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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
2
Editorial portrays Secretary Lansing warning Carranza that the United States will keep troops on the border until American protection is assured. It argues Carranza must offer genuine cooperation to curb outlaw violence or risk continued U.S. intervention and international condemnation of Mexico’s government.
The N Y NoY oN HH & H Railroad updates its branch stations with coffee and cream colors and a dark red trim. A new shed at Franklin Street shines in the new scheme, while the old brick station lacks whitewash. Critics attack cigarette placards on station fronts, noting the ad program costs millions annually. The piece argues railroads face higher safety, train, and wage costs while public fares and freight rates stay tight, amid broader financial strain.
Hy draulien Engine and Hose Companys held a Wednesday meeting and voted to join the July 4 parade. A decoration committee led by Raymond YY Card Frank Ho Mowry Richard Rense hausen Alonzo Reynolds and Robert Veach was formed to arrange the hose and chemical wagon display, and a separate group was named to manage the merry go round on the common from July 1 to 17.
Outward departures at 7 50 and 11 20 a m and 2 20 and 5 20 p m. Inward arrivals at 10 00 a m 2 00 4 00 and 7 00 p m.
Bristol notes record St Mary's Sunday School graduation diplomas this Sunday afternoon. Mrs S P Colt of Providence leases the late Mrs Bullock's house for July. The Bristol Garden Club meets at Miss Grace Paull's Hope Street next Tuesday at 4.00 PM. The Bristol High School Alumni hold a banquet at Hotel Belvedere next Monday at 7.00 PM. A Fifth District Court session sentenced John Nelson to six months at the State Farm for drunkenness.
A 1912 style advice note promotes Scott Emulsion as a blood nourishing tonic to build strength for aging. It claims benefits for rheumatism and overall vitality with no alcohol. The piece also lists local notices on road repair, school vacations, ship coal deliveries, social events, and a town marriage filing.
An advertisement claims eating meat burdens kidneys and suggests Kidneco tablets from W Hi Buffingtons to flush kidneys and ease backache, headaches, bladder irritation, and other symptoms. The copy touts a long standing kidney treatment and urges daily use before meals with water.
A Wednesday evening social at Congregational Street house hosted by Miss May Conroy to honor Miss Marguerite Pierce soon to wed Charles Martell. Vocal solos entertained guests including Mrs. Rachel Kayes and Miss Bessie Pierce. Refreshments were provided by Miss Catherine Walsh and Miss May Conroy.
Miss Elizabeth Peterson of Byfield School tendered her resignation at the last School Committee meeting and completed duties yesterday. She will marry Stephen W. Hopkins of Talbot Hopkins electricians next Tuesday. Teachers presented a dozen sterling silver spoons as a wedding gift in the assembly room, presented by Principal John H. Bailey Jr.
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