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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1922
Page
2
Editorial notes progress on an $850,000 campaign for a modern Lying-In Hospital in Providence. By last night $285,414 had been pledged. Bristol lacks a townwide canvass but Mrs. Wallis E. Howe and Miss Alice W. DeWolf will solicit subscriptions today.
A column laments that many Americans opt to spend a dollar to avoid effort, rather than expend effort to save money, arguing for personal responsibility and prudent choices in everyday life.
The passage notes a mood shift as Christmas nears with people generally anxious about current events. It hints that even those indifferent to the future feel some present unease and tension as the holiday season approaches.
A bronze memorial tablet placed in Ware Episcopal Church Dixon Dale Gloucester County Virginia honors Ensign William Dewolf Dimock United States Navy during the Spanish American War. The inscription quotes 2 Timothy II and marks February 29 1864 and November 12 1919 as dates.
Pupils from the lower rooms held exercises yesterday afternoon as part of American Educational Week in the John Post Reynolds School auditorium. The program featured songs, recitations and musical solos with students such as Max Phenes Vincent Campagna Mary Charlton Ellsworth Munro and Miss Warren Miss Anna Sullivan and Miss August providing accompaniment.
Frank Remieres and Sidney Dunbar are registered delegates to represent Bristol Y boys at the Massachusetts Rhode Island State conference in Providence today through Sunday. George S. Pailthorpe and several employed boys will attend sessions, with Secretary Holm in attendance.
Mrs Theresa Conley of Byfield Street was removed to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment yesterday. The column also notes sales at Dimond's Corner, a Hope Street shoe shop, a three day Catholic Tridium, and events from Bristol and Providence Island clubs including whist prizes and a Christmas gift sale. It reports Liberty Library circulation peaking at 22,669 for year ending Nov 30, noting high past years.
A reflective line urging resolve amid numerous tasks and limited strength. It emphasizes the need to select a path wisely and accept happiness with that decision. The tone is practical, urging steadiness in the face of many possible undertakings.
A speaker representing the American Legion addressed Colt Memorial High School students during Education Week. He urged study of government principles over battles, stressed truth and high ideals in education, and contrasted democracy with other regimes. He warned against forces opposing equal opportunity and urged students to understand their constitutional rights for the future.
In loving memory of William Hirst Kearney who lost his life December 6 1917 when the U S Destroyer Jacob Jones was torpedoed and sunk in European waters. In our hearts he is fondly remembered by his mother and brothers with sweet memories and enduring love.
A government backed necessity pushes a sales push with ambitious roles. A nationwide opportunity seeks order takers earning 20 to 30 dollars daily and top sellers over 50 dollars daily. Jerome Landt invites applicants at Dearborn Street Chicago for county wide territories and crew manager positions.
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