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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
4
In East Sure Harbour a resident, Martha Dewolfe, reports relief from headaches and constipation after using Fruit-a-tives. She notes prior medicines failed but one box brought improvement. Available at dealers or by post from Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY. pricing listed.
The Sparks World Famous Shows announce next Monday, Aug. 6, a touring exhibit of highly trained sea lions and seals led by Capt. Tiebor. The act includes tight rope balancing with umbrellas, ladder climbs with rubber balls, bareback horse riding with fire brands, and juggling. The show notes live fish feeding costs and large parade scenes with floats, elephants, camels, and four brass bands, promising a celebrated amusement event of the era.
The circus plans to arrive early Sunday morning and expects large crowds after a satisfactory visit last year. Management anticipates enthusiastic attendance and positive reception from locals.
The article urges fall sowing of quick growing crops like radishes lettuce beans kohl rabi turnips and peas. It suggests continuing succession planting between rows of harvested crops and using early summer or winter radish varieties plus quick turnip and pea varieties to maximize garden space.
Emmy Wehlen appears in The Trait of the Shadow a five act Metro wonderplay at the Pastime Theatre with Pathe and Rhode Island Weekly reviews promising a cool delightful and enjoyable evening tomorrow night at the venue.
Juliana Gablinskit transfers to A C Card a house and lot on Union street. James A Eddy of Swansea sells one-half interest in a house and lot on Hope street to Fred H Nichols and others.
A series of church and lodge outings to Newport and Rocky Point are scheduled for late July and August. The events include Steamer Sagamore and Steamer Pontiac trips under St Elizabeths Sunday School Ivy Guild Methodist and King Philip Lodge No 1135 Moose auspices.
In Rome Harvard and Yale clash with a long standing grudge. A Prince ton end cost his team a 15 yard penalty for failing to report to the referee when entering the game to relieve a teammate. Tigers protest but the official stands firm. An EM mocks the referee’s handling of Harvard’s field hero.
A Youth pledge from the Junior Section of the Navy League binds members to support the country uphold its institutions honor its flag and commit heart mind and body to service. The oath promises sacrifice and readiness to act for freedom peace and happiness if called upon.
Governor Philipp told the Commerce club at Marqueete University that quick get rich schemes fail and that true success comes from persistent, honest work. He urged conservatives to avoid plunger methods, keep credit, and act squarely in business. He warned there is no shortcut to achievement.
The superintendent of education notes that Tipas and Uroquieta girls drew 2700 spectators for a rheatch baseball game not publicized, showing schooling and sport bridging tribal hosts. It adds that boys and girls play, yet omits any mention of umpires.
Paris inventor Mons Francois Dussard unveils a light system using a ring of tungsten filament lamps on a rotating wheel. Lamps flash in rapid sequence to simulate continuous light while emitting minimal heat, enabling high current bursts and bright output suitable for motion picture use without scorching film.
An English inventor attaches a miniature electric lamp to a conventional razor via a simple clip and flexible cord. The light helps a bearded user guide the blade through tough bristles, reducing the danger of shaving and allowing progress checks in the mirror.
The article notes that per dollar of gold mined in the US farmers gained $17 in corn value. It estimates the 1916 corn crop value at $1.5 billion. It states corn fields could cover the combined surface of Ohio Indiana Minnesota West Virginia and Pennsylvania if confined to those states.
On October 29 Dr Stephen Langdon curator of the Babylonian section at the University of Pennsylvania Museum opened a 2200 year old clay cylinder letter never delivered. The seal was driven by a mallet and the Sumerian text, once deciphered with difficulty, showed a Babylonian merchant's order for a shipment of flour.
In Ontario near Woodstock a group of young men bound a newlywed couple and smeared the husband with oil and chaff before dragging them to a barn. They claimed to be shivar being the groom and wife. The court imposed small fines, signaling slow progress toward civilization. The piece urges restraint at weddings and discourages such harmless seeming but dangerous traditions.
The Pribilof fur seals show 103,527 pups born in 1915, indicating normal herd growth since pelagic sealing paused in 1912. Stanford professor George Archibald Clark warns of a rising male “reserve” of about 27,000, with 4,000 added yearly, risking aggressive battles that injure mothers and pups and could overtake breeding grounds when fishing resumes.
Four Indianapolis firemen from No 11 East Washington Street traveled to Columbus and west to hunt. Slater, scouting a barnyard, fired at a large animal and returned with a Belgian hare that Rudy’s father valued at $100, saying he wouldn’t take that sum for it. The outing apparently soured for Slater.
The article notes a New York girls hockey league formed after a call to players drew 300 volunteers. It describes the sport as dangerous yet popular among women, with teams becoming proficient and ready to meet top Canadian rivals in competition.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, speaking in New York, derides opponents of preparedness as shameless. He invokes a candid quip about marriage and money, contrasting reliance on others with living on love's father, in a Washington Star excerpt.
Large numbers of dogs are being trained in Germany to guide men blinded in the war. This effort is noted in the European edition of the New York Herald.
In Fasana town on August 2 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Raffaele Fasana. The arrival adds a new member to the Fasana family and local neighbors congratulate them.
Aug. 2 at St. Michael's Church Rev Anson B. Howard weds James Allen Newman to Mrs Ella s Greene Gorham both of this town. Aug. 1 1917 Clifford Neilson of Rehoboth Mass son of John H. and Nellie M. Harlow in his 33rd year. July 31 at Soldiers' Home Comrade William C. Stewart aged 71. July 31 Joseph Trudell of this town aged 64.
The Buffalo Times discusses how dust explosions arise from coal dust in mines and the role of purity fineness dryness and air volume. A. M. Henshaw testifies that most coal dust blasts stem from irregular use of explosives or safety lamps and notes preventing firedamp ignition can reduce danger.
July 25 1917 notice declares Charles F McHugh guardian of Harold B Carey and estate. Bond posted as required by the probate court of Bristol city. Claims against the ward must be filed with the court clerk within six months of the first advertisement.
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