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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
6
Mrs Sarah A Jones of 1025 Nevada St Philadelphia says Vinol rebuilt her strength after overwork and nervous distress. She attributes recovery to eight bottles and praises the product while Hope Drug Co promotes a money back guarantee and formula disclosure.
The text describes substituting MER for gasoline and other light oils, boiling parts in caustic soda lye at one pound per gallon of water, then brushing while hot. It notes caustic soda dissolves fat or grease more quickly and is preferred over ordinary soda for cleaning.
Natives locate honey in hollow trees high in African forests. They strike the tree to drop it and smoke bees from their lodgings with burning grass. The honey is swiftly gathered and carried back to camp.
Indian News reports estimated gasoline consumption tied to California's 344000 motor vehicles, totaling about 1,060,000 gallons daily. The figure illustrates statewide fuel use amid growing automotive activity.
Federal soldiers sailors and marines are entering vocational instruction at Hospital Training School No.7 Baltimore to learn trades and reading print in raised type. O H Burritt is educational director with Jenny A Turner as reconstruction aide. Blinded overseas soldiers will be discharged after training and reintegration with Red Cross supervision and local placement in home communities.
The American Library Association reports 485000 books sent to American soldiers in France through July 1. Books filled naval decks and ships, aiding men on voyage and in bases abroad, with Red Cross hospitals in France and the Netherlands also served. Total books supplied exceed 2,500,000 to camps and stations at home and overseas. About 600000 were purchased. rest came as gifts via public libraries.
The report notes widespread library buildings and camp collections, with librarians and staff aiding war service. It describes thrift programs at the army quartermaster, repair shops for clothing and shoes, and preferential hiring for families of service members. It also covers food administration guidance on not wasting ice and conserving resources for families.
The article notes women entering the skillful craft of compass making as labor shifts demand, achieving near perfect accuracy. It highlights how only two or three delicate parts remained challenging and suggests those will soon be mastered by women as the field opens.
A description notes the Amazon drains about 2,000,000 square miles ten times France and, with its tributaries, has around 50,000 miles of navigable waters.
Alexander Munro of Lorne Ontario says after three years bedridden with rheumatism he found relief from Fruit A Tives Liver Tablets. He reports reduced pain and swelling and walking two miles daily. Price 50c a box six for 2.50 plus 25c trial size. Sold by dealers or Fruit A Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
A short motivational note urging association with enthusiastic, determined people. It advises creating a peaceful home as a refuge from daily work and maintaining supportive relationships to stay on the road to success, attributed to Fern Howard.
Executor of Frederick A. Easterbrooks estate informs Bristol town probate court that the will is being probated. Creditors and interested parties are notified to file claims in the clerk’s office within six months from the first advertisement. Rhode Island Hospital Trust co by P H Gardner vice president signs the notice.
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