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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1916
Page
3
The text lists figures on malaria in the South, rodents trapped in New Orleans, and illnesses like typhoid and measles. It argues open air as a tonic and notes no yellow fever cases in the U S since 1905, while raising concerns over sneeze transmission of influenza.
An advertisement touts Hokara cream as grease free and nonacid for instant relief of itching and various skin troubles. It promises soft white skin and healing of ulcers eczema and acne, with a 25 cent jar offered by W H Buffettongs Drug Store and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
This evening at the Star Theatre Dorothy Donnelly stars in the five act Metro picture Sealed Valley praised as a corker by manager Dillon. Also showing The Book's Victory and A Sea Mystery with other features and a reputation chocolates giveaway.
A new cookbook titled The Fun of Cooking appears as part of a pairing with The Joy of Sock Darning and The Ecstasy of Dish Washing. The notice hints at playful kitchen guidance and domestic craft themes in a period cookbook series.
The Board of Managers met at the Y M C A last evening to review February reports showing strong association activity. Attendance figures for gymnasium classes, social events, and junior programs were cited, and plans for a summer program including a boys camp and aquatic activities were outlined. A social bowling league charity does not award trophies with roll off dates set for March 27.
Rhode Island names its Republican National Convention delegates for Chicago on June 7 with Henry F. Lippitt LeBaron B Colt and R Livingston Beeckman among the at large. Six district delegates include Harold J Gross George R Lawton John Arnold Hard S Aldrich Jesse P Eddy and a third candidate. Alternates list includes 20 possibilities led by Michael J Lynch James G Blaine Jr George Carmichael and others.
The National India Rubber Company team defeated Brown University All-Collegiates 40 to 13 at the Y M C A gym Friday evening. Notable players included Pickles Ferrin Garvin Bottomley Shields Murphy Conrick Wilcox and Aldrich. Next Saturday the N R team travels to Wakefield to conclude a successful season.
Two matches were decided with Bank Clerks taking two strings from Post Office and Gas Blowers beating Bums In the third string tie 439 and Bank Clerks winning on a roll-off. C Dunbar shot 101 and posted a two string total of 195 to set a boys league record.
Rev Cornelius Holland delivered The Charm of Ireland address at St Marys School Fall Sunday evening. Stereopticon views illustrated the talk as a large audience enjoyed the program. The Sisson Brothers Orchestra provided five pieces and vocal selections by Louise Malafronte Massgnes Ryan Miss Margaret Conley and Ambrose Deslets complemented the event.
Judge F H Hammill Speaker of the Rhode Island House spoke at Library Hall Olneyville Friday night on The State of Rhode Island. He condemned libelous attacks by the Voters League saying no graft allegations have basis and praised legislative clerks and the Congress model. The audience applauded him as he denounced the libelous stories.
Local automobile registrations last week list 20973 Amelee Frederic of Bristol with a Ford 22 h p touring car 20960 Norton Jamson of Barrington Franklin with a 25 h p touring car and 20958 Lucy H Jackson of Nayatt with a Ford 22 h p sedan.
Warns of sudden weather changes causing colds and grippe and suggests Dr Kings New Discovery as an all in one treatment. The syrup is described as pleasant to take and capable of soothing coughs checking cold and breaking grippe attacks. It has been tested and tried for over 40 years.
Giuseppe Lamocca of Warren faced Judge F H Hammill in the Fifth District Court for firing a revolver on a public street during a March 8 pistol duel with barber Natasio Bocchier. Lamocca fined $15 and costs. wife wounded but not seriously.
The funeral for Patrck Morris held at 8 15 from his Ferry road home followed by a high mass of requiem at 9 in St Marys Church. Rev Thomas J Gillan officiated with Ed ward F Christie directing the choir and solos by Miss Alice F Downey and Mrs Francis P McGovern. Bearers were P Henry Morris Peter C R Morris Thomas McGovern and John W Best. Interment in St Marys Cemetery.
The Colt High Alumni will attempt a comeback game against the present Colt High School basketball squad Thursday at the C A gym. Veteran players include C Duffy W Duffy C Herrmann D Coggeshall H Gray E Dunbar and others, while the young lineup features J Garvin H Goddard Geisler Brownell Springer Gladding Langello and more, touted as one of the swiftest quintets in the state.
Bristol resident Michael Collar reports back pains eased by Dean's Kidney Pills. Claim asserts kidneys purify blood and prevent pain during illness. Advertises price 50c and availability at all dealers from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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