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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1924
Page
2
The Phoenix explains that missing an issue would be minor, but today’s edition is crucial because next Monday holds the Financial Town Meeting and the Probate Court session. It warns the publication of the meeting warning could affect legality and regular publication.
The author argues that despite large losses from the storm, public utilities provide essential services whose value becomes evident when outages occur. They urge Mr Average Citizen to recognize that utilities earn profits to maintain cash reserves for prompt emergency response.
Providence officials paid $12,500 to an expert to depoliticize the school department but discarded the plan and adopted a member’s proposal that further entangles the city school committee in politics.
Bristol has returned to normalcy as officials report stability and residents describe a sense of restored routine following recent disruptions. Authorities warn vigilance remains for any further disturbances while emphasizing community resilience.
A notice announces a financial town meeting to be held next Monday at 7 30 p m Residents are invited to discuss local finance issues and upcoming budgets with officials.
The message attributes backache headaches and fatigue to weak kidneys and urges prompt correction. It claims kidneys filter poisons and that spinal adjustments can Locate and correct the cause via thorough spinal analysis, offering chiropractic guidance for such health queries.
Blotters in colors and papers. Bab bitt Woman's Relief Corps excercise by Arnold flag team. Town Council canvassing corrected voting lists for Monday financial meeting. Reo truck damaged in snow storm on Colt Drive. Prudence Island Fishing Club hosts social with 13 guests at J H Wall shop. treats served. Ladies Benevolent Society holds all day sewing at Holmes House for charitable garments. Rev Anson B Howard delivers Psalm 85:8 address. Pythian Sisters hold whist at G A R Hall Edgehill Temple 3 with prizes to members.
The Town Clerk of Bristol Rhode Island announces yearly April licensing for dogs from age to be registered and collared. Fees: $1.15 for male and $5.15 for female licenses in April. May licenses are $2.15 for male and $6.15 for female. Licenses available after April 1, 1924 at the Town Clerk’s Office.
March 17 Monday evening the Davy Dance is hosted at the State Armory under the auspices of Battery B 243rd Artillery. RING
Notice states no definite information on when electric power will be available and that the factory may reopen after Monday. Reopening announcements will be published, with three long whistles at 6 PM the night before: 6 05 PM and 6 10 PM. Clerks will receive instructions from department heads. National India Rubber Co
In Bristol the blizzard cut power for two days echoing 1888, delaying presses and mails, closing stores, and trapping streets in darkness. Electric service resumes with limited tracks and trains on a hit or miss schedule between Warren and Providence.
James Allyn writes to Mrs. William L. Manchester praising her fundraising efforts for the restoration of the Hast Burial Ground honoring American Revolution veterans. He notes the French soldiers buried there and urges continued support, closing with well wishes and gratitude.
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