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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1925

Page

2

Public utilities praised for efficiency and national harmony

Editorial quotes President Mitchell of National City Bank of New York praising railway and public utility systems for speeding farm marketing and raw material flow. He notes high spending on materials wages taxes and dividends, and claims American banking insurance electricity and telephone services are the best in the world for 114 million citizens.

Mitchell National City Bank of New York Amercan

President Coolidge Addresses Farmers on Sound Marketing

The message urges adequate storage and credit to place agriculture on a sound business basis. It argues against government price controls and marketing bureaucracies, insisting the sector must rely on independent business principles for true prosperity and orderly marketing.

Message to Congress Outlines Tax Reduction and Agriculture Policy

A political figure presents a program to Congress favoring tax cuts and conservative farming measures. He charismatically appeals to hesitant voters and portrays a modern financial program as appealing to cautious citizens. The narrative notes his outspoken stance on taxes and rural policy.

Unclear Fragment Sparks Ambiguous Read

The readable bits describe a scene with a pipe, a sewing circle, and mention of Columbia, a midriff, and a sweet smile. Details are fragmented and names or events are not clearly identifiable for a complete summary.

Columbia

Arch Bandit Chapman Rejects Atlanta Commutation

Greenwich News and Graphic notes that Arch Bandit Chapman refused the President’s commutation of his 25 year sentence for robbery in Atlanta. He insists on being hanged in Connecticut for murder, arguing he should have declined the Atlanta sentence rather than accept it. The piece cites Artemus Ward’s Civil War etiquette as a divergent example.

Chapman Atlanta Connecticut Artemus Ward Greenwich News and Graphic

Radio's rising role in strengthening American home ties

Radio is now seen as a powerful force for uniting the American people with their homes. It promotes home radio parties and at home concerts and dances during winter nights. The industry, born of a modern invention, shows unmatched progress in a similar span of time.

Governor Pardons Anarchist Amid Criticism

Governor Al Smith of New York pardoned an avowed anarchist and drew sharp criticism. The freed man faulted the governor for approving the law under which he was sentenced, suggesting the pardon implied support for the very statute. The anarchist quipped the governor should have sent a Christmas card and a banquet instead.

al’ Smith New York Red

Costs of Advertising vs Net Sales Compared

Readers debate whether advertising expenses justify gains as costs of selling goods rise versus net profits. Analysts weigh ad spend against distribution, pricing, and market reach to determine true profitability for sellers.

Bristol Christmas Seals Sale Fails to Match Last Year

The Bristol Christmas Seals drive reports a smaller sale than last year. The chairman and committees note that 60 percent of proceeds will be returned to Bristol to support the tuberculosis campaign.

Holiday Seals Sale Planned In Town By Residents

Residents plan a Christmas time fundraiser buying holiday seals labeled for mail use. No booth is set up for seal sales in town, and Mrs Sophie Vaan is referenced in the notice.

Sophie Vaan

Billy Hall at Olympia Returns to Stage Next Week

Bay Hall and his popular act return for a three day engagement at the Olympia Opera House. The show features all new songs and original numbers with daily matinee and evening performances Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. An entire company of performers will accompany the star each day.

Bay Hall Thre Oweopra Ady K Dimonds Adviss Bertha Manafo Frank Manafo Catherine Street John C Mello Wall Observaton RLU Bird Shop Adj

Bristol and Vicinity Iron Update

News brief from Bristol area notes iron industry activity and developments. Reports mention regional firms and ongoing projects in the Bristol vicinity with brief updates on production and sourcing.

Christmas notices and local holiday events in Bristol

Readable items note holiday sales at Blue Bird Shop and Dennis Bros, church lectures, Knights of Columbus meeting, wedding evergreen use for charity, and visits from guests to Bristol households. Local promotions include confections at Duffys and Market openings, plus a White Christmas forecast and community greetings.

Flynn- Barrows Old King Philip Fire Company Thames Street J. F. Duffy Soldiers Benjamin Church Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Tate Street Blue Bird Shop Auv Osterberg Central Street Wall Wiberg Brighton Clarence Osterberg Cleveland Ohio Helga Thordeman Boston Gus Malstrom Malden Max Makowsky

Administration Notice Estate of Anton Gross

Probate Court in Bristol appoints administrator for Anton Gross estate. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol court clerk starting December 15. Clerk: John Wo Church.

Anton Gross Bristol Anton

Suitcase Owner Applies at Bristol Poultry Convalescent Home

A notice states that a suitcase owner must apply at Martha Rockwell Convalescent Home Usher Place Bristol. It mentions BRISTOL POULTRY Fancy Capons dressed in the Fancy Ronating Chickens and requires a 24 hour notice. R I Soldiers Home Farm.

Martha Rockwell Convalescent Home Bristol Poultry

Christmas Boxes Given To Disabled Veterans At Newport Hospital

Visitors from the American Legion Auxiliary Rhode Island units accompanied by Mrs. Howard Kelley presented Christmas boxes to disabled World War II veterans at the Newport Naval Hospital. Each box contained stockings handkerchiefs Felsina nuts candy oranges apples cards and a personal letter from the Rhode Island Department President. The four member committee included Mrs. Walter M. Carr representing Kearney Unit No. 6 and Renee BD from Bristol and Riverside units.

Fran ‘Sri Peer PE Mey Rena Tadlee Gt Newport Naval Hospital Leion Auxiliary Department of Rhode Friend Bristol Warren Barington Riverside Howard Kelley Rhode Island Walter M. Carr Kearney Renee BD

Riverside Auxiliary Represented by Warren and Barrington

Warren and Mrs Antyr Janinette Barrington join Mrac G Burgess of Warren to represent the Riverside auxiliary in a local meeting I cannot determine more context from the fragment.

Remeret Rata Greenough Warren Ant Yr Jaaninette Barrington Mrac G. Burgess Riverside Auxiliary

Funeral for Albert Dion Held at St Mary’s Church

The funeral for Albert Dion of 3 Bradford Street, who died at Wallum Lake Sanitarium after weeks of treatment, was held this morning at 8:30 from his home to St. Mary’s Church for a requiem mass at 9. Bearers were George Dion Ulric Vermette Medis Gladue and Louis Dennis. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Albert Dion Bradford Street Wallum Lake Sanitarium St. Mary’s Church George Dion Ulric Vermette Medis Gladue Louis Dennis St. Mary’s Cemetery

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