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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1929
Page
3
Wailing Place in Jerusalem Described Near Mosque of Omar
An article describes The Place of Wailing in Jerusalem an enclosed site near the Mosque of Omar where Jews gather each Friday to lament Israel’s fall and pray for restoration. It notes a wall about 156 feet long and 69 feet high with nine lower courses of large blocks and 15 upper courses of small stones possibly from Herod's temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosque of
Omar
Jerusalem
Israel
Navy language inspires civilians with shipshape emphasis
Navy men note civilians borrow many sea terms in daily talk and highlight one expression in particular shipshape used to describe a situation as orderly and decisive.
Definition of Dialectical and Obsolete Words
A dialectical word comes from a dialect such as Scottish fey meaning prescient. An obsolete word no longer in use like yolept meaning called. A foreign word has not yet been absorbed into another language exemplified by heimweh meaning home sickness.
Varieties of Police Dogs Through History
The term police dog refers to purpose rather than breed. German shepherds, bloodhounds, and mixed breeds from Germany France Russia Belgium and other nations have been trained and used as police dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
Russia
Belgium
Death Penalties in England and United States Law
The law of England limits capital punishment to high treason and murder. United States statutes authorize nine crimes for the death penalty, including treason murder arson rape piracy and robbery of the mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Bristol Rhode Island Public Auction of Colonial Lot Property
James H. Hurley and E. Tudor Gross auctioneers announce a commissioner sale of a Bristol Rhode Island land parcel with buildings. The property fronts High Street and traces its bounds to recent heirs and historic deeds. Sale set for Wednesday June 1929 at noon, with $200 cash due at sale and balance within twenty days upon deed delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Rhode Island
Superior Court
Providence
Theodora
Ledyard Barrows
LeBaron Carlton Colt
High Street
Augustus O. Bourn
Augustus O Bourn
Charles F Herreshoff
Francis L. Waldron
Mary Louise Colt
Samuel P Colt
Perschase
E. Tudor Gross
ER. TUDOR _ GROSS
Westminster St
R. I
Spring Cleaning Wanted for Clothes and More
Help wanted notice from Bristol Phoenix box 7 seeking to buy old clothes feather beds furniture and old jewelry. Instructions invite writers to contact via mail for purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Phoenix
Odd Divorce Customs Found Among Malays
A Malay tribe on Sumatra lives on boats with a stone platform and simple shelter at the stern. They trade fish and goods, have no formal laws, and hold unique divorce rules. A suitor must pay 12 Dutch dollars to marry, and divorce terms award the losing party certain sums. If the man divorces, he chooses child custody. if the wife divorces after paying, children may choose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumatra
Simple Way to Ease a Child's Fear of the Dark
A parenting article suggests a patient method to remove a child's fear of darkness. Start with a dim hall light and an open door, then gradually close the door and lower the light each night. Over four or five nights the child should recondition to sleep with the door shut and lights out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Magazine For
Apple leads orchard fruits in vitamins and laxative fiber
The apple tops orchard fruits providing vitamins A B and C and notable laxative properties from high cellulose. Ripening reduces starch into sugar while pectin declines. Oranges follow as a major citrus source with readily assimilable glucose and vitamins A and B, and orange juice aids quick carbohydrate needs.
Earliest Samplers Traced From 1802 to 1065 Origins
The article notes Elizabeth of York paid 8 pence in 1802 for linen to make a sampler and cites references by John Shelton. It explains samplers began as practical needlework for household linens and towels. Early American samplers include Laura Standish, Mary Hollingsworth of Salem, and Sarah Lord with dates around the 17th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
York
John Shelton
Laura Standish
Mary Hollingsworth
Salem
Sarah Lord
Trees Do Not Freeze In Winter Says Belle Isle Forester
A Detroit News report quotes a Belle Isle forester who explains trees do not freeze during winter. He says they remain dormant, sap movement stops, and cells stay inactive, with frost causing trunk splitting only from contraction and expansion rather than freezing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Isle
Detroit News
Hand coolers as social grace in old England
A Detroit News piece notes antique glass hand cooling balls once popular in England. Society favorites used spherical clear glass devices to cool their hands during greetings as gentlemen bowed and kissed a lady’s hand, with striped balls matching milady’s costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Milady
Detroit News
Bristol Tax Collector Sells Properties for Unpaid Dues
Amos S. Gorham, Bristol tax collector, announces public auction of tax delinquent real estate on June 7 1929 at 10 AM in the Town Treasurer's Office. Parcels listed include homes, lots, and tracts across Hope Highlands Bay View Heights and Gooding Manor with amounts due for 1927 1928 taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Burnside Memorial
Aiello
Irena
Hope Highlands
Yrs
Pasquale
Mt. Hope Ave
Yva
Armillotto
Francisco P
Antonio P Maciel
Richmand St
Barboza
Jesse
Harbor Oe
Park St
Babbitt
George H
Lynn
Mass
Bristol Highlands
Barron
Rebecca
Catherine St
Rettencourt
Frank
Third St
Bosworth
Mary A
Bay View Heights
Inc
Botelho
Candida A
Mt. Hope Terrace
Bourn
Augustus O
Hope St
Walley St
High St
Cole
Charles E
Charles St
Cenerini
Artemio
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Gooding Manor
W. Cor. Wall
Buttonwood
de Luce
Joseph
Lota
de Freitas
Antonio
Providence
R. I
Bay View Park
Naomi
Fumo
Francisco DaCosta
Falcon
Manuel Sousa
Fraitas
Gambardella
Andrea
Serafina
Garreha
Manuel Costa
Magnolia St
Gooding
Lillie M
Gooding Ave
Gardiner
Arthur F
Mt. Ho Terrace
M. Adolph
Florence Park
Hand
Peter
Bristol Terrace
Hart, Barthold J
Angeling
Fox Hill
Fox Hill Ave
Maliorano
Francesco
Baypitts Heights
Yra
McKenna
Frank E
Landon Bay View Park
Naomi St. Yra
Mancini
Adamo
Metacom Ave
State St
Giovannina
Side Prospect St
Jennie
Mandell
John L
Eat
S.ide Valley St
Marshall
Manuel
E. Side
Second St
Murgo, Gaetano and
Naomi St
McCann
Mary J
Warren
R. L
Beach Terrace
Nappi
Antonio and
Bettina
Reservoir Ave
O'Neill
William H
Cranston
Palangio
Domenico
Florence Park Plat
Wheeler Ave
Panzarella
Amalia Cioffi
N. E
Thames and
Church Sts
Angelo
Theresa
Bourn Ave
Congregational St
Payette
Adelarh H
Farnham Paul Sr
Poli
Albert R
N. W. Cor
DeWolf and
Woodlawn Aves
Harbor View
Ryan
Rock St
John St
Providence Land Co
Moses B. Wood
Opeworth Ave
Rodrigues
Francisco
Maria
Jewett Plat
W. Aide Pewatt Ave
Guiseppe
Minton
Wood St
Harker Ave
Romano
Salisbury
Edward
Sheldon
William J
Bay Ow Heights
Torillo
Michael
Welch
Gibson Road
Amos S. Gorham
Missing text on antique sale notice with scattered items
Fragmentary OCR notes list antiques including chairs bureaus clocks desks mirrors and pewter with a promise of high prices. A person named Will claims to pay top prices and mentions calling anywhere while a writer references Zags pieces. The page is incomplete and unclear.
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New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Buick
Fisher
Buick Motor Company
Flint, Michigan
General Motors
Canadian Factories Corporation
Builders of McLoughlin
Oshawa
Ont
Buick and Marquette Motor Cars
John G. Deslauriers
Scape
Tel
Hope and
Washington Streets
James H. Hurley and
Town OF
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