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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1923
Page
3
The text traces guinea coin values from two to five guineas and half a guinea, noting a 20 shilling value at times. It tracks deterioration of silver coinage, with values changing from 30s to 21s 6d and 21s before the guinea vanished. The last guinea minted in 1817 accompanies the sovereign’s appearance. It notes continued use of guineas for pricing in Britain.
Dr. Fraser the missionary becomes moderator of the United Free Church of Scotland and comments on African gratitude. He notes Africans treat Europeans with justice and affection, show loyalty to considerate whites, and display courtesy to women comparable to high-born gentlemen.
Alaska chicken raising faces seasonal challenges. In summer chickens needing less daylight are kept in darkened coops at 8 p m. In winter the coops are illuminated to induce laying. Chickens are housed in log boarding houses with shavings between walls and air tight stoves for heat.
In a rural mix up, Jake Newen misidentified a sheep during shearings and reclaimed a mislaid ewe. After discovering his sheep dead, neighbor Leslie French apologized, saying it was an honest error and assured payment of seven cents for the shear.
Cubans like salted peanuts but climate hinders import. A new four ounce airtight glass container promises freshness and price, yet retail cost is too high for locals. The American consul urged early shipment of airtight salted peanuts to Havana at a dime.
The bluebird proves highly useful to farmers by eating 68 percent insects and harmless plant matter. The robin, though sometimes harming fruit, aids farming with its large worm and insect consumption.
An 1890s guide links a woman’s walk to character. Quick steps signal an energetic bustling housekeeper, soft tread marks gentleness and reliance on a husband, turned-in toes hint at absent mindedness, and slow deliberate strides show calmness.
An E. W. Howe's Monthly reflection urges men to value the devoted woman who loves them. It stresses fair treatment, gentleness, and appreciation as the rightful response to a loving partner.
Writers disagree on how the dollar sign originated. Some trace it to DU.S letters linked to the federal currency after 1789, others favor a symbol derived from a modificat ion of the eight real eight reals. The dollar was once divided into eight parts with 8&8 notation.
Mrs. W. Garvin of 12 Cook Street Bristol lauds Doan’s Kidney Pills for back and kidney relief after overexertion. She reports lasting improvement since use, with continued good results since 1921 and notes Buffalos Foster Milburn Co as makers. Price 60c at dealers.
A quote attributed to Carlyle condemns meddling in others affairs noting the offender later repented. The remark underscores the futility of unwarranted interference in personal disputes and warns against taking sides.
A fragmented note suggests a playful or satirical headline about kissing someone in pajamas. The readable text indicates a headline style but lacks clear event details, participants, or location.
The American Red Cross reports a broad health service expansion through public health nursing home hygiene and care of the sick nutrition and first aid. Nearly 40,000 nurses are enrolled, with 1,038 in public health nursing. 26,595 certificates awarded in home care training. nutrition instruction reaching 150,000 plus. 36,283 health meetings serving about 254,500 people.
The piece praises the Red Cross for its Japan earthquake relief and urges a strong member drive. It calls Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day for roll call across 38,600 chapters to enroll members and ensure readiness through millions of individual units. It stresses the importance of a paid dollar membership.
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