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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
3
The piece argues true economy lies in durable apparel rather than low price. It promotes a single well made suit of pure wool with durable color on premises at 30 to 40 dollars as superior to two cheaper sweat shop outfits at 20 dollars each.
The Penny Tea at the D Wolf Inn Saturday supported the Patriotic League and the Children’s Tin Box Fund. Numerous volunteers organized tea, refreshments, side shows, dances, entertainments, and a variety of performers for a successful community event.
The Bristol Highlands Junior Dramatic Club presented a delightful Wednesday evening on the Newell lawn for Red Cross relief. Selections featured Miss Charlotte S Newell Miss Gretchen S Draper with musical and dramatic skits and a Hoover food sale followed by a Kitten auction, all under Mrs Thomas R Clayton's direction with credit to committees led by Mrs Henry Street Miss Frances Freeman and Mrs Forest B Wilcox.
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company No 1 held its annual clambake and outing at Prudence Island last Sunday. The event featured power boats Harvey and Marie, a bake by Peter Gladue, and sports including a baseball game where married men beat singles 15 to 8.
Louis Gladue Jr. wins the 200 yards in a clear finish. Fred Guevremont earns honors for longest underwater swim. Buck wins the fat men's race but avoids breaking the record in the hot sun. Peter J. McClure edges in diving after a long judges' conference. Annette Kelleman noted but not a top contender with Peter. Five men start a two mile run and later swim in the bay when found by officials. The steamers clerk calls the outing the best ever.
The Bristol and Prudence Island ferry line offers departures from Church Street Dock at 7 a.m. 10:10 a.m. and 5:10 p.m. Return trips from Sandy Point run at 7:50 a.m. 11:0 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. A short sail option at 5:10 p.m. yields about an hour on Prudence Island.
The Sixth District announced volunteers in several draft calls to Camp Forrest Lytle Ga. Tuesday at the State Draft Headquarters Providence. Names include William Darron Block Island John H David Bristol John Cabral Mello North Tiverton. Only Darron accepted. others rejected for underweight. Darron likely to be assigned as a teamster.
First Bristol Troop BSA voted to attend Camp Yawgoog the week of July 27. The Bristol boys must report to Scout headquarters at 8 30 a m tomorrow morning with all gear ready for a week at camp.
The Linden Club hosts a Monday evening dance in G R Hall on July 29 under club auspices.
Waarlgocket R 224 Transit st Hazeloch markets a root and herb tonic for women during life changes. It claims to benefit most and offers a money back guarantee. Available at Warren-Standard Pharmacy Roberts Pharmacy Hope Pharmacy Family Drug Co Bristol J H Young Co Hope Drug Co.
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