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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
3
An advertisement for Vinol claims it cured a chronic cough and helped the user sleep and gain twelve pounds. The note asserts Vinol as a test tonic and tissue builder with a money back guarantee if it fails.
The Rhode Island Red Cross under State director Howard Knight prepares a Christmas membership push starting December 17. Volunteers are urged to enlist for membership solicitation, with old members asked to renew now to streamline bookkeeping as many memberships expire April 1.
Private Eber W Hill of the 307th Am Train Co E Camp Gordon Atlanta Ga writes to the Phoenix praising Y M C A services for soldiers abroad. He notes hospitality recreation writing paper envelopes and sporting equipment and urges Bristol readers to support the organization for the welfare of servicemen far from home.
Mrs Sarah C Miegs 81 years five months died yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs Henry M Darling 656 Hope Street from complications of diseases. She was born in Vermont and resided here many years. Survived by four children James W Miegs Edward M Miegs Ida Darling and Lillian Miegs. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 PM at 656 Hope Street.
Granville S Standish of Providence and treasurer of the Peoples' Forum of Rhode Island will address the Bristol Forum at the Pastime Theatre next Sunday night on how war taxes should be raised. He argues targeting natural communal wealth, limiting merchandise taxation, and using land rent for revenue to avoid inflation and protect private property.
Revival services at the Pentecostal Church began last Sunday led by evangelist Mary C. Woodbury noted for experience and engaging preaching. Messages included The Prayer of David and Unfruitful Christians with joint talks by Rev. Wallace and visiting evangelists from Providence. Services run 7 pm daily and 10 30 am 3 pm and 7 pm Sunday urging Christians to attend and support the work of winning souls to Christ.
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