Sugar prices blamed on Cuban crop and trust manipulation
Editorial argues sugar profiteers and Cuban markets drove prices, citing Alfred W McCann and George Abriskie of the Sugar Equalization Board. It recalls Senate investigations of Spreckels interests and notes present high costs tied to Cuban supply and Louisiana growers, with other local notices and society items interwoven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Trust
Alfred W McCann
Amera
Sugar Equalization Board
The
Food Administration
Mr Hoover
Wilson
Mr McCann
McCann
Sugar Refiners’ Trust
Stowe
Senate
Spreckles
Pood
Spreckels
Vanderbilt
George /abriskie
Sugar Squadiuation Board
Messrs Spreckels
Milk Campaign Promoted in Rhode Island and Boston
A Providence Farm Bureau meeting discussed a spring Milk Campaign to educate the public on health and cost benefits of milk. Boston has seen a 2 percent rise in milk consumption, with support from Housewives League and nursing and health groups. Bristol Mothers Club will stage Milk Fairies after Easter, based on Mrs. C. N. McCrillis's play and story disseminated to schools nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Farm Bureau
Rhode Island
Boston
Housewives League
District Nursing Association
Pure Food and Drugs Commission
Bristol Mothers’ Club
Milk Fairies
C. N. McCrillis
Chicago
Express train hours Bristol departure and arrival times
A timetable lists outward services from Bristol by American Railway Express at 8 0 and 20 minutes past the hour 11 20 am 2 20 pm 4 20 pm and 5 20 pm and inward at 9 00 am 11 00 am 2 00 pm 4 00 pm and 5 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
American Railway Express
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure and Guarantee
There is more catarrh in this region than all other diseases and it was once deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney & Co Toledo is a constitutional remedy taken internally that claims to heal via the blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for any case not cured, with testimonials and circulars available. sold by druggists for 76 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F J Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cheney & CO
Local Society Notes and Visits Highlight Evening Events
Mr and Mrs Jack Davidson of City Island NY visit relatives here. A vaudeville show at Pastime Theatre and recent films pleased a large audience. Alderman Thomas Potter of Providence, a summer resident, is recovering from influenza. Miss Lallian H Manchester elected Chaplain at Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps. New shipment of US and Hood Boots sizes 7 to 10. Mrs M Crandall recovering from apes and pneumonia after Capt Crandall’s fatal auto accident in Warren on Oct 3, 1919. State Street M E Church Trustees meet. Capt Paul Herzig elected trustee. Joseph Midmonds returns from yacht Idela trip to West Indies and South America to visit friends. The Standard notes bearers at State Street MF Church united with Miss Naomi Wendell McGilton. Miss Helen Wallace of Brown spoke on China and Japan, followed by a social hour. Bristol Fortnightly Club hosted by Mrs Alfred M Merriman on Hope Street with musical program led by Mrs Edward H Carritt. Mrs BKB MacDougall pianist. Reading by To Smith. dessert served.
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Jack Davidson
City Island
Thomas Potter
Providence
Ferry Hill
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Lallian H Manchester
Fred EF Suzman
M Crandall
Crandall
Warren
State Street ME
Paul Herzig
M . Crandall
Joseph Midmonds
Perry Tiffany
New York
Relates
West Indies
South America
Standard
State Street
Naomi Wendell McGilton
Helen Wallace
Brown
China
Japan
Alfred M Merriman
Bristol
Hope Street
F Eedward H. Carritt
Barrington
Bkb M MacDougall
Arthur
Smith
Martha
Mary
Roch
Public School Budget Requests for Town Meeting Vote
The School Committee presents costs and estimates totaling 82 776 to the Town Council to include in Financial Town Meeting discussions on March 15. Salaries rise to 69 576 with a 11 500 increase from January 12 1920. further line items cover school houses fuel repairs text books and various charges with state and town tax incomes projected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cos
Hokara skin healer touted by Bristol seller
WH Buffington offers Hokara in Bristol promising quick relief for pimples blackheads herpes acne and numerous skin ailments. The ad claims universal effectiveness and urges a liberal jar for one shilling sixpence with money back if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington
Bristol
W H Buffington
Bristol Executor notices probate of Margaret Davidson will
James Davidson announces acceptance of the executor trust for Margaret Davidson late of Bristol. All claims against the estate must be filed with the Bristol Probate Court within six months from the first advertisement date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Davidson
Bristol
Soldiers Bonus Bond Leasing Planned and Sale Set
General treasurer Jennings approves leasing bonds to fund the Soldiers Bonus Loan with $1000 denominations and 5 percent interest. Sales start in April with payments for the bonus beginning May 1. Returning Board counts ballots from a special election showing a net gain for the soldiers bonus and a net loss for the bridge loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings
State Returning Board
TESBR
Resumed Operations At National India Rubber Plant
Five calendar and cutting rooms at the Shae Division of the factory resumed operations after a week’s shutdown due to a large storm that halted material and supply arrivals. The making and stitching rooms cleared to reopen today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National India Rubber Company
Notice to Milk Licensees in Christoh Rhode Island
Notices to persons or firms engaged in producing selling or delivering milk cream or skimmed milk in the Town of Christoh Rhode Island. Licenses must be obtained at the Town Clerk office on or before March 1, 1920. John W. Church Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hristot
Rhode Ialand
Merks
John Wo
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J. F. Farrally
Bristol Post Office
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OM. Darling
Northup Bros
Richard C. Quirk
Harold E. Place
Wood Street
John W Church
Phoenix
B. French
Mothers’ Club
J Easterbrooks
A. D Best
Elizabeth Peckham
Editorial
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Red Cross
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Knights of Pythias
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Frank KB Wilson
Chamber of Commerce
BO Whastlub
Othe Hone
Mass
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High Street
Thartict Minat
Mass Bem Congdon
Ceosterdas
Publire
Tadmes Tomms Sonoim
Kev Dro
Clarke McGilton
Ppworth Teague
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Post Office
Sherman’s Pharmacy
John
F. N. Easterbrooks
Wood St
Edward F. Kearns
Arrt
Pearl Street
Providence, R
Bradford Farm
Ag Store
Amuel McCaw
Phoenin
P. OD. Beckwith
Douglas
Instantaneous Water Heating Co
Union Street
A. L. Johnston
Ferncroft
Florida
Bradford Street
Washington
MAZDA
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Pure Food Store
St. Louis
Bobby Burns
Lorna Doone
Lo-Wi-Co
Doris
Hydrox
Cameo
Orbit
B. G
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Libby
Swift
Armour
Charles A. Johnson
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