No perfect loom ties the oriental knot mechanically
A brief note asserts that no loom, despite advances, can flawlessly reproduce the intricate oriental knot. It reflects on limits of manufacturing and the challenge of exact weaving.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1924
Page
5
Chicken Salad Supper and Dance Planned in Bristol Area
Thursday December 4 hosts a Chicken Salad Supper at Odd Fellows Hall under Reba Rebekah Lodge No 12. December 18 features a United Brothers Social Club dance at Bristol Casino Bliven Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Reba Rebekah Lodge
United Brothers’ Social Club
Bristol
Bliven Field
Obituaries in Providence Area Honor Two Residents
Cordelia Crowell of West Dennis Massachusetts aged 22 died in Providence Nov 19 at Jane Brown Memorial Hospital. Lavander Rose widow of Michael Lavander died in town Nov 21 and funeral at St Mary's Church at 10 am on Tuesday Nov 25.
Grammar School Food Sale by 84th Class Committee
The executive committee of the grammar school held a food sale yesterday afternoon in the John Post Reynolds School auditorium. Pupils from the 84th class ran tables with cake candy and tea, all homemade by the household arts students. Proceeds fund a class gift to be presented at January graduation exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
Alma Wall
Viola Palmer
Frederick Sutcliffe
John Post Reynolds School
Jessie Sousa
Philomena Arruda
Camella Campagna
Candy
Aileen Robinson
Mary Arruda
Lulu Pereira
Moshe Eisenberg
Punch
Edward Gall
Soldiers' Home Visit Brings Birthday Honors
Members of the Soldiers' Home Committee of the Woman's Relief Corps Rhode Island hosted 20 visitors who entertained residents in Recreation Hall and celebrated birthdays for James Pollard aged 86 and Joseph Fieldsend aged 84. Gifts of handkerchiefs candy cigars and cards were given along with home made cake. The program included singing piano selections and readings with remarks by Dr W Fred Williams and Mrs Harriet F Paine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Home Committee
Woman's Relief Corps
Department of Rhode Island
Comrades In Recreation Hall
James Pollard
Joseph Fieldsend
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
America
Eugene S Roone
J Floyd Huestis
Reading
Margaret McCarty
Charles M Morgan
Benjamin M MacDougall
W. Fred Williams
Harriet F Paine
Afternoon tea and sale by Mite Society at First Baptist Church
Members of the Mite Society of the First Baptist Church held an afternoon tea and sale in the church vestry from 3 to 7 pm. Tables were decorated with candles and cut flowers and arranged by Mrs Robert H Bullock, Mrs Arthur W Barrett, and Mrs Isaac HH Gorham. Fancy articles were arranged by Mrs George S Marshall, Mrs George F Marshall. candies by Mrs Fred R Mott, Miss Dorothy Mott. Christmas cards and booklets by Mrs Walter Lawton. tea and sandwiches by Mrs Bertram F Bullock, Mrs John Henry Buffum, Mrs Joseph Alger, and Miss FE Doris Bullock. Mrs Henry Bullock served as chairwoman of the arrangements committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mite Society
First Baptist Church
Robert H Bullock
Arthur W . Barrett
Isaac HH Gorham
George S Marshall
George F Marshall
Fred R Mott
Dorothy Mott
Walter Lawton
Bertram F Bullock
John Henry Buffum
Joseph Alger
FE Doris Bullock
Henry Bullock
Mite Souerys
Employed Boys Club Elects Officers at Y Meeting
The Y Employed Boys Brotherhood held a meeting at the Y last evening to elect officers. John Marshall was chosen president, Joseph Perry vice president, Manuel Perry secretary, and Manuel Rebella treasurer. Plans for winter include socials, a basketball team, and a Saturday outing to Providence to visit the Providence Y and see historic sites followed by a theater wind-up.
Vessel Construction Marvel of Ingenuity
The author extols ocean liners as near miraculous feats of design able to withstand 100 foot seas and gale force blasts. Modern steamships rarely fail at sea, with loss of hull seams or backs broken being rare, as vessels endure storms through robust hull construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald-Tribune
Open Air Prisons Tested in Holland At Veenhuizen
The piece describes Dutch experiments in outdoor prisons where sixty inmates work in gangs to convert moorland into fields. No warders supervise and foremen are civilian workers. Escape attempts have not occurred and the government contemplates expanding such centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Veenhuizen
Eye Color and Character in Literature
The article discusses eye color stereotypes linked to intellect and temperament. It notes gray eyes common among geniuses, brown eyes signaling temperament, and blue gray or green eyes associated with sadness or wickedness. It cites Becky Sharp and fictional “vamps” with green or black eyes, then clarifies that true black eyes do not exist, appearing dark brown or dark gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky Sharp
Human Mind Beats Machines In Math Contest
French lightning calculator M. Inaudi faces twelve modern calculating machines. He wins all but one round, excels in addition subtraction division square and cube root, while a machine wins the square root round. In the final round of complex problems Inaudi wins easily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Inaaudi
M. Inaudi
Evolution of instinct in humans and animals
The text traces changing views on instinct from earlier writers who saw instinct as nearly non existent in man to later scientists like William James who argued humans share many instincts with animals. It notes McDougal's claim that removing instinctive dispositions would render human activity impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James
McDougal
Rhan
Burke on chivalry and social equality across ranks
Edmund Burke argues that chivalry and social esteem bridged gaps among ranks without force, turning kings into companions and private men into equals. It softened pride, humbled sovereigns, and made law submit to refined manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Burke
St Michael's Church Notes for Sunday Services
Sunday next before Advent schedule includes 8 AM Holy Communion 10 30 Morning Prayer and sermon 12 o clock Church School 7 30 Evening Prayer and address. Sunday Nov 30 Corporate Communion of St Michael's Brotherhood at 8 o'clock service. All men of the parish urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Communion
St Michael's Brotherhood
Holy Communion and Evening Services Schedule
A church offers Holy Communion at 730 AM with Matins at 930 AM and Church School at 1000 AM. Sung Mass and sermon at 1045 AM precedes Choral Evensong and address at 730 PM.
Obituary of Mrs Rose Lavander and Scout notices
Mrs Rose Lavander widow of Michael Lavander and mother of Representative James F Lavander died after a paralysis stroke at her Bristol home. Survived by two daughters and two sons, funeral at St Mary's Church next Tuesday. The article also details Scout meetings and events including Troop 5, Braves of King Philip, Boy Rangers of America, and council activities with plans for the Brown New Hampshire football game attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Lavander
Michael Lavander
James F Lavander
Wood Street
Representative Lavander
Jaffrey
Mr . Lavander
James F
St Mary's Church
Trinity Parish House
King Philip
Boy Rangers of America
Cub Scouts
George R. Fish
William A. Frances
Ralph Alisio
Erasmo Mancini
Walter Wennerstrand
Herbert R. Newman
Martin Mans
Jask Bisbane
Grace Church Parish House
Providence
Andrews Field
Miss Cordelia Crowell Dies After Face Infection
Cordelia Crowell 22 of West Dennis Massachusetts died at Jane Brown Memorial Hospital Providence from blood poisoning linked to a facial infection. She worked at National India Rubber Co. and is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Crowell, two brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at their home in West Dennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia Crowell
West Dennis
Mass
National India Rubber Company
Jane Brown Memorial Hospital
Providence
Miss Crowell
Charles Crowell
Funeral of Mrs Rebecca Hart Widow of William S Hart
The funeral for Mrs Rebecca Hart widow of William S Hart was held at her Lincoln avenue home with Rev James J Goodacre officiating. Burial followed at North Cemetery. She was born Feb 18 1833 and lived in town all her life. She leaves a son James R Hart a daughter Mrs Rebecca E Ennis a granddaughter and a great grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Hart
William S Hart
Lincoln Avenue
James J Goodacre
First Congregational Church
Albert FE Benard
Raymond Card
John Card
Amasa Williston
Hart
James
Nancy Mott
North Dartmouth
Mass
James Welch Cooke
St Michael’s Church
Martyr
James R Hart
Rebecca E Ennis
Pierce Avenue
Oliver H_= Blaisdell
Oliver H. Blaisdell
Town
Boy Scouts of America Troop 4 Bristol Meeting Tonight
Troop 4 Bristol will meet at 7 30 in the Scout Building. Plans include Thanksgiving vacation and the annual Thanks giving Good Turn. The troop will receive the prize won in the Fireman's Life Relay on Armistice Day and patrol meetings will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Boy Scouts of America
Congregational Church Friday and Sunday Services Scheduled
Friday night service at 7 30. Sunday morning worship at 10 30. Sermon themes are Reasons for Optim um and The Rich and the Poor. Church School assembles at 12 noon. Evening praise and preaching at 7 30. Religious instruction at 2 35.
State Street M E Church Parsonage Service Schedule
State Street M E Church announces services at 120 State Street with Friday 7 30 prayer meeting and Sunday 12 00 preaching. Sunday School at 6 30 and Epworth League 7 30. All strangers invited to attend any services.
First Baptist Church Midweek and Sunday Services
Mid week meeting Friday evening at 7 30. Sunday services include morning service at 10 30 with a sermon by the pastor and a Thanksgiving message. Church School at 11 45. Evening service at 7 30. Pastor's theme The Garden of Eden.
Church of the Nazarene Sunday Schedule and Invitation
Rev Thomas Armstrong pastor leads services at 1045 am preaching at noon Sunday school at 1200 pm young people's meeting at 6 00 pm and evening service at 700 pm prayer meeting Wednesday at 745 pm You are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Armstrong
Young People's Meeting
American Legion Auxiliary Plans December Activities
The Kearney Unit No. 6 met in G A R Hall and voted to attend the traveling gavel presentation to East Greenwich Unit on December 10. They will visit Howard Hospital December 14 to entertain disabled veterans and provide refreshments. A Christmas tree social on December 18 progresses with the Post guests invited and a cake presented to Mrs Hope Cote by Elizabeth Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Kearney
G. A. R. Hall
East Greenwich
Howard Hospital
Hope Cote
Elizabeth Graham
Crafty men condemn studies and simple men admire them
A concise reflection on study noting that craft, simplicity, and wisdom arise from observation rather than mere learning. The quote contrasts different views on education and highlights the value of practical understanding beyond formal study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Bacon
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