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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1927
Page
4
Troop 1 will meet this evening with patrol work featured. The 15th anniversary committee will be formed and plans begun for the celebration. The Court of Honor session for the district is set for Monday evening October 24 at 7 30. Qualified Scouts should attend. Arrangements are underway to form a Bristol County District Committee to oversee district work.
Mrs George Richardson entertained members at her Burton street home. Plans were made for the annual Christmas sale to be held in the State Street MF Church vestry on Tuesday afternoon and evening, Dec 6. The annual harvest supper is set for Thursday evening, Nov 3. Refreshments were served.
Fragmented report notes that wild animals react variably to snakes with deer ready to strike, elephants showing defense, and large mammals like hats and tigers reportedly fleeing. Describes myths of snakes and predators, with limited readable details on behavior and danger to cattle.
Rehearsals started for Hulda of Holland a musical comedy directed by Miss Dora Ruggiero. The Mount Carmel church benefit features 50 local vocalists and comedians with the next session set for 7 30 o clock Tuesday evening in the parish house on Congregational street.
The tale recounts Isabella devoted to Basil whose seven brothers oppose their romance. Basil is slain and Isabella plants his head in a decorative pot, from which a basil plant grows. Isabella tends the pot as depicted in Alexander’s painting.
Report describes a new contraption for handling ostriches. A ten foot device with a forked brass strip delivers a shock to the neck, produced to tame charging birds and induce docility. The inventor claims quick results for feathered quarry.
The passage defines theory of music as the scientific aspect of music including harmony counterpoint and composition, the arrangement of music for voices and instruments, rhythm and melody, and excludes performing and singing as part of theory. It states theory is the science of music.
A daughter was born October 13 at Jane Brown Hospital to Mrs Arnold B Christensen and Mr Arnold B Christensen of this town. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs George N Dunbar.
A reflective call to adults to plan today to avoid future regrets. It urges earning fitness through exercise and avoiding lazy habits, so the grownup future remains strong and capable. The message emphasizes balancing hard work with play and maintaining forward momentum.
Travelers passing through Cartagena glimpse a towering ruin of colonial Spain while a modern travel mood blooms. The Spanish conquistadors chased legends of El Dorado, hacking through jungles and founding cities after failing to find the golden quarry. Their search left enduring cultural marks across Colombia and its memory.
Author Gordon argues that crude and incongruous songs arise from inattention and mixing of refrains. He insists writers intend proper sentiment but crude execution or borrowed lines lead to unintended humour or apparent disrespect for solemn topics.
Widespread wind events caused major accidents in the eastern United States and Britain. Reports cite a 24 year wind storm in British India, a March wind triggering a five car train derailment with two cars plunging, and a gale from Derry to Burtenport Ireland that uncoupled a car and sent it down an embankment, killing about 50 passengers.
A teacher assigned a logic test stating the moon is made of green cheese. The correct word was unlikely or absurd, but the astronomy teacher inked in improbable instead of abeard, causing laughter in the Springfield Union report.
In a church dispute a choir planned to boycott the morning hymns but a loyal member alerted the preacher. The pastor announced a change and led the choir in singing the hymn Listen Were Marchin to Zion omitting the first verse, starting with Let those refuse to sing who never knew our nod.
The article notes the painting The Huxuenot set under Duc de Guise before St Bartholomew's Day. It shows a young woman pleading to fasten a white scarf worn by Catholics as a badge. The lover dies the next morning. The piece echoes the line I could not love thee dear so much loved I not honor more.
Modern generosity shows in large gifts to employees and long time workers. Forbes cites 3.5 billion donated to foundations by business leaders, yet factory, mine, and similar wage earners still receive far less. Extra pay for extra work remains common mainly for hourly or daily workers.
At Sotheby’s in London the largest book in the world is being sought by the British Museum. The 1660 map volume, a gift to Charles II from Amsterdam merchants, measures 5 feet 10 inches by 3 feet 2 inches and features morocco binding with gold figures, brass bosses, and ornate clasps. It is kept under lock in a special position in the King Edward Library.
List of October activities includes Epworth League at State Street M Church on Oct 14, Congregational Club social Oct 18 in Memorial Chapel, Ever Ready Engine & Hose Co. No. 2 presenting Melodyland Oct 19–20 at Pastime Theatre, Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella chicken salad supper Oct 25 at Knights of Columbus Home No 30, and a Christmas Sale by the Congregational Club Oct 25 afternoon.
Daniel Boone's parents Squire and Letitia Boone died in 1765 and 1777 and were buried in the Joppa graveyard near Mocksville North Carolina. Their two small stones were later preserved after visitors chipped away at them, moved to a bank for safekeeping, and finally set back into the graveyard in concrete by the Boone Trail Highway Association.
The Upus trees of Java and nearby islands reportedly yield a poisonous gum used to tip arrows. Widespread legends claim deadly effects on humans and animals, but the accounts are largely fictitious.
A concise aphorism notes that many overestimate their fit for grander tasks after underserving early roles. It warns against assuming readiness for higher duties based on success in minor assignments.
Probate Court of Bristol admits the will of William J Munro and appoints Mary El Munro executrix with bond. Notice to creditors to file claims by Sept 30 1927 as per law. John W Church Clerk.
Kepler scholars debunk the traditional Christmas star idea. They note Jupiter and Saturn in Pisces could appear as one star about 7 BC, possibly signaling Christ’s birth. Other theories cite a recurrent star last seen in 72 AD in Cassiopeia, or Venus brightening as a brighter option.
Owen Trainer administrator of Ellene Falvey's estate in Bristol presents the first and final account for allowance. The court scheduled appointment for October 5, 1927, at 10:00 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol and ordered notice to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix. Clerk John W Church.
The Romans brought an alphabet of 28 letters to Britain and Gaul. The Anglo Saxon version later added three letters two runic for th and ph. Norman influence led to their discard and the modern alphabet gained J U L and W as distinct letters.
Gertrude FE deWolf widow of Bradford Colt deWolf late of Bristol petitions the Bristol Probate Court in writing for a reasonable allowance from the deceased’s estate to support the family. The matter is received and referred to October 17, 1927 at 10 oclock AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol. John W Church Probate Clerk.
The Probate Court of Bristol announces the admission of Arseha M Babbitt's last will to probate and the executor's qualification by bond. Notices to file proceedings must be made in the clerk's office starting October 7, 1927. John W Church, Clerk. Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company named as Executor. Providence, RI.
In a Springfield Union item a high school intelligence test asked to choose the best word to complete "A mother is _ than her daughter" with wiser taller or older. Half the class ignored the options and wrote "A mother is more wrinkled than her daughter" indicating a humorous misread of the prompt.
Bristol probate court records a will written instrument for Manuel Mello of Bristol presented for probate. The matter is referred to October 24 1927 at 10 a m in the Probate Court Room for action with fourteen days notice to be published weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
An article notes a unique rabbit hunting method described by AcFranklin 6684 where red pepper is sprinkled on rocks by rabbit holes. As rabbits emerge they sniff the pepper and sneeze violently, striking their heads on the rocks and dying. Boston Globe reports the method as described by observers.
Four sportsmen, after a day at the races, adjourned to a host’s flat for poker. Just before dealing, the host asked if they would play fair or if a known scheme was involved. The Toronto Star notes the moment raised questions about honesty.
A short, reflective note from the Ohio State Journal discusses long efforts over twenty five years to cultivate tact in dealing with wife's relatives. The writer hints at the difficulty of scheduling a visit and the social strains of family gatherings.
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