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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
2
Editorial notes that Berlin acknowledges a German submarine caused the Sussex bow to be blown off with several deaths and American injuries. It says the submarine commander was punished and Germany offers indemnity for injured Americans, while cynically predicting the punishment will be little more than a symbolic Iron Cross and delayed funeral costs.
Town favors transferring one night officer to the day force to avoid gaps in coverage. Currently five on night duty, leaving no officer on patrol from four to eight in the morning. The chief of police handles daytime duties alone with no fixed beat, risking slow response in emergencies.
Windy conditions have dried the roads and driven dust through the streets, recalling Sahara sand storms. The city considers using sprinkling carts sooner than usual to manage the dusty roads.
Rings are ancient with unclear origins. The Egyptians used rings thousands of years before Christ, and the Babylonians and Hebrews adopted them in very early times.
Bristol post office open from 6 45 a m to 7 50 p m with Money Order Registry and Postal Bank from 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Mails arrive at 7 00 10 00 a m 2 00 4 00 6 00 7 00 p m Mails close at 7 30 8 50 11 50 a m 1 50 5 50 7 15 p m Sunday mail arrives 8 00 a m close 4 50 p m
Adams Express publishes timetable hours for Bristol service. Outward departures are at 7.50 and 11.20 a m and 2.20 and 5.20 p m. Inward arrivals occur at 8.00, 10.00 a m and 2.00, 4.00 and 7.00 p m.
Tiverton Rev John A Gardner guest of Dr and Mrs W F Williams. Hydraulion Engine fair resumes at G A R Hall with out of town fire companies expected. Bristol Boy Scouts Bugle Drum Corps report in uniform. Rebekah Assembly officers visit Ashland Lodge. Congregational Church guest speaker Rev William H Urch from Oklahoma City representing Home Missionary Society. Various ads and community notices follow including sales, construction, and civic meetings.
Polenta is the chief food of Italy's poorer classes. It is a porridge made mainly from Indian meal and, in the fall, chestnut meal is used. The dish resembles conmeal mush and reflects rustic nourishment.
Milk from Jersey Ayrshire and Holstein cows tuberculin tested by State Veterinarian. April test showed 4.2 percent fat. Johnny Cake Meal for sale. Governor Beaded Farm B French Prop. Washings wanted First Class Laundress will take in washings after May 1. Telephone Bristol 240 W.
Private family home offers room to let at 322 Wood Street with pleasant location and modern conveniences. Apply in person to arrange viewing and terms.
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