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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1917
Page
4
A personal verse expresses unwavering affection for Mary Jane and Brecon Mary Jane, claiming no obstacle could alter the poet’s devotion. The speaker, Jerome Barrus, mentions suffragette freedom, a factory outlet, and dramatic images like taming a Bengal tiger, concluding with a humorous line about not dying for the beloved.
USDA garden specialists describe cutting potatoes into cone shaped eye pieces to act as seed. One fourth to one fifth of the potato is used for seed, saving flesh for table use. Cones weigh one fifth to one seventh ounce, vs usual sets of 3/4 to 2 ounces.
A Japan Society bulletin describes taru-panban-kau or shys five apes near Mount Kowang in North Manchuria. The creatures are larger than apes with sharp claws for digging caverns, store food in spring and summer, hibernate in winter, and carry objects while standing. They engage in wrestling and singing.
American travelers plan a rush to Europe after the war according to William Gunn Shepard in Collier's Weekly. He notes a front area in Belgium named Ploegsteert or Plugstreet with corduroy roads and graves and a brewer owner’s grove now valued higher.
Ensign Roy B Cook of the First Division Rhode Island Naval Militia was ordered into active service to oversee Shesteentt care and mobilization. He will hold office hours at the State Armory daily from 1 to 3 PM to recruit Bristol and Warren men. Eligibility requires good character US citizenship and ages 18 to 35.
The New York Zoological Society funds a tropical station in British Guiana to study local fauna especially birds. Backers include Cleveland H. Dodge Mortimer L. Schiff C Ledyard Blair James J. Hill and George J. Gould with government land and gardens offered. C William Beebe will lead the station with C Innes Hartley P G Howes and Donald Carter parts of the staff. A jungle edge bungalow will serve as a laboratory and hoazin birds will be among first studies. The station will also collect and forward living animals to the New York zoo.
In a regular probate session Judge Edward L. Leahy admitted the last will of Susan E. Turner to probate with Susan Perry named administratrix and a $2000 bond posted by William W. Perry as surety. Edith W. Trotter appointed appraiser. Administration granted for Michael Coughlan with $600 bond and William A. Doran as surety. Michael P. Coughlan named appraiser. The final account for Benjamin S. Gladding’s estate continued. all other cases continued to June 4.
At the Friday Night Boys Club last Friday Mrs. W. P. Gladding Patriotic Instructor of the Rhode Island Woman's Relief Corps presented a handsome silk flag to the YMCA. George S. Pailthorpe Board of Directors accepted with gratitude. The flag will have a prominent place in the building. Mr McDowell of the Newport Army YMCA spoke on soldier life on the border.
The 77th annual session of the New England Southern Conference of Methodists closed in Providence. Pastor assignments saw few changes with Rev Dr A C McGilton returned to State Street M E Church for a fifth year and Rex John McVay and Spear reassigned to Arnold's Mills and Warren churches respectively.
Harry Sparrow of the New York team in the American League recounts a pleasure trip to South Sea Island waters. The ship stopped at an unpronounceable port where the ruler and many subjects greeted the visitors. Coins were thrown for divers and a cockney interpreter warned a San Francisco man not to douse the royal highness with a gold piece.
Integrity stands as a core pillar in salesmanship and shapes trust. The text compares integrity to a baseline of truthfulness, while personality enhances influence, suggesting everyone acts as a salesman daily by selling ideas energy and enthusiasm to others.
Revival meetings continue each evening this week at the Bristol Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene Evangelists R. H. Whitman of Providence and L. J. Ally of the Pentecostal Collegiate Institute North Scituate lead the services. Meetings start at 7 30 with good singing and sermons. This evening Paul Hicks the converted gypsy of East Providence shares his experience.
The article notes Roumanian rural girls prize a clear complexion and fashion red and white thread cords with coins to wear from winter through spring. They believe the talismans guarantee a milkwhite complexion, rosy cheeks, and ruby lips as the seasons change.
An editorial recounts the Alaska purchase as a bargain for two cents an acre, noting Georgia and Russia influence, the sale’s rationale, and Alaska’s growing wealth from coal, copper, fish, and furs. It cites a 1916 trade boost and forecasts further gains with Hawaii, the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Panama Canal Zone.
Last week many Bristol and Warren residents registered vehicles including Daniel Case with a Pierce-Arrow 38 hp touring, Antonio Sousa with a Ford 22 hp delivery, John Wells with an Overland 27 hp touring, Max Laugy with a Cadillac 31 hp roadster, Dennis Bristol with a Stoddard Dayton 24 hp runabout, Samuel Swan with a Cadillac 31 hp runabout, Eugene Wallis with a Vim 14 hp delivery, Walter West with a Ford 22 hp delivery, and James Gee with a Cadillac 31 hp touring.
In this town a daughter was born to Harold B Chadsey and wife on March 29. A son was born to Robert H Anderson and wife on March 3. Charles Fabro and wife welcomed a daughter on March 30. Biaggio Masso and wife welcomed a daughter on March 31. Antonio Roderick and wife welcomed a daughter on March 31. Fred Guivremont and wife welcomed a daughter on March 31.
Morgo died April 1 in this town. The child An drew Morgo, son of Dominick and Sarah Morgo, aged 5. Hurley died April 1 in Providence. Capt. Timothy Hurley, formerly of this town, aged 78.
In front of Judge F H Hammill there were no criminal matters. The civil action Alphonso Marino versus Vincenzo DeFelice was called and continued for one week.
A schedule of events from April to May includes dances at Columbia Hall and the G A R Hall, whists at St Marys Parish Hall, card parties at Hotel Belvedere, multiple fairs by King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co, and social gatherings hosted by groups such as the International Club Holy Name Society Mite Friends Trinity Parish Girls Friendly St Anthonys Boys Club Young Ladies Sodality and Conseil Lafayette.
Miss Mayme Peetz of Louisville Kentucky will recover a diamond engagement ring lost by her when it slipped from her finger. Rancher Jerome Hayes of Sutter County California found the ring recently after biting into a plug of tobacco. Hayes’s discovery was carried in press dispatches and Peetz wrote to the Marpsville California postmaster to arrange return.
A short reflection on self blame noting that most troubles arise from one’s own faults and selfish thoughts rather than others. It urges personal change as the path to better relations and life.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes a child powered car with a single cylinder auxiliary attached to a bicycle rear wheel. It laments possible delays in building school garage facilities and warns garages may be abandoned due to fire hazards and lack of hangars.
The piece argues confinement does not suppress spirit or intellect. It cites medieval monastic writing and other enduring works arising from prison or duress. It notes that isolation can sharpen focus with no outside distractions for the mind.
Fragmented notice summarizes a personal profile feature with scattered phrases. It mentions a life described as exemplary and hints at a celebratory tone or recap. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.
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