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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1925

Page

4

Miss Marguerite Sylvia Weds Joseph L Perry Jr in St Marys Church

Miss Marguerite Agnes Sylvia of Mt Hope avenue wed Joseph Lewis Perry Jr of this town at St Marys Church at 8 15 this morning. Rev Thomas J Gillan conducted the ceremony and nuptial mass. The bride wore white crepe with satin back and orange blossoms. sister Miss Catherine Sylvia was bridesmaid in orchid beorgeot crepe. Best man was Edgar Joseph Eagan. A wedding breakfast followed for immediate family. The couple depart for a New York Boston wedding trip. bride travels in blue Poiret twill with matching hat. The bride is a member of Hapre Circle No 70 Daughters of Trabella and works at Young Brothers box shop Providence. groom in the Shipping department at National India Rubber Co.

Marguerite Agnes Sylvia Mt Hope Avenue Joseph Lewis Perry, Jr St Mary's Church Thomas J Gillan Catherine Beatrie Sylvia Edgar Joseph \eagan New York Boston Hlaapre Circle No Young Brox Providence Othe Factors National India Rubber Co

St Michaels Brotherhood Holds First State Meeting

St Michaels Brotherhood convened a meeting at the Hotmies Hose to discuss cottage months. Wallis to Howe James Magee and Trederick B Brownell were named a nominating committee to prepare a list of officers for the coming year. The election will be held on Okta. Refreshments were served after the business session.

St. Michaels Brotherhood Tate Wallis Howe James Magee Trederick B Brownell Okta

Harvest Suppers and Get-together Eventline

Community notices list several harvest suppers and a YMCA gathering. Kearney Auxiliary Unit hosts a 6 pm harvest supper at Trinity Parish House on Oct 6. Harvest suppers follow on Oct 14 and Oct 21 at YMO and Rockwell Hall venues. A YMCA Get-together Supper occurs on Oct 22 in Rockwell Hall.

YMO Oc R Hall Kearney Trinity Parish House YMCA Rockwell Hall

Japanese Hospitality and Food as Timeless Custom

A historic note describes Japanese hospitality where hosts place food before guests at any hour guests arrive, reflecting a flexible dining custom that centers on ensuring comfort and welcome regardless of the time.

Five Small Principalities Ranked by Size

The five smallest countries in the world listed include Monaco at 8 square miles and San Marino at 46 square miles. Liechtenstein covers 65 square miles, Andorra 10 square miles, and the Free City of Danzig 720 square miles.

Monaco San Marino Letchtenstein Andorra Danzig Free City

Oil Wastage in Coal Could Reclaim Billions of Gallons

The Science Service reports an estimate that 8 billion gallons of oil or more could be recovered annually from coal mined in the United States, along with valuable byproducts, highlighting potential energy gains from coal processing.

United States —Science Service

Work of Lightning Sparks Electron Movement

A description explains lightning as a large electric spark with electrons moving rapidly toward the ground. It notes that a tree struck by lightning involves the rapid flow of electrons from the strike point to the earth.

To Pronounce Arkansas Correct Pronunciation Adopted

The note explains the official pronunciation of Arkansas adopted about thirty five years ago. The emphasis is on the first syllable and the third syllable is spoken as if spelled saw.

Arkansas

American Clothespins Made Worldwide

The note asserts that clothespins used globally are manufactured in the United States, highlighting a belief in widespread American production regardless of location. It emphasizes the origin of everyday household items and their international reach.

America

Addison quote on personal care and social judgment

A reflection attributed to Addison urges a man to first avoid his own reproach and then escape external censure. The saying frames inner conscience as the primary guide and public opinion as secondary.

Addison

Morning's Cold Tub Directions for a Cold Bath

Instructions from the Nashville Kranoer advise filling the tub one third with cold water, test with the toe, then shut the cold tap and run hot water full. The guidance emphasizes gradually adjusting water temperature for a safer cold bath experience.

Nashville Kranoer

The Inflated Critic Begs for Intelligent Praise

A Duluth Herald note critiques a self styled critic who claims superior intellect and constant self regard. The piece mocks the habit of inflating one own prowess and seeking constant validation.

Duluth Herald

That's Different I know a lot of them boast of swing

A fragment from a humorous aside notes men who boast of golf skill yet struggle with simple domestic tasks showing quirks in behavior and speech. It reflects lighthearted social observation rather than a formal report.

Sea Elephant: Largest Hair-Seal Reaches Over Twenty Feet

The sea elephant is described as the largest member of the hair-seal family, with individuals sometimes exceeding 20 feet in length.

Ancient corn found among relics of IndiJans tribes

Corn is said to be among relics of the most ancient tribes of Indians. It was cultivated by all agricultural natives of which there is any record.

IndiJans

Goroptimists Honor London Women in Business Network

A Nashville Banner item notes an organization of London business and professional women adopting the name goroptimists, a playful blend of goals and optimists. The piece hints at a lighthearted regional interest in women’s professional groups.

London Goroptimists Nashville

Grass Flour Sustains Thousands in Africa

Durra flour made from a cereal grass feeds thousands of natives across the region. The flour, produced from a resilient stalk, supports local diets and livelihoods amid varied agricultural conditions.

Africa

Leaf Insects Mimic Guava Leaves Through Seasonal Color

Nature's Protection leaf insects blend with guava foliage as seasons change their color to mimic real leaves, enhancing camouflage and survival on the tree.

Invented Friction Match John Walker’s 1827 Breakthrough

Hinglish chemist John Walker created the first friction match in 1827, marking a pivotal development in early chemical ignition methods. The discovery emerged from practical experimentation with phosphorus and sulfur compounds, altering how fire could be sparked.

John Walker

Mind and Soul Immortal vigor in the soul quote

A philosophical reflection on how the mind forms a person and how true strength lies in the immortal soul, attributed to Ovid.

Ovid

Health Note: Early Hints for Staying Well

A compact health note urges readers to act on early wellness hints before symptoms develop into illness. It emphasizes proactive self care and timely attention to potential health changes.

Its Alias Girl boarding school note from Princeton Tiger

A brief Princeton Tiger snippet references Its Alias Girl as a boarding school, described as an institution of yearning. The line hints at a literary or campus culture context without detailing events.

Princeton Tiger

Joy Brings Trouble as Door Opens for Celebration

The fragment notes that while joy enters, trouble exits through the window and some people respond with disruptive celebration. It suggests social friction around happiness and its reception in a community setting.

Ancient signaling systems and relay methods across cultures

The article surveys historical beacon towers and signaling practices from Greece to Egypt and Persia. It cites Hero of Sestos and Zeanael guiding ships by lamps, Theseus and Aegeus misinterpreting sails, sun mirrors of pharaohs, and Persian Gaul Aztecs using relay sentinels. It also notes ancient water gauges for nighttime signaling and stentorophonic devices.

Barbier Astral Monumental Sighkla China Raber Ida Athos Citheron Xeny Axgamemnon Zeanael Hellespont Alexander Arnios

Ancient Roman signaling towers linked to Hannibal across lands

The text describes clepsydra signaling stations and water level gauges used to relay messages as Romans extended conquests in Gaul and Spain. It notes Hannibal building watch towers in Africa and Spain and references Trajan’s column depicting such towers with ruins visible in parts of France.

Hannibal Africa Spain Gaul France

Don’t Talk Telegraph A Traveling Man Eats Beans

A traveling man visits a railway restaurant and balks at the pies. He agrees to beans for 25 cents. Later he sends a telegram challenging the price, noting the beans were overpriced.

American Mutual Magazine

Alexandra Queen of Judea Reign and Death Brief

Alexandra of Judea widow of Alexander Jannaeus ruled seven years and kept peace and prosperity. She died at seventy three BC. Her sons Hycranus and Aristobulus caused unrest as Aristobulus sought sovereignty amid Pharisee influence and maternal favor. Chicago Journal

Alexandra Judea Alexander Jannaeus Hycranus Ariistobulus Aristobulus Chicago Journal

Giant stainless airship to link England and India

A two deck stainless steel airship with a 720 foot length and 140 foot diameter will carry 100 passengers. It features two sleeping cabins and a smoking lounge. Motors run on heavy gas oil reducing fire risk so passengers may smoke onboard.

England India

Nothing to Cackle Over on Grandfather Farm

Elizabeth visits a farm with her grandfather and hears a hen clacking loudly. He explains the hen has laid an egg and is proud of it as the girl expresses astonishment at the moment.

Elizabeth Elisabeth

Modern parents praised while court handles weapon charges

The feature discusses a modern parenting view by Doctor Bird, contrasting with older parents on health and hygiene. It also reports multiple court actions including Francisco Sindoni charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a concealed weapon, with bail set and a pending grand jury, plus traffic and drunkenness cases with fines.

Furnis Gaetano Ma Geer Antonio Adgelina Rucet Barrington R. Nutbrown County Road Robbins Lewis Herbert

Pest of Wild Horses Threat to Australia's Interior Pastoral Lands

In Adelaide South Australia a leading authority warned that wild horse herds have become a pest to the interior pastoral or cattle country. The statement notes wild horses as a new menace to development as an estimate suggests their growing impact.

Australia Adelaide South Australia

Pest eradication urged amid breeding waste and bramble threat

The passage urges government legislation to eradicate a pest considered worse than wild dogs. It recalls a prior effort to breed remounts for the Indian army, abandoned years ago, after which uncontrolled breeding left brambles overrun the land consuming water and food and threatening valuable stock.

U S Oil Output. California Leads World Supply

The United States accounts for over two thirds of global petroleum production. In 1923 the world bar­rel output was 1 019 000 000 with the U S contributing 732 407 000 barrels. California Oklahoma and Texas led state outputs with California above 230 000 000 barrels and Oklahoma 171 000 000 while Texas reached 182 000 000. Pennsylvania and Ohio ranked ninth and eleventh with 7 585 000 and 6 825 000 barrels respectively.

United States California Oklahoma Texas Pennsylvania Ohio

Debate on Romance and Doctor Johnson in Boswell’s View

A critic notes Boswell’s claim that fifty women could match any man for happiness. A counterquote from Sir Charles Biron suggests marriages could be legally arranged by the lord chancellor, with no personal choice, challenging the idea of destined matches.

Romance Doctor Johnson Boswell Sir Chartres Biron National Review

Grave Problem Uncle Joe Cannon Reflects on Foreign World

The aging statesman Uncle Joe Cannon, nearing his ninety years, muses on global affairs saying the situation reminds him of a child’s view. He recalls a quip about chicks fighting, explaining that in war or conflict the point is to determine who must retreat or run.

Joe’ Cannon Congress

Portable oxygen tent aids pneumonia patients

Two New York doctors Alvin L. Barach of Presbyterian Hospital and C A L Binger of the Rockefeller Institute have invented a portable oxygen tent suspended over the bed by an iron frame. Oxygen is supplied from a tank through rubber tubing to help patients breathe and speed recovery.

New York Alvin L. Barach Presbyterian Hospital C. A. L. Binger Rockefeller Institute Popular Science Monthly

Children’s Eyes Untested in Incomplete School Health Report

An unclear OCR fragment notes concern over eye testing in schools with an estimate that only half of students have had their vision checked. It mentions gaps in a health program and potential need for better screening.

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