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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1928
Page
3
An investigations piece notes that more than 60 percent of consumed foods are of vegetable origin. Corn meal accounts for about one seventh of this, and roughly 87 percent of carbohydrate origin links to corn meal. Overall protein comes from both animal and plant sources, with corn meal providing 10 percent of total fat and 13.7 percent of total carbohydrates.
A cautionary note explains caveat emptor meaning Let the buyer beware and its application as a warning to all buyers of goods.
In Bristol on September 26, 1928, Guardian Albert H. Coggeshall petitions to sell Gertrude F. Peck’s land on Burton Street to pay debts and fund a better investment. The court sets October 15, 1928, for consideration and orders fourteen days of notice in the Bristol Phenix.
An instrument purported to be the last will and testament of Anna Elizabeth Middleton, late of Bristol, is presented for probate. The matter is set for consideration at 10 o clock A M in the Probate Court Room Bristol and a fourteen day publication of notice is ordered in the Bristol Phenix.
Isabel G Pinheiro, daughter of Antonio F Pinheiro late of Bristol, requests that W. Vincent Sumpter of Warren, Rhode Island, or another suitable person, be appointed administrator of the estate. The petition was received and the matter set for hearings in Bristol. Clerk OHNW Church signed the notice.
Linda R. Knowles executrix files first and final account for Moses W Whitney late Bristol deceased. The court has referred the matter to October 15 1828 at 10 o clock AM for probate and publication to occur fourteen days once weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. John W Church Clerk
Probate Court of Bristol admits Last Will and Testament and Codicil of Annie Emerson Tucker deceased. Executors bond filed. Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co and John H Tucker Jr named. Creditors must file claims with Bristol clerk beginning Sept 28, 1928.
John Almeida of Bristol petitions to appoint himself or another suitable guardian for the persons and estates of Mary Almeida and Emanuel Almeida minors under fourteen. The matter is referred to October 15, 1928 at 10 am in the Probate Court Room Bristol with weekly citations.
The estate of Mary A. Vickery of Bristol is presented for probate on September 22, 1928. The will is to be considered at 10 a.m. in the Bristol Probate Court Room with a weekly notice to be published in the Bristol Phoenix.
The probate of James T Robertson late of Bristol is requested with the Fifteenth day of October 1928 at 10 oclock A M set in the Probate Court Room Bristol for the hearing. Clerk John W Church notes the notice will be published for fourteen days.
A French sailing boat sighted a small uninhabited island west of Madagascar where a white terrier like dog led a pack of four more canines. The dogs howled as a signal for more to arrive, prompting the crew to leave after observing the unusual scene. The claim, reported with some skepticism, cites Pierre Van Panssen in the Atlanta Constitution as noting potential authenticity.
A MacDougall voyage from Argyllshire used ravens as navigation on a westward crossing to Iceland. After three trials, the first two circling back, the third raven led the ship toward land, guiding the adventurers to the unknown island.
Somerset House records reveal Isaac Newton's 1727 inventory for his St Martin's in the Fields residence. It notes crimson hangings, walnut furniture, and a large private library of 1896 books, many folios or quartos, reflecting a spacious collection.
A three year old named Robert sits on a door reading his new story book while his mother offers to read aloud and then let him choose another book. The exchange shows reading as a valued activity and a parent child moment.
The article traces loom origins from ancient Egypt and China to early weaving with grass plaits. It notes loom development across civilizations, the treadle loom by our grandmothers, and the 1787 power loom invention by Englishman Doctor Cartwright, marking a continuous refinement to its modern perfection.
A Washington Star anecdote recalls a Chicago theater troupe’s trek with a landlord-turned-chorus tenor. As finances faltered, landlords joined the company, eight landords in all, until the manager sought a hotel where the landlord sang bass.
Batik refers to wax dyed fabrics gaining popularity in America. The method uses hot beeswax to outline patterns such as a yellow butterfly on a green leaf, then dyes the cloth to create resisted shapes before washing away the wax.
Considerate of Mother Bobbie is told not to leave the porch during rain. After a neighbor says Bobbie visited, he returns home with a stick for his mother to prevent her from getting her feet wet, saying he brought it to keep her dry.
A nostalgic guide extols using canned Hawaiian pineapple syrup in numerous beverages and desserts. Recipes include Pineapple Egg Nog Pineapple Tea Punch Nectarine Mulled Punch and more using pineapple syrup with juice fruit and spices to yield servings for crowds.
A young married woman bakes bread but the dough does not rise. A flat stone is placed on a chosen spot to hide it. The husband discovers the stone warmed by the sun and jokes that the corpse has risen, revealing the ruse in a grim folk tale moment.
A humorous tale recalls Mr. Peckton sharing a home with Mrs. Peckton’s poodle. The dog mimics its mistress and appears to scorn the man’s attempts to relax with a cigar and a newspaper, creating a playful domestic vignette.
Walter, struggling with subtraction, shows a problem to his father. The dad remarks on past ease with subtraction and questions why the son has trouble. The son jokes that subtraction must have seemed easy in dad's day.
A Detroit News clip quotes a clerk boasting his origin with humor about Irish place names. He says he comes from Cork and links increasingly longer villages Farrandahadoremore Farranadahadore more Farranda had orberg, then Gurteenaspigmore, Gurteenaspigheg, noting Ireland has many names larger in form than in size.
During the crowded dollar day rush Perry, a frightened boy, was separated from his mother and drew an interested crowd. Women tried to console him and claimed his mother was nearby, but the child insisted he could not find her face and kept crying and listening for her.
A boy named Billy eagerly spreads news of a newborn brother. The corner grocer asks if the baby resembles him, and Billy replies with a witty remark that the infant is a deeper shade than he is.
The text traces European dynasties from the Merovingian line 420 762 with 34 sovereigns including Pharamond to the Carlovingians 752 083 with 16 sovereigns, the Capetians 887 1848 with 87 sovereigns, and notes republican intervals from 17 to LH and Napoleonic rule 1804 1814. Louis Napoleon becomes president and emperor 1852 1871, leading to a republic in 1871.
The article notes Greek and Roman necklaces worn by both genders crafted in gold with gems. Homer mentions a gold and amber intertwined necklace. A Hindu monarch circa 100 AD owned a necklace of large pearls and rubies valued at 21,000 dinars in ancient money.
The origin of puppet shows traces to antiquity known by Greeks and Romans. The Sanskrit stage term may imply a head holder. Punch and Judy gained fame in England by the Seventeenth century, with Punch appearing in Italy in the late sixteenth century.
Wayne News Sentinel notes a lexicographer says about 200000 English words are useless In a brisk aside the piece mentions a person waking late breaking a shoe string while dressing for breakfast.
A concise Forbes Magazine passage warns against four ins that derail progress: indifference, ingratitude, intolerance, and indulgence. The guidance emphasizes vigilance against these traits to stay competitive.
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