War spread likely as April peace fades
The New York Commercial warns war could widen beyond Verdun if no decisive outcome. It cautions a March submarine push and a potential North Sea fleet clash, with Greece Romania Portugal possibly entering and the United States may join if submarine warfare resumes, while Portugal’s defiance is questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Verdun
North Sea
Greece
Roumania
Portugal
United States
Ajax
Bill to Re‑Establish Death Penalty by Electrocution
A House bill introduced by Rep. John Bashaw seeks to reestablish capital punishment for first degree murder. It would place executions within four to eight weeks after sentencing, require solitary confinement, and grant Governor authority over reprieves and insanity commissions. The plan sets witness and staff roles, a $50 execution fee, and state burial at public expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bashaw
Superior Court
Dr King’s New Discovery Promotes Lung Health
Coughs and colds are risky and often lead to dangerous bronchial and lung diseases. The ad claims one third die from lung ailments and touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the tested remedy used for over 45 years, urging readers to obtain a bottle from druggists.
Red Cross Seals Campaign Nets Record State Total
Statewide Red Cross Seal sales reach $13,824.99, up $2,361.70 from 1914 and surpassing all prior years. Barrington per capita leads with 11.6 seals, while ten percent funds the national Red Cross and 25 percent supports Rhode Island anti tuberculosis work. Local groups in Barrington, Warren, and Providence districts aid nurses, dispensaries, and patient care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Barrington
American Red Cross
Rhode Island Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Warren
Providence
Chandler
No Danger for George in Spouse and Sweetheart Exchange
A lighthearted exchange features a married friend warning about stock speculation’s risks. The fiancée assures George will be careful to avoid trouble, playing on the theme of risk and prudence in financial ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
To Make War Unpopular
Oscar Wilde notes that war loses appeal when seen as vulgar and wicked. He argues moral framing shapes public fascination with conflict and suggests that deeming war wicked reduces support and allure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Wilde
Sloan's Liniment Brings Quick Relief From Pain
A mid era testimonial touts Sloan's Liniment as the ultimate pain killer. It promises easy skin application without rubbing and credits a Berkeley reader with rapid neck stiffness relief after Panama Exposition walking. The ad notes availability at druggists for 25 cents.
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Sloan
Mervin H. Leister
Berkeley
Cal
Panama Exposition
Rexall Store Pitches Health Insurance via Laxative
An ad touts Rexall laxatives as the best health policy, claiming daily bowel care prevents illness. The HOPE DRUG CO. Rexall Store promotes exclusive selling rights and links simple preventive care to fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexali Orderlies
Hope Drug CO
Rexall
Mortgagee Sale of Mount Hope Farm Parcel in Bristol Rhode Island
Public auction scheduled for March 6 1916 at two o clock in the afternoon on the Mount Hope Farm tract in Bristol Bristol County Rhode Island. The sale follows a default on a November 3 1911 mortgage assigned January 30 1914 and recorded in Bristol deeds books 67 and 69 with extensive boundary descriptions and rights of way. Assignee bids on behalf of the mortgagee and sale conditions are announced at the time of sale or on request.
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Metacom Avenue
Mount Iope
Bristol
Rhode Island
Mount Hope Farm
Mount Hope
Charles F Chase
el Norris, Jr
Wardwell Lumber Company
Arms
Mary E. Bullock
Josephs Sexton
Said Norris
Arthur O'Leary
Ars A. Tillinghast
Comienele
Joseph J Sexton
Kings Philip Avenue
W. W. Perry
C E
Sexton
Hulda Wixon
Wixon
King Philip Avenue
W. W. Perry, Co. E
Marino Colucci
Francesco Colucci
Ng Philip
Orery
Domenico Caponi
Rose de Rose Caponi
Saidi Ng Philip Avenue
Convicted by Small Things and a Pope Quotation
A newspaper item presents a concise reflection on covetousness noting that character grows through minor, petty wants more than major expenses. It cites Pope observing that a few pounds yearly would spare a man the scandal of avarice.
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Pope
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American Tobacco Company
Prince Albert
P. A
States
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
T. P. Taylor
Louisville
Sals
Soto
W. M. Connery
J F Lavander
State Street
Goa
Rick Dugdale
Boyletom Btu
Boston
Mass
Marienbad
Tin Can Monte
Informaon Free
Star Importing Co
Passaic, N. J
Buffington’s Pharms Pharmacy
Hope Street
Weaver & Matheson
Otis L. Wood
Bristol 146-X
Kingsthorpe
Metacom Age
Northup Brothers
High Street
John Temple Drury
Bates
T. Clarke Brown, Jr
Constitution St. Tel
R. Bristol
R.R. L
G.W. Simmons
G. M. Wilbur
Liscomb & Coggeshall
Charles H. Liscomb
Walter EL Coggeshall
Burton St
Constitution St
Isaac B. Munro
Bristol, R. L
A. W. Orgelman
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
E. K. Reynolds
Hydraulicn Hall
Church 81
Pearseave
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
E. L. Watson & Co
Industrial Trust Co
R. L
Williams WI
J. L. Gifford
Cor, Hope and Pleasant Sts
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