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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
2
Editorial urges the town to spend part of the emergency war fund to buy a flag for the memorial pole on the Common. It notes last year’s 12 by 20 foot ensign and laments the lack of flags this summer aside from Liberty Day borrowed by Councilman Walls.
The State Liberty Loan Committee requests immediate removal of Third Liberty Loan posters after service. They will soon be replaced by Red Cross announcements, signaling a shift in war relief messaging.
A wartime appeal urges readers to keep buying War Saving Stamps after fulfilling Liberty Loan duties. The message emphasizes ongoing patriotic investment in the war effort and urges continued financial support.
The Navy ration price rose from $0.37684 in 1910 to $0.438 in 1917, indicating higher wartime provisioning expenses for naval stores.
The vessel, a 35,000 ton cruiser, is designed to reach 35 knots, aiming to be the fastest ship in the world upon completion. It showcases advanced propulsion and streamlined hull technology for high speed and record pursuit.
A concise reflection on human potential urging practical effort to apply talents fully. The piece emphasizes personal responsibility and discipline, warning that unused capability diminishes character and achievement. It invites readers to act with resolve and purpose.
Community items report the Lusitania sinking anniversary sound of lawn mowers milk price hike to 14c a quart starting May 1 Bristol War Welfare fund donations Mothers Day services at State Street M E Church and various local visits, military plans, theft resolved, and Memorial Day preparations including flag placements and a proposed parade band.
The advert claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh at all stages through constitutional treatment. It asserts internal use cleanses the blood and mucous surfaces, offering 275 dollars for any case not cured and inviting testimonials from readers. The product is sold for 75 cents by druggists, distributed by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
Henry Dio, of the Five and Ten Cent Store, is havited a bun galow built at Little's Narrows. Other local notes include residents returning from New York, church and club meetings, school elections, and plans for a larger Fourth of July parade with local participation.
Clyde R. Stearns named administrator of John Stearns estate with a 3000 bond. Ernest W. Arnold appointed administrator of Nellie E. Arnold with a 100 bond. P Henry Morris named appraiser. First and final accounts of Everett L B Church and Otto F Siegel continued to May 20 for allowance. Arthur Gladue and wife win consent to adopt Annie Margaret Sylvia.
Anthony Federico of 495 Wood Street sustained severe injuries Saturday night in a collision on Wilbur Avenue Swansea. He is hospitalized at City Hospital Fall River with a badly bruised and lacerated right leg and scalp and body bruises after a vehicle struck a Bristol car while stopped for a tire change. He was dragged by the impact as the big car lost a wheel and derailed against an embankment. The other passengers escaped injury.
The Rotary A. C. nine defeated Colt Juniors 6 to 5 on the Common in the first game of the season. Cogslia starred with bat and defense for Rotary A. C. while Wright pitched well for Colt Juniors. Serbst caught for Colt Juniors and Rotary A. C. faces St Anthony's on May 12.
Rooms to let at 399 Hope Street and 274 Wood Street with four rooms for light housekeeping and kitchen privileges. Inquiries to 399 Hope Street. Pure Black Holsteins and cows of various descriptions for sale from Gov. Bradford Farm, B. ch, Proprietor.
The Bristol Improvement Association met at the Hotel Belvedere. Members discussed higher prices for ice and milk and decided to consult the State Food Administrator to verify the hikes. Crowded trains on Saturday afternoons were also addressed.
W H Buffington's Drug Store markets Hokara as a universal skin healer and tissue builder with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. The seller claims rapid relief for pimples eczema blackheads acne barber's itch and other skin troubles and notes hundreds of packages sold at 338 per large package.
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