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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1953
Page
4
The common cold is the most widespread illness in the United States. Americans suffer between three and four hundred million colds yearly, averaging two to three per person. Insurance estimates place annual losses to industry over a billion dollars. No preventive vaccine or cure has been found yet.
A health column discusses simple ways to reduce cold spread through hygiene, rest, fluids, and avoiding close contact. It notes fever may signal flu or pneumonia and urges prompt medical diagnosis. The piece also promotes community beautification with durable garden edges, mulch, and ground covers to ease future maintenance.
A message urges collective action to improve Rhode Island living conditions through home and community beautification. Citing a Hartford rose garden started fifty years ago and Rochester’s gardens as inspiration, it asks residents to discuss practical steps to attract happiness and vibrant communities.
The article lists numerous attendees at the first aid class held last night at Reynolds School. Participants include Lee Ann Rielly Judith Robinson Laura Balzano Edith M. Jordan Mary A. Viera Mary D. Rellk and many others.
Bristol reports the Christmas Seal Committee’s annual drive has reached 1918 dollars, a notable advance over last year. Mrs. Ralph Lawson Jr. notes last year’s total was 1794.62 with late gifts pushing it to 1700 by this date. She urges contributors to send in gifts soon to close the books on another tuberculous fight.
The Boston Herald notes the first Eisenhower administration moves signaling a shift away from deficit financing. The editorial frames the appointments as a declaration that the era of steady deficit funding is over.
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