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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1929
Page
3
Office hours and outgoing mail dispatch times listed for Bristol post office. Times include 8:45 and 11:30 A M on weekdays, 12:05 and 1:45 P M Saturdays, 4:50 P M Sundays, with received times at 6:35, 7:37, and 12:42 P M on weekdays and 1:15 P M and 4:12 P M on Saturdays.
Mark Strickland, Pastor, leads 10 45 A M morning worship with sermon Pagan America at noon Sunday school at 12 00 M Christian Endeavor at 6 30 P M and evening song and praise service at 7 30 P M with sermon Drowning One s Self By Swimming in the Wrong Direction.
The Saint Michael's Parish Brotherhood notes the death of Charles Francis Easterbrooks at 73 Bottom Street on Monday November 25 1929. A life member for decades he served as secretary for ten years and contributed to the choir and society. Minutes from the meeting were spread upon the records and a copy sent to his family and printed in Parish Monthly and the Bristol Phoenix.
A description from Dr Berthold Laufer notes a Taoist school associated with early China and India that linked revitation to inner longevity. The text claims initiation of sufficient body length could enable air conquest when internal remedies were applied, referencing a Thins King era physician and medieval Chinese medicine.
Aemissionary, captured and stripped, escaped through a jungle path after hours of peril. He collapsed near a native hut and, hearing a voice from inside, cried with relief as he found himself among civilized people again at last.
A brother and sister aged six and four spent much of the day playing together. They sat in red chairs with dolls and when asked what they were playing they answered Meabers. They explained they were both widows, and when asked how that could be they said we’re married to den wen, per Deathfinder Magazine.
Notice is here by given that George H Bush Jr of the Town of Christel has qualified as Administrator of the estate of George H Bush deceased. Creditors must file claims in the office within the time required by law beginning November 15 1929. Clerk W1-12 2g
The Rotary Club hosted a Tuesday Ladies Night at the Hotel Belvedere with a variety program. Performers included the lyric quartet Brightman DeWolf Johnston Sherman and readings by Breaky with music from JeClerc's Orchestra and soloists from Attleboro and nearby towns.
A rundown of holiday events and fundraisers across local churches and societies. The listings include Christmas sales at Leles Aid Society and Congregational Club, a boxing and athletic exhibition at BOFA Armory, Christmas cards and tea at Holmes House, baskets at Ba zaarcaden Hall, and dances, bazaars, and ball events at Trinity Parish House and Armory venues in December and February.
The passage notes memia results from parasitic or bacterial invasion destroying blood cells. It links this anemia to blood poisoning and poisons in the blood. It cites lead poisoning tuberculosis and Bright's disease as examples and mentions chronic blood loss from ulcers or blood-sucking parasites like hookworms.
Ja hereby given that the undersigned was duly appointed guardian of the minor Kindy Preneh by the Probate court of the Power of Bristol at Toon the first class of November.
The Bristol Probate Court schedules filing for Sara Nelson Roswell's last will and the executor Kort Sith with bond. notices to creditors must file by December 1924. A separate Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company filing regarding Fielding I Williams poses a copy of a New York will for record, with notice published in the Bristol Phenix on December 1, 1929, and set for December 16, 1929.
Fragmented text outlines early airship ideas from Bacon to 18th century figures and mentions a 13th century reference. It cites obscure names and a discussion of antediluvian propulsion concepts, with notes on a supposed all metal airship and aerostatic theories.
The Salters company marks its memory of John Salter who died in 1605 with a procession. A past custom featured each participant striking with a stick and calling a dowed valee How do yap de Brother Salter during the seat’s tenth.
The clolitids of the fresh water carp family are described as ferocious and difficult to cure. They mate and then care for offspring in clean pots or stones, guarding eggs in shifts and fanning with fins. Before hatching the female digs sand pits to transfer young fry, continuing until they swim freely.
A rugged speaker recalls moments in battle describing bravado and fear. The narrative notes a soldier staying calm as cannon fire rained, gas was deployed, and superstition was questioned while observers noted the flag and distant gunfire amid a chaotic scene.
The article explains that Chinese cuisine regards the swiftlet nest as a delicacy. It notes the nest is built by swiftlets of Malay origin and describes its fibrous, gland-secreting composition. The text mentions changes in how the nest is sourced and processed compared to earlier practices.
Calvin Coolidge cites divization as the discovery of men by the laws of the universe and living in harmony with those laws. The quote frames humanity's pursuit of order and cosmic coherence.
North America holds vast coal fields with the United States as the leading producer worldwide. The U S share of global coal resources is about 51.8 percent of an estimated 7,685,000 metric tons in 1925, with China’s fields remaining untapped and distant.
In Iv Auvergne's account Napoleon III meets Wilhelm I after Sedan. The old king takes the Frenchman’s hand and offers a friendly gesture, then leads him to an inner room. They discuss the battle and the course of the war, as recalled in a letter to his wife.
A society dinner features Phart Rosebery and Lord Ragsebery in a silent exchange about death. The host mocks his partner for ignoring guests while they discuss what it may feel like to be dead, revealing a peculiar, darkly witty moment.
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