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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
2
The piece argues that business leaders ignore election threats, reject the idea of class rule or Sovietism, and mock attempts to scare voters. It notes Chicago radicals and editors backing independent tickets, predicting robust public sentiment in the presidential race guiding government expectations.
The resolute defender of the Americas Cup arrived in tow of the steamer Montauk and anchored near the Herreshoff shops. She later sailed, was taken out of commission, stripped of sails and rigging, and prepared for a long rest at Walker's Cove.
By invitation of Mr and Mrs J L Buffum the Ladies Aid Society of State Street M E Church enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at their Gooding avenue home. A fine clambake surprised guests at six o'clock and the group departed for Bristol on the nine o'clock car. Between thirty and forty attended, including Pastor Rev Edgett and visiting Rev Perkins.
Miss Mary St Angelo of Wisconsin visits her uncle Jeremiah Neely of Steepbrook and is seen with Alice De Wolf on Union Street. Mrs Joseph O’Conner and Robert Dorester of Massachusetts visit Congdon on Church Street while road work on Franklin and Wood streets progresses, and A P Nerone accepts the agency for General Accident Fire and Life Assurance in addition to his existing lines.
Robert A. McCaughey recently resigned from the money order department of the local post office after many years of faithful service to join the Waldron Company. At his Hope Avenue home the Postmaster Daniel G. Coggeshall led a farewell gathering where a fine gold watch was presented by former associates. McCaughey expressed appreciation and surprise at the gift and the good will shown.
Busy page of ads and notices includes Bathe suits at F E Suzman Men Balbriggan underwear at 65c and ladies hose at 75c Jacob Molasky promotions straw hats and travel goods Knights of Rhode Island field day at Duke's Grove Excelsior Tennis Club bi weekly dance at Bristol Yacht Club two new boilers installed at Byfield School contract price 4050 Garden Party at Children’s Home raises over 300 Whist Club results and local visits from noted residents plus church services and upcoming receptions.
Coming events list Steven's Bros Model Exposition Aug 2 and week under Kearney Post No 1. Aug 5 Thursday excursion to Rocky Point by Steamer Elberon for the Portuguese Independent Band.
A son was born in Providence on July 28 to Henry F. P. and Madeline Tingley. Grandparents are Mrs. John Post Reynolds of this town and the Tingley family.
A Japanese child is warned that killing a cat will invite seven generations of revenge, and that killing a frog while watching its twitching death will make his hand tremble when writing. These cautionary tales reflect cultural beliefs about mercy and consequences.
The Stevens Brothers Exposition opens in Newport this week under American Legion supervision led by George J. Reagan. The oval grounds feature a Hawaiian village Through the Falls and an athletic arena with a midway of concessions and rides. The Hawaiian dances and a strong man act draw crowds, with a wrestler offering $5 to be thrown in five minutes and a Newport youth named Coffee winning twice.
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