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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Vinol a tonic wine for weakness and vitality. It features dubious claims of ninety percent satisfaction over sixteen years and cites benefits for feeble men and women with testimonials and a strong emphasis on minerals like iron manganese peptoniates and glycerophosphates.
Virginia Pearson headlines in Her Price a tale of a woman pursuing a stage career amid the perils of the artistic world. J Warren Kerrigan Helen Chadwick and Roy Stewart appear in a varied program with Bruce's Triumph The Iron Test and Saucy Madeline. Comics and cartoons shown. Coming Monday Norma Talmadge in Her Only Way.
Wendell R. Davis writes from the 42d Division detailing front line actions from Luneville to Verdun and the Argonne. He notes heavy grit, few furloughs, and hopes for a late January return to the United States amid ongoing foreign service. Davis signs off with plans to travel via Montmedy and a wish for a short Stateside vacation.
The Congregational Church invites a 7:30 p m prayer meeting with emphasis on the 19th and 20th verses. Sunday January 26 morning worship at 10 30 a m with the theme Pressed Down and Running Over. Sunday school at noon and evening worship at 7 30 p m with The Panting Heart. Chorus choir with violin accompaniment. Come to be refreshed for the week of service.
The Bristol Boy Scouts bazaar held in G AH Hall on Saturday evenings this month closes tomorrow. Proceeds go to the bugle and drum band, with dancing as a popular attraction drawing large attendance.
The newly elected officers of Wampanoag Encampment No. 9 I O O F were inducted by District Deputy Grand Patriarch Frank Goggins and staff at Odd Fellows Hall last evening. Inducted officers include Chief Patriarch William G. Dixon Senior Warden John G. Stewart High Priest P C P Berton A Cheesman Scribe P C P John H Bailey Treasurer James A Bosworth Junior Warden P m P Lewis B Waldron Trustees P C P James T Robertson GP George A Arnold and P C P James A New man Guide Charles F Sanford Inside Sentinel DeWitt E Bolster Outside Sentinel George R Fish First Watch P C P Jehia Usher Jr Second Watch P G P William J Fish Third Watch P G Daniel G Coggeshall Fourth Watch A David First Guard of the Tent P C P William J Munro Second Guard of the Tent P C P Byron K Fish Address by the District Deputy Grand Patriarch and board followed by a salad supper. One membership application was received with bright prospects for growth this year.
Martin a crew member aboard the oyster boat Rowe was found on Staples wharf after midnight with a fractured right skull. Dr. R S Church ordered hospitalization and he was moved to Rhode Island Hospital around 1 AM. Earlier a crew member fell overboard at the wharf but was rescued and taken aboard the Rowe from New Haven Conn. Police investigate cause of the skull fracture.
Brown University defeated Bristol 30 to 11 after a lively game. Brown played a sharp passing game and accurate shooting while Bristol faltered with poor coverage and low scoring from floor and fouls.
Hokara skin healer re introduced in Bristol by W. H. Buffington at 35c a jar. It promises to clear pimples blackheads acne and blemishes without grease or acids. Satisfaction guaranteed with jar return refund offered if results fall short.
Special sale items include condensed milk in cans and molasses per gallon. Butterine by the pound, table apples per dozen, Greenings apples by the peck, No 5 brooms each. Regular prices listed for washing powder per package, pork loins per pound, grape fruit per dozen, homemade sausage meat per pound, nut butter per pound. Sc .34c .35c
A special session of the Probate Court was held before Judge Lindemuth. Anna C. Bosytan widow of Henry H. Posytan was granted a reasonable allowance for support from the estate. Posytan is believed to be the late husband.
The text shows a terse exchange about propaganda with mentions of the Kaiser and a doubtful reply. It resembles casual wartime slang or satirical dialogue, lacking clear names or events to anchor a fuller news item.
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