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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
4
Government use of every vessel reduces available ships for commercial duties, forcing curtailment of tire production. Rubber shipments from Sumatra and Brazil have been diverted for delivery duty, leaving America with limited quiver of tires to import and manufacture. Citizens are urged to conserve and maximize use of existing tires.
Fragmentary text describes a youth training ethos and music dance activities. It then shifts to a quip about incubator chickens showing a misunderstanding of incubation. No coherent event or source details are provided.
The room shows a long mud hut with thatch, oil lamp, stove, and a grandfather feeding a fire as children play. Travel weary visitors observe pilgrims of work from the front to the other end where cradles hang from rafters, each cradle holding a baby tended by an elder, before sleep arrives in a quiet inner room.
The piece argues small natural scenes often delight more than grand sights. Montmorency Falls near Quebec drops about 200 feet in a 40 foot wide stream, set in a cliff amphitheater above the St Lawrence.
A prominent town vestryman and longtime church elder attends a revival near the national capital. The evangelist’s earnest preaching moves him yet a converted bartender urges him to convert. The elder balks at the notion, feeling the propriety of decades of holiness challenged by the appeal.
A 19th century reader recounts Doctor Brew’s dietary tips for consumptives noting peanuts as a preferred food despite claims of indigestion. He describes peanut use with cod liver oil and tonics, inhalations of vinegar, and a soft diet, claiming two young ladies grew plump and ceased coughing after a year’s treatment. Peanuts are also suggested for sleeplessness.
A reader recalls trying Fruite-tives Liver Tablets for indigestion and severe stomach issues. The product allegedly provided immediate relief and rapid recovery after a friend recommended it. Available in 2 box packs and trial sizes from Fruitatives Ltd in Ogdensburg New York.
The Washington Post notes England's maritime power in the Elizabethan period highlighting Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh. Drake pioneered attacks on Spain in the Americas and completed the first circumnavigation in 1680 while later aiding the defeat of the Spanish Armada, an event seen as pivotal in U.S. colonization. Raleigh is hailed as the father of English colonization on U.S. soil.
The Wall Street Journal notes the oxyacetylene torch as a revolutionary tool. Its blue flame cuts armor plate, rivets, and thick steel quickly, enabling faster shipbuilding and demolition by mounting the torch on a motor car for guided cutting.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer humorous tale follows a lazy man who heeds the ant proverb yet meets an anteater during his study. While he ponders the ants, the predator eats their colony, leaving the slugger to return to his old life. He remains “wise” in a twist of fate.
The readable portion presents a garbled scene with references to names such as Dunstan and Saint while mentioning floral quotes and a patron. The fragmentary nature limits clear events or outcomes. no coherent report emerges from the text.
A reader asks what subjects are most suitable for beginners practice in reading mind. The inquiry notes that Sanskrit is difficult yet suggests a girl asking her beau why he does not save money by investing.
Town Clerk JOHN M. COGGHS HALL announces all residents must register to vote by June 29 1918 in Bristol. Office hours in June run daily 9am to moon and 2pm to 6pm with extended hours June 24–29 9am to 9pm excluding Sundays and holidays. June 30 falls on Sunday so register by Saturday June 29 at 9pm.
May 23 1918 petition from Sandolo and Caroline Morra of Bristol Rhode Island seeking adoption of Anna Hurst born June 27 1906 in Chicopee Massachusetts and change of name to Angelina Morra. Parents deceased after seven years of custody. court set July 15 1918 hearing and ordered publication in Bristol Phoenix for three weeks.
Public auction of real estate in Bristol Rhode Island to be held at the land evidence office. Philo V. Cady, Sheriff, announces sale for February 11 at 2 oclock, listing 179 as the bid and detailing contingent expenses and the collection of taxes.
In a May 2 1918 town meeting the Bristol Town Council enacts an ordinance requiring signs reading Go to the right in public streets. Drivers must pass to the right of the sign or post and violators face fines from two to twenty dollars. The ordinance takes effect May 21 1918. Council Clerk John M Coggshall signs the notice.
Clyde R. Stearns announces appointment as administrator of John Stearns estate by the Bristol Probate Court. Bond filed. all persons having claims must present them within six months from the first advertisement date at the clerk’s office. William T. Donnell of Bristol named as agent in Rhode Island.
Notices from Bristol Rhode Island probate court advertise appointment of administrators for Nellie E Arnold Theresa B Hay and Paul Bruno estates. Claims to be filed within six months and final accounts scheduled for June 17 1918 with notices published in the Bristol Phoenix. Coggesshall serves as probate clerk.
A New York electric power company perfects a storm detector that signals approaching storms hours before clouds form. The wireless device uses disturbance signals to trigger warning bells as thunderclouds approach, allowing timely electricity demand management.
The article examines costly wedding gifts displayed to guests, noting items shaped as large fish in bright red crepe and ships of happiness trimmed with gold brocade. These decor pieces are described as impractical, assembled from silks and satins and intended as temporary decorations before being unfastened.
A U S commercial agent describes a new tanning process using two sheepskins as pelts. Skins are cleaned then immersed in a tub with a wattle bark extract tanning solution at 60 percent strength. After ten minutes they are plumped, in an hour removed, washed, and stretched to dry.
May 20 1918 notice from Beegbey Beekby proclaiming appointment by the Probate Court as administratrix of the estate of John Temple Bristol deceased and requiring creditors with claims to file in the clerk's office within one month from the first advertisement. Helen F A Deury signs.
Emily Golden is appointed by the Provost Pro Ministratrix of the estate of Nicholas J Golden deceased of Bristol Rhode Island. Creditors must file shaving claims within six months from first advertisement in the court office.
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