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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
4
A Popular Mechanics Magazine note explains how a grappling crane, with a clamshell style bucket but curved steel tines, can grasp and pile many logs and posts at once. It highlights labor savings and higher stacking efficiency than old methods.
A Vernon county offender convicted as a bootlegger asked the judge for permission to collect his belongings before starting a county jail sentence. He described the 38 dollars from whisky seized as the basis for the prosecution.
Walter, after a day and night at sea, exclaims upon sighting land that he is pleased to see dirt again, sharing a simple childlike delight in reaching shore.
August 28 1918 Probate Court of Bristol receives an instrument purporting to be the last will of Joseph Arbero deceased. The matter is referred to September 16 1918 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room for consideration. Notice to be published for fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phoenix. es Mir ot chai tat eis Probate Clerk.
The Assessors set a $1 poll tax for all male residents 21 or older eligible to vote, with town residency of one month. Payment due September 2 to October 1, 1918, collector Amos S. Gorham to receive taxes daily except Sundays and holidays, town clerk also authorized to collect.
The article describes ostriches as powerful legged birds suited for racing and compares them to the feathered king. It notes that young ostriches are taught to race early to develop self protection through rapid movement, with many races and honors for plains youngsters.
Natural milk is sold widely in Cuba and condensed milk is common with large consumption. The 1907 census recorded 2,579,492 cattle and current estimates place the total above 3,000,000.
A Detroit Free Press quote notes that success can grow from small starts but warns it is very hard to achieve worthwhile deeds in a world that tempts big egos.
Samuel Norris of Bristol Rhode Island and Gerald Hull Gray of New York City executors present a copy of Ramon Guiteras last will and probate to be filed in the Rhode Island registry. The court in New York notes the will may operate there and sets September 16 1918 at 10 30 AM in the Bristol Probate Court for consideration. The notice is to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix. John M Cogshall Probate Clerk.
Barbara A. Anderson requests in writing to be administrator de bonis non with the will annexed for the estate of Lyman B. Bosworth late of Bristol deceased. The probate court sets a hearing for September 16, 1918 at 10 30 A M in Bristol and orders fourteen days of weekly notice in the Bristol Phenix.
Public auction set for September 14 1918 at 11 am to sell parcels in Bristol Rhode Island under a 1912 mortgage. Properties include an 11 acre king Philip Avenue tract and adjoining woodland totaling two acres as described in Plat Mount Hope middle portion. Attorney James F Lavander represents the mortgage holder.
Joseph Lee provides a briefing as president of War Camp Community Service for the War Department and Navy Department commissions on training camp activities. The note outlines coordinated efforts to support morale and camp programs during wartime.
The United Service Club in Boston occupies part of the Young Men's Christian Union building on Boylston Street to aid army and navy men. It offers dormitories for 800, reading rooms with 44,000 volumes, writing facilities, canteen services, showers, and social spaces. Since its Thanksgiving opening, over 100,000 servicemen have used the facilities and 75,000 sheets of writing paper have been sent home.
A clipped anecdote about a chef at a war camp canteen in New York who toasted luck and a Scottish heritage. He recalls being torpedoed and credits a “lucky star” for his presence greeting sailors and soldiers with the motto Go Danny Wi the Sugar.
A sailor at War Camp Community Unit No 5 in New York describes Bill playing as Jay Gould directing a railroad. He notes the table once belonged to Gould, a director, and jokes that Bill is running a solo game while others fetch ice water.
A Massachusetts bishop voices the urge that men and boys serving in uniform deserve access to clubs, socities, and billiards, stressing charitable support to ensure soldiers and sailors enjoy similar social pleasures.
A War Camp Community Service canteen at Unit No 5 in New York displays a framed motto that reads It Is Always Morning Somewhere in the World, prompting a soldier to exclaim Good Lord that alarms remind him of waking. The scene captures a moment of humor as the phrase targets servicemen and guitar enthusiasts.
The Atlantic Club on Allerton Heights overlooking Nantasket Beach has been taken over by the Boston War Camp Community Service with the Special Aid Society of Massachusetts. It is renamed the South Shore Service Club and renovated as a recreation center with bathing and boating facilities for enlisted men stationed in Boston and nearby areas.
A young private in khaki at the War Camp Community Service canteen on Twenty-seventh Street, New York, notes a waiting list and quotes a harsh illuminated message reading FOR GODS SAKE HURRY UP. The exchange shows wartime cafeteria tensions as service members queue for meals.
Alexander Munro of Lorne Ontario reports long bed confinement with rheumatism ending after starting Fruit-A-Tives tablets. He describes reduced pain and swelling and now walks two miles and does light chores. The ad notes 60c for one box and discounts of 6 for 2.50, offered by Fruit-A-Tives Limited in Ogdensburg NY.
Light Sitka spruce is compact, nearly odorless, pale yellow with indistinct sapwood. It matures in 70 to 80 years and has long been used for ship building masts spars and for sounding boards by instrument makers. Douglas fir or spruce forests on the coast are also favored though heavier than Sitka spruce.
A brief reflection on attire linking fashion to inner traits urging a man to dress with a good complexion smile and honest countenance as part of a respectable appearance.
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