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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
3
The late Admiral Erben coined the world circling phrase the man behind the gun in a naval warfare speech. It stressed efficiency, preparedness, and the enlisted men’s crucial role in victory, echoing Captain Mahan and becoming a concise summation of naval instruction.
James Tobin of Bristol retires this week from all public business affairs after a long career as an undertaker and emb5almer. He will devote time to his property and enjoy the fruits of his work, with his nephew Michael J. Tobin to carry on the undertaking business on Franklin Street.
In yesterday’s session Judge O L Bosworth presided. Raffaele Cirello was found guilty of assault with a metal roller and bound over to the Grand Jury with $500 bail posted by Gineseppe Voccio. Paya was acquitted on a counter charge. Vincenzo Paoya was fined $5 and costs for assaulting Raffaele Cerillo and appealed. Several cases were continued or dismissed, including DeFelice and Volpe barber certificate charges, and others involving non support, civil suits, and ejectment, with various continuances and orders for bills of particulars.
A witty dialogue features a laundress and a wary suitor discussing practical and sharp responses. The Laundress notes most clothes are torn, while the suitor warns that a girl may end a relationship suddenly. The exchange pivots on price for a torn item and timely romance.
Col Samuel P. Colt of United States Rubber Company reports a bright rubber outlook for the state. He forecasts mills resuming fall operations, a $25,000,000 annual output, and expansion of the Joseph Banigan plant in Olneyville. He notes global concessions in Sumatra and Brazil, planning to source crude rubber more domestically to stabilize supply and drive full mill capacity. The Woonsocket and Bristol mills also prep for gains as the industry evolves.
St Marys Total Abstinence Society held its last meeting in its Wood Street hall. James J Walsh presided as members appointed a committee to manage property and find a new venue. The program included piano, sextette, fancy steps, and manly art demonstrations. Judge Edward L Leahy hosted iced treats and all sang Auld Lang Syne.
The article explains that below six miles underground water cannot exist in rocks due to immense pressure closing pores. Above that depth, estimates place underground water at one third of all ocean water, which, if spread over the globe, would cover land to a depth of 3000 to 3500 feet.
A humorous Success Magazine anecdote about an author returning to his father’s house to borrow the family high chair before riding home by hand. He waited long for a car and, when it arrived, a conductor joked about the chair. The author replied, I grew up while waiting for the car.
A Washington Star snippet records a playful quarrel between a haughty lady and Mrs. Cumrox over Mayflower ancestry. The lady claims lineage while Cumrox retorts her family did not participate in large excursions, highlighting social snubs in a light domestic exchange.
A writer asks why male geniuses grow their hair long while women who feel like geniuses cut their hair short. The remark questions gendered beauty standards in the context of genius.
Mrs Mary Cunningham of Bristol Rhode Island testifies that after long lasting backache and related pains she tried Doan's Kidney Pills from Young & Co Drug Store. She reports no back pain and a toned system and recommends the remedy. For sale by all dealers 50 cents, Koster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for US. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
The Bristol Opera House presents a popular country store program with entertaining comical gifts and strong pictures. Amateurs dominate the upcoming night with a headline contest promising a record crowd while Mr. Bates entertains with songs that draw regional fans. Saturday promises another big attraction and a full house.
W H Buffington, popular druggist, announces a limited supply of Dr Howard’s specific for constipation and dyspepsia at half price. The remedy claims quick relief and permanent cures, with a money back guarantee if no relief. Call at once for the fifty cent size during this introductory offer.
A drug clerk recalls being called to compound prescriptions at night in dim light. The dialogue questions if he is prone to mistakes when working in semi darkness, noting a plugged quarter incident as an example.
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