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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1915
Page
2
The notice lists daily mail closures at 7.30, 8.50, 11.50, 1.50, 5.50, 7.15 a.m. and p.m. Likely a postal or transit timetable item noting cutoffs for various routes or offices. Local readers are advised to align mailing times with these closures.
The schedule lists outward departures at 7 50, 11 20 a m, 2 20 and 5 20 p m. Inward arrivals occur at 8 00, 10 00 a m and 2 00, 4 00 and 7 00 p m.
The piece argues for rapid Bristol land development by private enterprise, citing Long Island’s tunnel to suburbia and immediate railroad access, underground utilities, paving, and street signage. It urges applying the same plan to Bristol Highlands and Beach Terrace to convert inaccessible land into valuable residential property.
A German physician introduces a new obesity treatment using electrical stimulation that compels patients to perform muscular work automatically. The method claims to operate independently of patient will, activating muscles via impulses.
Miss Jacobine Webber of Nauga tuck Conn spent the weekend here. Several residents and visitors are noted at local homes and events. The rainy July record is mentioned along with local sales, club activities, sailboat and yacht news, dances, and outings at Prudence Island and Bristol.
Frank J Cheney declares as senior partner that F J Cheney & Co will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Ad explains internal action and includes notary public details. Product sold by druggists for 75 cents with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Drawings for the Bristol Casino tournament men’s singles were made yesterday. Matchups include Paul D. Howe against Henry W. Boynton, Clarence Herreshofft versus Wallis E. Howe, with Arthur W. Howe Jr. to meet the winner of Herreshoff and W. E. Howe, plus several other first round pairings.
The District Nurse report for July lists 48 patients and 181 visits. Fees received include $10.69 from patients and funds from the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Annie Selley is mentioned.
The Star Theatre announces today and the next two days feature multiple attractions. Tonight presents The Goddess fifth episode in two acts with Anita Stewart and Earle Williams, plus The Big Sister, and The Blood of His Brother with Black Box Stars and a Jitney Comedy. Wednesday includes The Diamond from the Sky seventh episode, A Witch of Salem Town, and The Green Messenger, plus Billy Jacobs in Billys Charge. Thursday offers Who Pays and Francis X. Bushman in Thirteen Down in two parts.
In Providence nearly everyone buys their clothing at Barnaby's as the store remains a local fashion hub. The line between trends and tradition holds steady with Barnaby's keeping shelves stocked and customers returning for dependable styles.
Classified notice invites readers interested in automobilists to contact C. H. Alden and provides a telephone reference Bristol 33 J for details.
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