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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1924
Page
4
In the death last week of Mrs Hannah Gorham Spencer Bristol lost a distinctive personality. She belonged to a large Bristol family with many members known across the state. She rarely spent a night out of town yet represented her family well, knowing her Bristol village, the gardens, and every resident. Her warmth, kindness, and charm will be missed.
Julius Borges died Monday at 10 Rock Street. Funeral Mass held at 9 AM Wednesday at St Elizabeth’s Church San Francisco. Pastor Nadra officiated. Burial at St Mary Cemetery. Borges, 32, Azorean born, longtime resident among town’s Portuguese community. Survived by wife, two sons, three daughters.
The article notes how animals like pigs and goats, first kept as pets or brought by explorers, became invasive in new lands. Pigs in New Zealand and elsewhere crowded forests, with hunters reporting large numbers. Goats from St Helena in 1518 proliferated and caused destruction, illustrating how domesticated animals can turn into plagues in foreign ecosystems.
Bristol resident John A West testifies that Doan's Pills eased his lame back sharp pains and off color kidney secretions after using a few boxes. The endorsement notes many Bristol residents rely on Doan's Pills and urges asking for the same remedy backed by home testimony. Fifty to sixty cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
A newly shown lock unlocks by musical tone rather than a code. The mechanism is tuned to a specific pitch. a thief singing the wrong note will fail, making safeblowing dependent on musical accuracy. The idea, praised by Musical America, envisions future safes operated by tuning forks.
Report from London describes a pedoscope Roentgen apparatus that reveals bone and muscle positions in the foot when trying on shoes. It is claimed to aid perfect fit and correct deformities through suitable footwear, advancing human comfort.
The rosary of religious services is named for the rose and crushed roses. Chroniclers say beads preceded by stringing. The expression sub rosa comes from Romans painting a large rose on banquet hall ceilings to remind that what occurred was not to be repeated.
An elderly man reflects that boys today are no different from his youth as they risk their necks and damage property by climbing tall buildings under construction and carving initials in the wood. He notes he did the same as a child.
The earliest gas stove on record was used by a baking powder company to showcase cake baking at the Philadelphia Centennial exhibition in 1876. Gas stoves were common then, but gained little traction until the century’s end.
Quotable line from Pennsylvania Grit urging optimism and pleasantness to attract sympathy and help. Encourages smiling as a social strategy despite troubles.
The Flateyjarbok manuscript from Flatey Island Iceland is a principal source for Norse information on the discovery of America. It details early Norse explorations and helps illuminate Viking contacts with North America.
Birds of New Mexico construct nests within the cactus spines to protect eggs from predators. The sharp needles deter many would be thieves and provide a safe nesting site for the young.
Street traffic in London is described as the slowest in the world with average speeds of four to five miles per hour. At peak congestion, movement drops to about three miles per hour.
The 1742 london notice advertised the earliest known English public swimming pool to be open with daily waiters to teach or assist gentlemen as required at the swimming bath.
A Boston Transcript snippet quotes a doctor saying life hangs by a thread and notes the patient, who is married, breathed a sigh of relief as a sense of stability returns.
A Turin guide extols a half ruined castle as eight hundred years old claiming modern building cannot match such ancient achievement. The narrator addresses a Lady, urging belief in the aged fortification.
A reflection on how approving private opinion becomes opinion while disapproving it is labeled heresy, noting that heresy reduces to private belief without broader meaning.
A historical note reports that brides in Tunisian Jewish and Muslim communities are commonly chosen by their mothers and rarely meet their future spouses before marriage. The passage reflects arranged marriage practices and limited bride visibility in traditional Tunis.
A Boston Transcript note cautions against sweeping statements even when a few facts are known. It argues for careful analysis and measured conclusions rather than overstatement.
The Kit Kat club began in 1688 at a pastry shop in London and grew famous as a political and social gathering venue for elite patrons.
United States production of corncobs exceeds 20 million tons each year, reflecting a substantial byproduct of corn farming. The figure highlights the scale of agricultural residue handling and potential uses or disposal challenges across the industry.
A Defiance Crescent News item notes a woman with a shotgun in her hope chest hinting at tense rural tensions or domestic unrest. The fragment frames a defiant stance and potential readiness for conflict without detailing events or outcomes.
Article notes a scarlet animal viewed as a charm by tropical natives. When caught the creature is cut into pieces equal to the village warriors and each man rubs a piece on his arrows to ensure weapon perfection, per Popular Mechanics Magazine.
A small mollusk called a phalad has breached the brick entrance to a Calcutta dry dock. It eats into the brick, destroying the surface glaze after penetrating about half an inch, with scientists warning it could have damaged all the brickwork.
A South African spider known as the Thalasius Spencers preys on fish up to four times its size. Found near Natal, the spider spans about three inches across its legs and is notable for its piscivorous behavior.
The text notes that money existed before Rome’s rise but became fluid and influential in the centuries before Christ’s birth as Rome grew into a world power. It also states soldiers began to be paid for their services during this period.
A dialogue-moment shows a woman guiding a suitor after his proposal. She weighs parental perception and future compatibility, noting she wants her father to see him as a good husband while leaving him some hope of good company.
The Bureau of Public Roads states common table salt sodium chloride is spread on gravel roads to absorb night moisture and keep the surface packed and less dusty during the day.
The handy man removes the rubber heel from his shoes and shifts them to the opposite feet. This rotation makes the opposite heel wear become the new wear point, effectively extending the life of a single pair of rubber heels.
Bristol Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution announced a contract to erect iron fencing for the old East Burial Ground. The E C Church Company of Providence will complete the work before cold weather with six foot gates at Wood Street and cement capped stone piers. A benefit whist at Bristol Casino Bleven Field on Sept 16 aims to raise extra funds.
George Ulric Arnold aged 81 died in this town on September 2. John McElvough aged 61 formerly of this town died in Providence on September 5.
A narrator describes tireless service offering to connect people, recover a lost purse, arrange furniture, find a home for an attic’s contents, match a second hand car with a buyer, and keep payrolls moving. It emphasizes impartial, swift service with a uniform fee.
A community supper planned for Thursday evening is organized by a local Ladies' Committee to support a charitable cause. The event details and time are listed in the notice.
A dated voice critiques public aiding a state leadership and urges restraint from lending loud support. It frames civic duty as cautious restraint rather than aiding dangerous policy. The remark emphasizes personal responsibility over joining noisy crowds.
The Martinus Scriblerus club formed in London in the early eighteenth century by Pope, Swift, and fellow writers to satirize substandard literary works.
Italian historian Peter Martyr traveled to Spain in 1487 and entered Queen Isabella's service to recount the early history of America. The account formed part of his narrative on the first years of American history.
A caller-speech item from the Boston Tran notes a woman teasingly chiding a parson who keeps asking for money for a new eating apparatus. She jokes the parson should state plainly he wants a new set of teeth.
The once admired Alaskan totem pole is now often cut up for sidewalk material or used as firewood, marking a decline from its historic status as a refined art form.
Father calls to Tthel to move a neon round to the back of the house so the young one can see the sunrise. The scene captures a quiet domestic moment with a playful instruction about lighting and view.
A satirical line notes a woman influencing a man by making him feel like a bargain. The piece reflects witty banter from a Boston Transcript column.
A French engineer announces a steel discovery that purportedly cannot split or deform under any heat level. The bold claim suggests a revolutionary alloy with unmatched stability and potential industrial impact. Further testing and verification are awaited from scientific peers.
The King James Bible has been completed in the revised Bradle Bible for the use of the blind. The project aims to provide accessible scripture with braille and print adaptations for visually impaired readers.
A front page panel shows Barbara asking the father reading the newspaper if any births are known. Pearson's name appears as a bystander reference in the caption.
A fragment reflects Horace on living in the moment and savoring the present, noting uncertainty about tomorrow’s gifts. It hints at ancient wisdom urging mindfulness and restraint in pursuing future plans.
In Bristol on September 4 1924 the probate court receives Dora B DesLauriers widow of Arthur Des Lauriers requesting appointment as administratrix of his intestate estate. The matter is referred to September 22 1924 at 10 30 AM in the Bristol Probate Court for consideration with fourteen days notice to be published weekly in the Bristol Phenix.
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