Swiss Style Schoolboy Drill for National Defense
Editorial urges adopting Swiss preparedness to train boys from age ten in cadet classes with uniforms drills and target practice. It cites compulsory service from sixteen and lifelong civilian defense, arguing patriotism and health benefits support a broader prewar training program in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Switzerland
German
France
Germany
Belgium
America
Why France Got Out A War Prep Lesson From Mexico
An April Woman's Home Companion editorial recalls how France left Mexico after the Civil War not from righteous protest but because the U S had a million trained soldiers ready. The piece argues preparedness secured victory without fighting a shot or bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
April Woman's Home Companion
France
Mexico
Napoleon
Stamps Change Color Due to War Ink Shortage
The Berkshire Courier notes wartime dye restrictions affect postage stamps from Washington. The two cent stamp now resembles brick red, with a traveling salesman reporting ink makers have developed a dye from brick dust for the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Courier
Berkshire Courier
Bristol Notes and Local Happenings Chronicle
Franklin street resident suffers from typhus like illness while others plan travel to Nova Scotia and Bermuda. Clergy preach Lent sermons at St Michael's and Trinity churches as Real Estate firm records land sale to Robert McGhee. Streets deteriorate after thaw and a stalled Independent Oil Co. truck blocks Metacom Avenue for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Connell
Franklin Street
Charles Paull
Nova Scotia
Julian Drary
Bermuda
F. B Rawson
Herbert FE. Strong
Cranston Worsted Malls
Church
Harold C Peckham
Edward Borders
Pentecostal
Malden
Chicago
Englewood
Mr Borders
Walter Borders
High Street
Independent Oil Company
Metacom Avenue
Bay View Avenue
Bermuda trip for Mr and Mrs Glad ding and daughter
Mr and Mrs Theodore O Glad ding and daughter left early in the week for a several week trip to Bermuda.
Faton Infant Dies in Warren March 27
Edna daughter of Edward Bo and Jennie Faton aged 1 year dies in Warren on March 27. The brief notice records the infant’s death with parents’ names and location in the community obituary column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faton
Warren
Edna
Edward Bo
Jennie Faton
Scott's Emulsion Advocated For Growing Children
An article extols Scott's Emulsion as essential for growing children to improve health and vitality, noting its concentrated nutrients and absence of alcohol. It urges immediate use for pale, weak kids and references other local notices and events in Bristol Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kore
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Weekly grocery deals and prices list
This week sale flyer lists Sunkist Lemons and other items with bulk pricing. Items include grapes, flour, corn flakes, pears, coffee, sardines, matches, milk, apples and multiple package sizes with prices like 20 cents a dozen lemons and 3 for 25 cents milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunkist
Estate of Nancy Manchester Probate Notice
In the Bristol Town Probate Court on March 29 1916 Edith H Williston requests Amasa C Williston or another suitable person be appointed administrator of Nancy B Manchester late of Bristol deceased intestate. The matter is set for April 17 1916 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol for consideration. Notice to be published for fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore O. Gladding
Bermuda
Lorenzo Griego
Tereza Capezzano
St. Mary’s Church
Ignacio Balzano
Pythian Sisters
May Temple
Pawtucket
Ost Memorial High School
Washington, D.C
New York
F. M. Dimond
Stanzione
Rhode Island
Third Street
United Brothers Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Charles E. McCoy
Trinity Church
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol
American Labrador
Needlework Guild of America
G. E. Gunteras
High Street
Atten
J King & CO
Harry T Peterson
Hope Street
Fred Foster
Harold F
Warren
Peterson
Greenwich
Thomas Dwyer
Boy Scouts
George R. Fish
Dwyer
Maine
Allan Ebbitts
George V. Ebbitts
Riverside
City Hospital
Providence
North Cemetery
Ebbitts
Cornelia Monroe
Lodge
Felix Conley
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Warren Lodge
Bristol Highlands
William H. Church
Samuel C Cottrell
Arthur McCaw
W. H Buffington
Paull
Robate
Nancy B. Manchester
Edith H Williston
Amasa C. Williston
Bristol Phoenix
Coggeshall
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Bristol County
Iice
B. I
Bristol Post Office
WDEX
Rage Electric
Ligl
Taunton
Mass
Cady C. A. Bacon Phoenx
M Callan
N. B
Manchester
John S. Ingraham
M. B. Godin Felson
G& E. Co
Editorial
Adams Express
Sun
P.M
News of
D. & C. Brand
California
Dodge & Camfield Co
Exchange Place
Butler Exchange
R. L
High St
John Temple Drury
F. M. Amanna
Usher Street
Frank C. Motta
Bradford St
Bristol, R. I
S.C. Buff Orpington
Wickford
Wee-Wee-Poultry Yarns Co. C. Witherell
R. I
William Hochman
Thames St
John D. Martelly
Thames Street
Charles W. Sparks
Jared B. Sparks
Hope and
State Streets
Nellie F. Masse
Dominic Castellano
Harbor View
William Henry Church
Addie Clalee
Attleboro
Col
L. H. Callan
War Department
William MacDonald
Brown University
Bristol Improvement Association
Belvedere
MacDonald
J. F. Gilroy
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
Constitution St
W. Bristol
RB. I
Michael Callanant
Orpington
Wood Street
Phoenix
GOVE
Drawer Ff
By View Avenue
Oiece
Phoenix Office
Gibbs Piano CO
Main St
Springfield
Jersey
Ayrshire
GOVERNOR_BRADFORD FARM
Leonardi Digati
Iver Johnson
Oxfords
Bradford Street
Gorham’s Express
Young's Drug Store
A. C. McGilton
State Street
M. E
Aetna Protection
B. W. Wall
Bristol, R. L
Fellon
Baritone
MR. Luman Watrous
The
Pure Food Store
Charles A. Johnson
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