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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1918
Page
2
The piece urges all Americans to support the war by saving, economizing, and funding the government. It stresses the duty to aid soldiers and sailors abroad to shorten the conflict and free nations from bondage, framing civilian effort as crucial to victory and civilization.
The 500 million dollar issue of United States Treasury certificates closed March 5 and was oversubscribed in all districts except one. Banks across the country again demonstrated strong loyalty and liberality in supporting the Third Liberty Loan, reflecting faith in government finances and patriotic cooperation.
The Fuel Administration reports increased coal production across most fields. Anthracite shipments reached 5,812,082 tons, up 633,650 tons from 1917, a 12 percent rise despite a 15 percent labor shortage. Employees are praised for their patriotic effort and hard work.
Carpenters' Union No. 717 will hold an open meeting next Monday evening March 25 at 8 at the Star Theatre Hall. The Bristol area boat and house carpenters are urged to attend to organize. General Organizer George L. Stebbins will be sent to address the meeting.
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. It touts Mali's Catarrh Medicine taken through the blood and mucous membranes, combined with tonics and purifiers, with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Local notes report Red Cross activities at John Post Reynolds School and upcoming sermons in St. Michael's Chapel. Rhode Island residents Cornelius and John McElvogue arrive in France with the American Expeditionary Force while others receive news of service in Europe. Barrington rural carrier Henberger tops stamps honors with 113.03 dollars. Fred M. Dixon Jr. resigns for shipyard duty. Community events include a Bristol Mothers Club gathering, a public whist, and Knights of Pythias and Knights of Columbus activities with letters from servicemen in the U. S. Army and overseas camps.
The St Patrick festival entertainment by the young people of St Marys parish drew a full house at the Pastime Theatre on Friday. Miss Nellie Pierce directed the first part with songs and recitations while Prof Henry Donovar led the second part titled Trish Minstrels. A 50 voice chorus and acts by Lavander Cole Florie Dwyer Franklin Cronson Taylor and others earned hearty encores. Donovan Orchestra provided music.
Navy extends dry zone after 4 PM Saturday closing saloons in Newport and seven other sites. The five mile radius around Newport Naval Training Station prohibits sale or service of alcohol under General Order 373 and Selective Service Act authorities.
A letter from Lt. Col. L H Callan of the 107th U.S. Engineers to Bristol townspeople discusses safe return from France, wartime restrictions on letters, and hopes for honor and credit to the town amid submarine danger and long war.
Classic remedy Boschee’s German Syrup promoted for coughs bronchitis colds and lung troubles across the United States for fifty two years. It pledges restful nights and easier mornings by aiding expulsion and soothing inflamed tissues as health returns. Sold by J H Young & Co.
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