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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1936
Page
4
The piece argues that implementing the Townsend plan would require vast bureaucratic structures to enforce taxes and pensions. It details potential monthly and yearly return volumes, including tens of millions of returns from farmers, retailers, and workers, plus hundreds of thousands of firms and institutions.
Secretary Ickes leads a planned restoration of the Old Mill in Rock Creek Park. Funds from EWA cover the project but no wheat can be milled yet, and access by road is restricted. The mill sits as a monument amid stalled preparations and uncertain use.
An astern magazine essay argues that the public debt could rise further without immediate disaster. It notes hints that borrowing may continue widely and questions repayment, citing Jefferson on spending to be paid by posterity and warning against swindling future generations with large debts.
A bygone op-ed style quote links fears over a New Deal tax plan to a London street vendor who cried fresh ash, fresh fish. The tale emphasizes anxiety about new levies and public reaction.
The Consumer's editor claims women spend too long trying on hats. The New Den boasted it can fit a billion-dollar bonnet and exit a hat shop faster than a tireman sliding down a brags pole.
A sharp aside argues that if devaluing the dollar to 59 cents was seen as simple then diluting the Constitution to 30 cents could be proposed. The writer couching the comment as a critique of grown political complacency.
Advertisers are urged to run Want Ads at least twice for better results as readers’ wants shift daily. The Phoenix notes circulation is similar on Tuesday and Friday and ads reach new readers with every appearance. Call 44 for full information about lower weekly rates.
Aime J. Forand of Bristol R L has qualified as Administrator of the estate of Alonzo M Boss late of Bristol deceased. Creditors must file claims within the legal period beginning April 17 1924 as stated by law. John W Church Clerk.
Estate of John Hotland notice for Ajmer Forand of Bristol R T to appear and prove John Holland deceased. Beginning April 17 1936, as required by law. JOHN W. CHURCH Clerk.
Notice: all dog owners must annually register and license dogs starting June 1 with collars bearing owner name and registered number. Fees: 1.30 for male or spayed female, 5.30 for unspayed female. May license adds 1.00 and 1.00 respectively plus 1.00 extra for unspayed. Licenses available after April 1, 1936 at Bristol town clerk’s office, John W Church, Town Clerk.
In Bristol Rhode Island a public auction will occur on May 2 1936 at 11 am daylight time at the premises on Third School Street. The sale arises from a mortgage dated June 28 1927 to Manuel Sousa Falcon. property includes three lots 28 30A and 30BR on a 1912 plat by W W Perry. Taxes and land rent unpaid. Attorney for the mortgagee Emilio D Iannuccilla Bristol Rhode Island. apr 10 1936 may 1.
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