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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
4
A brief reflection argues that Rome shifted from republic to empire due to efficiency failures. It asserts revolutions often rise from practical shortcomings, not merely political tyranny, and warns politicians who prioritize politics over efficiency harm the republic.
Rye grass is believed to be the oldest grass specially raised for stage. It has been cultivated in England for more than two centuries.
The tax collector, Winthrop G Thurston, announces the 1915 tax collection schedule. Office hours in Burnside Memorial Building in September, extra evening hours Sept 25 to Oct 1, discounts for early payment, penalties for late payment, and taxes due by May 1, 1916.
The assessors of taxes announce a poll tax of 1.00 for 1915 on eligible voters and non citizen males 21 plus residing in Bristol for six months. Taxes due September 1 to October 1, 1915. Collector available daily except Sundays holidays and Saturday afternoons, 9 am to 12 and 2 pm to 5 pm. Town Clerk authorized to receive payments. Signed Winthrop G Thurston Bristol Rhode Island August 13, 1915.
Sealed proposals from steamfitters are requested by the Bristol School Committee for retubing the south boiler bower at Colt Memorial High School. Seven decades of iron tubes six seven in diameter to be installed after disconnection and retubing and ready before Sept 4 1915. Bids due noon Aug 14 1914 addressed to the Secretary Bristol RI.
Notice to plumbers inviting bids to furnish and install pipework and fixtures at Oliver and Walter Schools. Details include lengths of black pipe and fittings, four water closets, one lavatory, and a cement base. Bids due by noon August 14 1915 addressed to the Bristol School Committee Secretary.
This article explains tuberculosis arises only when the tubercle bacillus meets a prepared body soil. It divides causes into personal factors like intemperance, poor nutrition, and illnesses, and environmental ones like bad housing and social conditions. Concludes that avoidance requires overall good care and societal action.
Mr J Horace McFarland head of the American Civic association urges a shift in city planning focus from ornament to fundamentals. He argues planners must address intercommunication transportation markets housing water sewerage and parks to improve efficiency prosperity and convenience in cities.
A Quincy traveling salesman sends a self reflected poem urging residents to build prosperity through collective effort. He argues communities rise when individuals work, not when blaming others, and notes the piece suits Quincy readers who shop in Chicago and St Louis.
A Chicago man donated $1,000 to buy seed for gardens on vacant city lots. The piece urges forming an organization to transform empty spaces into blooming plots, arguing gardens improve beauty, citizenship, and community spirit while providing fresh vegetables and healthy habits.
Plant snapdragons as a table flower to bloom abundantly. Sow seeds indoors in pots or broadcast outside when weather allows. Transplant when plants reach five inches tall, placing in rows two inches apart for dense, colorful growth. All colors and heights align for a striking display.
A movement began to transform Chicago into a city of gardens and hopes it will spread to every city and town in the nation. The effort envisions widespread green spaces and civic horticulture to improve urban life.
In Pruntytown a tavern landlord recalls Lester Poppen dick a longtime fugitive finally caught or killed while returning home for a relative's funeral. Nemesis allegedly overtook him as he faced guilt and rescue by a woman he spared from drowning. Providence locals shop at Barnaby's for clothing.
The Bristol Probate Court advertises guardianship appointments and estate actions. Notices include Max Barron guardianship bonds, Kenneth T Chantler guardian petition, Helen and Haskell Benjamin minors, and Charles A Gladding estate conditions with intent to sell to satisfy debts, with dates for filings and court hearings.
Estate of John B Ferg presented for probate in Bristol Mass. The will of H Herreshoff is referred to August 16 1915 at 10 30 A M in the Probate Court Room Bristol. Notice to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix. Clerk John M Cogshell signs the notice.
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