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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1924
Page
2
Editorial lauds Secretary Mellon's tax reduction proposals and public support since his November 11 letter. It argues taxpayers deserve relief now and criticizes linking tax cuts to other measures or political schemes from Washington.
A jokey column mocks a 14 year old in a senator chair and laments political chatter. It riffs on slogans Keep Coolidge in Chicago and urges putting notices in print rather than whispering sales ideas. It treats public talk lightly with satirical quips about tins and labels.
A quip notes that politicians excel in one air but struggle as pilots. The joke contrasts political mastery with aviation skill, implying misalignment between public life and flying.
The line about flavoring lipstick provokes chatter on whether taste and style should mix in cosmetic trends. Consumers weigh the novelty against potential safety and quality concerns as brands explore edible or flavored formulations.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a discussion of pleasure and trouble alongside anticipation. The readable bits mention 15 and general mood without clear event, date, or proper names. No concrete facts to anchor a full item. thus the record summarizes probable idea rather than reportable incident.
Frederick W Macauley Jr was arrested by Pawtucket police for driving a vehicle not properly registered after his auto struck George Morrison 59 causing probable skull fracture three broken ribs and a cracked shoulder blade Morrison was taken to Memorial Hospital while six Riverside Orchestra members were in Macauleys car en route to a Attleboro dance.
In this town on January 11 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Herbert Francis.
Sealed items and local notices blend with society and club news. The week sees a whist at Miss Sarah Downey’s home on Franklin street with refreshments. Dr. Harry LeClair joins the Rhode Island State Dental Society at the Hotel Biltmore banquet. Bristol tax collector Amos S. Gorham warns of an February 11 levy on unpaid real estate taxes. Bristol Whist Club prizes go to a list of players. American Legion plans a Lincoln Birthday broadcast from All American Legion Night. Rhode Island endures a heavy storm with outages and branch damage. Bristol Girl Scouts hold a public whist in Y M C A hall. Mount Hope Chapter Eastern Star holds its first meeting with music and refreshments. a removal sale is advertised by F E Suzman. Ralph Kinder denies purchasing a New York show automobile. Doric Club whist prizes awarded. funeral of Francis J. Doran Jr. brings interment at St Marys Cemetery. local lodge installations follow.
Wrapping paper and colored blotters mark edgehill temple members as they travel tonight on the 6 20 electric train to Fall River for Rathbone Temple installation. Tonight two basketball games feature Employed Boys against Pawtucket Boys Club and Juniors versus Newport Juniors at the Y gymnasium. In Colt Memorial High School auditorium Brown University Orchestra concert last night drew a large audience under Arlan R Coolidge with dancing afterward. The Bristol Train of Artillery set to meet Monday at 8 in the Armory as plans form for the Washington Ball and winter social events inviting all members, especially veterans.
The Home for Aged Women received a Kennedy three to desk radio set donated by Robert J. McKay. The gift includes a loud speaker and phones and aims to provide welfare and amusement for residents who were pleased by the installation and expect to enjoy radio broadcasts.
Carl C Witherell of Woodlawn avenue suffered a paralytic shock Tuesday while visiting relatives on Middle road. Attended by Dr Alfred M Merriman, he was moved home in the Colt Memorial Ambulance Wednesday. He remains unconscious with little hope of recovery. he had a prior left side paralytic shock in June 1920 from which he largely recovered.
The East Shore District Court of Honor met in Warren Town Hall with Bristol scouts receiving merit badges in signalling physical development firesmanship swimming pathfinding chemistry public health personal health pioneering first aid to animals cooking carpentry interpreting and more. Sunday afternoon four Bristol troops will entertain veterans at the Rhode Island Soldiers Home in uniform and a 215 o'clock gathering is planned along with a bazaar and dancing at G AR Hall.
Joseph Alosi transfers land and buildings on the west side of Wood Street to Anna Alosi in a real estate transfer recorded by the local municipality.
A December Christmas festival at the Children's Home lists items donated by multiple individuals and businesses. Gifts include coats oranges candy money clothing boots shoes and food items. The matron thanks all contributors for enriching the children's holiday season.
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