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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
3
The Providence Tribune argues American farmers lag behind Germany in potato wheat oat and barley yields. It notes Germany rose from low outputs thirty five years ago to higher levels through fertilization and improved farming practices while U S yields remain far lower per acre.
A World Wide Magazine piece by J A Jordan describes adult chimpanzees as the largest and most formidable anthropoids. It notes their untamable nature when captured and their fierce resistance, yet highlights how a once fearful chimp can, through gentle rearing, become deeply loyal and affectionate toward humans.
A 74 year old farmer from Vestal Centre New Jersey reports Vinol restored his strength after a grippe weakened condition. He notes his wife also improved and credits the product for boosting energy enabling a full day of work.
Frank Fontes announces he will not pay any bills contracted by his wife Rose Fontes who has left his home without cause. Addressed from Bristol R. 1 dated February 20, 1917.
Ames Flavander attorney for transferee announces a public auction on March 10, 1917 at 2 pm. The sale covers two Bristol lots on Third School Street and Mount Hope Avenue under a February 1915 mortgage by Jacob and Louis Benjamin. Transfers include all rights to the described land and improvements, with bid by the transferee or designee.
Rhode Island Group schedules a Saturday session at 230 p m in room 5 Sayles Hall Brown University The program features The Cultural Side of the Study of Spanish by E E Vann and Das Moderne Drama in der Schule by Otto Manthey Zorn All modern language teachers and others interested are invited and asked to apply for membership by March 1 3.
In March Woman's Home Companion a woman who narrowly avoided ruin discusses debt and escaping overspending. She urges families to stop living outside their income by forming a new circle of frugal friends and relocating social life toward those who live within means.
A resident recounts a poultry venture gone wrong after buying three incubators that failed to hatch. The tale highlights consumer frustration and alleged fraud in a local urban setting.
A folksy quotation from Uncle Eben in the Washington Star offers a wary view of optimism and advice to act rather than wait for luck during trying times.
A diner jokes about tipping and paying with taxi fare after a farewell meal. The waiter responds with a quip that an after dinner walk is good for the health. The exchange captures a light, humorous moment between patron and service staff.
A man confesses he went fishing and caught nothing and is deemed not truthful for lacking imagination. The remark highlights skepticism toward self served honesty and judgment of character.
Ida D Burt left Edwin F Burt and he issues public notice in Bristol Rhode Island on February 23 1917 stating the separation.
A voice describes a versatile helper who locates lost items restores purses matches homes with maids finds homes for houses and used cars and helps workers and merchants by quickly matching needs. The helper promises impartial service with a steady fee and constant availability.
In YMCA bowling results Hank Hawks claim three strings in a Wednesday match. C F Dimond rolled a 120 single as part of the showing. Earlier Tuesday Neck Rangers took two strings from the Chow Chows in the Social League. Wednesday Water Wagon bowlers beat Lobsters three straight strings.
Standing of teams dated February 26 1917 lists North Ends as team with high single string 515 on February 6. Individual high single string R. W. Nelson 147 on February 6. Individual high three strings Carleton Hill 343 on November 14. Team high three strings Tanx 1445.
Individual high single string F Garvin 108 on January 30. Individual high three strings F Gain 286 on January 30. Team high string Nuff Sed 435 on February 22. Team high three strings Nuff Sed 1258 on February 5. Highest average J Guinty 90 for 14 18.
Louis Labrie of Montral states two years of misery from rheumatism and stomach trouble improved after using Fruit-a-tives. He reports relief after the first box and claims it the only medicine that helped. Fruit-a-tives Limited sells 50c each, 6 for $2.50, or 25c trial size, Ogdensburg NY.
The First Bristol Troop of Rhode Island Boy Scouts nears completion of a new wooden building at Franklin and Hope streets. The 32 by 20 foot, two story structure will host a drill hall on the lower floor and two 16 by 20 foot rooms on the second floor for reading games and meetings. Official opening planned for March 14, the troop’s fourth anniversary, funds to be solicited soon.
Bristol probate court schedules hearings for Sally Brown Herreshoff and Alphonse Ruggeiro estates with codicils and wills. Notices announce March 19 1917 and ongoing publication in Bristol Phoenix for fourteen days. Estelle Marguerite de W. Mudge files ninth account as guardian for Estelle Mudge.
Town of Bristol Rhode Island issues warning under General Laws to electors to assemble at town hall on March 19 1917 at 7 30 PM to vote on taxes for town debts state tax school support poor, highways and bridges, town expenditures, land lease, and multiple appropriations including schools and public works. Propositions cover police fire street lights highways sewers and a variety of capital projects with financial details and proposed resolutions. Town Sergeant Thomas E B Johnson oversees the notice.
Bristol Rhode Island notices warn residents to meet in district meetings on March 14 1917 for moderator town council and various offices. Also announced is the probate of Annie E Bowler with court hearing set for 10 30 A M on February 28 1917.
Bristol February 16 1917 probate notice of Antonio Carlos estate to Probate Court in Beato reads that the last will and testament are to be considered and ordered for public notice to be published for fourteen days starting February 16 1917 and ending March 2 1917 at 10 80 o'clock in the Probate Court Room Beato.
Notices from Bristol February 1917 seek guardianship, final accounts, and distribution orders. Administrators and guardians request court action with first and final accounts for estates of Magaret Morrissey, Julia Holmes, and George Lowe, with notices to be published weekly in the Bristol Phenix.
Frank H. Hammill administrator with the will annexed presents a copy of the will and probate record for John W. Eddy late of Swansea Massachusetts. Court to issue letters of administration and file the papers in Bristol Rhode Island and Bristol town. Notice to be published fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
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