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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1925
Page
3
Textiles cretonne and cambric derive their names from Creton in Normandy and Cambrai respectively. Serge came to this country from China in 1660, with its name evolving from the Latin Serica.
Two neighbors discuss their husbands finances. One asks about an economical streak and learns her husband currently has one by not letting her speak to him. The other woman confirms the behavior in a punchline ending.
American creative guidelines list ten rules for ads. Be human interesting easy to understand easy to read humorous unusual unexpected tempting subtle positive. Edinburgh Weekly Scotsman outlines how to engage readers with clear, appealing messages.
Bristol probate court announces first and final account for Mary McLaughlin estate presented by Sarah C Hughes, with schedule for November 16 1928 and fourteen day notice in Bristol Phenix. Annie Metta Muller last will probate is set for November 16 1925 with weekly notice in Bristol Phenix per clerk John W Church.
The text explains that children of first cousins are second cousins. It notes that a first cousin's child is a first cousin once removed to the other cousin. If A and B are first cousins, their children are second cousins, and A's children are first cousins once removed to B, and B's children are first cousins once removed to A.
The article describes dances held by African tribes as a cure where performers grow excited and contagious behavior spreads illness, while the person intended to be cured may actually regain health through the ritual.
A reflective saying from Gladstone on criticism as a guide to character. It asserts that false accusations harm no one who accepts them as unfounded, while true critique reveals weak points and warns against failure and trouble.
A Hindu ritual is described in which truthfulness is tested by declaring a statement while one finger is dipped in water from a sacred river. The method relies on the belief that a person will not lie while immersed in holy water.
A philosophical aside questions whether public generosity is driven by vanity and publicity rather than true benevolence, contrasting good deeds done openly with sincere charity. The speaker warns that amusement in praise can corrupt motive and calls for humility in giving.
Eight sketches purporting to show Glas tonbury Abbey in ruins as it once looked were created under purported psychic influence by a Londoner who had never before produced an architectural drawing. The items claim to reconstruct the abbey’s original form through occult guidance.
Geographers warn the great desert belt spanning Africa and Asia is widening and drying. The Syrian desert, once a flourishing region with cities two to three thousand years ago, is now an utter waste.
In old coal burning navy ships crews endure furnace like heat reaching 150 to 175 degrees. Canned tomatoes are identified as a cooling and nourishing food aiding sailors daily.
The Louisville Courier-Journal reports a disgruntled professor who complains about personal style and questions his status as an educated man, implying frustration with self-identity and perception. The remarks highlight tensions around academic dignity and public image.
The text notes that recruitment costs for 2.4 million Union soldiers in the Civil War were twenty times higher than the costs to recruit 4.8 million Americans in World War I, highlighting the contrast in mobilization expenses between the conflicts.
A quirky London Opinion note presents a proposed substitute sailor who boasts tattoos and jokes about the money not going to the cinema. The brief item uses humorous self-compliment to poke light fun at appearance and finances.
The article notes farm losses totaling 20 million dollars due to fires and reports a fire on a U.S. farm building every seven minutes, highlighting widespread agricultural destruction.
A brief Detroit News quip notes that the luckiest wild flower may be the one born to blush unseen, hinting at hidden beauty in nature. The line reflects a reflective mood about perception and charm in the natural world.
A collision occurred on the highway involving two vehicles. The drivers later conferred quietly, exchanging whispered remarks as the incident was reported.
A quoted remark from the Baltimore Sun labels an uncultured man as someone unable to insult others without rudeness. The line underscores social etiquette commentary in a concise opinion style.
A reflecting adage quotes Chrysostom on true wealth, noting contentment lies not in possession but in absence of want. The saying contrasts material abundance with inner sufficiency and moral balance.
Public roads statement detailing center line routes on the Barrington-East Providence-Old Barrington Road 1924 Resurvey and the land parcels described in Plat No 108 under Law of 1923. It notes center line modifications dated 1925 and includes bounds from Sta 0x00 to Btp 64x00 with points relative to Barrington town lines.
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