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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
5
We offer a broad holiday line of clothing for all ages including suits coats shoes fur sets skirts dresses petticoats gowns corset covers and children's fur sets. Infants christening sets toys sweaters underwear hosiery gloves trousers hats shirts shirtwaists plus holiday boxes and Green Trading Stamps.
The annual election of officers for United Brothers Lodge No. 13 I O O F was held Tuesday evening. Elected were Noble Grand Merton A Cheesman Vice Grand John G Stewart Recording Secretary Fred Wilbur Financial Secretary Amasa C C Williston censurer George A Arnold Trustees George A Arnold William J Munro and James A Newman Hall Committee John H Bailey Jr John G Stewart and Samuel Molasky. Next Tuesday an open meeting at Odd Fellows Hall will feature a literary and musical program.
Quote contrasts how men view ruins of an old church as sublime with indifference to ruins of two men. Philosopher G. K Chesterton questions what elevates meaning in decay. The remark reflects a debate on beauty and mortality in literature.
The article lists winners from various classes including Hen and Pullet awards for Partridge Cochin Bantams and White Cochin Bantams. Special premiums went to D. J. Lambert and Sparks Brothers for best American displays, with Frank V. Read of Warren and Amos Wilcox of Riverside among top prize recipients. Officiating officers and executive committee members are named.
The article traces Italy’s history from Charlemagne's empire linking to Lothaire via Verdun in 843, through medieval intercity wars, Otto I’s Rome coronation in 962, and the rise of the Germanic Holy Roman Empire. It notes rulers like Conradin and the Habsburgs, the Lombardy league, and the evolving imperial crowns.
The piece discusses the growing demand for accuracy in railway watches and horology, arguing that purely mechanical devices may fail and hinting that electricity could provide the solution. It highlights wireless electricity as a future power source to enhance precision and convenience.
The text recalls the conflict between belief and inquiry as it narrates Panocanella’s imprisonment for asserting infinity of stars, Galileo’s pressured retract, and Bruno’s execution. It laments the era when infinity was criminal and honors those who challenged accepted cosmology.
President Wilson spoke to Congress urging united action to mobilize national resources for defense. He called for expanded armed forces, stronger enforcement against disloyalty, and new taxes while praising Pan American cooperation and peaceful ships of commerce. The message emphasized self sufficiency, a strong transportation policy, and rapid action against internal threats.
A Bristol calendar lists upcoming events including the Tucka gee Jubilee Singers at State Street ME Church on December 9, a subscription dance on December 14 at G R Hall hosted by L A Estes and RR Farrally, and an open United Brothers Lodge meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. Also noted are a Boy Scouts Christmas tree sale on December 16, Moose Hall entertainment and sale on December 7, a King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co fair January 15 to February 26, and a grand Carnival hosted by G A R WRC and S of V in February at G A R Hall.
A reflective note on kindness cites Professor Drummond wondering why humans fail to be kind and praising the enduring, self-repaying power of love that never fails in a world short on kindness.
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