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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1927

Page

4

Guido d Arezzo and the origin of solmisation

The article traces the seven note system from ancient Hindu and Vedic traditions to Persia and the Arabs before reaching Europe in the Crusades era. It credits Guido d Arezzo with popularizing and teaching the syllables in Europe, not inventing them.

Guido Rome John Europe Guido d'Arezzo

Five Minute Happiness Marks Character Traits in a Victorian Study

The text classifies mental power and character by the happiest five minutes of a man's day. Those who savor early in bed show imagination and self reliance, while those who value meals reveal stern business types. Garden strolls with a pipe indicate nonambition and steady loyalty.

Thoreau on Politeness and Manliness in Conversation

The author rails against excessive civility in men who avoid confrontation. He argues provoking strangeness in exchanges can refresh interaction and prevent mere long suffering. He suggests a balance between guest and host roles in dialogue.

Thoreau

The Gates of Eden Opens Day in Country for Girl

A little town girl spends her first day in the country after years of only playing in parks. The piece notes her reactions and family moments as they visit rural sights and pace.

Synthetic Products Synthesis and Analysis

The text discusses synthesis as combining elements versus analysis that breaks them apart. It notes rapid strides in SPATERADE ES synthesis and the trade of new synthetic substances. It mentions indigzo as an illustration of synthetic production surpassing natural methods.

Chemical Atoms Description of Electron Theory

The electronic theory suggests the chemical atom is not the smallest unit but is made of electrons showing orbital and vibratory motion.

Amethyst Jewelry Throughout History and Custom

Amethyst has been worn in many forms from ancient Babylon to modern times. A medieval custom prescribed wearing it only as a ring on the third finger of the left hand. Jewelers, despite superstition, have continued using amethyst in crowns brooches and rings.

Babylon

Unclaimed Cash Stolen in Mails Report

A postal report notes hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash lose from misaddressed letters annually. One post office seized 125 dollars in cash from such mail while most lacked return addresses. another site found 100,000 blank envelopes containing letters deposited in the mails in a single year.

United States

Balloon Ascension Thrills Brockton Fair for Over Thirty Years

Historical account recalls Brockton Fair balloon ascensions dating to 1889 with Prof J W Jenkins of Australia. The intrepid show drew crowds as hot air balloons lifted and descended, sometimes upside down, with dramatic near misses and a ringing band cue.

Brockton Fair Brockton Fair Grounds J. W. Jenkins Australia Brockton Fair Grounds

State Police Clear Track to Brockton Fair

The Massachusetts Department of Public Safety boosts traffic division for Brockton Fair with 30 officers in training from over 12 000 applicants. In Governor's Day events they clear the highway from State House to Brockton for a swift official visit and an anticipated police exhibit may appear on the track in front of the Grand Stand.

Department of Public Safety Massachusetts State Police Brockton Fair Brockton Jrasmuch State House New England Philadelphia

Rules on Kinship of Cousins and Removal Levels

In answering a reader’s question the Tuthfinder Magazine explains cousin relations. A cousin is a collaterally related descendant from a common ancestor. Children of first cousins are second cousins to each other and the child of one's first cousin is a first cousin once removed. The grandchild of a first cousin is a first cousin twice removed.

Tuthfinder Magazine Twlee

Shoe making hours and output vary by plant size

The Boot and Shoe Recorder notes no single worker makes a complete pair. About 10000 operations per shoe exist across processes. Factory output depends on plant size equipment and product quality, ranging from a few hundred to over 10000 pairs daily. A high grade factory with 3800 workers might reach 800 to 900 pairs daily while cheap shoes could hit 3000 pairs.

Hawksmoor Nature Reserve Made Permanent For Birds And Wildlife

The Lofty Sanctuary near Enheadle in Stilfordshire becomes a permanent home for birds and wildlife. Subscriptions funded a fish purchase and the site, perched above the sea, offers one of the county’s finest views. Foxes, badges, jeer squirrels and shrews also reside there.

Hawksmoor Enheadle Stilfordshire Stafordshire London Mall

Rich British Island Jamnoatea Maps Its Size and Trade

The article notes Jamnoatea as the largest British West Indian island with about 4000 square miles and a population near 650000. It compares its size to Prince Edward Island and mentions Kingston as the capital with a good harbor. Jamaica exports sugar rum dyewood bananas and other fruits.

Jamnoatea British West Indian Islands Prince Edward Island Kingston Jamaica

Port Marseilles: France’s Major Mediterranean City

City Always Great Port Marseilles stands as France’s third largest city and its foremost seaport on the Mediterranean. Founded by the Phoenicians around 600 B C, it rose to prominence under Roman rule as a premier port. Today its population approaches half a million.

Marseilles France Gauas

River, Sept. 24 Items Mention Mr Nunesioht

Fragmentary text refers to an event on September 24 at River involving a person named Joseph Nunesioht. Limited readable details prevent full clarification of role or outcome.

API Union Homi Joseph

Local Weddings and Obituary Notices Featured

Murdock Brownell wedding set for Sept 24 at St Michael Church with Rev Anson B Howard officiating. Barboza D Amore marriage planned Sept 26 at Our Lady of Mount Marmel Church. Mello noted Sept 26 age 65. Sylvia obituary Sept 2 in Fall River Hospital for Mrs Freda Sylvia in her 25th year.

Murdock—Brownell St Michael’s Church Anson B. Howard Kenneth A. Murdock Marion F. Brownell Barboza—D’amtore Mello Manuel Mello Sylvia Fotestinte Fall River Freda Sylvia Manuel Sylvia

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