Military service age limit debate grows among boards
Editorial notes Crozier saying boards favor some enlargement of the age limit with 19 35 or 40 45 year options and a stronger push to raise the minimum. He estimates 1 389 388 single men would be available up to 45, 1 546 283 between 18 and 21, and 321 845 already registered but not called. If age raised to 18–45 inclusive, 4 257 516 qualified unmarried men would be open for call.
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Frqvant
General Crozier
Food for Body Building From Protein Rich Foods
The article emphasizes protein sources beyond meat such as cottage cheese milk eggs beans peas cereals and nuts. It notes cottage cheese offers as much protein as a quarter pound of sirloin and compares beans and peanuts as affordable substitutes. It advises including dairy and nuts in meals and explains nuts are concentrated and should be chewed or ground for meals.
Calendar notes and civic updates from 1918 Bristol vicinity
Community items include Thrift Stamps sales at the Phoenix Office, street repairs on Woodstreet, Bristol boys in service on furlough, and a town council planned semi monthly meeting. School coal shortages affect reopening, veterans and church activities are noted along with local social events and a naval recruitment appeal.
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Phoenix
Poenix
Phenix
Woodstreet
Bay View Avenue
Bristol
Army
Navy
Brown
John Post Reynolds
Mary Bowen
Home For Aged Women
First Congregational Church
Marguerite F. Lee
Velma Herrmann
Edward M. Kavanaugh
Fort Rodman
William Williams
Rhode Island Hospital
Williams
George E. Leighton
Cranston Worsted
Bristol Reading
Bruno Brothers
Ferncroft
Bradford Street
Crown Orchestra
John E. Whitley
Swansea
W. Fred Williams
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge, Domain of
Rhode Island
Providence
James A. Clarkson
T. Edgar Sutcliffe
Homestead
Sandy Point
Frank Howe
Mt Hope Bay
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Offers Cure
There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and for years it was supposed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine, made by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, is a constitutional remedy taken internally and acting through the blood on mucous surfaces. A One Hundred Dollars reward offered for any case Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Bold by Druggists 160 Take it’s Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F J Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Community Calendar and War Time Notices
Local events include Girls Society meeting at 7 30 with Mrs McGilton and calendar pad offers at PHC. War time notes report factory suspensions, falls under Fuel Administrator order, and 49 soldiers of Third Company C A C Fort Rodman head to France with Battery C Heavy Artillery. Democratic and Republican caucuses set for 7 30 at Bristol County Court House. Food Administrator Coats enforces flour to wheat substitute ratio starting Feb 18. Army drill reports and membership applications noted for Company C Bristol Train of Artillery under Lieut DeCoudres and Top Sergeant Barrett.
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Ladies Pres Society
State Street
M. E
U. S.A
Fort Rodman
France
H. St. Teller
Phyllis R. Farraily
Laurles O. F. Thompson
Company C
Bristol Train of Artillery
Naval Army
Thomas H. DeCoudres
Arthur W. Barrett
Stephen W. Bourn
A. W. Barrett
Letters From France Describe Life of U S Engineers
John J Dennis of Co B 6th U S Engineers writes from Somewhere in France dated Jan 18 describing ample rations light duties and warmer weather. He mentions Bill Maxmean Lewis Gallo Patrick Treinor and tobacco while noting differences from Washington and his sleep schedule.
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John J. Dennis
Co. B
U. S. Engineers
Anthony Dennis
Easterbrooks Avenue
John J Dennis
Company B
American Expeditionary Force
France
Dennis
Bill Maxmean
Washington
Lewis Gallow
Patrick Treinor
Juvenile Court Orders Three Boys to Lockanosset School
In the Fifth District Court Judge F H Hammill ordered three boys, found guilty of unruly conduct, sent to Lockanosset School during minority. In district court Jose C Deleviera v Manuel M Costa was continued one week. A civil action by Vincenzo Tambori pro ams v August Alves awarded 75 dollars and costs for injuries to a child hit by a wagon. Other cases Danielo Costanzo v Charles Fote defaulted and Adeline Fernandez v Manuel J C Soares continued one week while Betsey Yarla savetsky v Joseph Silva defaulted. Keep names as in source.
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Lockanosset School
F H. Hammill
Jose C. Deleviera
Manuel M Costa
Vincenzo Tambori
Pro Ams
August Alves
Hammill
Danielo Costanzo
Charles Fote
Adeline Fernandez
Manuel J C. Soares
Betsey Yarlasavetsky
Joseph Silva
Naval Reserve Band concert aids Red Cross in Providence
The Naval Reserve Force Band Second District Newport gave a Strand Theatre Providence concert Sunday afternoon to aid the Red Cross and boys in France. More than 4000 persons attended the two performances. Ty Clarke Brown Jr. of this town was mentioned in connection with the event.
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Naval Reserve Force
Second District
Newport
Strand
Providence
Bandmaster Leads Naval Musical Group at Pastime Theatre
The capable bandmaster of the naval musical organization led a Pastime Theatre appearance in town two months ago for Red Cross benefits. The 50 member band has played across New England for patriotic causes with free services in concerts. George P. Sisson, son of Mr and Mrs George T Sisson, is a saxophone soloist in the band.
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Red Cross
New England
George P. Sisson
George T Sisson
Real Estate Transfers Recorded at Town Clerk Office
Real estate transfers listed include Frank N. Easterbrooks to Amelia Panzarella for a Fox Bin house lot and Achille Maturi to Rosario Tarascio for a Prospect Street land lot.
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Frank N. Easterbrooks
Amelia Panzarella
Fox bin
Achille Maturi
Rosario Tarascio
Prospect Street
Free Sample of Green's August Flower Offered
Advertises a free sample bottle of Green's August Flower from J. H. Young & Co. Claim cites fifty years of success and shows bottles priced at 30 and 9 cents. Promotes relief for indigestion headaches and stomach disorders and notes sale in all civilized countries.
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J. H. Young & Co
War savings stamp drive boosts Rhode Island sales
Bristol County leads district efforts in a statewide drive to sell war savings stamps. Judge Edward L. Leally heads the campaign in District 1 covering Bristol Warren and Barrington, with the district showing strong progress and a quota achievement well above target. The state expects about 12.5 million dollars in stamps this year as part of the national total.
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Savi
Rhode Island
Igeicies
Charlestown
Hopkinton
Exeter
Flewite “Anges
Percertta
Rhode
Trained Nurses Sought as Red Cross Seeks Surge in Service
Red Cross Nursing Service warns Army needs 30 000 to 40 000 nurses soon as Surgeon General estimates. Director Elizabeth Ross says only trained nurses count and that 6 000 currently serve while 1 500 000 men await action. Call to enroll to build reserve and support public health.
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Red Cross
Elizabeth Ross
Bureau of Nursing
New England
America
Sea
Red Cross Nursing Corps
Army
United States
Patriotic Dance and Hydraulion Hose Company Fair Notice
February events list a Friday Patriotic dance at G A R Hall under Colonial Club auspices. April dates announce Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company annual fairs on Saturdays at the same venue.
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Colonial Club
G. A. R. Hall
Hydraulion 5Ene and Hose Company
Local Obituary Notices Highlight Residents’ Deaths
Town mourns several residents with deaths recorded in February. Emma Carleton Fales, daughter of Susin James Usher and Charles Ey Fales, is listed among the deceased. Other entries note widows and relatives, with services at Providence Hospital and Saint Mary Providence on dates in February.
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Alger
George Alas
Provid ‘Dence
Prudence Alstand
Spee
Rowen Warren
Olives Faktislbarh
Waregen
Julia A
Fede Lwstreet
Warren
Fales
Providente
Emma
Carleton
A Fales
Susin James Usher
Charles Ey Fales
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William X. Ee
M. Cab
Constitution St
R. L Company
Editorial
Dodge & Camfield Co
Exchange Place
Butler Exchange
Providernoe
B. I
Adams Express
Rene
BEM
St Michael's Chapel
George L. Locke
Naval Mechanics
Naval Reserve
Second Naval District
Naval Reserve Office
Weybosset Street
R I
Navy Recruiting Station
Westminster Street
State Pier
New London
Mr. Farrally
W. H. Gablinski
104Th Ambulance Co
New York
Fifth District Court
Naval Reserve Force ‘Band
T. Clarke Brown, Jr
Naval District
Charles Paull
John W. Geyer
E. W. Weaver
Oo Union
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Gorham’s Express
Young's Drug Store
Ike
Ap i
Phginix
Bradford Farm
B. French
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DRURY
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South of Hope Drug Co
Walter F. Remieres
J. Frank Goff
Pure Food Store
Hatchet
Maine
Columbia River
Cannei
New York State
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Libby
Olney’s Telephone
California
Duchess and
Snow Flaké
New Orleans
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