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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
2
The piece argues against more secret service investigations to curb profiteering. It urges immediate cost disclosure at sale and a published, fair profit percentage by a designated official to prevent excessive markups and profits.
The author argues for mandatory reporting on stock levels by dealers manufacturers and cold storage facilities with penalties for false reports to end price gouging and food hoarding. Emphasis is placed on reducing reliance on sleuthing and civil suits while ensuring steady supplies for domestic use and relief abroad.
The administration has used harsh rhetoric toward Mexico as it considers a policy change. The piece argues that stronger actions, not words, are needed, noting past ineffectiveness of threats with blusterers like Germany.
United States Senator Colt labels President Wilson obstinate in pushing the Peace Treaty without reservations. Colt notes the president’s resolve marks a historic stance as debate over ratification intensifies.
Readers share a montage of visits and vacations. Miss Pena DC Morris visits her uncle in Warren and Mrs Flat Blakeste returns from Putnam Conn. Numerous residents return home from trips in Nova Scotia, North Conway NH, Wildwood NJ, and El Paso. A sailboat theft near Beach Terrace is under police inquiry.
Miss Amelia Green visits Miss Olive Luther in Norwood while Miss Freda Straight and Miss Elizabeth August vacation in Werrs New Hampshire. Robert J Connery returns from Maplewood NH as school duties resume. 4 A Hudson will serve at State Street M E Church. Walter Carr improves from infection at Homeopathic Providence Hospital. James B Brown leaves Herreshoff for Milwaukee Great Lakes Boat Building with family. Brown also holds Bristol roles in school committee and local clubs.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh in all stages by internal use. The ad claims it strengthens constitution, purges blood surfaces, and offers 100 dollars to any failing case. Testimonials are available on request from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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