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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
2
An editorial declares the nation aligned with democracy against autocracy and militarism, vowing to fight for the welfare of the German people and humanity. It cites the Civil War as a unifier and emphasizes entering the conflict to oppose an irresponsible government, not a people, with solemn resolve.
The text notes Russia shifting from evolution to revolution with the initial of her name added, claiming the change will aid a downtrodden population. It presents a viewpoint on political change and its perceived benefit to common people.
Fragment shows mail delivery hours with approximate start at 00 a m and close at 4 50 p m indicating a daily posting window and service timing details.
The Bristol town page lists a series of upcoming meetings for the School Committee Bristol Aerie F O E the St Michael s and Trinity Churches and a First Bristol Troop Boy Scout drill Also notes on Easter footwear at The Shoeman s and new shoe sales from A Nerone plus an arrest at the National India Rubber Company and a fire at Mrs Middleton s cottage The U S S Aileen departs for New York and local health updates include diphtheria cases and an egg supply contract with Colt Farm.
Arrangements are being made for an emergency signal to summon the Bristol Constabulary. It involves a fire alarm siren up and down the scale eleven whistle blasts, used after the regular fire alarm if police are needed. Dr W Fred Williams seeks use of the Naval Reserve armory for drilling, endorsed by Adjutant General Abbot.
The annual meeting of the First Baptist Church and corporation re elected George A Arnold moderator treasurer FE Hodgdon Secretary of corporation and Superintendent Harold E Pedley Financial Secretary A W Barrett Auditor Alvin M Bullock Assistant Superintendent Mabel Lisconb Secretary School Nellie Pedley reelected. Last year’s officers also reelected.
Help wanted for a girl to perform general housework and assist in child care. Apply at 907 Hope Street or call Bristol 117 R for details.
The next community lecture will be at Rockwell Hall next Thursday evening. MT Yamamoto of Japan will discuss relations between Japan and the United States, arguing against war and addressing the Yellow Peril and White Disaster.
A Father and Son Banquet will be held at the Y M C A on Thursday evening May 3. State Secretary H W Gibson of the boys department will speak. Attendees must bring a son or a fatherless boy. the event has been enjoyable and the speaker is well suited to the occasion.
Colt Farm announces it has contracted Mr. A. M. Miller to handle all eggs from the Modern Egg Plant. Eggs are sold by the dozen in boxes dated with lay date, guaranteed pure and healthy. No male birds in pens. eggs labeled as Colt Farm produced and guaranteed by manager F. A. Crabb.
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