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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1927
Page
3
A fragment describes ballads and songs with verses set to varying music. It notes the broad interpretation of song types and compares ballad, art song, and verse forms with differing tunes. The text mentions diverse diction and multiple named song varieties.
An advertisement claims Vinol, a cod liver peptone iron tonic, cures nervous weakness and anemia, boosts appetite and sleep, and helps thin adults or children gain weight. The copy urges use to wash, iron, and carry coal without fatigue, citing Mrs S Cortese Vinci as an example. Buffalo Pharmacy is listed as a distributor.
In Warren yesterday Manuel R. Silvia pleaded not guilty to embezzling 40 dollars from Lee Electric Shops Inc Providence on Oct 22 1927 The case was continued one week The arrest stemmed from a Warren Hotel seizure by Bristol police Albert Diodati 16 pleaded guilty to receiving stolen articles valued at 25 from Albert Jamies store on Nov 8 He was fined 25 and costs Walter W Barnes versus Arthur Byone for an assault on Richard J Dickenson on Nov 11 was discontinued after settlement out of court Civil case Hope Loan Company versus Manuel Silva continued verdicts and schedules noted.
Memorial School announces top pupils for the first ten weeks of the semester. Miss Claudia DeWolf, daughter of Dr and Mrs Harold De Wolf, led ninth grade with averages near 95 to 100 percent. Second honors go to several ninth grade students, while eighth and seventh grades list their top performers and second honors recipients.
The East yields grand myths from ancient nations with heroes and kings. Epic of Kings by the Persian poet tirdusi, commissioned by the sovereign, tells deeds of Persian rulers in verse. Tales feature dragons and noble warriors, though the narration can be ponderous due to archaic style but remains delightful with bright illustrations contrasting biblical tones.
The Germans designed a small box called a steen machine to help insomnia patients. It emits a 40 minute humming sound resembling a hive of bees and then fades away. Doctors compare its soothing hum to a mother’s rocking chair and silent songs.
Judge Edward L. Leahy presided in probate court yesterday morning over 11 estates including Manuel Mello Will with Constantina Pacheco named executrix, and others with various executors, administratrices, bonds, and appraisers. Final accounts for several estates were allowed.
A vintage note extols laughter as a fine appetizer and a hearty premealtime boost for the system, suggesting a good mood aids digestion and appetite before meals.
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