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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
4
The article notes record farm earnings in 1918 and a tight outlook for 1919 with higher prices and guaranteed wheat at 2.26 per bushel. It protests farmer loyalty in Liberty Loans, urging purchase of government bonds or a security against wheat profits as compensation for government guarantees.
A wartime editorials urges continued support for two million U S soldiers overseas and the coming Victorious Fifth Liberty Loan. It notes costs of equipment and care, pledges rehabilitation funds, and calls for renewed American resolve and funding to finish the effort.
In Warwickshire England a inn keeper invited patrons to church services with his wife on Sundays and offered free refreshments on return. The practice echoes the Polynesian New Zealand term taboo meaning prohibited sacred or accursed, rooted in fear of invisible powers.
Jacob A Riis noted that defeats are installments of victory and urged viewing failures as steps toward renewed courage to begin again. The quote emphasizes resilience and perseverance in the face of setbacks.
Notice states an act to incorporate the United Electric Railways Company to acquire own and operate street railways in Providence Bristol Washington and Kent counties and to extend or add lines with Public Utilities Commission approval. Petitioners listed are R Livingston Beeckman Zenas W Bliss and George H Newhal. Bristol Probate Court notice follows on James Gallagher estate and sale petition filed March 26 1919 with April 21 1919 hearing date.
Bristol March 24 1919 Charles W Wall executor of Harriet Nichols Wall late of Bristol announces probate of the will. He has accepted the trust and posted bonds as required by law. All persons with claims against the estate must file them with the Bristol Probate Court clerk within six months from the date of the final notice.
The executrix Mary Locke Howe, executrix of George I Locke deceased of Bristol, notifies creditors to file claims within six months from the first advertisement. The notice appears in Bristol on March 28 1019.
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