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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1929
Page
4
Ed gar Wallace discusses handicapping in weight-for-age races. A three year old carries 2 pounds more, while four and five year olds carry 9 stone less the jockey weight, with distance and month affecting the weighlog.
A reflection on mental discipline likening it to tending a garden, stressing that mindful growth requires steady effort and constant vigilance rather than a one day act.
A nineteenth century or later summary notes that the Edda is the Thirteenth century Norse mythic lore compiled by Snorri Sturluson. It outlines now classic legends of gods and heroes from Scandinavia.
The item catalog lists residents and visitors including Miss Sarah D. Bosworth in Berlin New Hampshire and aviation machinist John E Leahy of the U S Navy visiting Bristol to see his parents. It notes Red Cross roll call plans Judge Edward L Leahy chairs a meeting and Nora A Sullivan bought a house on Hope Street. Community notices cover auctions, lodge meetings, corn husking at the Soldiers Home and library association events.
Readable text references Hope Circle and Kat & Hall with a timing window on Tuesday between 4 and 7 30 p m likely for a meeting or activity. No clear subject, organizers, or location beyond names.
The article notes attendees at a Wednesday rehearsal faced confusion and delays as plans were debated. Despite the disorganized scene, one strong outcome emerged with some participants planning to proceed, while others expressed doubts about the process.
A Rhode Island sheriff sale notice announces sale of real estate in Bristol by virtue of a June 1929 Superior Court execution in The Murray Company versus Adam Mancini alias John Doe. The property includes Lot on Prospect Street and Mount Hope Terrace plat Lots 162 to 200, with sale set for November 16 1929 at 11 AM in Bristol Court House to satisfy the judgment, costs, and expenses.
Parcel list includes bungalows garages factorien Mears Halla warehouses and Coddington Point Naval Station Newport RI. Iron and steel contractors and mill owners offer miles of pipe traps valves expansion joints steam traps. Cast iron roilers from 3000 to 5000 feet unused offered at junk price by L Grossman Sons Inc dismantling Coddington Point Newport RI.
A cottage at 37 Burton street offers five rooms and a rear workshop. Inquiries directed to 36 Burton street.
Sew bungalow on Peck avenue second lot from Hope 81 offers six rooms with oak floors and modern equipment. Includes American Radiator heating and other improvements of a modern home. For details call the listed telephone number.
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