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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
2
Bureau of Chemistry researchers propose substitutes such as starch sugar starch syrup maltose syrup and honey to cut sugar content in soft drinks to 50 percent or less while preserving taste. The plan aims to save about 50000 tons of sugar annually.
In March and April the Secretary of Agriculture on recommendation of the Office of Public Roads and Rural Engineering approved 212 state road projects totaling over 2500 miles. The estimated cost is about 15 million dollars with more than 5 million dollars provided by Federal aid.
The United States Employment Service survey finds 53 centers report calls exceeding supply while only three western cities have a surplus. Normal conditions are reported by 25 cities.
The policy expanding limits on crude rubber imports now includes four related commodities that share characteristics with rubber and may serve as substitutes under certain conditions.
Bristol residents hear of council and Knights of Columbus meeting while Irene Usher prepares return for summer. Local events include yacht club restrictions, Red Cross drives, graduations, injuries, and soldiers overseas updates, with travel fare changes and social gatherings across town.
A longstanding advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as effective for coughs bronchitis and colds settled in the throat with claims of restful nights easier morning expectoration and natural recovery. Sold by J H Young & Co.
Baseball results from Warren area teams include Cutters beating Markers 22 to 18 on the Common, and Warren Cadets defeating St Marys 10 to 8 at Childs Street grounds. Other notes mention Night Packers versus Main tenance on the IRCo Twilight League, Fort Wetherill beating Circle Jacques 9 to?, and Colt High School player Baker with strong pitching but weak support.
The Rev. Herykial A. Mutive from North Andover, Massachusetts, native of this town, is visiting relatives here for a few days.
Nubone corsets advertised by Mrs J PMN at 11 Washington 81 offer prompt postal attention via telephone 179-W.
One of the best located country estates in the county offers eight rooms, a barn and sheds, extensive fruit trees, strawberry and asparagus beds, and small fruits. Sold for no fault, owner moving away.
The fragment provides a mailing address note for Charles J. Cady of Warren Rhode Island on So Main Street and letters to BON 92 R F D Bristol R 1, indicating a local postal or forwarding instruction.
Fancy Creamery Butter 1 lb 49c Choice Coffee 30c value 1 lb 22c Lowney Cocoa 4 lb box 20c Presto 45c pkg 39c Barley Flour 12 lb bags 70c Spaghetti 3 pkgs 27c Gorton's Fish tall can 15c Tomato Soup can 10c Pork Sausage Meat 1 lb 73c Salt Pork 1 lb 30c Honey Comb Tripe 1 lb 2c
A soldier reports from England in 1914 that he is in good health and plans to be home for Christmas. He notes a Bristol regiment transfer of John Flynn, a grand reception in London with King and Queen, and that American troops marched past Westminster and attended the Royal Guards at Wellington Barracks. He mentions attending the General Headquarters Physical and Bayonet school.
The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth De Wolf Adams widow of George W Adams was held from her Hope street residence on Saturday afternoon at 2 30 o clock Rev Anson B Howard officiated. Bearers included Wallis E Howe Clinton T Sherman Joseph E Simmons and John W Best Interment followed at Juniper Hill Cemetery Survived by sister Mrs Henry M Gibson and brother Robert D Andrews.
Modern house of 10 rooms overlooking Mt Hope Bay with bath laundry piazza upstairs balcony garage spring water garden land. For Rent office room and a three room apartment furnished or unfurnished. Two fine house lots for sale on easy terms. John Temple Drury Estate Tel 165 W.
A Navy Armory event hosted by the crew of the U S S Du Pont drew huge attendance. Prof Henry Donovans Jazz orchestra provided music and over 100 couples joined the grand march led by Lieut and Mrs Iverson. Miss Bess Franklin sang The Star Spangled Banner as the flag was unfurled. Proceeds benefited the local Red Cross and the U S S Du Pont Athletic fund.
Direct ad promoting home fire protection through a responsible company. It offers to call with rates and information on all kinds of insurance.
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