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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
4
A historical tribute extols the Home for Aged Women as a shelter for the elderly, praising its tradition and the shared light of love guiding the “Homeless Clan.” The note, submitted by the Board of Managers through Secretary Florence T. Nelson, is dated June 6, 1917.
The auditor Sherman confirms the treasurer’s report shows balance 2393.29 drawn from emergency funds and invested sources. Expenditures include rent 250.00 salaries 902.00 provisions 671.02 coal 185.10 heater 56.25 water tax 19.00 telephone 22.20 gas and electric 28.95 furnishings 114.77 burial lot 5.00 lawn 6.60 and two Narragansett Rights 9.60.
The 25th annual meeting of the Home for Aged Women was held June 6 with Rev Dr A C McGilton presiding. Officers elected include President Mrs Ho W Bache, Vice President Mrs J Hasbrouck, Secretary Miss Florence T Nelson, Treasurer Mrs A Johnson, plus a board of managers from local churches. The report highlights fundraising, bequests, and continued patronage, noting illness among residents, staff contributions, and community support including a $1000 bequest from John Holmes and a Century birthday celebration for Mrs Cornelia Munroe.
Secretary Miss Fleanor D Slade presents the first annual report since the Home for Aged Women in Bristol opened September 6 1892. The June 6 1893 address commemorates a quarter century of work inspired by early supporters including Charles Fales Esq. and efforts begun in Rhode Island in 1873.
Chester S Lord argues that sensational press and cheap literature lower standards, influence youth, and degrade moral conduct. He warns that readers receive a distorted portrait of life, shaping a cheap mentality through poor periodicals.
A Philadelphia contractor observes pedestrians ignore danger signs as a steam shovel digs deep. To protect bystanders he glazes the railing with tar and grease so crowds cannot lean over safely. The greased rail, like a poison sign, deters people from approach near the excavation.
The term Scotch-Irish reflects transplanted populations rather than pure merges. Religious or political rule drove movement from Scotland to Ireland from Henry VIII’s era to William I. Descendants on both sides claimed Scotch identity, with many Presbyterians settling Virginia backwoods in the 1600s.
A St Louis Star report describes a plant that acts as a miniature ice factory in late autumn, forming ice crystals on cracked root bark after two blooming cycles. Laboring to explain the ice secret, scientists have yet to uncover how it forms ice before ponds freeze.
A discussion from American Magazine on George O Boldt using repetition and mental imagery to recall guests' names. He would hear a name, have it repeated, and link it to the guest's face and features to cement memory. He even visualized how the name would appear in print.
The New York Evening Sun argues that citizenship begins in boyhood. Mothers should teach sons to value family interests and obligations alongside privileges, shaping responsible citizens who understand duty and participation beyond wartime sentiment.
Seymour Deming reflects on urban glamour and the pull of city streets. He contrasts city astonishment with small town sensibilities, describing the epic sweep of human destinies within inscrutable buildings and boulevards, and the sense of adventure and awe the metropolis offers.
Panamanian baseball fans say the Isthmus, with excellent sanitary conditions overseen by canal authorities, is ideal for major league teams to train during the dry season December through April. Bike ball is popular and exhibition gates would be strong during camps in the zone.
The article notes rapid advances in high speed gasoline engines. It contrasts older engines peaking at 1 800 to 2 000 RPM with modern designs from the United States and abroad that tolerate speeds from 3 000 RPM and beyond while maintaining reliability.
A farmer tells an angler he cannot fish on the land marked No Trespassing. The fisherman admits he sees the sign but waited seven hours without a nibble before giving up his attempt.
A caller jokes with a stranger, mistaking him for Jack. The man corrects him, saying his name is King, not Jack, highlighting a humorous misidentification in a casual street scene.
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