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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
4
The piece argues railroads aggressively warn walkers from tracks to prevent fatalities, stressing national pride and civic duty. A long quotation from LYMAN ABBOTT extols American heritage, liberty, equality, and the duty to preserve and pass on the inheritance to descendants.
A humorous tale in which a stork is accused of stealing a neighbor's companion. The district gathers stories, the court finds the bird guilty, and the executioner plucks the perpetrator apart in a swift, bizarre verdict.
The Library Advertising Company of New York announces a campaign awarding 400 illustrated volumes to Bristol and Warren institutions. Votes determine prizes: 300 volumes for the town with the highest vote and 100 volumes to the other. Books include The New Standard Encyclopedia and Shakespeare among many, with voting by purchases and ballots.
A dated contest lists Reed House Furnishing Co and several retailers including Butler's Shoe Store and Plymouth Brand items. It details coupon votes for assorted goods and warns strict enforcement of consumer voting rights, with coupons redeemable at Reed's and a New York office address for coupon lists.
A fragment notes multiple vote counts and coupons tied to the Reed's venue. References include Liggett and Myers with 25 or 50 vote totals and mentions of front bearing name and outside wrapper outstanding coupons.
The State Board of Public Roads announces sealed bids for road and street projects across multiple towns including Mendon, Hartford, Jamestown, and Providence. Bids must be submitted by Monday, November 1, with a 201,000 dollar sum payable to the State of Rhode Island. the board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award contracts to qualified bidders.
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