Editorial on wartime readiness and past warnings
The piece laments unpreparedness at the outbreak of war with Germany and cites 1898 warnings from newspapers like the Hartford Courant. It urges a modern, well trained army, adequate ammunition, and overseas garrisons to meet future duties and prevent repeat incidents.
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Congress
Germany
Washington
Hartford Courant
Spain
West Indies
Hawaii
Manila
Ladrones
United States
Bristol Business Men Association Faces Fuel Order Confusion
The Bristol Business Men's Association must untangle fuel administration orders to determine exact store operating hours and avoid penalties amid a snarl of regulations and timing.
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Bristol Business Men’s Association
Government Insurance Offer Ends February 12
Relatives of service members are reminded that the government life or disability insurance opportunity will cease soon. Applications must be made before February 12. At age 24 a $10,000 policy costs $7.50 per thousand annually, or about $6 per month.
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United States
Calendar notes and local happenings in Bristol 1918
Bristol reports include a robin sighting on Hope street, James Brogden leaving for Luders Marine Construction in Stamford, sleigh ride for Reynolds School pupils, and widespread ice and thaw effects. Draft examinations for 25 first class men, 15 recruiting offices opening for 500 shipyard workers, Sagamore ferry resumes freight runs, and Eagles Auction Pitch to aid National service boys. Schools close for mid term, Reynolds School event, Miss Sanford's engagement, Marion oyster boat freed for cattle feed run. Frost depths reach 3 to 4 feet causing frozen service pipes and bursts on State street.
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Phonix
Hope Street
James Brogden
Luders Marine Construction Company
Stamford
Conn
John Post Reynolds
John H. Bailey
Barrington and
Warren
Federal
Rhode Island Public Reserve
H. Young
Bristol
Sagamore
Dyer Transportation Company Line
Aerie Rooms
Bristol Aerie
No. 953
Order of Eagles
Eagle
Superintendent of Schools
Reynolds
Helena Sanford
Noyes Avenue
Marguerite MacDonald
Sally Hughes
Miss Sanford
Ernest B. Waitt
Theodore Gladding
Marion
Prudence Island
Local notices and incidents reported in town
Calendar pads offered at Phoenix office with no charge to attach 1918 pads to prior calendars. Citing Sheriff arrest of Cady on civil warrant alleging slander by J. Spurgs of Amelia Fernandez. Local stores closed or open on schedule. Alfred Stokes named cloth inspector by United States Government. Muslin underwear sale at New York Store. R. B. Whist Club benefited Camp Devens with prizes. United Brothers Lodge I O O F installs new treasurer. Joseph Correria injured at Narragansett Rubber. possible hand amputation and transfer to Rhode Island Hospital.
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Phoenix
C. Spurgs
Philop Cady
Amelia Fernandez
Alfred Stokes
Franklin Street
United States
New York
F. M. Dimond
R. B. Whist
C. Hall
Camp Devens
Emma August
Margaret Morrissey
William Dwyer
James F. Lavander
United Brothers Lodge
High Street
George A. Arnold
Albert E. Bernard
Alfred W. Taylor
Joseph Correria
Gooding Lane
Narragansett Rubber Company
H. L. Teller
Rhode Island Hospital
National Prohibition Rally Voices for Ratification in Bristol
Mrs Edwin Stimpson, wife of the Rhode Island Anti-Saloon League head, spoke at the O Wolf Inn urging immediate ratification of the prohibition amendment. Canvassers reported over 1200 Bristol women signatures with landlords accused of scaring tenants over rents. Stimpson argued taxes rise with drink and urged closing saloons and school openings. she lamented sugar diverted to breweries and noted 3000 trains daily carry raw materials. Capt Richmond Pearson Hobson to speak next Sunday at St Michael’s Church. Col Barrett reported strong voter signups. Miss Mary Hyde introduced the speaker and highlighted needs of Bristol residents.
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Edwin Simpson
Rhode Island
Anti-Saloon League
George F. Rooke
O’wolf Inn
General Assembly
Bristol
Stimpson
Simpson
Richmond Pearson Hobson
St Michael's Church
Col Barrett
Mary Hyde
Town Council Faces Indigent Hospital Care Costs
A Bristol town meeting with councilors physicians clergy and citizens reviewed indigent patient care at Rhode Island Hospital. Fifty Bristol cases last year cost the hospital 2100 beyond payments, plus four free beds, prompting a vote to form a three member committee to report at the Financial Town Meeting next month.
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Rhode Island Hospital
O.L. Bosworth
F. H. Hammill
Harold DeWolf
W. Fred Williams
C. J. Hasbrouck
H. L. Teller
John, R. Edwards
A. C. McGilton
James F. Lavander
Canvassing for National Prohibition In Bristol Town
Two teams work to secure signatures for national prohibition as a war measure. A six man group and a 12 woman group solicit voters as mothers and wives. Petsitions, to be handed to the General Assembly by Bristol representatives, must be filed by next Tuesday. Citizens urged to ensure their name is on the petition. Col Arthur W Barrett chairs the men's committee and Mrs Le Baron C Colt heads the women's committee.
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General Assembly
Bristol
Arthur W. Barrett
Unlicensed Dogs Prompt Public Action Letter
A Bristol letter to the editor urges authorities to address a growing dog menace. The writer cites pets as rabies risks and property dangers, calling for eliminating useless dogs to protect children and community health while noting a broader aim of boosting the food supply.
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the Phoenix
Miss Peck
Phoenix
Bristol
Coal shortage forces multiple Rhode Island factories to shut
The Narragansett Rubber Company plant will close tonight with 700 workers affected. Warren Manufacturing, employing 2500, closed Tuesday due to coal scarcity. Cranston Worsted Mills kept partial operation by burning wood for two weeks. State Fuel Administrator orders 1000 tons of imported soft coal kept for home heating, denying industrial use.
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Narragansett Rubber Company
Warren Manufacturing Company
Cranston
New Employment Pep Talk At D Wolf Inn Supper
Foremen and managers from the Mosenaape Rubber Company will gather at the D Wolf Inn next Friday evening to bolster the new employment department led by W H Brown and Edward E Bunn. A T Hopkins and Burr Robinson of New Haven will attend the supper and address attendees. George Schlosser, vice president, sent the invitations.
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D'Wolf Inn
Orn.aa
de Aennotraemin Ot
Thes Mosenaape ‘Rubber Company
W H. Brown
Edward E. Bunn
A. T Hopkins
Burr Robinson
New Haven
George Schlosser
Horribleness Training Turns Against Belgians and Palace Story
A brief note contrasts a harsh training of men with its adverse impact on Belgian women and children. It then pivots to a separate event occurring at the imperial palace, suggesting a shift from external force to palace affairs within the narrative.
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Imperial Palace
Free sample of Boschee's German Syrup offered
An ad invites adults with cough cold or bronchitis to visit J H Young & Co drug store for a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup. The remedy is claimed to soothe lungs and aid sleep with free morning coughing relief and a fifty year successful record, with regular bottles 30 and 90.
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J. H. Young & Co
Boschee
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