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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1915
Page
4
A medical student asks Prof Parker Cleveland about newer anatomy works and the professor replies that very few new bones have been added to the human body in the last twenty years.
A witty exchange between Mrs. Gabb and Mr. Gabb highlights a quarrel about a woman being in two places at once. The conversation turns on her ability to be at home and away when certain visitors call.
A Detroit Free Press joke notes a common domestic dynamic where a man can ask his wife for the location of any item, while a woman must search for it herself. The quip highlights gendered routines in everyday life.
A smoker asks why an acquaintance seeks friendship with ola Smythe. The reply notes the aim is to keep Smythe from acting against him, acknowledging occasional stock investments and a cautious attitude toward the other man.
The Houston Post editorializes on family roles urging parents to guide children with firm, attentive parenting so daughters become devoted wives and sons become faithful husbands through hands on training and example.
The Arkansas River runs about 2 170 miles in length but narrows at various points along its course presenting constricted sections.
Several injuries occurred during Friday’s celebration at the common. Lillian Munro, 5, was hit under the left eye by a ball at the ball game. a baby carriage child suffered a bad arm bruise. others were lightly hurt. Fred Hassett, 12, was struck by a bomb fragment during fireworks, fracturing a rib and risking lung injury. his condition remained serious.
July events include a 3 PM whist gathering at 104 Constitution Street hosted by Bris tol Chapter DAR and an 8 PM Epworth League entertainment and sale at the M E Church. An evening moon light excursion sails to Rocky Point on the Minnie V Pope.
The Phoenix states it will publish legitimate news items free of charge while notices for entertainments benefits and sales with admission charged or goods offered for sale are advertising and must be paid for at regular rates. It notes ads may use coming events and local columns to draw attention to the advertisement.
Local automobile registrations last week include George A Lang of Bristol with a Cadillac touring. Ernest W Arnold of Bristol with a Metz touring. Vital Bettencort of Warren with a Detroit PC. Rhode Island Country Club of Barrington with a Ford. Edith C Pinneo of Barrington with a Ford touring.
A timid man in a parlor muses that with money he would marry, and a witty woman suggests borrowing money. The piece then compares life to baseball, noting that reaching the top is easy but staying there is harder. The Detroit Free Press quotes frame the dialogue with a light, ironic tone.
There are nearly eight hundred known varieties of roses and more than four hundred chrysanthemums documented.
The Rev Karl Reiland preached at St Michael's Church on a passage from the day’s epistle urging that the wages of sin is death while God’s gift is eternal life He condemned contemporary godlessness in society and warned that youths seeking independence pay a price He urged church teachings as the sole remedy and praised the St Michael's rector Rev Dr Locke for his friendship and hospitality
The sacrament of confirmation was administered by Rt. Rev Auxiliary Bishop Thomas F. Doran in two Rhode Island churches. At St Marys 120 youths were confirmed with Rev. Gillan and Rev. Duffy officiating and a high mass by Rev. Duffy. At St Elizabeths 382 were confirmed with Rev Rebello and other priests assisting and a special musical service led by Miss Elizabeth Ormond.
In July the town welcomes a son to Mr and Mrs Joseph Bullock on the 16th a son to Mr and Mrs James Mc Callum on the 18th and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Anello Cavalaro on the 19th all born in town and listed in the local births notice.
Obituary notices report marriages and deaths with dates and ages. Sousa Conceicao wed August Sousa and Filomena Conceicao in town on July 17. Herreshoff aged 75 died July 20 with funeral July 22. Amy Boston aged 60 died July 17. Freitas infant 11 months 24 days born July 18. Lewin Thomas Edwin of Attleboro died July 19 at Bristol Narrows aged 67.
A Newport Rhode Island resident Mr. P. S. Bosworth testifies to lasting kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills. He recalls back pain easing and natural kidney secretions, and notes a repeat recommendation four years later. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY promotes the product.
Unionville Missouri resident Martha Seavey recounts nervous collapse and weak health, says after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improved and became strong again. She urges other women to seek the medicine and notes company letters are genuine testimonies.
The semi monthly Probate Court session before Judge Edward L. Leahy approved the estate inventory for Lawrence M. Kortright and accepted returns showing no personal estate for Charles A. Gladding and John McCarty. The inventory for John C Potter was presented, accepted, and ordered recorded.
Claims show remove pimples and eczema rashes with Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. Advertises many grateful letters and declares the product wipes out all traces of ailment leaving skin soft and clean. Supports a call to try one box for relief.
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