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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1924
Page
2
The article argues Secretary Mellon advocates a tax cut to spur capital into productive enterprise. It contends the plan lowers high incomes more than low incomes, aims to tax a larger aggregate wealth, and faces political opposition for benefiting big business. It asserts reductions of 30 to 45 percent are needed and criticizes pre-election pledges.
The writer argues for a government wide business inquiry free from political strings. If investigators had hiring and firing power, annual taxpayer savings would surpass gains from private sector efficiency alone.
The St. Joseph Gazette notes that American farm organizations moved over two billion dollars in business last year. It argues farmers are businessmen, the largest capitalists and producers, yet their weak point is distribution. Strong cooperation and skilled executives could rival government support.
Local notices list the Parish Aid Society of Trinity Church meeting at 2:30 pm in the Parish House and the Ivy Guild of St. Michael’s Church holding its monthly meeting at 7:30 pm in Holmes House.
The Amicae Club of the First Baptist Church will serve a supper at 7 PM Thursday in the church vestry for members and friends. The Ladies Aid Society of the State Street M E Church meets at Mrs Crawford L Easterbrooks 7:30 PM. The Woman's Home Missionary Society meets at Miss Ella Blakeslee's Franklin Street home at 3 PM Thursday. The Woman's Foreign Mission Auxiliary meets at Mrs William H Spooner's Hope Street home at 3 PM tomorrow. Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella votes to hold a chicken salad supper in GAR Hall Monday April 28 and postpones the April 21 meeting due to the Knights of Columbus Lenten dance. Three new members admitted.
Morris Eisenstadt assigned his Bristol Rhode Island store goods to James F Lavander on April 2 1924 with Lavander taking possession on April 3 1924 The sale of stock fixtures and effects at 1 State Street Bristol RI is set by order of the assignee for April 19 1924 at 1 o clock Proving claims must be filed by April 21 1924
The writer notes two years of nervous headaches and asks for a professional opinion. The chiropractor offers a spine based diagnosis as the cause and urges a thorough spinal examination to determine if chiropractic care can relieve the headaches.
MALUDRY advertises a hat fit for men of distinction as a best seller. Bristol Yacht Club plans to rebuild clubhouse after fire with John H. Wall directing. Miss Margaret Johnson recovers from a March 30 fall from a Warren Fall River road vehicle. Taft School Club holds third Thursday meeting at 3 pm with Dorothy Hill piano solos to follow. Rev Fr Noon of Providence College preaches Lent sermon at St Marys Church at 730 pm. Stations of the Cross services at St Marys Friday evening and 330 pm for children.
Mrs Benjamin M. MacDougall acting president presided at the monthly gathering in Holmes House. Rev Albert C. Larned Chaplain at Howard State Institutions spoke on his work there before refreshments were served.
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