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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1921
Page
2
An editorial argues that wage-earner unrest stems from poor living conditions not Bolshevik sympathies. It contends dilapidated housing, dirty walls, and lack of upkeep depress workers and foster envy toward wealthier neighbors. It blames landlords for tenement decay and high building costs for fueling industrial disturbances.
The article argues a newspaper serves as a business venture and a public educator. It should promote community projects, back cooperatives, and unite sentiment for civic goals, helping towns realize their potential through a well run local press. Citizens benefit from its dedicated service and support.
The Bristol Town Council selects a 32 year old president while a General Assembly representative is 39 and the Bristol State Senator just turned 26, marking him as the youngest ever elected to the State Senate.
A witty remark notes Secretaries Hughes and Hoover reach their Washington offices before their stenographers due to needing only to decide their start time while many stenographers must also prepare their appearance each morning.
Many workers who struck to secure wages against rising living costs now threaten to strike to stop wages from falling as prices decline. The shift signals concern over real earnings and purchasing power amid economic uncertainty.
An Illinois man offered one good drink of whiskey as a reward for the return of a lost Holstein heifer. The following day twelve heifers were brought in, suggesting a mix up or multiple animals involved.
A brief notice notes that placing a Want advertisement in the Phoenix costs a few coins, while failing to provide for business and household needs incurs many dollars in consequence.
A vivid note describes shoppers digging cash from old stockings after a merchant in Phoenix offers a surprisingly good and reasonable sale pitch.
Great indignation is expressed by some taxpayers when a college educated teacher is paid as much as a posteworks girl who can't speak English.
Some Bristolians complain about hard times and suggest taking bank money to pay bills to support local business and keep operations going.
Prescott A Hoar visits Brockton friends as Bristol Council hosts weekly whist in Council rooms. Samuel Norris of New York visits Miss Maria D. Norris in Hope street. Honey Moon Lane cast rehearses at Columbia Hall. LeBaron Colt and Col Samuel P. Colt hosted weekend guests Col. Colt. Several residents travel, recoveries noted, and theatre advance tickets announced.
The Bristol Council Knights of Columbus hosted the annual Easter Monday Ball in the Naval Armory last night. The hall appeared in purple and white while Mc Hugh's Orchestra provided the music for the event.
Marguerite Frances McClure daughter of George and Johanna McClure died last Friday at her parents 881 Hope Street after pneumonia. Funeral was at St Marys Church with high mass of requiem. Burial in St Marys Cemetery. Born here 15 years ago she attended Bristol Grammar School and belonged to St Marys Church and Sodality. Survived by two sisters Veronica and Catherine.
George G Douglass died Sunday afternoon at his home on 119 High Street after a long illness. Born January 2, 1857 in this town, he spent his life here and for many years was foreman of the painting department at the National India Rubber Co. He was survived by his wife and a brother, Charles Douglass of Providence. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from his late residence.
The St Michael's Brotherhood met in the Chapel last evening with a lecture on water supply safety using stereopticon views and moving pictures. President H W Remington led a business session admitting about a dozen new members and planning a field day for June 25.
The annual meeting of the Corporation and Wardens and Vestry of St Michael s Church was moved to tonight after a recess for St Michael s Brotherhood. Rector Rev Anson B Howard presided as minutes from last meeting were approved. J Ellery Ingraham was re elected clerk and senior warden race remains unsettled after Dr W F Williams declined re election after 38 years of service.
Boy Scouts of America Troops 1 and 2 in Bristol schedule a Troop Committee Night Thursday at 7 30 with committee inspection, drills, games, and refreshments. An All Day Hike is planned tomorrow meeting at 9 15 with food. a Thursday bicycle hike at 9 30. a Friday supper hike at 5 15. and a Week End Hike likely to Camp Takarest with outdoor tests and benefits.
The passage imagines an editor revealing every known fact and the chaos it would cause. It highlights that a newspaper man does not know everything and that prudence keeps much out of print. The quote from Sneer-Mountain Press comments on restraint in journalism.
The Bristol Improvement Association holds its regular monthly meeting next Monday evening. The program centers on manufactures and discusses business practices such as advertising during downturns and the corresponding personal financial policies.
Miss Jennie Riccio of this town and Max Gereis of Warren were married at 9.30 yesterday morning in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Rev. Joseph Poja officiated. Best man John Collard. bride attended by Miss Alice Jacques. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s DeWolf avenue home. The groom works in the cutting department. They will reside in Warren after a short honeymoon.
Wanted young men and women over 17 for Postal Mall Service earning 120 dollars per month. Examinations planned March and April. Experience unnecessary. For free instructions write Raymond Terry former Civil Service examiner 858 Continental Bldg Washington DC.
Modern conveniences and central location. Apply W. Phoenix Office. Situation wanted by a competent woman seeking day or hourly house work. Apply at Phoenix Office.
For sale items include a coal burning brooder store with incubator cycle hatcher 50 egg capacity in good condition and a 1912 Ford Truck with closed body in running condition Both advertised by WM D Gifford located at 24 Vernon St Warren Warren dates not specified.
A notice offers a maid to manage housework and cooking for two and mentions living in town with night access. Mrs Wahlgren at Colt Apartments Hope Street is provided for contact. A separate ad seeks skilled farm help including tree care plowing and general farm work. A lost dog Prince a White Portuguese Poodle answers to Prince with a $ reward at 11 Pleasant Street.
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