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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1916
Page
4
Residents on Hope and Bourn streets wrestled through zero weather to clear about a foot of snow that fell from Saturday night into Sunday morning. Snow plows kept roads passable and sleighing was described as the best in years as temperatures hovered near zero.
The first meeting under new officers of Constitution Tent meets at Moose Hall with large attendance. Four membership applications received. State Commander Elmer L. Galley attends and discusses lodge workings. Committees named Auditing Frank T. Kinnicutt Arthur W. Barrett John W. Church Social Cyrus A. Jackson John R. Sibley Edward C. Gallup Angus Anderson Sick James T. Haines George E. Perry John R. Sibley. The group votes to visit Elmwood Tent Providence on Feb 16 to witness second and third degrees for a class of candidates.
Sluggish liver brings dizziness headaches and constipation. Dr King’s New Life Pills tone up the system aid digestion purify the blood and clear the complexion. Only 25c at your druggist.
J C Brady Rexall Pharmacist of Fall River explains how honest advice builds customer trust. He notes many patrons thank him for recommending Rexall Orderlies as a pleasant candy tablet laxative for all ages and mentions exclusive selling rights for this product.
Mrs Erminia Romano wife of Luigi Romano died Saturday afternoon at 4 o clock at her home 158 Bradford Street after a long illness from Brights disease aged 46 She was born in Italy and had resided here for several years She leaves her husband a son and a daughter Funeral held this morning at 9 o clock at St Marys Church with a solemn high mass Interment was at St Marys Cemetery
Feb births include Flynn son to Mr and Mrs Thomas Flynn on Feb 11 and McAuliffe daughter in Belmont Mass on Feb 13. Lindley Lofthouse marriage in Providence Feb 14 unites Granville Peabody Lindley and Edna May Lofthouse. Local deaths include Mrs Luigi Romano on Feb 12 aged 46, A Russell Ebitts of Riverside on Feb 14 aged 11 years 6 months, Dennis Moran on Feb 15 aged 44, and Mrs Claire Martelly widow of Hyacinth Martelly on Feb 15 aged 39.
The text describes balsa wood as a light buoyant material from tropical Americas with grain and quick rotting if untreated and praises integrity with a Plato quote. It ends with a Sherlock Holmes quip about truth and honesty.
The Caspian Sea is described as gradually vanishing with an average width near 720 miles and an area around 170000 square miles. Despite its size, many areas are shallow while southern regions show depths exceeding 3000 feet.
A moral reflection on soldiers facing death for a cause, arguing that true courage comes from belief that the cause surpasses individual life and cannot be bought. The unflinching resolve is tied to this conviction of greater purpose.
A Kansas City Star quotation frames the practical pessimist who accepts committee appointments when pressed for time or inclination to engage in public movements. The remark highlights a skeptical approach to public service and civic participation.
A quotation from Montaigne discusses the idea that excessive zeal for good things can be troubling. The speaker notes temperance and moderation in all things, while acknowledging that zeal may not offend but still provokes wonder and hesitation about how to label it.
The committee approves printing patriotic songs and the National Anthem for display, flies the flag on fair days, and asks birth certificates for foreign-born children. New hires include Helen Daniels for the High School sub-Freshman class, and Mary McGinn and Mary Grady for Wood Street School.
Local agent W. H. Buffington advertises Hokara as a pure skin healer able to treat wounds and skin diseases including pimples eczema and acne with quick relief. The product contains no grease or acids and costs 25 cents per large package at Buffington's drug store with a money back guarantee if not effective.
A testimonial from John Banister of Newport Rhode Island extols Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney strain after lifting, claiming lasting relief from overworked kidneys. The ad notes the 50 cent price and directs readers to ask for the Foster Milburn company product in Buffalo New York.
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