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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1919
Page
4
A vintage advert urges readers to treat weakening kidneys with GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. It claims the remedy has Dutch royal charter roots since 1636 and promises relief if used as directed, with money-back satisfaction and brand verification on the box.
In New Guinea women initiate marriage by sending a string to a man's sister or mother who then informs the man of the woman's affection. There is no formal courtship, as men consider it beneath their dignity to pursue. if the man is interested he meets the woman alone to decide on marriage.
The narrator describes a vivid night sky with Dog Star Aldebaran Pleiades Orion and Vega visible above a plantation. Castor Pollux Tegasus Crissinpela add focal points as Gabriel notes the time and scene in Hardy style.
The airman's guideposts include natural landmarks such as rivers mountains lakes forests and artificial guides like cities bridges roads and uniform landing field signs adopted by the government to indicate terrain quality.
The article traces thumb prints from ancient Ching practice to modern use in wills in China, adoption in India for troop identification by the British, then spread to France and beyond. Scientists claim the fingerprint system to be infallible and widely adopted worldwide.
The article discusses how girls resemble their parents in major traits while noting age effects on beauty and vitality. It points out that younger siblings may be prettier and cleverer, comparing outcomes to the youngest sons who may be more intellectual yet less physically strong.
The passage argues that language serves thought but can dominate it. It notes a feeble writer’s concepts are altered by his style, while vigorous power bends style to concept. Dryden’s rhyme aiding idea is cited as a compatible facet.
The term fire worship applies to the ceremonial use of fire in Aryan, Greek, Roman, and Persian practices. It notes that fire is a symbol of divinity rather than a literal object of worship, particularly among Zoroastrian influenced groups in Persia and India.
The ad argues overwork harms kidneys and suggests Doan's Kidney Pills as relief. Mrs. Wallace Garvin of Bristol reports backache relief after taking Doan's pills from Buffington's Pharmacy. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes the product.
State warning for Bristol electors to meet in two district meetings on October 24 1919 at 9 o'clock in Bristol Rhode Island to vote for Town Clerk to serve until the second Wednesday in March. Town Sergeant and officers named.
Eight German liners including the Imperator are retained by the United States for potential passenger and freight service. The Imperator, once allocated to Britain, is surveyed by the Shipping Board for civilian use. Captain Tubbs, brother of a local resident, served as a Navy navigator on the ship earlier in the war.
Two wedding notices record marriages in Riverside and this town. Samuel Joseph Brelsford weds Nora Lucille Devine on October 25 officiated by Rev Thomas J Gillan. LeRoy S Allen weds Sharlotte S Easterbrook on October 27 in Riverside, both couples from this town.
Died Bobin at St Vincent de Paul Asylum Providence Oct 27 aged 1 year daughter of Annie and the late Lorenzo Bolin Milazzo in this town Oct 25 George son of Dominick and Josephine Milazzo aged 3 years Terracciane in City Hospital Providence Oct 25 Pasquale son of Guiseppe and Maria Terracciono aged 1 year
A Saturday Evening Post piece denounces a mid sized city hotel by railroad yards near Pittsburgh. It laments roaches constant engine noise and a haunting by a red cabbage ghost tied to old carpet cleaning dates.
Mary, rushing from play, encounters her grandfather she has never met before with very long whiskers. She asks if he keeps whiskers on even while sleeping, creating a humorous family scene.
Artemus Simms notes that the worst thing about being a fool is that others discover your error before you do. The comment appears in the Dalton Citizen, reflecting on humility and awareness.
The piece notes 180 disaster operations by the American Red Cross up to June 30, 1919 and about 12.5 million dollars spent in relief. It highlights pre 1905 relief figures, wartime aid, and a Roll Call campaign for 1919. It also honors 198 Red Cross nurses who died serving, with a flag bearing gold stars for the fallen.
Quotes from Newton D Baker and Josephus Daniels praise the Red Cross as vital and generous. Baker says individuals can help. organization is needed to face foes, while Daniels calls the Red Cross the great neighbor aiding comfort, happiness, and strength during the life struggle.
Hosea Ballou asserts that a lucid style reflects the same personal traits in the author. The remark links clarity of expression to inner character and suggests self-knowledge shapes writing quality.
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