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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1920
Page
2
Notice announces a sale or attention request with addresses and contact names in Phoenix. Names include Reed, Charles Paul Burton, Mrs. DeWolf, and C A Johnson with a telephone contact 165 W.
The piece notes Treasury certificates rising to 5.25 percent, compares with earlier 4.75 percent notes, and contrasts with commercial rates of six to eight percent. It explains market declines in Liberty Bond values as interest rates rise, leaving investors puzzled as bonds trade below original costs amid a general readjustment in securities.
The Rhode Island General Assembly faces possible Friday adjournment depending on action on re organization of the Rhode Island Company and a new corporation law. Senate passes an act regulating sale of intoxicating liquors for non beverage use and authorizes wholesalers to supply druggists.
Excerpt from Daniel Webster's 1833 US Senate speech condemning critics who attack banks, corporations, and wealth concentration. He warns such factions would crush industry and equality and mislead workers about oppression and privilege in a land of liberty.
A running list of upcoming meetings events and social notes from Warren area groups. Whist party in G A R Hall tonight, Kroner Legion and Knights of Pythias meetings, Senior Class dance at Colt Memorial High School, and civic talks at O Wolf Inn. Local residents and guests listed with brief activities and travels.
Mrs John Lannon of Walpole visits friends here last week Capt N G Herreshoff and Mrs Herreshoff return from Bermuda Israel Goldstein elected Treasurer of the Jewish Synagogue to replace Samuel Nussenfeld Bristol Knights of Columbus to host a whist at K of C Hall Rev G E Edgett preaches first sermon at State Street M E Church A J Pothier modernizes summer home at Beach Terrace 21st anniversary sale at local clothing and gents shops Bristol Highlands home broken into police investigate Excelsior Tennis Club hosts dance at Bristol Yacht Club House Mathewsons Orchestra and Miss Harriet Kinder perform Soldiers Bonus Board to collect Bristol applicants by surname schedule set
The Bristol Y M A receives part of the War Work Educational Fund once for Khaki University. With government control of welfare education, the National War Work Council will distribute unexpended funds to ex service men who lacked chance to finish schooling. Local committee approves applications after consultation with General Secretary Milligan. due to limited funds not all applicants may be accepted.
A Saturday surprise party in Pekanoket Hall honored 16 year olds Miss Yvonne Vermette and Albert Vermette with ten dollar gold pieces each presented by Miss Veronica McClure. About 75 guests from Boston Attleboro New Bedford Fall River Providence Warren and the local town attended. McHugh’s Orchestra led by Charles McHugh provided music. Refreshments were served by Mrs Flora Marie Ida Vermette and Mrs Laura Simmons and dancing followed. Exhibition dances were by Roland Mortelly and Miss Eva Demars with piano selections by the Misses Mary Paul Leah Goulet and James Munroe. Moonlight rides around the country club followed.
Joseph F. Lewis and others transfer a house and lot on the south side of Garfield avenue to Joseph Ennis. The transfer covers the described residence and surrounding parcel as recorded by the city.
Two carpenters wanted for eight hours at best wages apply Everett West 168 Wood Street. Eggs for hatching Black Minorca setting eggs from thoroughbred stock apply 14 Brad Ford Street. Long stem snapdragons in full bloom some stems three to four feet long price 2 dollars per dozen greenhouse foot of High Street. Starr L Booth.
A young American couple seeks a four or five room tenement in central art district. Improvements preferred. Address Box X Phoenix Office.
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