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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
2
An editorial asserts government operation raised daily railroad costs from 6.5 million to 11.5 million, driven by wages coal and steel. It contends private ownership would yield greater efficiency, lower costs through better equipment and productivity, and that wage trends reflect broader industrial patterns since World War I. It cites wage and supply cost data to frame a condition, not a theory, facing the nation.
The Public Utilities Commission will conduct a review of proposed Bristol County Gas and Electric Company rates during the week of July 28. The exact hearing date will be determined by the Warren Town Council, which filed the complaint prompting the case.
An advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease and not cured by local applications, claiming Hall's Catarrh Medicine works internally through the blood to mucous surfaces. It notes the product is composed of tonics and blood purifiers and offers testimonials.
Town Councilman Edward E. Bunn takes his two week vacation. Peter Varcallo leaves tomorrow for two weeks in New York City. A midsummer sale is held at Jacob Molasky’s 44 State Street. The Ladies Aid Society held a church food sale. Residents return from Florida and Ohio visits. Harry Molasky sails to East Setauket for a two week vacation. Mrs John Brechin Jr visits with her infant son at her parents’ home. An Italian Hall dance by the Altar Society is reported as well attended. Private Downey of the 65th Transportation Corps competed as an Oriental dancer in France. The Sansone block near High and Bradford streets is overhauled, housing a meat market and a cooperative grocery. Thomas Brightman assumes duties at Colt Memorial High School. Madeline, Dorothy and Laura Holt host a midweek gathering on Hope Street with music, games and a late supper.
July 29 Tuesday union excursion for Sunday Schools of Methodist and Congregational Churches to Newport on the Steamer Sagamore. July 31 Thursday Ivy Guild of St Michael's Church to Newport on Sagamore. Aug 1 Friday evening dance in Columbia Hall by St Elizabeth's Choir. Aug 12 Tuesday moon light trip to Rocky Point via Damon Club. Aug 14 Thursday moon light to Newport and Rocky Point via Bristol Naval Veteran Association. Aug 28 Thursday outing by Altar Society Church of Our Lady of ta Carmel.
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