Uncle Sam's advice on flu spread
Surgeon General Rupert Blue of the Public Health Service answers questions about Spanish influenza. He says the epidemic is not proven to originate in Spain and urges guards against droplet infection while noting the illness resembles a contagious cold with fever and pains.
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Blue
Washington, D
Alphonso
Spain
United States
Rupert Blue
U. S. Public Health Service
Inter
Hulope
Spanish influenza facts and prevention guide issued
A public health overview explains how influenza spreads from coughing and sneezing, how it presents, and the dangers of pneumonia and meningitis. It notes past outbreaks, methods to recognize cases in groups, and urges bed rest, isolation, hygiene, ventilation, and medical guidance to limit spread.
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Pfeiffer
SIFTING FURNACE ASH SAVES FUEL AND COAL
U S Fuel Administration urges households to sift ashes reclaiming coal. Five bucketfuls weekly lost to ashes equals about 80 cents saved and reduced coal waste. Separate reclaimed coal, burn on red hot fire, and avoid mixing with fresh fuel.
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U. S. Fuel Administration
United States of Administration
Fruit-A-Tives Endorsed For Indigestion Relief
Donat LALONDE reports rapid improvement after using Fruit-A-Tives for indigestion and constipation. The ad promotes Fruit Liver Tablets at 60c a box or 6 for $2.50 with trials and dealer or FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited in Ogdensburg New York listed.
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Marsoxnxove St
Hors
Donat Lalonde
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
Church Army Huts Aid War Effort Across Fronts
The Church Army, praised by General Pershing, operates over 800 huts tents and mobile kitchens in England France and lands from Malta to India to aid soldiers. Each equipped hut costs about 2500 dollars with hot coffee kitchen cars and furlough care at English clubs.
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Episcopal Church
Church of England
England
Wales
Malta
Egypt
Palestine
Macedonia
Mesopotamia
East Africa
India
Church Army
General Pershing
Carlile
Bristol notices announce executrix and will probate
In Bristol on December 23 1918 Angelina Bruno is named administratrix of Ferdinand Bruno estate and calls creditors to file claims within six months. The Bristol Probate Court also schedules January 6 1919 for John B Gravelin will probate with fourteen days weekly notices in the Bristol Phoenix.
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Bristol
Ferdinand Bruno
Angelina Bruno
Administration Notice in Bristol Probate Case
Executor James T. Haines announces he has accepted the trust of Mary Louise Haines, deceased, and given bond as required. Creditors and others with claims against the estate must present them following the first advertisement per probate law.
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Bristol
R. 1
Mary Louise Haines
James T. Haines
Petition for Guardian of Jared B Sparks in Bristol
In Bristol on December 11 1918 Albert M Sparks petitions for guardianship of Jared B Sparks a person of full age with Bristol settlement. Citation served and hearing set for January 1919 at 10 30 A M in the Probate Court Room Bristol. Publication weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
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Town OF
Bristol
Jared BR. Sparks
Albert M. Sparks
William H. Buffington
Jared B. Sparks
Bristol Phoenix
Oggeshal
New Philadelphia Invention Reduces Streetcar Noise at Crossings
Philadelphia inventor Samuel B. Meeker has devised a one piece crossing that drops the wheel weight gradually onto a flange as a car passes the intersection. The rail faces are cut to incline guiding the weight forward and then back to the wheel base, reducing jolts and noise for nearby residents.
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Philadelphia
Samuel B. Meeker
Real Hardships And The Cynic On Traffic Rules
A cynic quips that after obeying traffic laws the toughest task is removing a shard from a forked mouth. The remark captures a wry view on daily annoyances and practical challenges in ordinary life.
Much Buzz Little Honey
A quip from Uncle Eben notes that constant activity does not yield results. The line contrasts busyness with productive output, using a rural dialect to illustrate the idea in a folksy tone.
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Uncle Eben
You know how men are cited in neighbor talk
A humorous Ohio State Journal note comments on verbal manners among neighbors. It suggests conscious superiority is most evident in casual remarks like You know how men are. The quip reflects social satire of everyday speech.
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Ohio State Journal
First Bessemer Steel Rails Spark American Industry
In 1865 North Chicago Rolling Mill produced six Bessemer rails from Wyandotte steel, the first in America. By 1867 Cambria rolled rails regularly, with Britain and New York experiments preceding American adoption. Pennsylvania Railroad imported 100 tons in 1858 at about $156 gold per ton, later paying British prices despite brittleness from high carbon crucible steel.
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North Chicago Rolling Mill Company
Wyandotte
Midh
America
New York
Troy
Cambria Company
England
Pennsylvania Railroad
Great Britain
Safe Easy Cure for Ulcers and Skin Troubles
An old advertisement promotes Hokara skin healer claiming quick relief for ulcers pimples eczema and acne with a money back guarantee if it fails W H Buffington Drug Store sells large Hokara packages for 35 cents.
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W. H Buffington
W. H. Buffington
Guardian appointment and estate notice in Bristol
Guardian Philip Brady reports appointment by the Probate Court of Bristol for Sarah F Wood with bond filed. Creditors must file claims within six months from the first advertisement. Also probate notice for will of Joseph Francis Sylvia, with hearing set January 20, 1919, at 10:30 AM in Bristol Probate Court. notice to be published for fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix.
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Bristol
Sarah F. Wood
Joseph Francis Sylvia
Joseph Francis
Sylvia
Bristol Pheonix
Ae Me Cosgese
Appointment of Administrator for James Gallagher Estate
In Bristol on December 11 1918 probate court requests Cornelius J Gallagher a Bristol resident as administrator for the estate of James Gallagher intestate Bristol. A notice is ordered to be published four consecutive days once a week in the Bristol Cenix beginning soon.
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Bristol
James Gallagher
John M. Gallagher
Cornelius J. Gallagher
Bristol Cenix
John M
Coggeshall
Frobate
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National Research Council
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G. A. Bacon
13Th Co., State Guard
Naval Armory
Bowler’s
Mason Avenue
Center Street
William L. Connery Real Estate and Insurance
Charles St
Singer
State ST
R. I
He W. Baker
Bradsore
Philip Brady
E. W. Weaver
Pierce, Avenue
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical
Bradford Street
W. O. Talbot
W. Hopkins
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
G.W. Simmons
Undertakers
Mr&s. B. UT
Constitution Street
G. M. Wilbur
Union Street
Cain
Otis L. Wood
Court Street
W. Tel
Dorchester Mutual
Boston
E. L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
Providence
R. L
D. Decristofaro & CO
Franklen ST
Aruda
Ast Ze Brace
Staples Coal Company
State Street
Goodyear Tire
DODGE
Franklin Street Garage CO
Ford
Tel
Bristol 339
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