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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
4
Hope Drug Co asserts Vinol contains cod liver extract manganese citrate lime soda glycerin and other elements to restore strength and vitality in weak or overworked individuals and offers a money back guarantee. The Bristol based company presents the formula to prove its claims.
The remark argues that societies without priestly leadership are prone to barbarism, framing clergy presence as essential to civilization and moral order. It suggests a critique of secular or anti clerical views by linking spirituality with societal refinement.
An aviator writes from an American aviation camp in France describing flying as a demanding craft. He warns of fatigue, the need for rest and good food, and the high risk of accidents at low altitude. He explains handling machines at speed, landing dangers, and the temperamental demands of pilots amid fog, wind, and engine troubles.
An advertisement promotes Frut-i-tives made from fruit juices as a universal remedy for constipation liver indigestion headaches neuralgia kidney and skin issues. It asserts nerve tonics and antiseptics from apples oranges figs and prunes and lists prices 50c a box six for 2 50 and a 25c trial size. The firm Fruit-A-Tives Limited based in Ogdensburg New York is cited as supplier.
A series of benefit and social events including Easter Monday activities at Balk Grand Army Hall for Halifax sufferers, drama at Pas tiat Theatre by the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Altar Society, dances at Naval Armory and Columbia Hall, Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company fair, Colt Memorial High School dance, Odd Fellows Hall whist night, Red Cross fundraiser dance, and a Blackface Minstrel Show at Pastime Theatre scheduled across April 1 to 18.
Orrine No 1 secret treatment promises to restore victims of the drink habit to sobriety without sanitarium costs or time loss. If no benefit after trial, money refunded. Box cost is 3100. Booklet available from W H Buffington Hope Street.
The Bristol town clerk announces an application to transfer an on premises license to sell wars, spirituous, intoxicating and malt liquors at 638 and 642 Thames street to Carlo Tommaro. The town council will meet April 16, 1918 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the matter.
Guardian appointed for Jose Gomes of Bristol Rhode Island files bond and notifies creditors to present claims within six months. Probate court sets hearing for Henry Rhodes Manchester will on April 15 1918 and orders fourteen days of publication in Bristol Phenix.
Bristol March 27 1918 estate notices filed Administratrix Elizabeth J MacGowan asks for final account and distribution to heirs at law in Bristol Probate Court. Also probate hearing set April 15 for the will of Charles Brigham with notice to be published in Bristol Phenix for fourteen days.
Under the N I R Co Orchestra and local clubs a series of benefit events includes a Memorial Ambulance Fund Masquerade on April 22 at G A R Hall by Eagle Social Club. The Runaways musical comedy on April 24–25 at Pastime Theatre by Bristol Mothers Club. Moonlight and prize dances on April 30. Second Annual Fair of King Philip Fife and Drum Corps on May 4, 11, 18, 25 at G Hall. and a Junior Class Private Dance May 29 at Colt Memorial High School auditorium.
A Boston Transcript snippet hints at girls' romantic fantasies and elopement ideas as a light note on social imagination, suggesting a playful tone about love and restraint.
Town of Bristol requires dogs to be licensed in April with collars and owner IDs. Fees: $1.65 for male, $5.15 for female. May licenses cost $2.15 for male and $6.15 for female. License effective April 1 1918. contact Town Clerk John M Coggshall. Also classified ad for a house on Bradford Street with Drury Block offices listed.
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