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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1930
Page
3
The January 1930 Monthly Letter from the National City Bank of New York contends stock market drops exaggerate concern, noting real stock value lies in earnings power. It highlights strong machinery and construction activity, cheaper capital, rising exports, and broader shareholder growth as indicators of improving general business and credit conditions.
A reader urges Bristol residents to notice rapid growth and modernization. He highlights busy cinemas, new hotels, drug stores, radio ownership, and a lively night life, predicting a rising town ready to boost Bristol as never before. He notes sports teams, clubs, bookstores, and local ambitions, signing as RR.
Bell composition states carillon bells are made of copper with tin as the alloy, specifically three parts copper to one part tin. It is noted that any other known alloy would diminish the bells resonance.
Miss Maria D Norris spoke at the Bristol Chapter D A R on Social London in the Eighteenth Century detailing dress life and customs. A luncheon and tea followed with local ladies assisting. A bridge whist and food sale were planned for January 30 in Rockwell hall MCA building. A Star Spangled Banner resolution urged Congress to adopt it as national anthem. Two February meetings announced including February 10 chapel gathering and February 22 Washington’s birthday at Hotel Belvedere Guest Day.
Announcement lists visits by organizations to the Soldiers' Home on Sundays including January 19 Richard Dennis Post A L and Auxiliary of Burrillville January 26 Department of Rhode Island WAC Soldiers' Home Committee February 2 Department of Rhode Island Auxiliary of the Spanish War Veterans.
A three member panel of Providence leaders was appointed to oversee the 94 000 mail questionnaire on Prohibition responses in Rhode Island. Harry P. Cross Dr Frederic J Farnell and R H I Goddard will count returns and publish results as they arrive, inviting all residents to participate.
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