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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
2
Editorial praises Allied women for long shifts in fields and munitions, noting their sacrifices while men fight. It urges Americans to send wheat so bread can feed these heroic women at fair prices and support war needs.
Miss Minnie DeWolf Perry arrives for summer and occupies her Bristol home at High and Union. James B Lee Jr changes to a position at the National India Rubber Company. Thomas Peters’ body arrives from Malden for burial at St Mary's cemetery. Local services and pulpit changes noted. A rocky point excursion by Damon Club and Red Cross help, plus birthday and patriotic celebrations. Two sailors near drownings with rescue by Philip Gladue.
A medical advertisement explains catarrhal deafness results from Eustachian tube inflammation and cannot be cured by local applications. It asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures by acting through the blood and offers 100 dollars for any uncured case, with circulars and druggists selling for 75 cents.
The column lists residents with summer rentals at 30 Old Beach Road, Newport, and notes German alien women receiving registration cards from Registrar Thomas Dwyer. It mentions guests visiting from Portland and New Bedford, a POW relative, multiple marriage intentions, church services, a July clearance sale, a health update from George Magee in France, a peach theft arrest, Ladies' Aid Society gathering, and upcoming sermons and twilight service plans. It also reports June dog control actions, a military transfer for Henry Barton Jr, and a post‑wedding anniversary party for Corporal William A McKenna and wife with musical entertainment and gifts.
A two year old St Bernard believed rabid was shot by Dog Officer Philip Morris and Patrolmen Key and Serbat after threatening a boy on Thames and later biting Martin Vincente on Thames street. Owner photographer Henry LT Posytan said the dog was a family pet and appeared well the morning it played with his children. The canine’s head was sent to the State Board of Health for examination.
An all day Boston City Club conference gathered 800 business and professional leaders to back the National War Council plan for a 112 million dollar fall drive for War Work. New England’s 10 million quota follows the Third Liberty Bond basis. Rhode Island’s share to be set later.
A tersely humorous line features Uncle Eben noting a man with his feet on his desk does not write letters that could get him into trouble. The quotation captures a streetwise vantage on discretion and consequences.
Taunton resident praises Hazelock claiming quicker relief from painful periods and general brightening after using one bottle. She urges other women to obtain the herb remedy from local druggists and use as directed for noticeable improvement. Names several pharmacies in Bristol and Taunton area as sellers.
Classified ad note listing household furniture second hand items and fixtures for sale includes furnished rooms at 3150 Hope Street near St Michael's Church. Also mentions Ford runabout for sale, address Phoenix Office for inquiries and property proof. A lost amethyst brooch pin with pearls offered reward. Also notices of store to let at State and Thames, grass for sale, cows for sale and various small ads.
Ensign Vincent Casé Young son of Mr and Mrs Charles W Young visited his parents on furlough and has been promoted to Second Lieutenant in the U S Marine Aero Squadron. He trained at Key West and Miami and is a 1916 Rhode Island State College graduate. He worked for General Electric in Erie and Hyde Park before joining the Aero Corps and awaits overseas orders.
Francis X Bushman and Beverly Bayne star in Social Quick Sands a five act photodrama at the Pastime theatre tomorrow evening The Metro Picture production offers comedy romance and mystery as Warren Dexter dodges a marriage trap and a debutante turns thief Pathe News Triangle and cartoons accompany the feature.
Friday and Saturday specials list eggs butter cereals milk vegetables and pantry staples. Featured items include Corn Flakes 10c a box, condensed milk 28c for two cans, fancy spinach 20c can, Gortons fish tall can, peanut butter 15c, barley flour 70c for 12 lb, pink beans 12c per lb, stuffed olives 15c bottle, California sardines 10c, and sliced bacon 37c per lb.
Miss Ella May Gray hosted a Monday evening shower at 28 Dimond Avenue in honor of Miss Ruth Louise Hanson as she anticipates marriage to William C Manchester in September. Pink and white roses decorated the interior and a bell shower released rose petals as 11 guests enjoyed a salad supper and gifts of embroidery cut glass linen china and silver.
A grocery flyer lists new potatoes, fresh eggs, cheese, lard, margarine, salt pork, various cuts of meat, peaches in different can sizes, beans, broom strips, screens, rice, peas and Challenge Milk. Prices per unit include 48c for a dozen eggs and 32c for a pound of cheese, with many items priced around a dollar.
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