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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1919
Page
6
Mrs. F S Stolz from Sacramento reports long stomach suffering and credits Fruit-a-lives tablets with relief after a trial box. She says a friend also avoided surgery and praises the product, noting price 25¢ for trial and 6 for $2.50 plus 500c a box.
The boys from local Y M C A affiliated departments will canvass Bristol households this week to present a signed letter by Rear Admiral John R. Edwards, president of the local Y M C A, explaining the drive for maintenance funds across Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
A Bristol notice argues the need for the Y M C A to direct boys after school and during days off. It warns war era restlessness may lead to discipline issues and street life, urging a robust Boys Day collection on March 15 1919 to fund gym apparatus and youth programs.
We are told to keep advancing, for the new age will offer the best advantages and lure with greater temptations. Progress depends on mental permission, superior skill, fitness, and personal values, with monetary reward coming unsought. The message urges rising above the average through steady, joyful, diligent work toward a grand future.
Sunday services include a sermon by Pastor Hodgeon on the Will of God and a Portuguese mission talk by J C Vieira at East Greenwich Academy. With Monday through Friday events, the week features choir, prayer meetings, Mite Society hosting at Mrs Bullock, and weekly English classes for Portuguese speakers.
Leo Hughes leads the Colonial A C of this town to face St Thomas next Wednesday night in the elimination series for the Rhode Island championship. St Thomas has beaten all rivals except Newport South Kingstown and the Colonials. Hughes aims to field his strongest lineup and hopes Tinkoff returns from an ankle sprain for the decisive game. The Colonials beat Woodbines of Pawtucket 60 to 14 last Tuesday, after the Woodbines claimed Rhode Island 150 pound honors and challenged the Colonials earlier.
The article recounts the 18 month production of Hearts of the World by D W Griffith. It notes real bombardment scenes in France with British and French government aid, Griffith and cast under fire, and the lack of artificial props. Lloyd George privately congratulated Griffith on the work.
The article notes that the so called doctor bird on Jamaica differs from the island long tailed variety once called by that name in Gorse Birds of Jamaica. Names arose from beliefs about healing powers or plumage sobriety and now mostly refer to the long tailed form.
In a school setting the pupils share ambitions and Frances, from a household described as peaceful, becomes the spokesman and states her goal I want a husband to scold all the time
A concise reflection notes that all things are less dreadful than they appear echoed from Wordsworth. The line invites contemplation of perspective amid distress.
A confused police report notes a taxi driver and a woman discuss a reckless act as a father reportedly reduced the scope of an inquiry. The article mentions smoking and a panicked moment but provides few clear details.
The fireless cooker named Fifiness Cooker is described as Norwegian born and was showcased to the public for the first time at the Paris Exposition in 1867, highlighting its origins and early reception.
Bristol Rhode Island 1919 town meeting notes present budgets for fire police roadwork schools and public works. The town council proposed multiple appropriations including sidewalks street lighting highways sewer work and a bridge plus homecoming celebrations and health and care services. Probate notices list final accounts for estates of Trudell Bettencourt and Harriet Nichols Wall with dates for hearing in Bristol.
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