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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
4
Old age linked to kidneys and digestive organs with claims of life prolongation. Gold Medal Haarlem Oil capsules, odorless and tasteless, promise kidney stimulation and toxin elimination to restore vigor. Money back if not helping. available in three sizes from druggists.
A semi monthly probate court session approved final accounts for estate administrators including Chandler H Coggeshall and Clyde R Stearns and accepted wills for Sarah Russell Wright Elizabeth N Nichols and John Malone. Guardianship orders were issued for Irene E Dagenais and Helen Benjamin with bonds set, and real estate sale petitions were granted with minimum bids. Community notices list upcoming events at local churches and clubs including June 17 19 20 and 25 social dances at various venues.
Edward Alsworth Ross argues in Asia Magazine that Russia’s long history of Mongol domination, nomad raids from the south and east, and the autocratic Romanoff regime built a deep system of serfdom. He contrasts Russia with Western developments in Europe during the 13th and 14th centuries.
A department store clerk persuades a shopper toward a pricey swimsuit by arguing photos show contrasting colors better. The conversation suggests social pressures on summer girls who pose for beach pictures, highlighting vanity and fashion advice.
A cabman faces the magistrate after using violent language toward a woman dubbed a real lady by the court. The cabby argues she is no lady, while the magistrate quips about recognizing a real lady as a penniless fare payer who refused change and admonishes the man for his insult.
A German prisoner escaped from a camp and a description was sent to aid recapture. The telephonic readout misheard the name and features, ending with height five foot six and beard. The correction instructed readers to swap the word small for all to fix the garbled signal.
Japanese military flyers and accompanying mechanics will be sent to Italy after wartime negotiations with the Italian government. The War Office issued a note to volunteers confirming the decision, with initial plans for twenty airmen reduced to fourteen or fifteen.
A film feature centers on Cyril Hammersley an Englishman accused of treachery by friends amid German spy rumors Naomi Childers leads a cast in a romance and intrigue as Cyril and his loyal partner foil plots for the king and country Also on Wednesday The Biggest Show on Earth with Enid Bennett عنوان Castles in the Air Thursday May Allison in a Beaux arts romance and more details from the Paramount-Metro schedule
A young guardsman visits a financier and is given a tour of a private house. The financier shows him every item and price paid. The visitor suggests marking all goods with plain figures to save trouble.
The passage notes laughter as a human attribute and traces jokes from canvases stones and paper. It suggests humor helped civilize society as early images entertained people beyond basic survival and warfare concerns.
A recent census report shows 32.8 deaf mutes per 100000 in the United States and notes that among countries with 50 or fewer per capita, all but Holland are English speaking, highlighting global distribution and language patterns.
A 180 year old weathercock atop the First National Bank tower in Portland now gleams with gilt paint. Once placed atop the old courthouse in 1778 the oak figure weighs over sixty pounds and remains a city fixture.
Mrs. Sylia A. Brayton State Department President and party visited Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps Friday. They toured Soldiers' Home in the afternoon, brought strawberries, gave a Recreation Hall entertainment, and dined with local officers. At 8 pm a business meeting admitted new members and featured speeches and gifts.
The Greater Providence Council reports a 7 30 p m meeting for local Boy Scouts with a night hike planned for Saturday. Senior Patrol Leader Frank Francis earned merit badges in cooking Pencean automobiling and firemanship at the Court of Honor. Scout James Carney of Troop 2 rescued a drowning boy near Franklin Street Station Saturday morning.
Mary Pickford stars in Captain Kidd Jr directed by William D. Taylor. A tale of hidden treasure unfolds with a grandfather and granddaughter in a shop finding a book that reveals a hoax but ends in a happy ending Arthur Jim Gleason is a young author who supports her as a grand cast enlivens the screen with humor and romance.
In normal times Stockholm, Christiania, Berlin and London show the lowest death rates among European cities. The ranking highlights longstanding health outcomes in these capitals.
The ad describes kidney strain from overwork and household duties causing backaches. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as quick relief, citing Mrs. Mary O Rourke of 39 Bourne Street in Bristol as a testimonial. Price is 60 cents at dealers, with Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo NY listed as manufacturers.
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