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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
2
An editorial extends a holiday greeting to American servicemen in France and abroad. It notes their fourth Christmas in some cases and expresses hope they receive gifts and find satisfaction in duty while away from home. It wishes happiness to all Americans serving liberty on land or sea.
The port of New York is under Regular Army guard with access limited to individuals who can prove a business reason for entry to waterfront areas. The policy may extend to all American ports and could include war-related factories.
All U.S. postal workers are ordered to actively promote war savings stamps. To reach a goal of 2 billion dollars by January 1, 1919, sales must average 16 dollars and 50 cents per person nationwide.
Secretary McAdoo orders liquidation of all insurance companies incorporated under enemy or allied laws. Life insurers may keep existing contracts and continue operating.
In Minnesota a special body called the Minnesota Motor Reserve has been formed. It gathers several hundred automobile owners who pledge to provide cars with drivers to transport personnel and supplies for war effort.
Government offers insurance to all active service members including soldiers sailors marines and nurses at 0.65 dollars per month per thousand at age 21 rising to 1.21 dollars per month per thousand at age 51. The program has surpassed one billion dollars in applications.
Havana announces the organization of a Cuban aviation unit with complete equipment. The group, likely the Escadrille Cubaine, would be the first Cuban fighting force to serve on French soil.
Secretary Daniels notes turkey for every man in the Navy as a naval supply ship reaches European waters to furnish Thanksgiving fare for crews on submarine hunting destroyers.
The National Council of Women meets in Washington to support war work and unites national women’s organizations representing seven million American women.
The Phoenix sends holiday greetings to its readers wishing them a joyful Christmas season with warmth and cheer.
Bristol post office opens from 6 45 a m to 7 30 a m and remains open until 6 p m with money order facilities stated.
Local pages list 1918 calendar pads offered by Phoenix Office, holiday visits from Robert R. McCaw Fitchburg to his mother on Bourn Street, Ruthie Horne’s tree at her grandmother’s on Oliver Street, and Karl Moore in Washington as a chemist in Gas Defence. Community events include Star and Pastime theatres Christmas attractions, Trinity Church choir carols and midnight service, and local soldiers home for holidays.
A national service flag with 18 stars hung at First Congregational Church after ceremonies conducted by Harriet P Wardwell’s class. The Sunday School raised 60 dollars for Armenian and Syrian Children’s Relief Fund and announced a Christmas Festival for Thursday at 7 30 in the chapel. A separate 28 star flag was dedicated at Trinity Church during the 10 30 service. State Street M E Church held flag exercises with a 13 star service flag mounted at the front during Sunday School.
Rear Admiral John R. Edwards Col John H Bailey Jr and John Holton delivered remarks at the event outlining objectives and actions. Authorities outlined steps and emphasized collaboration with local partners to advance the program.
The Community Christmas Tree exercises start at 7.30 with carols led by Fred M Straight. The large tree will be lighted electrically and surmounted by a star. Windows will be illuminated and the Red Cross service flag displayed from 7.30 to 9 o'clock tonight.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of B. J. Cheney Co. in Toledo Ohio promises one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notice dated December 6 1886 before notary A W Gleason. Company advertises orally and by mail testimonials and product sales at seventy five cents.
A Bristol letter estimates German losses since the war began total 6,500,000 by Dec 1, with 2,750,000 frontline troops remaining. Projecting 150,000 monthly losses for 18 months to June 1, 1919, Germany would have about 550,000 fit for active service. Austria would drop to 300,000 by that date. The note suggests outside help may not sustain a long conflict amid rising embargo pressure.
Department of Agriculture reports more than 5 million eggs spoil in cold storage annually due to washing or moisture before shipment to market.
The Weston family expresses sincere thanks to relatives and friends for kindness during their bereavement and for the floral tributes.
Wardens of St Michael s Church vote to close the main church after Christmas Day and move services to the chapel starting next Sunday in compliance with the Fuel Administration. The step aims to save coal and is praised as sensible, with a suggestion other churches in smaller quarters follow.
Robert Middleton died Friday night about 11 45 at his mother's home near 62 Mt Hope avenue after a long illness. He was born in town to Frederick and Sarah Middleton and had lived in Detroit for a period. He belonged to Burnside lodge No 34 Knights of Pythias. He leaves his parents a brother Frederick Middleton Jr and two sisters. The funeral was held today at 2 from his residence with Rev H Wallace of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment was at North Cemetery.
The funeral for Bradford R Newman was held Sunday afternoon from his High street home with Rev H Wallace of the First Baptist Church officiating. Bearers were Henry and Bertram Bullock A Files and T C Holbrook. He was laid to rest in North Cemetery. Newman, in his ash yen year, died last Wednesday at home. He worked for Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and later Isaac B Munro. He is survived by a widow and several children.
One of the season’s best dances unfolds at G A Hall this evening with Wynne’s Orchestra of five pieces providing music. Moonlight dancing will be featured as the hall is artistically decorated and the committee urges public patronage.
Evangelist Mary C Woodbury spoke on Romans 5 1 2 at a revival service Friday night. The meetings continue this week each evening at 7 30 except tonight and Saturday.
The post office will stay open until 0 a.m. on Christmas day with letter carriers sorting deliveries while packages are delivered during the day. Incoming mail this morning was heavy creating large piles as clerks rush to clear space before tomorrow noon. Outgoing mail is lighter than usual this year.
A Boston era ad promotes Green's August Flower a sample bottle free via J. H. Young & Co. The remedy claims fifty years of proven success for indigestion dyspepsia torpid liver constipation and sour stomach with headaches linked to stomach issues. Bottles come in 30 and 90 cent sizes and are sold worldwide.
During my enlistment in the National Army my fire insurance business will be handled by B M MacDougall. Automobile plate glass compensation and liability insurance are with Aetna Life Insurance Co Liability Dept Turks Head Building Providence RI. Accident and health insurance with Aetna Life Insurance Co Health Dept Providence RI. Bonding business with Als Weather & Shepley Inc 17 Old House St Providence RI. Upon my return I will resume my agency with these firms.
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