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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1921
Page
3
Bristol Probate Court Publishes Will Notice for Formisano Estate
In Bristol on October 29 1921 the Probate Court of Bristol Town orders publication of notice regarding the last will and testament of Agness Formisano late of Bristol. Notices run fourteen days once weekly in the Bristol Phoenix as clerk John W Church presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Giuseppe Salvaggio
Ying
Antonina Salvo
Iloacchino
Salvaggio
Antonina Raguso
Brooklyn
N. Y
Giugeppe Salvaggio
Brisistol
Jicacchino Salvaggio
Bristol Phenix
Church
R. L
Pasquale Giglio “Iene
Probate Court of Own of
Satate Masmeneate Ho
John W.church
Alfonso Ruggiero
Julia B. Dunbar
John W. Church
Lena R. Dunbar
Agnese Formisano
Esc. Formisano
Schoens Court
Bristol Phirnix
John
Measles Epidemic Warns of Serious Childhood Risks
A physician warns that measles, an eruptive disease spread mainly by coughing and sneezing, can damage the ears teeth and lungs and set the stage for tuberculosis. He urges delaying infection until teeth erupt and the child is older, noting Kopliks spots and potential complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhazer
Sydenham
Savage
Wu An
Koplic
Henry‘ C. Koplik
Porter Jim- Blue resigns after platform mishap
The Atchison Globe reports a Pullman porter named Jim- Blue on the Central branch quit in a huff after a platform incident at Concordia. A lantern was tossed into the air during a moment that spooked the engineer into pulling away from the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Central
Concordia
Jims
Atchison Globe
Eelskin Features as Supposed Rheumatism Cure
A brief note from Scientific American mocks the belief that eelskin cures rheumatism. It describes the skin sold in various sizes tied around the affected limb and notes that many claim its effectiveness despite widespread skepticism among both educated and uneducated New Yorkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Scientific American
Valuable people and the virtue of independent judgment
Quote by Professor James Ward extols the priceless value of men and women who are open minded, independent, moral, and principled. A nation of such individuals would lift and renew the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor James Ward
Indian Cotton Cloth in Ancient Trade Networks
The text notes Indian cotton cloth was known in Arabia in the seventh century and that Spain grew and manufactured cotton extensively in the seventh century, with its manufacture spreading to other countries only centuries later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herodotus
Arabia
Spain
Men of Culture and the Diffusion of Knowledge
A quoted reflection by Matthew Arnold extols the real men of culture. It praises those who spread the best ideas across society and humanize knowledge, making it accessible beyond exclusive scholarly circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand
Matthew Arnold
Restlessness as a Universal Trait in Animals
The article argues that life in the sea is simpler than life on land yet most creatures seek to invade the earth. It notes deep aquatic ancestry, with human blood nearly as salty as seawater and the ear’s bone chain reflecting fish organs.
Smoke Signals as Asbestos Firm Faces Signage Issue
Two commercial consultants hired by a London firm to review efficiency noted overlapping rules when discovering pervasive smoking bans. The sign ban prompted the remark that removing notices could improve visitors’ perception. The factory was fully occupied producing asbestos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Moon Phases Not Linked to Hen Egg Laying Times
The Bureau of Animal Industry states there is no basis for the superstition that moon phases influence when hens lay eggs. Authorities emphasize no factual connection between lunar cycles and poultry productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Animal Industry
Star Theatre to Feature Silent Shelby and Western Romance
Two young men duped by an inventor sell a fake artificial rubber formula. Roy Barnes, seen reading, and Tollesland figure in a comic misstep. The Star Theatre in Bristol announces Monday and Tuesday showings of Silent Shelby, a fast western action drama with Frank Borzage and Ann Little, promising thrills and romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Barnes
Haye
pNewsYork
Switc-T
Roy Barnes
Stig
T. Roy Barnes
Star
The
Shelby
Bristol
Frank Borzage
Ann Little
Wallace Reid
Pine Spillers Crush Night Hawks In State Street Alley Bowl
Amaral's Pine Spillers defeated the Night Hawks two games to none on Wednesday at State Street Alleys. Simmon's Aces fell two games to one to the Pin Splitters. Scores listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amaral
Pine Spillers
Night Hawks
Simmon
Aces
Cardoza
Phillips Stews
Lamba
Tea
Pin Splitters
Vester
Eofa
Kelley
Frazie Ee
Perry
Tees
Oliver Steerer
Moreno Ee
Simmons ' Cerewes
Rosa
Tunkins Says World Getting Better Yet Business Fails
Jad Tunkins notes it is hard to convince a man the world improves when his own particular business is getting worse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunkins
Jad ‘Tunkins
Fragmentary Note on Mountains and Regions
A fragmented text references Mount Santi of Caled Canyon and a comparison to the Grand Canyon. It mentions a Red Deer frac, Alberta, and an unnamed speaker discussing locations, oil, and the end of a river or season. The passage is garbled with unclear names and stray words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andi
Santi
Canyon
Grand Canyon
Alberta
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