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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

4

Pains Inside and Back Helped by Lydia E Pinkham Remedies

Mrs Anna Kelly of Burlington Wisconsin reports irreg ular menses and side and back pains vanished after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The ad urges other women to try the remedies and offers confidential free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.

Burlington, Wis Lydia E. Pinkham Anna Keliy Chestnut Street Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Butter from Shea Tree Promises Lower Food Bills

An article notes that one shea tree near each porch could cut monthly butter costs. It explains that in Africa the fruit yields vegetable butter richer in taste than cow milk butter, while historical Arab, Greek, and Roman usage varied with oil adoption and clothing symbolism.

Africa

Anniversaries of Snakebite Recurring Symptoms Noted

A curious fact notes that snakebite recurring symptoms can appear on anniversary dates of the bite. The victim may experience these symptoms for ten to twelve years, with a record of twelve years in a single case.

YMCA notes outline summer school and activities

The YMCA outlines plans for a summer school with small class sizes prioritizing individual instruction for upper grade and high school pupils. Open around July 10 with hikes and showers planned. A social committee considers a moonlight excursion and a tennis court for members.

YMCA

The Only Way to Spell Simplified System

A Wichita Beacon editorial mocks simplified spelling, calling it a delusion and a snare unless every person can be their own dictionary, arguing the idea strips the concept of popularity and usefulness.

Wichita Beacon

Worth a Great Deal

A brief wry reflection from the Columbus Journal noting that paying bills promptly may not earn social standing but has value by demonstrating reliability to tradesmen.

Columbus

Sloan's Liniment Promises Knee Pain Relief

Philo Pa resident James & Ferguson reports wonderful relief after one application. The ad claims Sloan's Liniment penetrates without rubbing, soothing knee pain after years of suffering. Available at drug stores for 25 cents.

Sloan James & Ferguson Philo

Fourth of July Committee Seeks Parade Bands and Scouts

The Fourth of July Committee met at the Hotel Belvedere to hire the King Philip Fife and Drum Band for the parade. Scouts from other places have accepted invites, with an extra Providence train planned for visiting groups. Events include running races and a bicycle five mile, with 25 cent entry fees refunded to starters and prizes displayed in FE D Kunz's window.

Hotel Belvedere Boy Scouts Providence RF Haffenreffer, Jr FE D_ Kunz F. Wilbur Bertram W Wall E D Kunz

Whist and social events listed for Bristol and area

Dates and venues for community activities include a June 22 home whist hosted by Mrs W Fred Williams for the Bristol Woman's Fanch event, a June 24 rummage sale by St Andrew's Club on Thames Street, a June 29 evening entertainment in First Baptist Church vestry, and a July 13 Sunday School excursion of State Street M E Church.

W Fred Willams Bristol Woman's Fahange St Andrew's Club Thames Street First Baptist Church State Street M E. Church

Figures in Africa's Favor Adventurers Report Low Fatalities

A team of explorers back from Africa states that over six years they used about 20 000 porters and lost only one man. The claim suggests Africa's safety may be comparable to Europe.

Africa Europe

Two Simple Home Remedies Instructed For Burns And Earache

Instructions offer flour and alcohol to stop burns and Jamaica ginger soaked cotton placed in the ear to relieve earache. The advice reflects old home remedy practice.

Jamaica

Time to Lie Still in a Battle Scene

Louisv ille Courier Journal notes a soldier's instruction on playing dead during battle. A trainer cautions that remaining still is risky when cannons fire over a prone body, highlighting the danger and need for discipline.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Children Day Services At First Congregational Church

Sunday services featured a morning worship at 10 30 with baptism Bible presentations to Clifford Weston Weaver and Esther Peabody Carey and choral anthems led by the church quartet. Afternoon events included the Sunday School program In Flowerland with recitations songs and exercises by many classes and a closing flowerland offering.

First Congregational Church Chifford Weston Weaver Esther Peabody Carey John Matteson, Jr Gladys Osterberg Julius David Crabb Christina Pendleton Katherine McCaw Beatrice Cook George Matheson Daniel W Coggeshall Archibald Dunbar Charles F Dimond Robert F. Munro Clinton T Sherman Gertrude E Hasbrouck Eunice Manchester Annie Dimond

Children’s Day Observed at State St MooF Church

Morning services from Rev Dr A McCahon with a Phrenology-Making Faces sermon. Evening exercises began at 7 30 with pro lections prayers and poetry by Amelia Daniel Martha and others. solos and recitations featured Terrah Walker Elizabeth Starkey and more.

State St Moof McCahon UA Tessono Amelia Daniel Marthach Elelen Edgar Isabel Starkey the Squirrel Helen Badgar Terrah Walker Little Birches Dwought Perkins Teszah Walker Mary Crockford Scar Herzig Gordon Plowers Mary Folster Alice Barclay Milared Pollock Leone Albared Crladys Henan Helen Sylvester Pbvabeth Sanford Frances Hall

Patriotic Poem Read At Soldiers Home Funeral

Comrade John Holton of the Soldiers Home is set to read a patriotic poem at the funeral of a comrade in the North Cemetery. The Rhode Island Department Commander requested permission from the State Board of Soldiers Relief for the Commandant to authorize the reading. The verse honors the flag and fallen veterans, ending with a tribute to the comrade who has passed and the hope of heavenly peace.

John Holton Soldiers’ Home Rhode Island State Board of Soldiers’ Relief Holton CVOTN

Too Much for Her

A young girl in the YWCA extension program left a technical grammar class after learning a conjunction is a word that connects words not a place where trains stop. The secretary’s question prompted the girl to admit the class was too much for her.

Y W C.A Association

Paradox onaccuracy in business by W L George

A quotation from Atlantic Monthly remarks that accuracy is not inherent to all, noting that the inaccurate are more on guard while the truly accurate are not. The remark challenges common assumptions about reliability and perception.

W L George Atlantic Monthly

Marriages In Town June 17 19 20 Reported

Notices show four marriage ceremonies in town with the same officiant Rev A P Rebello. Harrold B Chadsey weds Ellen Evelyn Weston on June 17. William P Hammill weds Katherine Walsh on June 20. Francisco Vargas weds Maria P Andrade on June 19. Manuel Alves weds Geolinda Sousa on June 17.

A. P Rebello Manuel Alves Geolinda Sousa

Obituary notices list local residents' deaths

In this town on June 16 James T Phelps aged 74 years 4 months 1 day and Mina Bells widow of Charles Bells aged 75. On June 17 Margarita Preniti wife of Matteo Preniti aged 21. In Rehoboth Adeline F widow of Edwin Upham on June 18 in her 88th year. Emily Fitzgerald widow of George F Usher of Portsmouth aged 90 years 4 months 26 days. Funeral announced for Wednesday 11 am at St Michael's Church. Gardner M D Grafton of Atlanta died June 19 funeral private.

Portsmouth N. H Emily Fitgerald George F Usher St. Michael’s Church Gardner Atlanta Georgia Grafton Millard Gardner Joseph L Gardner Mary Newell Millard Gardner

Ventilation Study Finds No Direct Health Effects From Humid Air

New York commission on ventilation reports that keeping temperature low and humidity constant in an unventilated room produces no direct changes in pulse blood pressure body temperature respiration or metabolism. The only notable effect is a reduced appetite.

New York Commission On Ventilation

Conversational Wares in a Farmer’s Burned Barn

A farmer who survived revolutions and wars values lasting dialogue, while his neighbor who watched a barn burn embraces a patient, seasoned articulation developed through hardship. The quote reflects resilience and speech as a long term tool.

William T. Ellis

Safe Easy Way to Cure Ulcer Promised by Hokara

An ad touts Hokara as a pure skin healer and tissue builder with a money back guarantee if not effective. Ho Burlington, local Hokara agent, claims rapid relief for eczema acne blackheads barber's itch and other skin troubles, selling a large package at 35c from his drug store.

Hokara OH Buttlngton Ho Burlington’s

Public Auction of Bristol Schoolhouses for Relocation

Four houses on High and Court streets in Bristol, owned by the town, will be sold for removal to clear land for a new boiler house. Purchasers must pay 25 percent at sale and the rest to the town treasurer before removal within one month. failure forfeits deposit and allows reauction. Auctioneer Clark H. Straight presides.

Bristol School Committee of Town of Clark H. Straight

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