Pershing Urges Liberty Loan Support From France
Editorial from the American Expeditionary Force headquarters in France transmits General Pershing’s Liberty Loan appeal. He says every dollar subscribed is an investment in American manhood and a pledge of self denial, marking partnership in the hardships of the trenches and a united push toward a victorious end. An overwhelming third Liberty Loan subscription would express nationwide confidence in preserving civilization.
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France
Gen Pershing
General Pershing
Sunnyside Bakery Suppressed for Wheat Flour Substitutes
The Sunnyside Bakery in Warren is suppressed by the Food Administration until further notice over alleged violations of bread substitute rules. Bristol bakeries are under investigation for using 20 percent white corn meal to produce white bread, deemed satisfactory to the administration.
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Sunnyside
Warren
Food Administration
Bristol
Willard and Fulton Consider Western Front Bout
Newspaper notes potential heavyweight clash between Willard and Fulton in France. The piece hints at a shorter fight with high interest, suggesting a dramatic engagement if staged in a European setting.
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Baltimore
Willard
Fulton
France
Liberty Bonds vs income tax worth more to patriots
A fragment hints that Liberty Bonds at 42 percent yield may be more attractive than a proposed tax. The note frames patriotic savers as preferring bonds to tax, urging consideration of bond appeal.
Territory talk and costs in a cautious wartime view
The article notes talk of Germany paying for territory and suggests the speaker doubts that human lives can be created or replaced by land. The tone is cautionary about expanding borders and the true cost of conquest.
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Germany
N. I. R. Minstrels Benefit Show Scheduled
Tickets are selling fast for the N I R Minstrels in the Pastime Theatre to aid the Memorial Ambulance Fund. The performances run Wednesday and Thursday evenings April 17 and 18 with reserved seats at Connery's Clothing Store.
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Memorial Ambulance Fund
Parsons
Connery's Clothing
Boschee's German Syrup Promoted for Coughs and Lung Troubles
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty two year remedy for coughs bronchitis and lung ailments. It claims to aid sleep ease expectoration and natural healing and notes J H Young & Co sells the product.
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Boschee
United States
Nature
J H Young &Co
Notable local events and appointments in Rhode Island area
Miss Isabelle Oliver returns home from Washington D C after visiting sister Miss Mary Oliver. Officers attend the 51st encampment of the Department of Rhode Island G R at the Old Arsenal Providence. Star and Pastime Theatre manager G H Dillon wins prizes at a Lakewood New Jersey trapshoot. LeRoy B Coggeshall Edward D Kunz and Frank H Buffinton named petit jurors. Local military moves include Lieut Lloyd R Clowes transferring to Arcadia Florida. Women’s Relief Corps and Night Work Bill hearings planned for Bristol. Diamond ring surprise birthday for Eva Vermette and Easter school reopening. Public events include oyster stew after Wampanoag Encampment meeting, and a crack volleyball match with Providence Y M C A at Bristol.
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Isabelle Oliver
Mary Oliver
Washington, D. C
Babbitt Post
Department of Rhode Island
Old Arsenal
Providence
H Dillon
Star and Pastime
Lakewood
N. J
Lloyd R Clowes
US Aviation Corps
George Clowes
Louisiana
Arcadia
Burnside Lodge
No 34
Knights of Pythias
Board of
Grand Lodge
W H Dyer
Easterbrooks
Medical Reserve Corps
U. S. Army
Camp McClellan
Anniston
Woman's’ Relief Corps
Department of
Rhode Island
Narragansett
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Althea Lord
Relief Corps
Women In Industry Department
Bristol
State House
Helen Fraser
Eva Vermette
Alphonse Vermette
Warrens
Arthur Deslauriers
Lena Vermotte
Oliver Lemaire
R J Simmons
Paquin
Warren
Emile le Dubuc
George R. Fish
C A. C
Fort Rodman
Mass
J. W. Sutcliffe
Ordnance Division
U.S. A. Raritan
Annie C. Dimond
T Clarke Brown, Jr
H R Newman
Colt
Naval Armory
Fred M Straight
Providence Y M C. A
Y M CA
Red Cross
the Phoenix
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
G A R
Sagamore
Newport and Providence Railway
Newport
Bristol Ferry
O M Crandall
Obituary of William A Fish at Benjamin Church Home
William A Fish died Saturday night at the Benjamin Church Home for Aged Men after nearly three years as a beneficiary. He was 83, born December 10, 1835 in Mt Hope, served in the Civil War with Troop C Fifth Penn Cavalry, and was a former Ocean Grove police officer. He leaves two brothers, a sister, and several nephews. Funeral today at 2:30 PM conducted by Rev. C McGilton.
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William A Fish
Benjiman
Brights
Mt Hope
Joseph B
Sarah’ Elizabeth
Anthony) Fish
Morton, Penn
Pennsylvania
Methodist Episcopal Church
Harrison Lodge
Philadelphia
Ocean Grove
Vis
Isaac Fish
Portsmouth
Henry Fish
Milton
Mass
Mary A Thomas
Fall River
Benjamin Church
C McGilton
State Street
MFE
Seorge
Benard
Providence
Albert FE Seward
John W Best
Byron E Fish
Robert B Bingham
Herbert Manchester
United Brothers Lodge
Death of Mrs Isabelle F Spinning in State Infirmary
Mrs Isabelle F Spinning formerly of this town died last Wednesday at the State Infirmary Howard where she had been an inmate for three years She was the widow of Samuel B Spinning who died about four years ago at the Soldiers' Home in this town Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM at the Mortuary Chapel of the North Cemetery Rev Anson B Howard officiated Interment was in the family lot
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Isabelle F Spinning
State Infirmary
Howard
Samuel B Spinning
Anson B. Howard
St Michael's Church
Patriotic Mass Meeting In Bristol County At Pastime Theatre
A large crowd attended a Patrioticeague mass meeting at the Pastime Theatre Friday. About 118 pledge cards were signed, bringing membership near 300, led by Mary B. Hyde who presided and spoke on the Patriot ic League. The program featured tableaux, readings, solos, choruses, and addresses by Mrs Samuel L. Thurston Ina E Burton and others.
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Bristol County
Barrington
Warren
O’wolf Inn
Mary B. Hyde
Patriotic League
America
Arthur L Smith
The
Ina E Burton
Patriotic League of Providence
Mary B Hyde
Town
Arthur L. Smith
Buell Buckingham
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Tributes
Mrs. Neil Sharkey expresses gratitude to Herresnoff Manufacturing Company employees for sympathy and beautiful floral tributes following her bereavement.
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Neil Sharkey
Herresnoff Manufacturing Company
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offers $100 Reward
An old advertisement promises a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh cases. It extols Hall's Catarrh Medicine as the trusted 35 year remedy that works through the blood to heal mucous surfaces and expel toxins. Customers are urged to start treatment, request testimonials, and note price at 75 cents per bottle.
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Phonix
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
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Chard Bros Cc
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Frank G. Weston
Usher Ave
N B Sharkey
Ts Hu
Liberty Market
Cora
Bowden
Phoenix
Phoenix Ownice
Cnaries Rauti
Editorial
N. I. R. Minstrels
Adams Express
Post Office
Fostal
News of
LeRoy B. Coggeshall
Edward D. Kunz
Frank H. Buffinton
Dodge & Camfield Co
Exchange Place
Butler Exchange
Providence, RK. L
William A. Fish
Isabelle F
Patriotic League of
J. F. Gilroy
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
Young's Drug Store
Phcenix
Woodlawn Avenue
Charles Paull Oliver
Church Street
Main Road
R. I
B. O'Donnell
Church Street House
Soren
Union ST
Adams Express Co
Bradford Farm
Manuel Pacheco
Charles Street
W. Hochman
Bristol, R. I
Prudence Island
John Temple Drury
Drury Block
Olivia Oliver
School Street
East
Manuel Oliver
Ghowder
Ladies’ Aid Society
State Street M. E
Aetna Life and Casualty CO
Hartford, Conn
Woodmoor Lodge Metacom Avenue
John C. Trudell
Becond Street
RB. I
Dange
G. A. R. Hall
Damon
Annie Vital
Bristol, R. 1
Joseph Vital
Franklin Street Garage CO
Franklin Street
Purefood
Pearl Hominy
Bran
R. I. Meal
Quaker Mill
Kellogge
Kellogg's
Krumbles
Pillsbury’s
Graham
Wesson's & Mazda
Charles A. Johnson
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