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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
4
English renderings of French town and river names prominent in current war reports are provided for readers seeking clarity on battlefield geography. The piece explains approximate pronunciations to aid understanding of fronts and locations cited in coverage.
W H Buffington promotes Hokara as a pure skin healer that cures ulcers and a wide range of skin ailments with a refund if it fails. Agents claim rapid relief for pimples eczema acne barber's itch and other skin troubles without grease or acids and note its simple application at Buffington's Drug Store.
Freak periodicals once entertained readers with bold ideas. Luminara used phosphorus ink to glow in the dark while Regal printed on edible dough sheets, offering nourishment after perusal.
A Spurgeon quotation argues sleep is not self given but a divine gift. It describes God guiding eyelids, sending a balm over the frame, and lulling thoughts into rest before slumber.
A bear preys on salmon as they spawn in the stream eating only the cheeks and consuming a third of its weight daily. Once full the bear tosses fish onto the banks. Egg destruction from the spawning run adds to the impact of the feast.
A reflection on how pictures transform a room and the soul. Images serve as escapes to other scenes, comforting loneliness and acting as books and histories we read without turning pages.
Japhet notes the ark is crowded with animals while Shem agrees and comments that it resembles a city apartment house that allows pets but not children, highlighting a humorous comparison between the biblical tale and modern urban living.
The lobster shell carries a black or blue pigment from its true skin and releases calcareous matter after each molt. The pigment blends with lime and turns red when placed in water at 112 degrees.
A reflective piece emphasizes that progress comes from humble work in the fields as much as from poetry. It argues dignity in labor and urges starting from the bottom to seize opportunity rather than dwelling on grievances.
The colors and designs of rugs woven in the Orient carry deep meaning linking to national and individual traditions. They symbolize virtues, vices, and social importance in cultural practice.
The U S Food Administration urges a sugar ration of two pounds per month per person until January 1 1919 to ensure supplies for the Army Navy Allies and civilians. Sugar sources including Cuban beet and Louisiana cane are to be drawn on with imports and stockpiles, while many industries and households face reductions and should conserve fruit crops without sugar until supplies improve.
Photo shows German troops destroying French sugar mills as France relies on imports. French sugar beet land largely in German hands and rationing limits annual domestic sugar to about 18 pounds per person, with consumption around 600000 tons after the war.
The lightning path may be miles long as heated air expands explosively to form a atmospheric wave. The sound is produced nearly instantly along the path but travels at about 1090 feet per second, so nearer parts arrive first while distant portions arrive later. Irregular path shapes cause intermittent clashes and booming effects.
Popular Mechanics Magazine advises applying heavy oil to pen joints to curb ink leakage. Soak the pen in warm water to dry, then oil the revolving spindle with heavy cylinder oil worked through the bearing. Refill and wipe excess oil.
R I Normal School Providence opens the next term on Monday September 9 at 9 am with new student registration and class assignments. Former students must meet advisers and admission requires high school graduation and entrance tests unless excused by certificates. Tests are on September 4 and 6 at 9 30 am with examinations listed in the catalog. Courses include general kindergarten and teachers courses.
Public auction to be held September 1918 at 11 am for parcels in Bristol Rhode Island derived from a May 10 1912 mortgage by Luigi Saviro Domenico Saviro and Guiseppio Saviro. Includes 11 acre King Philip Avenue tract and two acre woodland,正式 by order of the mortgage holder James F Lavander guardian.
G. W. Hall reports severe weeping eczema easing after using three boxes of Soothe Salva and two boxes of Fruit-a-tives. The remedies, sold locally at 50 cents per box or six for 2.50, are offered by Fruit-A-Tives Limited of Ogdensburg New York.
A youth asked the pastor and worshipers for prayers to become redheaded to join fighters against the Kaiser. He believed red hair made better scrappers and imagined auburn regiments could curb Prussians quicker than chocolate-haired troops.
If Socrates visited today he would ask why Mexican poodles keep hair Manx cats lack tails and pacifists lack peace in a witty inspection of human quirks and beliefs.
Instructions advise immediate washing to remove paint from hands or apparel wetted by kerosene. Use soap and water promptly to dissolve and rinse away the paint, ensuring skin and fabrics are cleaned thoroughly.
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