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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
1
Dr H J Wheeler notes lime has long been used to boost soil, but repeated liming without manure depletes available plant food. Without manure, crops rise briefly then fall, giving rise to old sayings that lime alone impoverishes land and farmer.
Up to this morning Bristol credited with 200000 in Liberty Loan subscriptions. A 50000 addition from Col Samuel P Colt arrives today. Woman’s Committee led by Miss Isolene N Barns reports strong effort at Common booths and local theatres. The Pastime Theatre hosted a film and talks by Lt James M Stockton and Priv James E Pichotelli to urge bonds. Campaign ends May 10 with Bristol’s quota set at 300000.
Col L H Callan of the 107th Engineers is cited for his energy and devotion to duty during August 28 29 30 and 31 with the 32d Division near Juvigny earning the Croix de Guerre. His wife on Sherry Avenue received the notice and a letter confirming the award. Mrs Callan also reported he plans to return home soon.
A high grade concert company led by Dr Jules Jordan of Providence and the Baccari entertainers in model posing will perform at the Pastime Theatre next Tuesday evening under Prof Alex Baccari. Dr Jordan will direct the musical part of the program and is sure of a warm reception.
Douglas Fairbanks stars in the Artcraft photoplay He Comes Up Smiling at the Y M C A tomorrow afternoon and evening. Marjorie Daw and a Bobby Bumps cartoon accompany the feature with Katzenjammer Kids also on the program.
The Bristol Choral Society performs at the Pastime Theatre this evening after months of rehearsal. The program spans from popular airs like the Blue Danube Waltzes to The Messiah choruses And the Glory of the Lord with violin and piano by Mr and Mrs Mannes.
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