Editorial clarifies registration and citizenship rules
The article explains that proof of registration papers can be submitted up to a month before the election and notes that alien women may vote in 1920 upon naturalization. It outlines how unmarried women 18 or older may apply, the path for married women through their husbands, and advises filing at the U S District Court in the Federal Building Exchange Place Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U S. District Court
Federal Building
Exchange Place
Providence
The Chancellor Echoes Frederick the Great on National Honor
The piece contrasts German and American standards of national honor, citing Frederick the Great's 1740 dictum that ministers decide rights, with Washington to Wilson backing for Liberty Loan Bonds. It argues American government honor as accountability and trust, presenting Liberty Bonds as the safest global investment undergirding national credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick the Great
Washington
Wilson
War Savings Stamps Aid Treasury With Peak Daily Sales
Daily sales of war savings stamps have reached 3,000,000 dollars, supplying about one tenth of the nation’s current war expenditure. At 30 cents per day per person, the per capita cost of the war remains modest, highlighting the broad civilian contribution to financing the conflict.
Congress weighs official service flag status
A fragment notes that the government considers making an official service flag official and controllable, while acknowledging private use and patent concerns. The item reflects ongoing congressional deliberation on whether to formalize and regulate a service flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
State Anthem Medley Prohibitions Mentioned In Some Legislation
No federal law governs national anthem plays. Some states bar including the anthem in medleys or medley performances.
Submarine Eagles to Lead New Eagle Class Boats
The Ford plant will build a new line of submarines named Eagles forming the Eagle class. This designation marks the first use of the name for this class of underwater craft.
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Ford
Eagles
Eagle
Tennyson’s take on The Charge of the Light Brigade
A speculative note suggests if poet Alfred Lord Tennyson had paid an electric bill he might have altered his portrayal of the Charge of the Light Brigade remarking on how modern costs could color high drama and memory.
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Tennyson
The
Light Brigade
Hall's Catarrh Medicine and Family Pills
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and requires an internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken orally and influences the blood and mucous surfaces, praised by physicians and sold by all druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills are advertised for constipation.
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Hall
J Cheney & Co
Toledo
For Sale Rhode Island Potatoes and Local Notices
Mixed town notices report a sale of extra fine Rhode Island potatoes at $1.40 per bushel by E. E. Witherell at 73 Constitution Street. Town Council to hold regular monthly meeting this evening. Various local items include military service updates, library book drive for soldiers, cancelled food demonstrations, bridge club results, and upcoming civic programs at the Pastime Theatre and YMCA.
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Rhode Island
E. E. Witherell
Constitution St
George D. Janson
Third Company
C. A.C
Fort Rodman
J. A. Janson
Rogers Free Library
Corp Frederick J Steen
France
Edward F Christie
Boston
Christie
St Mary’s Church
Child
Butler's Shoe Store
Bristol
Warren and
Barrington
Ina FE. Burton
Providence
Patriotic League
Alice
Order of Foresters
Halifax
Warren
Crown Orchestra
Allen’s Foot Ease Powder for relieved feet and bunions
Antiseptic powder shaken into shoes and sprinkled in foot-bath relieves painful feet and bunions. Used by American British and French troops. Sold everywhere two shillings. Trial package available. Allen S Olmsted LeRoy
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Allen
Allen S Olmsted
LeRyy
Bristol Red Cross Acknowledges March Donations
The Bristol Red Cross Auxiliary lists March contributions from Mrs H Ro DeWolf Miss A Bo Manchester Mrs S Kinder Miss Rebecca Dixon Howell I Williams Prov Chap A R C and several supporters including Mrs S Connery Miss H P Wardwell Mrs T Sherman Mrs ES Cole. A bed quilt sale by Mrs George Goettler raised 2300.
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Bristol Red Cross
H Ro DeWolf
A Bo Manchester
S Kinder
Rebecca Dixon Howell I. Willams
S Connery
H P Wardwell
T Sherman
Conner
ES Cole
H P Church
John Holto
James E Hill
M D Easterbrooks
George Goettler
A Million Dollars in One Dollar Bills Piled High
A Missouri item notes that a million dollars in one dollar bills stacked would reach 276 feet high while the same amount in silver dollars would form a pile about one and a half miles tall. The piece mentions attempting to verify the claim and a bed breaking during the test.
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Bristol County
Farrally
Bristol Post Office
Offce
Hope Street
Long Distance Telephone
Phonix
Phoenix
Darling
Mc C. A. Block Bros
Hasbrouck Block Co
Quick
Wood Street
Damon Club
Shoe Shine Shop
Phoenix Office
H. W. Brown
M. Dimond
Shepard Company Thrift
Phenix
Joseph Vital
Editorial
Adams Express
Post Office
Bunday
News of
Frank Hughes
Owen Hughes
Norfolk
NR F. Hospital Corps
Naval Training Station
Colt Memorial High School
St Charles College
Baltimore
Walter Hidden
Homestead
Virginia Hot Springs
Swarts Lodge
United Brothers Lodge
Trinity Church
Freddie
R. S. Church
Constitution Street
George B. Post
Charles Dana Gibson
Charles Dew. Gibson
Josephine Gibson
Longfield
YMCA
Dan Doyle
Wood Streets
Naval Armory
Bristol Train of Artillery
New York
F M Dimond
Peck Memorial High School
Barrington Mothers’ Club
Ellen Stone
Stone
Bristol Mothers’ Club
Butler’s
Flisha Hibbert
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Charles B Brigham
Edwin F Lindsey
Christian Herrmann
Lindsey
Herreshoff Company
Herrmann
Dodge & Camfield Co
Butler Exchange
Providence, BR. L
RED Cross
Jacob Molasky
Washington Market
Sodini & Guisti Louis Levy Champion Shoe Repair Shop
G. A. R. Hall
Damon
Knights of Pythias
Anne Vital
Hristol
J. F. Gilroy
Gorham’s Express
Young’s Drug Store
ST . Lady's
Mayflower
Phgenix
H. S&s
Gobatiinsan Street
Franklin Street
Pure Food Store
Revere
Stickney
McMonagle & Rogers
Armour
Chase & Sanborn
Ceylon
India
Formosa
Castle Chop
Lipton
Arbuckle Bro
Tuban
Liberty
Victory Brand
Zic Ib
Zou Ae
Chet Qual
Columbia River
Charles A. Johnson
High
Hope Streets
Phginix
Dimond
H. W Brown
National India Rubber Co
Phanix Office
Adams Express Co
Bradford Farm
B. French
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