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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1921
Page
6
A Smithsonian solar cooker design feeds a heated oil loop through a half cylinder aligned with a curved mirror to concentrate sun energy. Oil circulates to power an oven, cooking bread and meat atop mountains without fuel.
Col Ronald Storrs, Cambridge graduate and son of Rochester College dean, governs Jerusalem. He aims to unify Zionists and Arabs amid local disunion, hosting biweekly pro Jerusalem meetings with leaders from France Italy Britain the US and rabbinic and Zionist figures. He previously helped push for an independent Arab kingdom and is thirty eight years old.
The Boston Transcript notes Conan Doyle praising a dictionary while admitting he could not find words it lacked. The quip highlights his playful linguistic challenge and enduring wit.
Rats chew insulation on electric wires leading to fires attributed to defective insulation. They also gnaw holes in lead water pipes, presenting additional damage risks.
A dated remark by George D. Prentice warns that a friend bought may not repay the cost, underscoring the cost of trust and loyalty in personal relationships. The line cautions against placing monetary value on companions.
Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion plans a prize essay contest for high school and upper grade students to promote Americanization. A prize fund was approved, a committee formed, and plans to define topics and rules. The move aims to engage the community and address illiteracy and Americanization in Bristols.
The Awashanks Herd P O W S met in the woods, approving four membership applications and admitting two candidates. First Bristol Troop convenes at 7:30 PM for scoutcraft contests and Thanksgiving toy repair plans, while Second Bristol Troop hosts an indoor track meet at 7:30 PM tomorrow with prizes. Hikes are set for Armistice Day and the coming Saturday. schedules announced at troop meetings.
State Commander Col. L. H. Callan Mrs. Frank Paull president of the Women’s Auxiliary to Kearney Post No 6 and Miss Mary E Cutter delegate from Warren Post returned home Sunday noon after attending the National Convention of the American Legion in Kansas City Callan was elected to the National Executive Committee and Mrs Paull to the Finance Committee.
Epworth League at State Street M E Church votes to present Mrs Jarley s Wax Works on Tuesday evening Nov 29 in the church vestry. Sunday School committee discusses 100th anniversary observance on Dec 11 with an all day meeting and evening pageant The Gift Supreme.
A brief Schenectady Union verse notes life stages and concerns romance rent and rheumatism reflecting aging in a wry urban caption.
A note describes traditional Filipino practice where a bride adds her husband’s name to her maiden name after marriage. If the wife becomes a widow the husband’s name is dropped from her surname.
The text recounts early Florida as a Spanish colony with St. Augustine founded in 1565, English and Spanish conflicts, the 1763 cession to Britain, and Monroe’s 1819 purchase of Florida for 5 million dollars. It notes Florida’s later statehood in 1845, its Everglades swamps, and its nickname as the Peninsula State.
The piece traces Navarezs ill fated 1528 voyage and Cabeza de Vaca s eight year wanderings to the Gulf of California. It notes Coronados expedition, Spanish missions led by San Antonio, and tensions with France and the United States over Texas. It recounts Sam Houston Stephen F. Austin and the 1836 Alamo defense the San Jacinto victory and Texas joining the Union as the twenty eighth state.
The document lists members of Palestine Lodge No. 2 Providence and Harmony Ridge who attend a program featuring singing America, welcome addresses, gifts, Civil War stories, piano and vocal solos, and character sketches led by Mrs Emma Brady and other local figures.
A shower hosted by Misses Emily Pollock Ina Flowers at Ina Flowers home on Lincoln avenue honored Annie Town set to wed Charles Sylvester on November 15. Guests showered with rose petals, searched for gifts and a mock wedding with games followed by refreshments. A second shower at Miss Ruby Blaisdell’s Con stitution street celebrated Town’s upcoming marriage with orange and white decor, a bridal cake and a pumpkin gift centerpiece.
Charles S. Foster of Central Falls transfers a strip of land in Bristol Highlands to the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Ella F Cooke of Pawtucket conveys land on the Elyah Gray Farm plat to Henry I Jenks and his wife.
The text describes a mishap where Theo Gladding admitted to loading a device with powdered white pellets. The moment came after a shot when Charlie realized the substitution, revealing a hidden act involving the ingredients cherished in New England meals served with brown bread on Saturday.
In Fifth District Court Clerk Lonergan presided as Attorney W T O Donnell argued Tébio Petrucci had no fraud intent and later made good the funds. The charge was dismissed upon payment of costs. Manuel Morris pleaded not guilty to threatening his father in law and his case was continued for one week. Three youths detained for bicycle larceny had their cases continued as well.
Thomas Spellacy who died at his son's Brockton home last Friday was buried in Brockton after funeral services there Sunday. He formerly lived in this town and ran a blacksmith shop on the wharf at the foot of State Street.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Ward at the wee Hospital in Providence. She is grand daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Guevremont of this town.
An article notes a meeting about eligibility for a class of men to enter a university program and announces a girls gymnasium class with a second session at 7:30 PM. Enrollment is still available and safe enrollment is urged.
Miss Mary Freitas married Joseph Coréd at 8 30 yesterday morning in St Elizabeth Church. Rev Francisco G Vieira officiated with Miss Laura Freitas as bridesmaid. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside at 34 Cook Street.
On Nov 10 at the Masonic Temple Doric Club hosts an evening dance. the Artillery Armory on State St hosts an Old Fashioned Dance. Nov 11 brings the Third Annual Armistice Ball at the Naval Armory by Kearney Post 6. Nov 15 offers a Belvedere Sun Parlor dance by Burke's Block Island Orchestra. Dec 1 features a supper and sale at the G A R Hall by the Mite Society of First Baptist Church.
In the Phoenix Office window this week, three large sweet potatoes grown by Manuel August on Hope Street attract attention for their size and red color. Also on display is a carrot that grew from a seed lodged in a bottle neck, with roots extending from both ends of the glass.
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