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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1903
Page
3
A letter to the editor warns that overwork harms kidneys and blood purity while criticizing Bristol town election politics. The writer denounces a mixed Independent ticket as deceptive, urges support for honest, nonpartisan candidates, and opposes bargaining between Republicans and Democrats.
The First Division of the Naval Battalion at the State Armory was inspected Friday evening by Brig. Gen. Frederic Sackett. Ensign M. A. Cheesman presented a State flag to the company, praising its patriotism and uniform discipline. 39 men and 3 officers attended, with 5 absentees. officers present included Lieuts Edward P. Gladding and Herbert N. Gray.
The piece criticizes Fred L. Waldron for running as a Democrat after a long Republican career and alleges he helped pack the Republican caucus on February 28. It praises Walter E. Munro for staying true to Republican principles, noting his exclusion from nomination. Citizens Committee backs Munro, urging Republicans, independents, and Democrats to choose Munro over Waldron.
Mr Peckham answers an adverse letter in the March issue, recounting his eight years in Bristol town service. He defends his management of the farm and asylum, noting debt elimination on leaving the farm and implying misrepresentation by his critics. He asserts loyalty to the town and reiterates his commitment.
The regular monthly meeting of the school committee was held with seven members present. The superintendent reported good school condition and large attendance, especially in lower grades. Bills totaling 26.07 were ordered paid. The supply committee said it had bought 20 tons of coal from Wardwell Lumber Co to heat the buildings through the winter. Several cases raised by parents were discussed.
Ad copy extols Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing tonic for invalids convalescents and weak children. It claims to increase bone flesh blood and nerve tissues and supports users who cannot eat regular meals or crave richer nourishment.
The Bristol Y MCA team, famed as Rhode Island’s best, lost to Newport 15 to 14 in a tightly fought game highlighted by Higgens scoring a late field goal to seal the win. Newport, an underdog, held Bristol to a single point in the final period as both teams battled rough but driven play in the YMCA gym.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg yet Backlen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days Ulcers Wounds Piles salve best in the world Cuore guaranteed Only 25 cents sold by J H Young Co druggists
Senator Hoar compares gunnery to advertising and asserts the value lies in what hits the mark. Phenix advertising touts judicious, targeted shots into thousands of Bristol homes, connecting with top business readers who hold purchasing power and spread messages to neighbors.
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