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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1930
Page
6
A fragmented note discusses diverse money forms used by colonists and Native groups. It cites tobacco in Virginia as currency, wampum among New England tribes, and gold dust or nuggets on the frontier, plus mentions of beads and red birds’ heads as substitutes in California contexts.
Funeral services for Peter J. Lannon, longtime grocery and market trader, were conducted at St. Marys Church with a high requiem mass. The interment followed at St. Marys Cemetery on Chestnut Street. Floral tributes came from the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company and Bristol Council, Knights of Columbus, where he was long affiliated. Bearers included Postmaster William M Connery and Judge John L Lonergan, with music by Nora F E Dwyer and Albert J Dubuc.
The Bristol County District Advisory Committee meets Tuesday at 8 PM in Warren High School with Judge Edward L. Leahy presiding and Bradford H. Field of the Narragansett Council speaking on troop committee duties. The Bristol Court of Honor meets Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the Scout Building. Troop 5 hosts a Hallowe en Party Monday at 7 30 PM in Trinity Parish House with guest recruits. Troop 4 trains new Tenderfoot Troopcraft recruits tomorrow evening. Awashonks Herd plans fall meeting November 1 at 8 PM in the Scout Building. Bristol County leaders convene Monday November 3 at 8 PM in the Scout Headquarters.
Impington hall the historic home of the Pepys family became a memorial to John Chivers founder of the jam firm and was presented to the Cambridgeshire education committee. The house anchors a village college serving Histon and Cottenham and retains 16th century central hall and gallery with 17th century ceilings.
The American Bible Society completed the first Hopi Bible Gospels publication after months of proofs exchanged between the Hopi translator and New York headquarters to perfect type setting. The first Beatitude is quoted in Hopi to illustrate the task's difficulty.
A demonstration used a light beam to stop a miniature train. A hand lamp cast a ray on a light cell at the engine front, triggering relays that apply the brakes. The setup shows an early test of light controlled braking.
The article argues drivers misjudge car maintenance and brake care, noting many highway accidents stem from thoughtlessness. It cites race drivers as careful, with a veteran racer praised for 32 years of safe driving since 1896, illustrating discipline on highways and the enduring dangers of careless behavior.
A vivid animal scene describes a pride of lions feasting and roaring under stars. The text portrays their synchronized roars as a fearsome, epic chorus that shakes the wilderness and tests the bravest heart.
The article describes Alexander Pope as a frail, four foot tall London tradesman’s son born in 1688. Despite sickness he became a remarkable scholar and wrote The Rape of the Lock and An Essay on Man, with celebrated translations of the Iliad and Odyssey. It notes harsh critiques by London critics and his combative, sharp tongue and pen.
Observations of long term morphine addicts show no essential physical deterioration beyond the addiction itself. Clinical exams found no major changes in circulation liver kidneys or endocrine systems in those addicted for five to twenty years. If addiction can be relieved, substantial grounds exist for full rehabilitation.
The Exchange notes a division in society between those who earn their living and those who receive income without work. The remark highlights a growing gap in entitlement and contribution.
A concise aphorism echoes a harsh truth on consequences and punishment. The quote attributes universal accountability, warning that sin brings swift, inevitable penalties to all without exception.
The town of Bristol is warned to hold district meetings on Tuesday November 4 1930 at 9 a.m. in districts one and two to vote for state and town officials including U S Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Attorney General General Treasurer and town representatives.
The secretary of state announces a constitutional amendment to let qualified absentees vote in all state elections including presidential and congressional races and to allow the general assembly to set rules. The measure would repeal Article IV provisions inconsistent with this article and take effect upon approval.
The text asks if the General Assembly should issue state bonds up to 2.3 million dollars to reimburse the treasury and finish Providence County Court House construction and equip it. It notes bonds to be issued as determined later and cites the 1930 ballot date 4, 1930 and a separate question about retaining the Eighteenth Amendment. District meetings must stay open 9 AM to 8 PM as directed by law.
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