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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
3
Chester A Foster son of Charles S Foster of Central Falls and a Bristol High Lands summer resident reports he was wounded by a bayonet thrust in France on April 3.
local agent W H Buffington offers Hokara a skin healer and tissue builder claimed to cure pimples eczema acne barber’s itch and other skin troubles with a money back guarantee if no cure. A large package sells for 35c at Buffington’s Drug Store and promises relief without grease or acids.
A series of upcoming events runs through June including dances at G A R Hall and Colt Memorial High School, circuses and whist nights, fairs and May festivals. Beneficiaries include Red Cross, church and youth groups, with performances by school pupils, drum corps and jazz orchestra.
First Class Private Ralph Kinder writing April 7 from France describes a new, lively front with casualties and refugees. He recalls shelling, gas, and hospital cases, mentions Walter Hass’s death, and notes souvenirs from the trench life. He asks for mail and closes with love to family.
At Pappoosesquaw farmers report fox raids on ducks and poultry. John H. Kemph and Charles Dillon stage a night “Fox production” on Dr. George A. Lang’s estate. In a padded hayride, they abduct five fox kits from an underground den after Mrs Fox is lured out and is said to call her mate to supper. Five kits are recovered and brought to the Bayberry Farm, with the farmers grateful for the rescue and the incident ending with Dillon meeting the Bristol sporting editor.
Director General McAdoo announces Circular No. 14 establishing a special section led by Phillip J. Doherty to enforce federal theft laws against pilfering from cars stations sidings and wharves. The measure warns of up to ten years in prison and urges reporting offenses to prevent further losses, noting railroads hold goods in federal custody and must report tampering. The New Haven zone loss reached 244000 dollars amid labor shortages affecting staffing.
The Bristol Mothers' Club holds its annual meeting and officer elections at John Post Reynolds School tomorrow evening at 7 30 sharp. Members are urged to be present promptly.
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