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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1926
Page
4
Fragmentary text notes that cities rise by royal grant and are raised to dignity as centers of important industrial districts. The passage suggests population growth and urban status depend on official designation and regional industry.
An unnamed efficiency expert observes a Swiss herdswoman at a cottage. She holds a book in one hand and sings while churning with the other hand and rocking a cradle with one foot. The traveler notes no wasted motion in her multitasking.
Scientists report the Continental glacier moving daily from 7 to 8 feet and occasionally 20 feet. Its duration remains undetermined as it spreads from Pennsylvania and Ohio into Kansas and Nebraska, covering large portions of the nation.
Cheerful music increased muscle strength in recent experiments while slow melancholy tunes reduced it. The finding echoes an old idea from seamen singing to work and Gladstone healing neuraglia with calm strains.
The writer Coleridge kept his money concealed in his hat and stored manuscripts in his bathtub. For years his finances were modest and he needed little space, while his writings required a larger container.
The passage states hydrogen as the sharpest gas, noted by chemists for passing easily through red-hot platinum tubes without effect.
Arkansas Gazette notes a humorous sports or school issue with a mascot symbol and commentary on luck versus skill. The item reflects local tone and light fan interest around a team or event.
The author expresses affection for his dog Sieglinde and reflects on aging and loss. He highlights the American Distemper Committee and Field Distemper Council of England in a shared effort to trace causes and cures for distemper in dogs. Noting millions of US dogs and widespread illness, he credits Dr W E Gye J E Barnard and Dr Theobald Smith for research while urging public contributions via C H Tyler at the Ames Building Boston. The piece stresses hopeful scientific work and the personal fulfillment found in helping mankind’s best friend.
An elderly dog expert C B Whitford urges broad support for canine welfare and distemper research. He praises the American Distemper Committee led by Charles Tyler and calls on interested readers to contribute to the effort at Tyler’s Ames Building Boston address.
Dr G E Coleman of the Santa Barbara County Branch of the American Association for Medical Progress urges public support for canine distemper research. He cites humane motive and scientific parallels to human disease, calling for donations to the American Distemper Committee to aid dogs and human welfare.
In Bristol on Sept 27 1926 Gertrude M Hasbrouck administratrix of Cornelius J Hasbrouck estate presents her first and final account including sale of real estate. Court refers matter to Oct 18 1926 at 10 AM in Bristol Probate Court for consideration with notice to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
Guardian Menico Mascolao appointed by Bristol Probate Court for Susan Mott with bond filed. Claims against the ward must be presented to the Clerk within six months from the first advertisement.
Probate court in Bristol admits Celia McGourty will to probate and names Mary F. Morris executrix with bond filed. Notice to all heirs to file claims in clerk's office starting October 1926 dates.
The will and last testament of Patrick H Morris late of Bristol are presented for probate. A fourteen day notice is published in Bristol Phoenix. The probate court room in Bristol is set for October 14 1926 at 10 o clock A M for consideration. W CHURCH Clerk.
Thomas H. Byrnes administrator petitions to sell part or all of the Bristol Rhode Island real estate of William E. Conley to satisfy debts and funeral expenses. The court schedules a hearing October 18, 1926 and orders fourteen days of notice publication.
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