Hawaiians Rejoice As Kilauea Lava Returns To Crater
Lava returns to Kilauea in Hawaii National Park after a 1920 pause. Native Hawaiians perform sacrifices at Halemaumau firepit while spectators watch molten rock spew 200 foot fountains and glow a thousand feet below. The return signals Pele the goddess of prosperity and ongoing activity for months or a year.
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Iery
Hawaii National Park
Kilauea
Hawaii
Mauna Loa
Pele
Volcano House
Wrens
Hilo Tribune-Herald
Pineapple Dishes Aimed at Easing Digestion
A vintage guide presents pineapple based recipes to aid digestion. It details Pineapple Dumplings Pineapple Cocoanut Meringue Pineapple Turnovers Pineapple Pancakes with Honey Crisp Bacon with Pineapple Fritters and Baked Hamarth Pineapple with layered sweet potatoes apples and ham, all using Hawaiian pineapple and bromelain as the key digestives.
Ancient Egyptian women equal partners in households
A Kansas City Times writer notes that in Ramesses II era Egyptian women inherited equally with brothers and acted as active household mistresses. They moved freely, socialized with men, and managed daily duties from dawn, reflecting prominent roles across social strata.
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Raméses IL
Kansas City Times
Luxembourg Attracts Tourists With Scenic Duchy Sights
The Detroit News notes Luxembourg’s appeal beyond its small size. Historic fortifications, the Grand Duke’s palace, a Spanish Renaissance cathedral, bridges, viaducts, and parks await visitors, with routes to Treves Thionville Longwy Arlon Brussels and Belgium.
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Luxemburg
Belgium
Germany
Rome
Frey Ite
France
Edwin Robert Petre
Treves
Thionville
Longwy
Arlon
Brussels
Vauban
Musee Pesentor
Europe
Duchy
Detroit News
Luncheon Meeting Sparks Conversation and Food Requests
In a Boston Globe item, a chance meeting over a luncheon leads to a long talk as Eve agrees to sit and reminisce while they eat. She tastes tea and a sandwich, comments on Jim's sandwich, and orders more tea and additional items as the lunch continues.
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Jim
Boston Globe
Warrior’s Paradise in Norse Mythology and Valhalla
The term Valhalla means half of the slain and is Odin’s abode in Asgard where warriors slain in battle are welcomed. It is described as a heavenly hall region of joy with gilded roof and food served by Valkyries.
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Valhalla
Asgard
Telephonetic Impasse with Child and Operator
A telephone operator follows company rules to locate an adult for a child caller but the girl replies that only her grandmother and cat are present, making the line silent as the operator asks for relatives who cannot hear or speak.
Weight of Words in Divorce Rulings Stirs Debate
A Los Angeles Times column notes a court ruling on word weight in marital disputes. It discusses a domestic relations case where silence could lead to divorce and constant talking could imply mental cruelty, highlighting the questioning of balanced speech in marriages.
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Los Angeles Times
Farewell Party For Miss Delia LaRocca Before Mount Sinai Move
A farewell gathering was hosted at the home of Mrs. Manuel Valante on Bay View Avenue Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Delia LaRocca who departs September 14 for Mount Sinai Training Hospital. Guests enjoyed pink and white decor, gladiolas and dahlias, piano solos by Helen Valante Cora Belmore Lena Raposa and Delia LaRocca with vocal numbers by Florence Raposa and Mrs. Vasta Ruggerio. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ruggerio and Miss Emily Valante, with Miss La Rocca receiving a purse of gold. A grab box provided light entertainment and refreshments followed.
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Evenir
Manuels Valante
Bay ‘View
Deliar
Helen Valante
Cora Belmore
Lena Raposa
Delia LaRocca
Florence Raposa
Vasta Ruggerio
Emily Valante
Delia la Rocca
Guardian Appointed for Daniel W Salisbury in Bristol
The Probate Court of Bristol names Susan M Sheple guardian of the person and estate of Daniel W Salisbury. Susan Sheple to give bond as required by law. Creditors must file claims with the Clerk within a specified period from the first advertisement. John W Cherch is the Clerk.
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Bristol
Daniel W. Salisbury
John W. Cherch
Susan M Sheple
Guardian seeks first and final account for SB Reed Anthony ward
Andrew W Anthony guardian of LeBaron C Anthony and of SB Reed Anthony files the first and final account of the ward's estate for allowance. The matter is received and referred to September 2 1927 at 10 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol for consideration with notice to be published weekly for two weeks in the Bristol Phoenix.
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Andrew MW Anthons
SB Reed Anthony
Bristol
Bristol Phoenix
Andrew W Anthony Gunardian
LeBaron
Anthony
John W Church
Enone
Bristol Phenix
Probate Court appoints administrator in Peck estate
August 17 1927 Probate Court of Bristol receives a written request by Albert H H Coggeshall guardian of Gertrude P Peck for appointment of an administrator of the estate of the late Gertrude Peck intestate. The court orders notice published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phenix.
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Bristol
P. Peck
Albert HH Coggeshall
Gertrude FO Peck
Albert Po Peck
Guardian Appointed forfortrade Peck in Bristol
Probate Court of Bristol appoints a guardian of the person and estate forfortrade F Peck and requires filing of bond within six months from first advertisement. Albert H. Coggeshall named guardian, with notice dated August 17, 1927.
Real Estate Transfers Named in Bristol Highlands Deals
Alexander B Love transfers to Thomas F Moranet ax Providence trust on Loveland Park lots No 25 and 27. Charles S Foster sells to Joseph W Freeman Den on west side of Ledge road Bristol Highlands. Joseph W Freeman sells to Edward L Freeman Pawtucket land and buildings at Dana street Ledge road Bristol Highlands. Joseph W Freeman sells to Frances Freeman Crowell Central Falls tract with buildings on Dana street Bristol Highlands.
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Omeyor
Alexander
B" Love
Thomas F. Moranet Ax
Providence
Loveland Park
Charles S. Foster
Joseph W. Freeman
Den
Ledge Road
Bristol Highlands
Edward L. Freeman
Pawtucket
Dana Street
Frances Freeman Crowell
Central Falls
Administratrix Appointed in Estate of Emily J Locke Bristol
Mary Locke Howe of Bristol has qualified as Administratrix de bonis non of Emily J Locke late Bristol deceased. Creditors must file claims within the time required by law beginning August 19 1927 in the office.
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Mary Locke Howe
Bristol
Emily J. Locke
Probate Court of Bristol Notices Abby Louisa Williams Will
An instrument purporting to be the last will and testament with codicil of Abby Louisa Williams, late of Bristol, is presented for probate. The matter is referred to September 12, 1927, at 10:00 A.M. in the Probate Court Room for con. Week in the Bristol Phenix.
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Bristol
Abby Louisa Williams
Abby Louisa Willams
Bristol Phenix
John W. Church
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