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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1917
Page
2
Editorial urges a patriotic town Fourth of July event despite tight finances. It calls for a volunteer committee to canvass organizations, use free resources, and mobilize town councilors and Civil War veterans in a costless celebration marking the nation’s birth and wartime solidarity.
The Nationale House of Jaga taves reconsiders action on allowing Col Roosevelt to organize four infantry divisions to go to France. It is hoped the President as Commander in Chief will not oppose the plan. Roosevelt is praised for his patriotism and magnetic name, seen as a recruitment asset.
Dr Howard Edwards, president of the State College, condemns unscrupulous speculators who manipulated food prices and exploited patriotic service. He calls for severe punishment and notes farmers’ hesitancy to raise food production amid national emergency.
A speaker argued that rich nations avoid sacrifice while relief for Europe is blocked. He urged government interference to set a minimum price to aid farmers and condemned liquor production, claiming millions of tons of grain could feed Belgium's starving population.
The Bristol express timetable lists outward departures 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.
Bristol post office opens 6 45 a m to 7 30 p m with Money Order Registry and Postal departments 8 a m to 6 p m. Mails arrive 1 8 a m 2 4 6 7 p m. Mails close 7 30 8 50 11 50 a m 1 50 5 50 7 15 p m. Sunday mails arrive 8 00 a m and close 4 50 p m.
A Bristol Town items column reports a 500 ton coal barge delivery for Seth Paull Co, family visits on Thames street, parade duties for Bristol Train of Artillery and Knights of Columbus events, new recruits at the 49th Company, and a range of local notices from thefts to immunity, school, church and social happenings. Police and military notes include a scarlet fever case, a hospital transfer, and Memorial Day planning by G A R posts.
In Fifth District Court Judge Hammill gave Joseph Costa another chance to reform his conduct on probation for non support. Other civil matters saw Xavier vs Morris continued, Bruno vs Romano defaulted. Josef Conceicno found guilty of assault on his mother in law Virginia Rodrigos and fined five dollars plus costs while Maria Conceican was discharged on costs.
The Bristol Mothers' Club will meet at Colt Memorial High School tomorrow at 7 30 pm. Officers to be elected, important business to follow, and silver loving cups presented to Mrs Della Morte. Messages of appreciation for Italian supper prepared by Mrs Vona and Mrs Gogha. The meeting marks the last business session of the season.
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for an incurable case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as blood-based treatment. It asserts long trust, promises blood purification, and urges immediate use with testimonials from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio. It notes price 75 cents and widespread drugstore availability.
Trains of the Warren branch of the New Haven and Company were halted Friday evening due to trouble with the line. No injuries reported and service resumed after inspection.
The Bristol and New York Hartford Railroad experienced a delay attributed to motor issues affecting service. Passengers faced minor travel interruptions as crews addressed the mechanical slowdown.
A mix of house and room rentals and sales, livestock and furniture bargains, and job asks. Listings include two story houses, a furnished room, farm cattle, an upright piano, and an automobile note. Contact Box numbers and local names for details and prices.
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