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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
2
The editorial notes border state calls for militia to patrol the Mexican frontier two weeks ago remain largely unfulfilled as citizen soldiers are portrayed as unprepared. It argues the Mexican situation exposes American un readiness and urges learning from the moment to strengthen defense.
The New York Sun proposes alliterative slogans for the approaching Republican National Convention. Sample pairs include Hughes and Harmony Roosevelt and Roar Burton or Bust Weeks and Walkover Penrose and Pap Fairbanks and Flubdub Ford and Flivver Root and Racket Borah and Bang and the rival convention would feature Wilson and Watchful Waiting.
President Wilson told Washington reporters that keeping moral sway over an ally may require occasionally "knocking him down" if necessary. He argued that earlier decisive actions against barriers to national self respect could have reduced current difficulties.
A New York dairy company was fined $25 after a violation of the pure milk laws. It has a history of sixteen prior convictions and faces possible increases up to $50 after sixteen more convic tions. The article stresses the importance of pure milk.
Senator Gore emerges as a strong proponent of peaceful policy in public discourse. He emphasizes diplomacy, restraint, and international cooperation to reduce conflict and advance global security.
The pastor asks John about the sermon and John replies with admiration. He notes the preacher's repeated emphasis on perseverance and explains what resonated most with him.
Mails close at 7.30, 8.50, 11.50 a m and 1.50 5.50, 7.15 p m. Sunday mails arrive 8.00 a m and close 4.50 p m.
Devotion service begins next Sunday at St Elizabeths Church. Misses Paine of New Bedford stay at Littles Narrows cottage for summer. Gasper and Connell drawn for Superior Court starting May 29 in Providence. Ogdensburg visitors with Wheelwrights at Pappoosequaw. Mock Trial rehearsal tonight at State Street M E Church. Hebrew Association field day planned at Crescent Park for Memorial Day. Taunton meeting to discuss Bristol Y A represented by St Bassing and Eisenberg. Potato crop delayed by cold wet weather. Rev Albert Cahill arrives as St Marys curate. Grounds at Bristol Casino open for season. Minnie V Pope chartered to ferry sick babies July 6 onward through Aug. Constitution Tent and Uniform Bank attend State Street M E Church service. Elmer F Galley attends on altar with others. Meantime Babbitt Post plans Memorial Sunday and Day. Veterans details to decor ate North Cemetery graves early Memorial Day. Soldiers lot exercises follow procession at North Cemetery.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable case. Hall's Catarrh Cure, used for 35 years, claims to heal mucous surfaces by cleansing the blood. Promises quick health improvement after starting treatment and urges sending for testimonials. Sold by druggists at 75 cents.
Principal John H Bailey returns to Byfield School duties after illness. Community activities include salad supper at First Congregational Church, Jolly Boys dance at Hotel Belvedere, and Crown Orchestra music. Diphtheria case reported at 102 Thames Street involving Ellen Hadfield. J A F hospitals and civic groups host dances to fund a seaplane hangar. The annual prize declamation contest proceeds with four prizes and notable contestants led by local educators and poets.
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company defeated Defiance Hose Company 100 to 57 in a 100 ball pool match at King Philip's hall. James Johnson led King Philip with 51 points, Ethier 49, while Defiance’s Coggeshall 40 and Callan 17. Next, Defiance won 93 to 10 at their station, the closest of seven matches, with Fales and Manchester for Defiance and Nero and Gladue for King Philip. One more match remains in the tournament.
A series of stark proverbs emphasize personal responsibility for health. The text links daily habits cleanliness and nutrition to well being and hints at tuberculosis as a controllable threat, urging care for the vulnerable and the value of a healthy home.
Johnson jokes about a ticket labeled Admit One for a lecture on Fools. Jackson asks why. Johnson wonders if Mr Jones meant it personally.
LeBaron C Colt rests at the Colt farmhouse at Pappoosesquaw after last Thursday night’s wreck that claimed Albert Chesebrough. Doctors feared pneumonia from exposure but Colt’s condition improves. Mrs Colt returned from Washington to aid care. Col Callan aided rescue.
Transfers include James F Stoughton to Joseph F Lewis and others for a Garfield avenue dwelling and lot. John J Connors to Manuel King for three lots off George street. Archibald M Miller to the Town of Bristol for a Court street dwelling and lot. Mary Eva LeClair to the Town of Bristol for a West High street property part of the new school site. Giacomo Castriotto to Abele Crisculo for two Catherine street lots. John M Coggeshall to William H Coggeshall for a quarter interest in the Hope and Thames streets property.
The Republican Town Committee of Middletown endorses Guy Norman for the First District Congress nomination and will campaign for him. Newport Republicans also endorse Norman. Middletown joins in. Two rivals remain, Senator Ezra Dixon and Roswell B. Burchard.
A woman asks a convict if he will be happy when his sentence ends. He replies that he is in for life. The exchange unfolds with mixed concern and grim resignation as the chaplain’s question probes his future.
A spring medicine claim promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills to keep bowels active and regular. It promises a clear complexion by stimulating the liver cleansing the system and purifying the blood with a 25 cent price at the druggist.
Bids due by June 8 for a large lot on Richmond Street now occupied by the Jewish Synagogue and a cottage on High Street two houses south of the Dreadnaught Fire Station. Send bids to L Levy 85 State Street.
A compact quotation marks promptness as a leadership virtue. It contrasts today’s control with tomorrow’s risk, calling procrastination an impostor that invites failure. The speaker emphasizes decisive action and timely effort.
A Colton quotation asserts ignorance lacks light while error lingers on false paths. When error retraces steps it must travel farther to reach truth than ignorance, highlighting the difficulty of correcting mistaken beliefs.
Hamel and Co offers a complete line of fish in season with fresh daily catches. Clams quahaugs and oysters are always on hand. Place an order and be satisfied to come again.
Advertisement seeks a bright healthy boy with good character to learn the grocery and market business with a willingness to work and advance. Also offered for sale at 247 Thames Street a horse harness and delivery wagon by Peter Giustiany. Apply Phenix Office.
A brief notice shows items for sale including cue tips and billiard equipment. The listing mentions a store handle Ff B. SUZMAN and invites inquiries about available cues balls and condition.
Grocer's delivery wagon with stationary top and roll curtains. Also a 1500 lb Reo delivery truck available from Newman Bros.
Property notice advertises a furnished cottage at 38 Union Street and invites applications at 129 Hope Street Bristol. Also listed are Jersey Ayrshire and Holstein cow milk tuberculin tested by the State Veterinarian with an April fat percentage of 42. Johnny Cake Meal offered for sale by Governor Bradford Farm run by B French.
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