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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1931
Page
2
The piece urges Bristol business owners and residents to hire local workers amid rising unemployment. It argues men seek work, travel outside town for jobs, and calls Bristol shops and employers to prioritize local labor to support needy workers.
A vivid travelogue excerpt details the Rhode Island clam bake method. It describes digging clams, building a stone heat mound, covering with rockweed, layering corn sausages and fish, then steaming under a canvas. Lobsters, bread and condiments accompany the feast and the host guides readers to the best bake sites.
Customers receive a free two piece ivory and gold pheasant decorated dish set with every Lynn Oil Burner purchased in July or August. Regular price for the set is 7.50 at dealers.
Mrs. William Cheshire and Elsie visit Newport while Ivy Guild meets at Holmes House. Miss Krallman from St Louis visits Miss Dunbar. Magdalen Wylie returns from Sokonnet Point. Births, travels, and club events frequent the town with many residents hosting guests and attending meetings.
Plans completed for a garden party and bridge at Rockwell House gardens on Hope street Thursday afternoon July 23 from 2 30 to 5 p m. A committee will run tables and booths including Punch and White Elephant while children get activities and admission to the grounds is free.
Lost or destroyed Pass Book No 23538 issued by Industrial Trust Company Participation Department. Return to bank. Payment has been stopped and application made for issue of duplicate book in a manner provided by law.
Public auction at 228 Thames Street Bristol Rhode Island on August 5 1931 at 11 am under a July 1 1931 mortgage. Goods include counters showcases fixtures groceries and related chattels at the 228 Thames Street premises. Emilio D Jian Muccillo attorney for the mortgagee announces bid rights and adjournments.
In the United States District Court for Rhode Island Louis Stabila of Bristol Rhode Island filed for a discharge in bankruptcy. A hearing was ordered for July 15 1931 at 10 AM in Providence. Creditors and interested parties are urged to appear and show cause why the discharge should not be granted. Referee in Bankruptcy George J Sheehan issued the order.
The piece compares urban and rural definitions from the 1930 census and argues New Hampshire is predominantly rural. It warns against equating country life with moral virtue and urges grafting urban civic virtues into rural life while preserving scenery and community values.
An enthusiastic refrigerator salesman claimed the electric model would pay for itself in a very short time and nearly support the entire family, according to the Ohio State Journal.
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