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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1923
Page
2
Editorial argues income tax figures show a shift of high earners away from taxation. It claims government incentives for tax free securities invite evasion and shift tax burdens to others, criticizing politicians for enabling such loopholes and calling it a continuing abuse.
Passengers on the New Haven line notice varied smells from factories and chemical odors near Providence Riverside. As trains pass, sweet notes from rye grass and other scents rise with the breeze while farmers report good weather for crops this season.
The death notice reports John Terra aged 30 years from Terraain town. The text mentions Veet Andrends and daughter of Jota and natherias Weedsovern Caan in a garbled fragment.
Town social life centers on church outings to Roger Williams Park and Paradise Island Park plus visits from New York guests. The Hydraulion Engine & Hose Co hosts a meeting at Fligh and Franklin, while the Red Division of National India Rubber Co closes for two weeks vacation. A moonlight sail at Paradise Island Park drew large crowds after the Harvest crankshaft broke, with the Rhoda Crane substituting for the boat voyage.
The text lists English as the most spoken language with more than 150 million speakers followed by German at 120 million, Russian at 90 million, and French at 60 million.
Ruth Cameron of Boston offers practical counsel to avoid fretting. She argues that wasted energy arises from both real and imagined fears, urging calm and measured response to potential outcomes.
The Y workers announce the $150 quota is met. The ladies’ committee plans a lawn party and whist on August 9 at Mrs C B Rockwell’s lawn with many tables booked. A men’s outing committee met to organize Hicks Bridge bake plans and other events including boat trips and Newport auto trips. George Scarthorpe coordinates an outing for the Improved Boys’ Club at Howes Farm with luncheon prizes and iced refreshments.
We extend heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends who sympathy during our bereavement and for the many beautiful floral offerings sent.
Pass Book No 17141 issued by Industrial Trust Co Bristol in its Participation Department. Please return to bank. Payee has been identified in duplicate book as provided by law.
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