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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1906
Page
4
Bristol town notices a transfer of license under chapter 102 General laws from Alexander Fyule to the shop at 11 State street. Town Council will hear objections Tuesday evening October 2 1906 at 8 o clock in the Council Chamber. Hearing open to all interested parties.
The Boston Retail Grocers' Association launches its sixth exposition at Mechanics Building starting October 1 for four weeks. The event features the Marine Band of Washington and Sousa, elaborate color harmony, over 1,000 electric lights, no side shows with fixed 25 cent admission, continuous concerts, colorful moving pictures, color views of Ben Hur, and guided excursions from New England to the fair.
A Jewish wedding was held Sunday evening at 8 at the home of Mrs. Jacob Eisenstadt, 14 John Street. Abraham Eisenstadt and Miss Mollie Kitaif were married by Rev. Solomon Goldberg. Guests from Boston and Providence attended. A breakfast and reception followed, with Bander’s orchestra playing until 4 AM. The couple will reside in Bristol.
The article notes onions were valued in ancient Egypt and by Hebrews, detailing two Egyptian varieties Baal and Miskaoul. Baal is preferred, grown on yellow soil with sparse watering to ensure bulbs endure long sea voyages without sprouting.
A wealthy visitor extols a summer in Norway praising the mild climate grand scenery and low living costs including hotel and carriage rates. He notes nearly endless daylight near the North Cape and free trout fishing while salmon rivers fetch high rents. A wife’s string of large catches underscores fishing riches.
The article explains peanut cultivation from planting to harvest. A specialized cultivator cuts vine roots, vines are lifted into shocks, and peanuts cure in sun for ten days. A colored woman and children pick nuts. average picker yields about five bushels daily at ten cents per bushel.
German scientists claim the material for a 150 pound man lies in the whites and yolks of 1200 hens eggs. If processed to a fluid, the average man would produce 98 cubic meters of illuminant gas and hydrogen for a balloon lifting 155 pounds. The body contains iron for nails, fat for candles, carbon for cray ons, and phosphorus for matches, plus salt sugar and water, all in limited quantities.
A young girl asks her mother if Mr Brown has heart disease after reading a line about faith heart and a warning that heart never won fair lady. The mother replies she does not know and questions why the child asks, noting the joke in the book.
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