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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1920
Page
2
The editorial argues Bristol should approve about an $18,000 increase for the coming year to fund higher teachers salaries and strengthen the public school system. It notes many teachers leave for better pay and stresses the need to attract qualified staff to meet Americanization and foreign parentage challenges.
The country’s rail system, under government control for 26 months, was handed to 230 owners yesterday. Director-General Hines says claims of a broken down system are unfounded and notes good physical condition and smooth operation during a harsh winter and coal strike. Vice President Buckland of the NY NHL & H asserts the line from Bristol to Providence remains robust, implying the system is more than a mere connected strip of tracks.
Citizens hear grand promises about laws aimed at the greatest good for the greatest number. Critics contend such rhetoric masks vague aims and may favor some groups over others.
Reports indicate Germany will conduct trials for war criminals with local lawyers handling proceedings. Officials stress due process and international cooperation as cases proceed.
The description refers to a Bolshevik figure characterized as a brain storm entirely surrounded by whiskers. The phrasing suggests a satirical or caricatured portrayal in a historical newspaper, noting distinctive facial hair and mental sharpness as defining traits.
The National India Rubber Company basketball team hosts a fast AA squad from Fall River this Thursday. The NI Rubber team has not played in weeks due to travel issues, so strong pep is expected. YMCA second team faces St Thomas seconds of Providence in a likely tough contest with a recent St Thomas firsts loss noted. If transport holds, games start promptly at 7 30 PM.
Col S. P. Colt and friends have been in Havana for a month and are expected in New York by steamer tomorrow. Rev Michael Galliher will preach at St. Mary's Church this Lenten service. Many local notices cover employment moves, street work, and business expansions, including Miss Mary Neumann joining Cranston Worsted Mills and Elias brothers’ Red Cross missions, with various civic and commercial updates.
Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus announces an Easter Monday Ball at the Naval Armory on Monday evening April 5. The Town Council holds its regular monthly session tonight and will act as Board of Canvassers Thursday to canvass property voters for the Financial Meeting on Monday, March.
Bristol Aerie No. 953 F O E plans a 2 pm Sunday March 7 initiation at Columbia Hall Wood Street for 30 candidates. New Bedford Aerie State Grand Worthy President and Massachusetts State Organizer attend with Fall River Aerie and the local degree team directing the rite. An A-1 entertainment and social session follow.
Albert Manning of the Dairymen's League warns daylight saving would raise NYC milk costs by millions. He says it reduces farm labor efficiency, adds 30 to 40 cents per hour per worker, and could tack about 2.5 million dollars to New York City's annual milk bill and six million to the state overall.
Announce the wedding of Eleanor Patricia Mathews daughter of Edwin L. Mathews Rochester NY and Merrill Holmes Boynton son of Henry W Boynton. The ceremony occurred in Rochester on Feb 18. They will reside at 138 Highland Ave Buffalo after March 15. The bride attended Wells College Aurora NY. The groom served two years in World War I with Company D 47th U.S. Engineers in France and is now head of the Library Bureau in Buffalo.
The town mourns the death of a long time resident born here and known for church choir and amateur theater work. Survived by wife Susan Morse and siblings, he lived in Attleboro before returning to this town. Funeral at his home 31 Park Avenue Edgewood tomorrow at 2 PM.
James E. Pearse, a resident of the town, died in the hospital at age 28. The report notes the death occurred after illness with no further details provided.
District Nurse Miss Mary Taylor reports February figures. Cases carried over 27 new patients 20 total patients 47 discharged 19 died 4 remaining under care 24 visits 61 tuberculosis 0 obstetrical cases 4 new patients 3 women 29 children 15 operations 0 total visits 310.
A vintage ad touts Hokara as a healing antiseptic cream for dry faded cheeks. It claims to smooth texture, clear pores, and revive color with daily massage, noting long use and no arsenic lead or mercury. A jar costs 35c, larger jars 60c and $1.90 at W H Buffington druggist.
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