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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1916
Page
2
Editorial notes a Chicago alliance of women launching a campaign using apples to curb alcohol cravings. It claims apples cause a distaste for whisky and will hinder liquor consumption. The piece frames the plan as a serious social effort by a large organization.
The Kaiser says his divine appointment confines him to leadership to preserve his life. He notes many soldiers in the trenches might trade that fate for a less perilous role if given the chance.
An Ingh official says the true allied offensive will not occur until April or May next spring. He suggests German observers will question whether the recent heavy assault is the real attack or a mere probe until the main drive begins.
The English House of Commons is urged to authorize a national credit of two and a quarter billion dollars. If approved, England's war credit would rise to about 14.16 billion dollars.
Motivational note urges embracing discipline to meet personal goals. It emphasizes waking each day with purpose, reflecting on self-improvement, and believing in the ability to perform again tomorrow. The message centers on accountability and perseverance.
A nostalgic travel ad touts Sloan's Liniment as essential after strenuous activity and for sudden pains like toothache stiff neck backache and insect stings. It cites a vacationing user who says they would never go on a trip without Sloan's Liniment and recommends keeping a bottle in your bag.
Mails close at 7.30 8.50 11.50 1.50 5.50 7.15 a m and p m. Sunday mails arrive at 8.00 a m and close 4.50 p m.
The outward departures from Bristol are at 7.50 and 11.20 a m and 2.20 and 5.20 p m. The inward arrivals occur at 8.00, 10.00 a m and 2.00, 4.00 and 7.00 p m.
A long list of summer visitors and local happenings in Bristol includes families from Bristol Highlands to Providence, new licenses issued for area marriages, a clambake for the Odd Fellows Home Association, and upcoming lectures at the Bristol Yacht Club. Social visits span from Clarksville Virginia to St Paul Minnesota and Ansonia Connecticut, with town meetings, police activity, and church events noted.
Oath by Frank J Cheney of F J Cheney & Co Toledo promises to pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason dated December 6 1886. Cure taken internally claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Includes testimonials and sale details with price 75c for Hall's Family Pills.
In heavy rain a Plymouth Sunday saw limited worship across area churches. Rev J J Brokenshire of Park Place Congregational exchanged pulpits with Rev John F E Whitley at First Congregational. Rex Wallace L Gallup of Providence preached at First Baptist. Rev W F B Jackson led Trinity Church services.
A weekend storm dumped four inches of rain on the town causing floods in lowlands and cellars. Strong winds and high tides disrupted Washington street sewers and anchored boats dragged their anchors in the harbor. Farmers fear hay crops and fruit trees suffered damage from wind and saturated ground.
Supervisor C H Merriam prepares to teach swimming at the Municipal Bath House using a class method for children under ten boys girls women and men. Enroll by leaving names with Mr Merriam or Herbert Geisler. A class starts with six enrollments and ten half hour lessons are offered with no extra charge to regular patrons.
Special Constable Pasqule Giglio of this town was arrested in Riverside on Saturday evening for assaulting Celestial Amaral of Fall River during a dispute on a Providence to Fall River electric train. Giglio pleaded guilty in East Providence District Court and was fined $10 plus costs.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a long used remedy for hacking coughs. It claims the pine balsam with tar soothes irritated air passages loosens mucus aids natural sleep and supports healing.
A damaged OCR snippet shows monetary values such as five dollars and small coin amounts, along with unreadable filler text and repeated letters, offering no clear news event or context.
John Henry Brown died last Wednesday. Funeral held Saturday at 8:30 from his 145 Bradford Street home to St Marys Church for a 9 oclock Requiem Mass. Rev Thomas J. Gillan officiated. Floral tributes from National India Rubber Company factory shoe department workers and King Philip Lodge No 1135 Loyal Order of Moose. Miss Alice Downey sang Ave Maria at offertory. Mrs Francis Ps. McGovern sang Thy Will Be Done. Bearers: James McSherry and John Holland Providence. Edward Quinn, Charles Breen, John Brown, John Pierce. Interment at St Marys Cemetery.
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