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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1925
Page
2
The piece argues federal income taxes are permanent revenue sources and states tax plans push capital underground. It notes Wisconsin debate to repeal the state tax, claims it deters new industries and drives others away. It calls Congress to address tax burdens but cites delays amidst rising tax load on property and incomes.
National lumber Manufacturers Association cites annual loss of 140 million dollars from unnecessary use of long boards in construction. They argue shorter lengths would reduce waste in forests and improve finished houses.
A sprawling, garbled OCR passage discusses national population figures, stockholders, and the idea that many families depend on various industries. It muses on production costs, tariffs, and the impact on employment, suggesting government action and economic pressures affecting workers.
A fragmented report from Chicago discusses streetcar fare increases and the principle that public transit must cover costs. It argues that laws cannot mandate selling a commodity below its production cost or risk financial collapse, stressing the need for a sustainable fixed charge to operate a traction system.
Notes column lists miscellaneous items of local interest from the county and vicinity. The excerpt includes brief notices about community happenings and routine updates without specific events or dates.
The Amicae Club of the First Baptist Church plans a church vestry entertainment tomorrow at 7 30 PM with offering bags collected. Various local vendors advertise sales on slips, silk hose, and corsets. The town hosts raffles and musical acts to benefit St Elizabeths Church with performances at the Pastime Theatre.
Ann will offer Bristol to Rocky Point trips this Friday at 6 30 p m and Saturday Sunday at 1 p m. Ads announce Blue Bird Shoppe sale on Corsets and Silk Hosiery with reduced prices. Car collisions on Thames Street report both cars damaged but no injuries. Memorial Day flag sale and various local notices appear along with a Bristol Fourth of July firemen muster decision pending Providence Vets meeting.
The Coggshall family expresses gratitude for kindness sympathy and floral offerings received during their bereavement. They thank Bristol Ferryboat Defiance Hose Company and East Providence Car Barn employees for support and support from friends and relatives.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Reilly express sincere thanks to relatives and friends including Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co No 2 and the Wool Dept of Cranston Worsted Mills for kindness sympathy and floral offerings during their recent bereavement.
Mr and Mrs John H Wall and Miss Dilys Wall express gratitude to relatives and friends for the kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes.
Boy Scouts Troop 1 and 2 will meet tomorrow at 6 15 PM at the Scout building for a supper hike replacing the indoor meeting. Officers and scouts should attend to finalize Memorial Day plans. Troop 5 meets tonight at 7 30 PM Parish House with a testimonial dinner planned for Assistant Bradford H Field leaving June 1 for Gardner MA.
WANTED Yo fas eleooweashiras lo Lone at hy batted beret Ney. AMES STREET Mororced Mirth between ara Neue t tpe fot pesitia. FOR SALE Mirman 4 passenger Roadater In frat class condition Apply to DR HARGES DeWOLF 132 High St One Sashen house Price $10 One bird Ruckeye Brooder Price $5. Telephone 575-R Warren 7 Nine room Cottage, and lot of land situated on Hope street. For information apply at PHOENIX OFFICE
A sale offering includes Sweet and Portuguese peppers tomato plants Vincas Lemon Verbena Geraniums Anteria Salvia and related nursery stock. Contact 250 J for details. Also listed is a one and a half story dwelling at 65 Collins Street with application at 317 Hope Street Bristol.
For rent a large cottage offering steam heat gas and electricity contact Box D Phoenix Office for details Rooms for light housekeeping on Hope Street address communications to Box F Phoenix Office
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