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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1933
Page
4
A reflective piece contrasts demolished estates and absentee landlords with humble Irish cottage life. It asks which home would reveal the best self, a grand castle or simple cottage, and contemplates hospitality, wealth, and the citizen’s role in the world.
Geologists describe a gold reef buried in hills near Johannesburg formed from ancient lake sediments. The rock layer tilts at 30 to 40 degrees, buried a mile deep in places, with outcrops near the surface and unknown extensions beyond explored areas. Fifty years ago a farm reveal sparked the city’s rise to prominence as Africa’s key metropolis.
A Cambridge Orthological Institute director argues that a simplified English vocabulary of 850 words plus 150 technical terms could replace millions in daily communication. The plan envisions a universal language usable on paper and gramophone records, noting many common verbs are unnecessary in everyday speech.
The article outlines Andrew Johnson born December 29, 1808 in Raleigh North Carolina. Orphaned young he learned to read with help from his wife and built a tailor career in Greenville Tennessee. He rose from alderman to mayor to Tennessee legislator to governor and senator before becoming Lincoln’s vice president and President. He retired to Greenville after his term and died July 31, 1875 aged sixty six.
The text outlines the evolution of free silver coinage from 15 to 1 and 16 to 1 ratios and its demonetization in 1873 amid metal value fluctuations. It notes Bryan’s 1896 platform and explains why silver was dropped from monetary systems. It also mentions the 1889 founding of the Interparliamentary Union with members from 36 nations.
A Nebraska native born Edward recounts a life from ranch work to rodeos and a Wild West show. He moved into motion pictures directing short westerns then embraced acting, aiming for humor and human touches to elevate westerns beyond melodramatic action.
The article notes Joan Blondell can cry naturally for film without glycerine drops camphor spray onions or other devices used by lesser actresses. Her genuine emotion eliminates typical makeup or chemical props in scenes requiring tears.
Immigrant star Miss Fay Wray began her film career in 1925 and quickly rose to prominence with her first appearance. She later starred in titles such as Finger Points Not Exactly Gentlemen Conquering Horde Captain Thunder Law yer's Secrets Unholy Garden The Vampire Bat and King Kong.
Mrs Margaret C OBrien states aliens will wheat tonight while the Gazette formally organizes. The adoptions schedule lists: Monday to Wednesday open 9 am to 6 pm, Thursday close at noon, Friday 9 pm, Saturday 10 pm. Holiday days are compensated. Merchants signed include Hamills Dry Goods, Philip Shulman, Antonio Panzarella, Carmela Federico, M A Jamiel, Adeline Balzano, William H Bell Inc, Conleys Jewelry, Edward D Kunz, Lillian T Wilson, The Chic Shop, McLellans, Max Makowsky Sons, Fred Suzman, Abraham Eisenstadt, Jacob Molasky, Charles Sartini, Samuel Nasditsky, John Andrade, The Blue Bird Shop.
Mrs Catherine Ann Doran died Saturday after a brief illness at 77 Bay View avenue. Funeral services were held at St Mary’s Church with burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. Born May 6, 1868 in Bristol, she was the daughter of Thomas Downey and Mary Fitzgerald Downey and lived in Bristol all her life. She is survived by her husband William Doran and two sisters, Mrs Bridget Armstrong and Miss Alice F Downey.
Miss Margaret Tobin died at home on 66 Franklin Street after a short illness. Born July 1 1856 in Ireland she lived in Bristol since age seven and was in her 78th year. Survived by brother Michael J Tobin five nieces and three nephews. Funeral at St Marys Church Thursday at 9 am with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Miss Nora E. Dwyer chairs a new local women's unit meeting outlining events at Colt Memorial High School A musical on October 13 in the auditorium a Thanksgiving bridge and whist and a Harvest dance next month Assistants include Mrs Raymond S Brightman Mrs L G Cote Mrs Sebastien Bernard Jr Mrs Frank A Rounds and Miss Marguerite Brogan
A humorous note attributed to W. C. Stoddard in the Detroit Free Press portrays a boss addressing his secretary Saphira and rejecting troubles. The verse references NIRA and a humorous rejection of a ``blue hooey'' phrase.
Scout meeting highlighted Troop 1 with troop committee guests and junior officers leading the program. Awards, patrol roles, and plans for Carnival Night next week were announced along with practice sessions for Bugle and Drum Corps and fall activities by Awashonki Herd.
Developments in rubber durability have led to longer lasting products with guarantees up to ten years. Advances include methods improving wear resistance and resilience for varied rubber goods across industries.
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