test steam boilers. aroma leakage signals unsafe pressure. Land once hay fields is reused for peppermint with potash maintaining fertility. September harvests occur with mowing machines.
Students across Chicago competed in snow modeling on school playgrounds. Lorado Taft judged the works as water mixed with snow created heavy slush. Sculptors used wooden pad dies and stick frameworks with pockermies and tin to shape figures, including an elephant fending off three wolves.
The United States exported sardines at least 50 percent more value than the previous year with demand from over 75 countries. In 1921 U S factories produced 6,649,000 dollars worth of canned sardines, with Maine contributing 8,953,000 dollars and California 2,696,000 dollars.
Professor Gregory told the British association that Earth will be full by the year 8000 with standing room exhausted as world population could reach 700 billion.
The Fourth of July Committee met in the Burnside Memorial Building with 15 of 25 members present. Sub committee lists include Sports under Anderson and Dwyer, Reception led by Colt Cahoon Munroe LeB. Church, and Music headed by Straight Meiggs Cahoon.
The Superior Court met at Bestel County Court House with Judge Sumner presiding. One case Medatters vs Cardone damages sought for assault valued at 8000 dollars. defense claims self defense. Court adjourned after noting proceedings and issuing naturalization papers for Boston and local residents.
The funeral for Peter B Realls who died from injuries after a May 7 motorcycle crash on Hope Street occurred at 8:30 AM Saturday and was held at his parents home 387 High Street before a Requiem Mass at St Marys Church. Floral tributes came from the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company where he served as a member and Cranston Worsted Mills wool sorting department. Pallbearers from the Ever Ready company included Foreman Joseph Paull and five others. burial followed at St Marys Cemetery.
A call to notify Ladies Committee members or send items to the Y M C A for a monster rummage sale with date to be announced later. The event aims to collect varied articles for charity and features Walter L. Gile of Boston presenting a program of character impersonations at Rockwell Hall on June 4th. tickets are limited and on sale.
The article notes Mr Gile’s well received performances across various venues praised for tasteful drama and sentiment. A talk on the Age-Old Spirit of the Get Together by Colm T Holm, a musical program, and a seasonal menu will be offered to foster community unity.
Bristol District placed second overall in the annual Field Day at Providence Bay Scouts event. Bristol troops led by Scout leaders Gil and Edward Blackmath fielded teams in all events, with Troop 4 earning multiple runner up finishes and the Wag wag team winning its event for the fifth straight year. Leonard Baron of Troop 2 received the Eagle Scout badge as Bristol celebrated its 14th Eagle Scout in town.
The Bristol Train of Artillery invites all members to a practice drill tomorrow evening at the armory for Memorial Day. Final announcements on Memorial Day will follow. Several new recruits were sworn in and Company has accepted an invitation to attend the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill in Charlestown Massachusetts on June 17.
Judge Frank H Hammill presided yesterday as Fifth District Court disposed of cases including Mary T Santos vs Manuel Santos for non support discontinued on payment of costs Civil case Sallinger Inc vs Manuel Borges remained unanswered and continued one week.
Five signers of the Declaration of Independence lived to an advanced age. Charles Carroll of Maryland William Ellery of Rhode Island Francis Lewis of New York James Smith of Pennsylvania and John Adams of Massachusetts all endured to remarkable ages in the early United States era.
The Board mourns the loss of a faithful servant who served 33 years with cheerful readiness day and night. Resolutions note his death and request publication in the Bristol Phoenix. A copy is sent to President Mrs Corneling J Hasbrouck and daughter Miss Gertrude Hasbrouck with deepest sympathy. May 25 1925.
A gathering of Babbitt Post G A R members and allied groups marched from Grand Army Hall to the First Baptist Church for Memorial Sunday. Attendees included Lieut Herbert F Bennett Camp Sons of Veterans Bristol activities American Legion Bristol Girl and Boy Scouts and D A R chapters. The pastor spoke on Patriotism and the service opened with Onward Christian Soldiers and closed with America.
In this town on May 22 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Domingos Martins Franco marking a family addition and local joy for the community.
A list of spring and early summer activities including an annual Bristol Troops Boy Scouts bazaar in Grand Army Hall on multiple Saturdays through May, a May 28 soprano Miss Sarah I Bosworth recital at State Street ME Church vestry, a May 28 benefit screening at Pastime Theatre for Kearney Post A L Relief Fund, June 3 Bristol Chapter DD AR food sale and card party at Hotel Belvedere, June 4 final Y Supper with Walter Cile impersonations, June 10 a Strawberry Festival at First Baptist vestry, and June 16 Masonic Ball at State Armory celebrating St Albans Lodge No 6, F and A M.
A lighthearted note from the Boston Tran script praises sunny weddings and cheerful brides. The line suggests happiness grows with favorable weather, tying sunshine to marital joy in a playful tone.
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