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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1919
Page
4
An old health advertisement warns that kidney trouble causes weariness sleeplessness and backache and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy. It urges immediate use, claims rapid relief within twenty four hours and recommends ongoing daily use to prevent future attacks. It guarantees money back if not effective.
The veteran Lieutenant Sprague formerly of 4 Burton Street Rhode Island is honored for gallantry with the Croix de Guerre after leading a charge at a French position. He survived wounds at Chateau Thierry and Sedan and earned multiple citations for faithful service with the 165th Infantry and Rainbow Division.
The Maintenanee Department of the National India Rubber Company held its annual clambake with a large turnout. Winners included J Doran for the Fitts yard dash and J Nelle for the 100 yard dash. games featured Burt Wistle, L Bevis, Netle, Northup, and Gallagher. After chowder, exhibitions of wrestling and a traditional ball wave followed, with Ralph Holt acting as arbitrator in the later baseball-like events.
President Wilson outlines a broad program to cut living costs including restricting wheat shipments to Europe issuing credits for wheat purchases selling surplus government stocks at cost enforcing anti trust laws across leather coal lumber and textile industries exposing fair price data via government agencies extending the food control act covering more essentials creating a New Jersey style cold storage law establishing market price controls on producer goods requiring federal licenses for interstate commerce and a permanent capital issues committee to regulate securities issues and storage model laws for districts.
The Rhode Island State Board of Public Roads invites sealed proposals for construction of Bridges 72 108 105 and 122 known as Coventry Center Bridge Coventry Oak Valley and Branch River bridges Burrillville and Navetta Edge Barrington. Bids due August 14 1914 at noon at the State House Providence. Each bid must use board forms and include a certified check of 200 dollars. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud.
A phrase notes that Columbia has no limit to serve as the model for all states in defining the scope of Congressional authority. The statement implies a guiding standard drawn from the district or entity named Columbia as precedent for national legislative reach.
The funeral for Town Clerk John M Coggeshall, who died Friday at his home 93 Constitution street, was held yesterday at 230 pm with town county and state officials in attendance. Services were led by Rev Anson B Floward at St Michaels Church, with a floral tribute from the Town Council and stores in town closing for the somber event. Interment followed at North Cemetery with bearers from the community.
The Fifth District Court heard guilty pleas and held trials for multiple defendants including Reveling and carrying weapons. Police testified on three cases involving theft and assault linked to Warren special constables. Several cases were continued or reset, with fines set for some and collateral charges noted.
The article notes a paper cup maker transporting a ton of ware on a five ton wagon and touring the city with ads. It mentions the influenza season and urges efficiency in distribution while highlighting the economic benefit of proper advertising.
One cuttlefish named Nautilus cannot produce a smoke cloud, but other species discharge trunk bag contents to create a dense sepia cloud that furthers their escape. This natural concealment helps them slip away under cover of the inky haze.
A public chess gathering at the University of Wisconsin Wasconsin campus offers indoor and outdoor boards for participants. Volunteers provide equipment and manage seating while attendees test skill in casual matches and exhibitions.
Star Tuesday release features Theda Bara in a new Fox production with a dramatic plot focusing on ambition and fate. The film showcases Bara's star persona amid period style and contemporary thrills.
A fragmented review describes Night in the Show featuring Charlie Chaplin style spoofing and a two reel comedy tied to a South Sea Islands theme. The Busher centers on a youth with a remarkable throwing arm who rises to professional baseball, then falters under an inflated ego before vowng to quit to win back his sweetheart.
Fragmentary text discusses proper conduct for gentlemen removing hats on entering a house. The passage mentions confusion among men and references servants, but the excerpt is garbled and contains unrelated characters.
A seven game series is set between the Pilgrim A C of this town and the Warren team. The opener will be played on Child street grounds in Warren on Saturday August 30.
Coming events include Aug 12 a Tuesday moon light trip to Rocky Point by Damon Club Aug 14 a Thursday moon light trip to Newport and Rocky Point by Bris tol Naval Veteran Association Aug 28 a Thursday lawn fete by Trinity Church next to Parish House and an Altar Society outing to Rocky Point on the Steamer Sagamore plus Saturdays on Sept 6 13 20 and 27 First Grand Fair by King Philip Lodge No 1135 Loyal Order of Moose
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