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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1920
Page
4
The piece recalls Henry P Heinz saying extravagance harms America and that thrift serves neighbors and prosperity. It notes the Savings Division of the Treasury promotes thrift and the purchase of government savings securities as proof of prosperity over wasteful spending.
A brief reflection urges saving money to channel energy and build correct character. It contrasts savings with recklessness, suggesting early habits of thrift lead to disciplined will and prudent living.
A humorous note warns readers not to nickname money with slang terms such as Buck Dime Cash Kale and Beans and Teapers. It encourages using the formal label Salary and saving through the War Savings Way, ending with an apology to G. E. 8.
Ken F Blandin arrives in Bristol with the Havey Jazz Minstrels to join Fatty Arbuckle lookalike act. The troupe tours Mansfield North Attleboro Norfolk and Taunton and Attleboro Mass. Blandin delivers ballad Let the Rest of the World Go By and witty patter while Shine Hennessey and the Harry Green trio perform with blues and vocal numbers. The second part promises another wave of encore pleasers.
The funeral of Mrs Emily F Manchester died suddenly Tuesday evening at her Bradford street home was held Saturday at 3 pm from St Michael's Church with Rev Anson B Howard officiating. Entombment followed at North Cemetery. She leaves two sons Charles H Manchester and William L Manchester, five grandchildren, a sister Miss Ruth Greene, and a brother Oscar T R Greene of Warren. Large attendance and many floral tributes.
The Bristol Troops BSA held a special meeting to honor the late Carl Neumann with a half mast flag for 30 days. They announced winter activities including a track meet and a March camp reunion, plus upcoming drills and meetings for First and Second Troops and the Patrol Leader Club. Good Turn Week is planned for February 8 to 14.
A kangaroo with twins is described as one of the rarest sights in Australia, underscoring the unusual and notable nature of this event.
A sequence of community events includes fairs dances and shows at venues such as G A R Hall Pastime Theatre Colt Memorial High School Trinity Parish Hall and Naval Armory. Highlights feature charity events by church groups and student dances with dates from Jan 3 to Feb 16.
Marion has gone out for several evenings and looks tired. Mother suggests she stay in, but Dick reports sister is already making up her face to go out, hinting at a continued social routine.
Melville Chater reports from Armenia about famine and terror as survivors endure hunger and shelling. He describes trapped civilians, scarce food, and widespread misery amid continued violence in the Near East region.
National Geographia Magazine reports on Armenian refugees in Igdir under Near East Relief. Describes starvation, scavenging for food, graves dug with bones, and emaciated families selling keepsakes as relief efforts by the American Committee proceed through workshops and apprenticeships for a future Armenian nation.
Slogan filled message urges saving today for tomorrow with thrift as wealth. Cites Andrew Carnegie on the first hundred dollars, urges starting now and investing securely. Appeals to build happy homes and sound nations through prudent spending and wartime savings.
Jack resists sleep on New Year's Eve and dreams of a journey with a pint sized guide to a mansion of past years. He meets War Years 1915 to 1918 and learns about bad and good resolutions, thrift, and saving stamps. Jack vows to keep thrift resolutions and begin his path to success in 1920.
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