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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
3
A 19th century health notice urges mothers to avoid silence on aches and fatigue. It claims Scott's Emulsion strengthens blood and nerves, improves energy, and supports long life, noting it has no alcohol and is produced by Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield, New Jersey.
New South Wales government sets aside 250000 acres for returned soldiers to establish homestead farms. Settlers can take up land with a nominal deposit and may rent free for five years if they improve the land. Additional advances will be provided pound for pound on improvements to crown tenures to help those with limited means.
United States Senator Fletcher calls a meeting of the national marketing committee to aid farmers in selling crops and to help consumers distinguish food costs from service costs. Representative W. S. Goodwin notes farmers produce 9 billion dollars of crops while consumers pay 27 billion, with farmers earning 35 cents of every dollar and middlemen 65 cents, highlighting waste in perishables due to lacking general directing intelligence.
In the Saturday Evening Post, an article notes German humorists satire of bread cards. Images show bandits surrendering treasures for bread cards while cautious homeowners guard family tickets at night. Dinner invitations joke about bringing your own bread.
The New York report notes luxurious whiskers among Broadway guests from Russian Persian Italian and Latin American backgrounds. Foreign wealth and social standing fuel a gay scene with large tips for waiters, while facial hair shifts waiter attitudes from suspicion to eagerness.
The article notes Britain maintains a nearly unlimited fish supply amid high meat prices. London market shows steady demand and prices for turbot halibut and other species. Yarmouth boats land 180 barrels despite rough seas and herring prices rise sharply. Aberdeen reports 16 trawlers landing 53 tons, mostly one night trips.
A five vane windmill design has been adopted for irrigation in Italy's new possessions in Africa. It is noted as the sole type that withstands high winds yet operates in light breezes.
The article describes Scandinavian character as sweet deep down yet hard to reach, with austere religious temperament and somber moods. It notes limited recreation among Norwegians and Swedes, church-centered gatherings, reluctance to share spaces, and perceived selfishness contrasted with Irish generosity. It cites social workers and labor leaders.
Col. B. W. Dunn outlines table of rules for locating powder houses for the United States bureau of mines. Blasting caps 1000 to 6000 must stay 30 feet from buildings, 20 feet from railroads, 15 feet from highways. For up to 60 pounds of other explosives the minimums are 200 feet from buildings, 120 from railroads, 80 from highways. Larger quantities up to 250 tons require distances of 6110 feet from buildings, 3070 from railroads, and 2040 from highways.
A Newport dispatch reports the death of Miss Hllen F Mason’s collie Don after being struck by an electric car. Don rested in a silk lined coffin beneath an evergreen by the fountain on Rhode Island avenue. A new slab marked Don will honor his grave. similar dog graves include ones on estates of Mrs Hermann Oelrichs Mrs George B De Forest and Mrs Royal Phelps Carroll.
A doctor tells Mrs. Gaybird her husband cannot last much longer due to over drawing his vitality at the bank of vitality. Mrs. Gaybird suspects deception, asserting she never knew of such an account. Topeka Journal.
A brief reflective line celebrates service as the writer describes carrying hundreds of messages weekly to thousands of people. The tone emphasizes eagerness and dedication in a helping role.
The Hokara antiseptic massage cream claims to soothe delicate skin and quickly remove pimples and blemishes while leaving skin soft. Sold with a guarantee by W. H. Buffington at 35 cents for a liberal size, praised as superior to ordinary creams.
The Pro bate Court of Bristol appoints C Ler H Coggeshall as Administrator of the estate of William H. H. Coggeshall late of Bristol. All persons with claims must file them with the clerk within six months from the first advertisement. Detectable dates show 4-28-5 and 5-12 in the notice.
In the Probate Court of Bristol on April 26 1916 Frank H Borden of Fall River nephew of Elizabeth A Collins requests appointment as Administrator of the intestate estate of Elizabeth A Collins late of Bristol. A hearing is set for the fifteenth day of 1916 at 10 30 o’clock A M with fourteen days notice in the Bristol Phenix. Also Guardian Mosey Wood presents his account for Charles B Wood and a similar notice requirement is ordered for May 15 1916 at 10 80 o’clock A M with fourteen days notice in the Bristol Phenix.
John T. Drury administrator de bonis non presents the final account of Samuel S. Drury late Bristol deceased for allowance. The account shows credits paid to distributees and will be examined at 10:30 A M in the Probate Court Room Bristol on a designated day. Clerk Coggeshall oversees the proceeding.
May 3 1916 Herman Gablinski executor of Julianna Gablinski alias Jablinski of Bristol declares he has accepted the trust and given bond as required by law. He invites all interested parties to file within six months from first advertisement in the Bristol Probate Court clerk’s office.
May 1 1916 notice states Mabel E Orgelman appointed administratrix of the estate of August W Orgelman late of Bristol deceased and that she has given bond as required by law. This is the first advertisement.
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