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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
3
A historical ad extols kidneys misuse leading to systemic illness and promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy. It claims the product purifies blood by aiding kidney function and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle or request information by mail from Binghamton New York.
Chicago Tribune urges merchants to avoid fear as an enemy to trade. It compares fear to a phantom invader and a fire drill misdirection, says integrity and resources underpin the nation, and calls for confidence to boost prosperity as snags in the financial river are cleared.
A Phenix reader describes life around the Panama Canal Zone focusing on the Culebra and Onulebra stations. He details the Culebra cut, rock blasting near Cold Spring, the 8 mile sea level section, and vast shovel and dirt train operations. He notes the cool nights near the equator and the scale of effort with many workers and machines.
An ad offers a free trial of Uric-O for rheumatism, claiming it cures permanently by removing uric acid. It promises a free 75 or 760 bottle if the reader mails a cent and pharmacist details to The Smith Droz Co in Syracuse, with Bristol mentions for J H Young Co.
A Bristol Young Men’s Christian Association member urges readers in the Phoenix to publish their campaign rationale from Twenty-third Street men. He cites reasons to join including service opportunities, friendship, moral support, meeting good fellows, and strengthening the movement for righteousness in the community.
When stomach trouble arises with headaches nervousness bad breath and belching try Kodol after meals until relief. The ad claims Kodol is a scientific blend of natural digestants with vegetable acids containing the same stomach juices and guarantees relief. Sold by W. H. Buffington.
St Michael’s Sunday school will hold a Christmas Festival next Tuesday evening at Bristol Opera House. Gifts for children will be distributed and a play titled A Christmas carol adapted from Dickens will be staged with Scrooge and a full cast including J F Farrally, Frank S Stuart, Morley, Ira Shepard, Miss Gertrude Bunn, Miss Mabel Orgelman, Edward Bonn, Grover, and others. Several tableaux will accompany the performance.
The Sun day school held a Christmas Festival last evening featuring winded dolls that recited selections. Mr. H. W. Remington directed a Santa workshop stage with dolls in costumes, distributed candy after the performance, and a committee led by Miss Mabel L. Gardner organized the event.
The festival featured an auditorium program titled Scenes from the Life of Christ and a vestry program with juvenile choirs and recitations including The Night Before Christmas. Gifts for children came from the Philathea Bible Class and Young Ladies society. The venue was decorated with holly and a large Christmas tree. Supervising was Lyndon L. Andersonstrom with help from church young ladies.
Christmas services at St Marys Church featured High Mass at 5 30 celebrated by Rev Thomas J Fitzpatrick pastor. St Cecelian Mass in honor sung by the full choir with several hymns and soloists Lenoir OBrien Georgia Reille. Mass at 10 80 conducted by Rev John F Downing with Millards Mass in G and Novello Offertory. Benediction featured baritone solo and male chorus. Choir listing includes sopranos contraltos tenors and basses with assistants and organist.
The gym men’s Bible class will meet Monday night from 7 30 to 8 00 in the Physical Director’s office. Subject is Training of the Hebrew youth the Boyhood of Christ. All men invited.
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