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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
4
Colt Memorial High School will present a service flag honoring alumni now in the service. About 100 stars will adorn the Bristol High School Alumni flag. The Bache Private School will unfurl a 27 star service flag tomorrow at 3 PM with ceremonies.
The United States Government has insured over 69,000 masters officers and seamen on American merchant vessels in war zones. The total insured amount exceeds 115 million dollars with claims as of now slightly above 180 thousand dollars.
Hokara antiseptic massage cream advertised as a soothing tonic for delicate skin. Claims to remove irritations and dead skin, used after washing or shaving, with a guarantee and prices 35c for a liberal half and 60c for a larger size at W H Buffington's Drug Store.
Notices list letters awaiting pickup for men J J Bartlett Frank Costa James Cruz H D Kelly R E Livingston Manuel Sousa and women Miss Fanny C Bowen Mrs Walter D Chase Mrs Nellie Porter plus foreign name Giovanni Ferri Fu Simone D G Coggishall P M in local post office system
A schedule of upcoming social events includes dances and bazaars at G A R Hall hosted by Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters on June 27 and July 3. Donovan's Jazz Band performs July 2 at the same hall. A Red Cross benefit bazaar and dance occurs July 3 at the Naval Reserve Armory. An excursion to Rocky Point is planned July 11 by Damon Club of Burnside Lodge. State Guard uniform fund drives feature a June 26 dance at the Naval Reserve Armory. The Night Before the Fourth Club hosts a GAR Hall dance on July 3.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Matthew McGuigan in this town on June 25.
Died Anderson at Wallum Lake June 24 Robert H Anderson of this town aged 44 years and 5 days. Cavallaro Annie Cavallaro died June 23 in this town, daughter of Frederico and Annie Cavallaro, aged 1 year 3 months 14 days. Joslin Stephen Comrade died at Soldiers Home in this town June 21 aged 74 years. Sousa Elizabeth Xavier died in big town June 24 daughter of Louis and Mary Sousa, aged 4 years 8 months 26 days.
The Runaways cast held a meeting at Reynolds School to unveil plans for a dance and bazaar the night before the Fourth at the Naval Reserve Armory. Governor Beeckman may attend. Prof Donovans Orchestra to provide music. committees and patronesses named for Red Cross benefit.
War demands have thinned local tennis players prompting the Excelsior Club and the Casino to discuss merging. The Casino surrenders its clubhouse but offers three courts. A meeting of the Excelsior club will be called to weigh the plan.
Sunday evening around seven Henry Mc Darling found four boys breaking into his store by prying a rear window. Detected they fled but were captured by Officers Witherell and Dubue. Suspects Joseph Bishano Nickolas Ferrara Domenico Insigni and Philip Fortner were taken to the police station and ordered to appear in court.
Prof. Trelease reports that American oaks are not two but three groups Leucobalanus white oaks Erythrobalanus red oaks and Protobalanus an ancient type with intermediate traits Mexico hosts 121 white oaks 125 red oaks and 2 Protobalanus while the United States has 43 white 26 red and 2 Protobalanus Central America has 20 white oaks and 85 red oaks South America has few red oaks and a single white species in the West Indies Fossils trace about 150 American oaks to Cretaceous and Tertiary periods and Trelease suggests they descended from a late Tertiary form independent of European oaks.
A New York Globe column argues against the bias for white eggs, noting no nutritional advantage and a higher price. It warns shoppers that white Leghorn eggs are often misattributed and urges buying brown eggs when equally fresh.
A Medical Adviser note recommends an ointment of ichthyol methyl salicylate oil of turpentine and lanolin, applied to joints and covered. Bed rest in flannel, liquid diet with milk, fruit juice, water, and careful elimination. Early calomel and bicarbonate followed by Rochelle salts, rhubarb and soda until the tongue cleans, with abstention from animal foods and alcohol during convalescence.
A historical report describes theories of mountain shifting in the Himalayas and related earth density anomalies. It notes creeping motions toward the south and crumpling of the Himalaya range, with surveys ongoing though Tibetan access limits investigations.
A woman moves to the coast for summer with a cabload of cherished possessions. The cabman, astonished by the pile, asks if that is all. She confirms and he remarks it would be a pity to leave the doorstep.
Y M C A presents Dustin Farnum in a thrilling Western about reform led by a parson and Marguerite Clark in Poor Man, Rich Man. Matinees start at 4 PM Wednesday and 3 PM Saturday.
The new insignia features horizontal bronze wings with a vertical silver two bladed propeller. It is worn by officers and enlisted men of the Aeronautics Department. Enlisted personnel will have a green and black cord.
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