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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
2
The article frames the Fourth Liberty Loan as crucial to Allied victory and German morale. It notes American bond buyers funded the war effort and urges a huge subscription to further weaken Germany, linking financial support to battlefield outcomes and morale.
Local residents and visitors are listed from Bristol and nearby towns with vacation trips to Narragansett Pier North Middletown and Bristol Narrows. Activities include church service cancellations due to absence of Rev John Wesley and a planned excursion board called off for the Independent Order of Foresters.
Vacationers return home from Chelsea and Boston with Mrs Walsh's sister Miss Mary Walsh of Chelsea staying two weeks. Engagement announced Miss Augustine Van Wickle of Boston to Quincy A Shaw of Boston a graduate of Officers' Training Camp Louisville. Bristol Constabulary to host supper at Naval Armory this Thursday. Labor Day shooting contest for a silver cup at Prospect Farm range announced. Misses Ladies and Annie Hughes spent weekend in Onset. John Robinson and party leave for vacation in New Hampshire. Rev Lous P Nisson preaches at St Michael's as church marks 200th anniversary and Sunday school 100th anniversary on Sept 29.
Dr. M. J. O'Brien plans a White Mountains vacation while Algernon and Mrs. Johnson visit the area. Parochial and public schools set openings in September. Army staff and sailors return home on furloughs from Fort Greble and merchant marine service. Local reentries include Miss Blakeslee from Burton school and Miss Nerone party at Block Island. Construction begins on a 10 room cottage. Billy Sunday campaign in Providence runs six weeks with an 8000-seat tabernacle ready by September 10.
Local postal staff enjoyed a lavish clam bake hosted by Elwin A Hill at 1019 Hope Street. The event featured vocal duets by James P Fay and Charles C Duffy, and a humorous note about Hill's serenade on the occorino, as the office opened late but resumed duties amid a memorable gathering.
Secretary Lansing and the Italian ambassador signed a treaty Saturday governing the drafting of Americans in Italy and Italians in the United States, marking a bilateral agreement on consular and military obligations.
In the town a daughter was born in August to Mr and Mrs Francis.
Aug 2 in Warren marks the death of Mary Ann Critchley wife of Daniel T Critchley. Aug 26 in Warren memorialized Mary A widow of Eldorabo Nivison aged about 74.
The Home Service Bristol Branch of the American Red Cross opened a bureau at the YMCA for families of men in the U S service. Questions on allotments and allowances should go to the adjustment committee. Office hours are Mondays 3:30 to 6, Wednesdays 7 to 9, Thursdays 3:30 to 6.
For Sale 10 room house with fine garden land priced at 36 000. Easy terms offered. For Rent furnished rooms suitable for light housekeeping with gas and town water included. Temple estate of John Temple Drury. Telephone number 165 W.
The War Cooking Car, from the State Food Conservation Committee, visited the Common near Wood and State streets at 7 p.m. Saturday. About 250 people attended to hear Mr. Corrente of Providence speak in English and Italian and to watch Miss Ethel Wright demonstrate cold pack canning of string beans.
A humorous reflection on aging noting how a man judges his progress by whether jokes about the veterans of '08 still amuse him. The piece sees time altering perception and memory as years pass.
The notice lists discount prices for tea Formosa Ceylon and Black and Green Mixed, Prepared Flour at 45c for a 4 lb package, 34 BOC Beans with Sauce two cans for 25c, 50c Galvanized Pails at 43c each, Sheed Beef at 35c per jar, Graham Flour four pounds for 25c, Ox Tongue No 2 can 90c, Lunch Tongue No 1 can 49c, Barley Flour two 1b bags at 60c, Fancy Tomatoes four pounds, Large Sweet Corn.
An ornate ad promotes Beecham's Pills with claims of rapid relief and world renown. It emphasizes portable boxes priced at 25 cents and appeals to the reader to obtain immediate relief.
Carl asks his mother for two lids while she picks a biscuit for a sandwich. The child’s affectionate plea stands out in a quiet morning moment.
An insurance ad urges homeowners to get fire protection and contact the agent for rates and information on all types of coverage. The message invites calls or letters for a personalized consultation.
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